City News Service

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten was confirmed Tuesday as the nation's next deputy education secretary.

Zachary Alexander Karas was found guilty of possession of an unregistered destructive device following a two-day jury trial in San Diego federal court.

La Paz Mini Park at the corner of La Paz Drive and San Bernardo Terrace will feature a shade structure, shade trees, two new play-area structures, fitness equipment, security lighting and accessibility improvements for people with disabilities.

Of 5,406 tests reported Monday, 4% returned positive, increasing the 14-day rolling average to 1.5%.

Under her leadership, UCSD completed a billion-dollar capital campaign, celebrated its 50th anniversary and expanded the campus to accommodate student growth and a billion-dollar research enterprise.

A judge Monday rejected placing a sexually violent predator poised for conditional release at a home in the Mount Helix neighborhood, saying the residence was located in a densely populated neighborhood and in close proximity to children.

Veterans, service members and families marked the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a ceremony at the museum Thursday.

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.

The lawsuit comes days after Fletcher announced he is taking a medical leave due to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.