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With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek, and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed at the World Baseball Classic. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory.

How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic

With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the baseball world. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory.

Free Craft | Community Craft Night

This casual group meets twice monthly to bring together crafters of all disciplines and media in a relaxed setting. Socialize with fellow creators and bring a project to work on! You will be sure to leave with a head full of inspiration and some new buddies to help with your next sticky patch (tangled yarn, muddy painting, skewed sculpture, pile of unruly popsicle sticks, wobbly hem, the list goes on!). This event is geared for adults & older teens, ages 16+yrs, or caregivers with babies in arms. This event is offered with volunteer support & donation of space from San Diego Craft Collective. Please consider donating to our nonprofit arts center here or at the studio to help support this and other fun learning opportunities. Visit: Free Craft | Community Craft Night San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Gas prices at a station in Northridge on March 9, 2026. Gas prices have recently increased in the state as the U.S. war with Iran intensifies.

California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?

California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes, but regulators delayed its rollout for five years. Now gasoline prices have surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war. The latest surge is also exposing a deeper problem: fewer refineries and a limited fuel supply in California.

Encinitas 'Live Boldly. Live Well.' Senior Lifestyle Expo

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, invites the community to the "Live Boldly. Live Well." Senior Lifestyle Expo, a free, community-focused event designed for active older adults, those approaching or enjoying retirement, and individuals caring for aging loved ones. This inspiring morning expo offers tools, resources, and expert guidance to help attendees confidently navigate life's next chapter. Exhibitors will include healthcare providers, senior living and housing options, financial, insurance and tax professionals, travel, fitness and wellness businesses, senior enrichment services, and government agencies. Attendees can enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast hosted by the Encinitas Rotary Home Team, participate in opportunity drawings, and connect one-on-one with local experts offering practical solutions and fresh ideas for living fully at every age. Join us! Encinitas Chamber of Commerce on Facebook / Instagram

Thousands of feet deep, parts of the seafloor are covered in polymetallic nodules. The potato-sized formations are being targeted by mining companies because of the metals they contain.

Countries are negotiating rules to mine the deep sea. The U.S. is pushing ahead alone

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental review for mining the fragile ecosystem.

Two halves of a four-bedroom factory-built home are pushed together in Petersburg, Virginia. It's one of dozens of such homes being set on permanent foundations and will blend in with other single-family houses in the neighborhood.

Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing

Mobile homes have long been zoned out of cities and suburbs. But with updated designs and a housing shortage, they're increasingly being welcomed as more-affordable starter homes.

Desperate for skilled workers, a furniture maker looks to apprenticeships for relief

President Trump has touted apprenticeships as part of his promise of a golden era for American workers. But are his administration's investments enough?

Zach Williams, a U.S. para alpine skier, lowers himself into his molding rig. Williams was already a licensed prosthetist when he was introduced to his sport: skiing in a seated position. A double amputee, he's walked on prosthetics since age two. Now his business helps other Paralympians get the right fit for their competitive gear.

At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities

At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.

Delegates including Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) stand as the national anthem is sung during the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday.

China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan

China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

A graphic with a collage of Petco Park is shown in this undated graphic.

Petco Park charity scammers plead guilty to fraud conspiracy

Voice’s story about a scam at Petco Park led prosecutors to open a criminal investigation. The two ringleaders have now pleaded guilty.

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