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San Diego City’s councilwoman Marti Emerald is testifying at a city Ethics Commission hearing this afternoon. She has admitted to a campaign violation that carries a maximum penalty of ten thousand dollars. But her attorney argues she does not deserve to be fined.

Californians who were hurt by the housing crisis could soon receive a measure of good news that would save them thousands of dollars in taxes.

If you live in Lakeside, the possibility of a major fire is always on your mind, even in the rainy season. We'll discuss why troubles at the Lakeside Fire Board and a potential recall of 2 of its members could affect us all.

Bestselling author Anchee Min's new historical novel is about the early life of Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, who grew up in China. The book is called "Pearl in China" and tells a story of a life-long friendship between Buck and a peasant girl. Through riots, abusive husbands, fame, jealousy and the Cultural Revolution, their powerful friendship allows Min to explore Buck's compelling life and China's early 20th century history.

What does Jane Austen have to do with vampires, sea monsters, and zombies? A series of mash-up books pairing Jane Austen with pop culture phenomena have become wildly popular. Are these disrespectful perversions? Cheap gimmicks? Dr. Linda Troost, professor and chair of English at Washington and Jefferson College, explores these questions in a lecture at the University of San Diego.

President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the nations' first strategic arms treaty in nearly two decades on Thursday, aiming to draw down their nuclear arsenals by as much as one-third. Obama praised the so-called New START as a chance to "reset" strained relations with Moscow.

The $11 billion state water bond measure is being promoted as a way to improve California's water supply reliability and restore the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta ecosystem.

After more than two years of wrangling, District of Columbia schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee has reached a tentative agreement with the city's teachers union on a new contract. The deal could become a model for efforts nationwide to tie teacher pay to student performance.

A popular comedian was among those asking voters to approve California's comprehensive water bond package at a forum Wednesday in Balboa Park.

Insurgents in Iraq appear to be taking advantage of political gridlock after the country's March 7 election by launching attacks on the government and civilians. More than 100 people have died in bombings and massacres over the past five days, and Iraqis fear a return to the bad days.