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A New York judge said he will lift the contempt of court order if Donald Trump meets conditions including paying $110,000 in fines he's racked up for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena.

The president wasjoined by vulnerable Democratic Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Carlsbad-headquartered Viasat.

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.

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.

FBI agents executed search warrants at properties that are tied to metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska, who is sanctioned by the U.S. government.

An NPR/Floodlight investigation found that a longtime Republican insider is stoking solar opposition by spreading bad information about health and environmental risks. Her influence is growing.

A San Diego Company that turns cooking oil into fuel is under fire because its plant emits a noxious smell.

One person died and 15 people were in custody Thursday morning after a suspected smuggling boat dropped its passengers off the coast of La Jolla, authorities said. Plus, we hear from a public health expert who says lifting the mask requirement at this time could result in further risk of infection for the most vulnerable among us. And San Diego County Supervisors vote to pay more attention to climate and environmental justice. Then, women lost 1 million more jobs than men last year, what will it take to get them back to the workplace? Plus, workers across the grocery delivery business have been trying to unionize to get more protections and benefits since the pandemic began. Last month, delivery workers at Imperfect Foods succeeded. And event businesses along Third Avenue in Chula Vista have had a brutal year, but they're starting to see a turnaround as the county returns to some normalcy. Finally, after a lengthy preparation, including enacting new outdoor lighting ordinances, Julian received a designation from the International Dark Sky Association.

Supervisor Lawson-Remer, representing District 3 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (as of Jan. 15, 2022 following county redistricting), will be discussing her top priorities including sustainable, equitable and livable communities including issues such as: climate change, climate justice, protecting beaches & coastlines, and more the justice system: including issues such as access to justice, data-driven approaches to public safety & alternatives to armed law enforcement impactful and effective county operations including evidence-based policymaking equity and shared prosperity: including issues such as inclusion for diverse families LGBTQIA+ community, single parents and people with disabilities, racial justice, fighting for working facilities with fair wages, decent working conditions and the right to organize and quality, affordable childcare and senior services for all Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 6-7 p.m. RSVP NOW (Virtual Zoom webinar) Bio: Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is an economist, attorney, and public policy expert who has dedicated her life to working for social, environmental and economic justice. Terra has served as a Senior Advisor in the Obama Administration, written award-winning research books, taught graduate students as a professor of public policy, and worked with the United Nations, World Bank, Amnesty International, and governments worldwide to advance sustainable development and economic inclusion. Growing up in San Diego, Terra’s first job in public service was nearly 25 years ago, as a San Diego City Council staffer. After graduating from Yale and earning her law degree and PhD on a full scholarship to NYU, she worked around the world as an economist to create jobs, restart businesses, and generate economic activity after a crisis. A passionate environmentalist, Terra helped the World Bank create its Climate Finance program, which funds billions of dollars of clean energy projects around the world, and worked to develop policies to cut pollution from oil drilling and mining as a Senior Advisor in the US Treasury Department under the Obama Administration. Terra was elected by a wave of grassroots support in November of 2020, and was sworn in to office on January 4, 2021, becoming the only LGBTQ+ member of the Board. As Supervisor, Terra Lawson-Remer is taking bold action and forging strong and effective working relationships with her fellow Supervisorial Board members and community partners.Terra understands that the issues of transportation and traffic, affordable housing, and environmental sustainability in our County are inextricably interconnected, and must be addressed with a bold plan. That is why she was proud to author and pass a proposal for a Regional Sustainability Plan with the goal of achieving zero carbon by 2035. This made San Diego County the largest region in the Country to commit to the ambitious target. She is also advancing innovative solutions to address our affordable housing crisis. The Distinguished Speaker Series is presented by La Jolla Community Center. Visit La Jolla Community Center on Facebook

America runs on diesel. It keeps freight moving, factories humming and farmers planting. But a surge in diesel prices is making everything more expensive.