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America's two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.

Blinken said four Arab nations and Turkey promise to help rebuild Gaza. But they want to see steps toward creation of a Palestinian state, which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to allow.

Mayor Todd Gloria on Monday announced an empowerment policy plan for San Diego's Black community. Plus, California Department of Public Health investigators knew that certified nursing assistant Matthew Fluckiger had been accused of sex crimes by women at multiple nursing homes in El Cajon and La Mesa. Yet, the agency waited years to revoke his license. And the cost of housing, gas and food have been increasing, bringing San Diego’s inflation rate to one of the highest in the nation. Then, a decades-old policy that places a number of barriers on the region's tribes ability to acquire land will be revisited next month by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Plus, critics lambast Substack over the “pro” program for big-name writers. Finally, in a new Port of Entry podcast episode, a Chula Vista family shares their battle with COVID-19 in hopes that their story might help others.

Biden takes the lead in key battleground states. But with the country clearly divided, what’s needed to move the nation toward a more civil discourse? Plus, Faulconer pushes for one final affordable housing plan. Next, our top picks for art events this weekend. Finally, discussing San Diego’s Blue Wave on our Roundtable podcast.

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove is now enshrined in art form at the San Diego county high school where he played baseball.

Join us as the City of Chula Vista hosts the South County’s largest Earth Day celebration at the free family- friendly 2022 South Bay Earth Day event! We will be showcasing many fun, sustainable activities, products, and services that will help you reduce your impact on the environment, save money, and live a greener lifestyle. Be inspired to be more environmentally friendly with topics that range from zero waste living to how to properly compost your own waste. This free event welcomes all ages, so gather friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day! The event will feature the following activities for free: • Fix-it-Clinic – Have something that needs fixing—electronics, sewing, mechanical or otherwise—bring it to the Fix-it-Clinic where one of our experts will help you diagnose and fix the problem. • “Cutify” – upcycled shirts and bags and watch them go from boring to awesome! • Reuse and Repair Area – Learn all about ways to reuse, upcycle, repurpose, and repair before tossing something out at the Reuse and Repair Area. • Free Food Waste Kitchen Caddy – Make food waste collection easy, come by and pick up a FREE food waste collection caddy for your kitchen countertop. • Free Compost Giveaway – Replenish the soil health of your yard and garden, FREE compost will be available for residents to pick up. Load your own (bring a bucket or a bag; supplies are limited). • Artist Alley – Gift your eyes with the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. • Bike Corral – Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it in at our designated bike-only valet located on the northeast corner of the park. • Sustainable Vendors – Gain knowledge and browse products from 40+ environmentally conscious companies and community partners. Date | Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Memorial Park This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (619) 691-5122 or e-mail environmentalservices@chulavistaca.gov.

A right-wing campaign has targeted a once-obscure voting partnership called ERIC. Eight Republican states have now pulled out, giving the election denial movement a big win — and a blueprint for 2024.

In Santee, family members and friends of those whose houses were destroyed by Monday’s deadly plane crash count their blessings. The National Transportation Safety Board continues the investigation. Meanwhile, the Chula Vista elementary school district now has electric school buses. And, San Diego’s first ever Filipino Film Festival is on.

Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with envoys assigned to LGBTQ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.