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Alejandro Amador, environmental justice manager at the San Ysidro-based nonprofit Casa Familiar, speaks at a press conference outside the SANDAG headquarters, Sept. 8, 2023.

Environmental groups weigh in on selection of new SANDAG CEO

Progressives are hoping the transportation agency's board replaces Hasan Ikhrata with someone who is equally focused on reducing car dependence.

A fox sits on a bench at the Judith A Bassett Canid Education and Conservation Center in Santa Ysabel, Jan. 28, 2023.

Outfoxing the wild: How Russian domesticated foxes could save lives

A sanctuary in Santa Ysabel trains foxes in search and rescue nosework.

How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words

The protests sweeping college campuses don't just involve students. Professors are increasingly pushing back against university administrations they see as infringing on students' free speech rights.

A USPS worker inspects trucks that had been relocated to protect them from wind but which are now underwater as intense rain from Hurricane Milton caused the Anclote River to flood, on Friday, in New Port Richey, Fla.

Power outages, fuel shortages and flooding impacting Floridians 3 days after Milton

As Floridians returned to their homes after Hurricane Milton, more than 1 million residents were still without power Saturday night. Power outages caused hours-long waits for fuel at gas stations.

Unredacted documents show TikTok is aware of the dangers caused by its app.

TikTok executives know about app’s effect on teens, lawsuit documents allege

In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.

Medium section shot of unrecognizable boy playing trumpet during school orchestra rehearsal in classroom

Foster kids miss out on sports and music. A new California plan aims to help them catch up

A new proposal from the Newsom administration would steer more money to foster children with the greatest needs while also setting aside funds for them to pursue their passions.

San Diego police officer John Cochran is photographed in downtown San Diego on March 31, 2023. Officer Cochran is speaking out against anti-black racism that he says plagues the police department.

Longtime officer says SDPD is plagued by culture of racism

Officer John Cochran filed a complaint earlier this year that includes allegations against the department of anti-Black discrimination and racism.

Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' Griffith Joyner

Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.

From left, Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Andrew Ross Sorkin, <em>New York Times</em> financial columnist, speak during the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Oct. 6, 2015, in San Francisco.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI for choosing profits over 'the benefit of humanity'

A former co-chair of OpenAI, Musk says he invested millions in the AI lab on "false promises" that it would be nonprofit and open-source. OpenAI is now backed by Microsoft.

Surge in flu cases

Flu cases in San Diego County hit a decade high, but experts are still debating why. In other news, why the cost of eggs is increasing. Plus, non-alcoholic options for those participating in Dry January.

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