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The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.

The settlement of two lawsuits will place heightened scrutiny on the city's efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.

More than 40 states filed legal actions against Meta on Tuesday, alleging that the company intentionally designed features that hooked a generation of young people.

Oddsmakers say Barbie will win this year's Oscar for production design. Our critic makes the case for Poor Things, which methodically builds a unique world for its main character to thrive within.

Celebrate the culmination of the second Oceanside Plein Air Festival with fellow artists and art lovers. Mingle over refreshments, view and buy paintings selected for the 2023 Plein Air Festival Juried Exhibition, and purchase your own original work of art at the Plein Air Easel Sale. Join us as we recognize the outstanding paintings in various categories and award the winning prizes, including Best in Show judged by Shuang Li, Michael Obermeyer, and OMA Executive Director Maria Mingalone. As we put a stamp on a week of outstanding creativity, gather with old and new friends alike to raise a glass to art and the natural environment in Oceanside’s second Plein Air Festival. For more information visit: oma-online.org

What started as a childhood fascination has developed into a photographic project where I explore identity and Blackness through the characters I portray.

As the holiday season approaches, Miracle Babies is delighted to announce their collaboration with San Diego Honda Dealers to bring joy to families in need. Together, they will be hosting a drive-thru baby essentials distribution on Tuesday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the National City Public Library (1401 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950). Registered guests will be able to receive care packages of essential items such as baby formula, baby blankets, board books, period products, and more. Registration is open through Monday December 4 at 12 p.m. or until supplies last. Miracle Babies is a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. During the Covid-19 pandemic Miracle Babies recognized the financial strain essential items and diapers could pose on families in need. They have since supplied over 1.3 million diapers to families in San Diego and Orange County through their monthly diaper distributions. Distributions are open to all families not just those with babies in the NICU. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website. Donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: San Diego Honda Dealers, San Diego Food Bank To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org/diaper-distributions/ ABOUT MIRACLE BABIES Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. For more information about Miracle Babies, please visit www.miraclebabies.org or email info@miraclebabies.org.

Silicon Valley executives have said the cuts are a result of pandemic over-hiring and still-historically high inflation. But others say something else may be behind the mass layoffs.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report says it hasn't seen nuclear weapons playing such a prominent role in international relations since the Cold War.

Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Washington Post CEO Will Lewis told police a "clearly fabricated" account in 2011 to justify destroying emails amid a scandal. Lewis denies wrongdoing.