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Humira, the injectable biologic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, now faces its first competition from one of several copycat "biosimilar" drugs expected to come to market this year. Some patients spend $70,000 a year on Humira.

AbbVie's blockbuster drug Humira finally loses its 20-year, $200 billion monopoly

U.S. doctors can now choose Amjevita instead, the first of several close copies of the popular rheumatoid arthritis drug expected this year. But industry-watchers warn consumer savings may be limited.

Cooking for Salud staff and volunteers prepare ingredients for a cooking class inside the kitchen at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, Feb. 10, 2022.

Local entrepreneurs ramp up as San Diego County legalizes home kitchen businesses

Microenterprise home kitchens are legal in San Diego County starting late February.

Homeless people stand in front of their make-shift shelters on 17th Street in San Diego's East Village, June 28, 2016.

County Supervisors approve data program to reduce homelessness

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a data analytics policy to help prevent homelessness.

Exterior view of rooms at the Relax Inn & Suites in El Cajon, one of the hotels in the county's voucher program, Sept. 19, 2022.

Dispute over county's hotel voucher program for homeless continues in El Cajon

El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells is accusing San Diego County officials of "dumping" residents experiencing homelessness on the city's hotels.

A pile of dried cannabis buds is seen here, Aug. 31, 2017.

San Diego's cannabis business division receives $764K grant from state

San Diego's Cannabis Business Division received a $764,261 grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control, intended to develop tools to help businesses comply with local and state laws, it was announced Monday.

Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore speaks during a rally with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden during a rally on the eve of the midterm elections, at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., on Nov. 7.

Democrat Wes Moore elected governor in historic Maryland race

Wes Moore is the third Black governor to be elected in the country, and the first to serve in Maryland. He defeated Republican Dan Cox for the job, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's legal team argues that allegations by Twitter's ex-security chief give him reason to pull out of his agreement to buy the Twitter. Here, Musk speaks at a meeting of energy, oil and gas executives in Norway on August 29.

Elon Musk wants to get out of buying Twitter. A whistleblower's claims might help him

The social media company appeared to be on solid legal ground when it sued the Tesla CEO to force him to complete the merger. But allegations by Twitter's ex-security chief may help Musk's case.

eZra Brown wants Soulé Coffee and Bubble Tea to serve as a place for locals to cultivate ideas and dreams for a brighter Jackson, Miss., or to simply experience new perspectives in a growing city.

Unsafe water challenges Jackson, Miss., restaurant owners, who must look elsewhere

A boil-water notice, which has been in effect since July, is forcing many restaurant owners to travel to nearby cities to obtain water and ice. It's costing them considerable time and money.

U.S. Rep. Mike Leving, D-49, speaks at a campaign rally at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California on Nov. 3, 2022. President Biden joined Levin to help boost the incumbent past Republican challenger Brian Maryott in a tight race in California's 49th Congressional District.

These California races could determine control of the House

In the fight to control Congress, one of the biggest battlegrounds is heavily Democratic California. Despite the state’s reputation as a liberal monolith, there are scattered pockets of conservative strength.

Travis Gienger, right, from Anoka, Minn., watches as his winning pumpkin is lifted and weighed Monday at the 49th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif.

What's next for the world-champ pumpkin? A parade, pics and a record-setting makeover

Travis Gienger plans to turn his 2,560-pound gourd into a record-setting jack-o'-lantern. If you want your own shot at a great pumpkin, he'll be selling its seeds.

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