City News Service

A Vista jury also convicted 29-year-old Eduardo Arriola of a gun-use allegation, plus a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, meaning he will face life imprisonment without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced.

A total of 7,008 cases were reported during the past week, compared with 4,996 cases identified the previous week — a 40% increase.

The grants are among seven issued to higher-learning institutions across the country to fund projects aimed at addressing air pollutants.

There are some bright spots in the data, the task force claims, including a 30% decrease in the veteran homeless population.

The national average price rose to a record for the 10th consecutive day, increasing 2.2 cents to $4.589.

Research from two UC San Diego Rady School of Management studies released Tuesday says that while the 1965 Voting Rights Act contributed to economic improvements for Black Americans, a 2013 Supreme Court ruling striking down a key provision in the act has led to economic disenfranchisement for that same group.

It is a long-inactive commission focusing on the needs of women and recommending programs intended to fix gender inequality.

Hundreds of people lined the street Monday at an Allied Gardens gas station waiting to get free gas.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning urging people to be prepared for dangerous road conditions on passes and mountain roads.