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Since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began in March 2011, international attention has been focused on the marches and demonstrations led by the Syrian opposition. Though it is often cast as a monolith, the Syrian opposition is made up of many subgroups with varied interests.

His victory came after seven rounds of voting and plenty of wrangling behind the scenes. Priebus, chair of the Wisconsin Republican Party, is a staunch conservative who's regarded as a rising star in the party.

A report to San Diego's Regional Fire Protection Committee warns San Diego will need to spend well over $100 million in the next five years to purchase a new communication system for emergency personn

The governor and other state lawmakers say reforming the state's troubled health care system is a top priority this year. One of the proposals they're looking at would create a single payer, universal

San Diego Restaurants Offering Deals and Steals in Recessionary Times

After seven hours of debate, San Diego City Council voted last night for what was called the biggest water and sewer rate hikes in the city’s history. The increase will raise more than $400 million t

The 5th annual Art of Photography Show features 111 winning photographs that emerged from an international pool of 16,000 entries. It is one of the largest juried photography competitions in the US and by far the largest juried exhibition in San Diego history. We'll talk to the woman responsible for selecting the winning photographs.

United Way, the city and county of San Diego have teamed up on a new approach to the problem of homelessness that identifies the people on the streets who are most at risk, and gives them a safe place to live, with access to services but no rehab required. What costs are involved when people are left on the streets?

A new airline that recently started service in San Diego is causing a lot of buzz with their $10 fares. But there's a catch. KPBS reporter Nicole Lozare has more.

Local election results in San Diego's North County included a shift of power in Escondido, a new mayor in Encinitas, a new board for troubled Mira Costa Community College and a familiar name on the County Board of Supervisors.