City News Service

A retired Los Angeles police officer and U.S. Army veteran who alleges she was sexually assaulted and unlawfully arrested by border agents at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and the unidentified officer who allegedly assaulted her.

Only about 52% of middle school youth in foster care participated in four or more weeks of distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic, compared to 75% of all middle schoolers, which could exacerbate existing academic challenges, local foster care-focused nonprofit Voices for Children announced Tuesday.

A tentative agreement was reached Monday in negotiations between the union representing Southern California grocery workers and stores.

Tuesday is the final day voters can cast ballots in the special election for California’s 80th Assembly District.

A former Camp Pendleton Marine who sexually assaulted a 3-year-old was sentenced Monday to more than 28 years in prison.

Despite the economic hardships brought about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, charitable giving increased in counties hit hardest by the pandemic, according to a study released Monday by UC San Diego's Rady School of Management.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.