Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates
The dramatic rupture between the president and the world’s richest man began Thursday, with Musk’s...
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UC San Diego professor shares Black history of electronic music
King James Britt, a long-time composer, producer, and performer, is part of the Juneteenth Jubilee...
Coastal Commission warns Gloria over plan to remove fire rings from San Diego beaches
Meanwhile, City Council President Joe LaCava and county Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer have offered to keep...
Will smaller San Diego lot sizes solve housing woes? New study thinks so
There is a 5,000-square-foot minimum lot requirement across more than 80% of San Diego —...
Last defendant settles civil case alleging 2021 rape by SDSU athletes
Documents of the dismissal are expected to be filed soon
Teenager arrested in connection with City Heights shooting death
The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of killing a 73-year-old man
X s were glued to the Musk v. Trump blowup. Could this be good for the platform?
The feud has birthed countless memes, hot takes and speculation.
![Tanjam Jacobson, of Silver Spring, Md., holds a sign saying “Citizenship is a Birthright,” Thursday, May 15, 2025, outside the Supreme Court in Washington. Jacobson is a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in England of Indian descent, and her son was born here. “This is something that really matters,” says Jacobson, “it’s so wrong against the constitution [to take away birthright citizenship].” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)](/wp-content/s/2025/06/Supreme_Court_Birthright_Citizenship_26310-1.jpg?w=281 "Supreme_Court_Birthright_Citizenship_26310-1")
What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look
The justices have issued orders in 13 cases so far.
5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions
It seeks unspecified compensatory damages plus 6% interest and $100 million plus interest in punitive...
State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban goes into effect next week.
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
The justices sided Friday with the Trump istration in its first Supreme Court appeal involving...
Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on ‘Zionist people’ appears in federal court
Three victims remained in the hospital Friday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally
A court appearance in Nashville was set for Friday.
Encinitas may remove portions of new Santa Fe Drive roadway renovation project
Council majority directs staff to produce various options for creating wider vehicle lanes, and taking...
Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he’s their top threat
Trump has engaged in what advocates say is an unprecedented assault on LGBTQ+ rights.
This Chula Vista company converted a diesel tugboat to electric power
Marine Group Boat Works hopes the conversion will spur other companies to do the same
Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
They tweaked the bill to ensure states can't regulate AI.
Poway Councilmember Tony Blain under investigation by District Attorney’s Office
A Poway sheriff's official confirmed the investigation, three days after Blain was detained by officers...
HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump’s DEI attacks
HBCUs have not yet faced cuts to federal grants like some Ivy League schools.
Man fatally shot by San Diego police officer in Ocean Beach identified
Jacob Lyle Epple, 32, was shot while approaching officers with a knife, police said
Deadly Russian bombardment of Ukraine further dampens hopes for peace
The attack Friday killed at least four people and injured about 50 others.
Billion-dollar battery plant pauses construction amid electric vehicle and tariff uncertainty
The factory in South Carolina would help make batteries for electric BMWs.
Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the changes are what America voted for.
Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that
The emissions can be dangerous to human health and contribute to Earth's warming.
Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
Republicans know what's at stake: a massive tax and border spending bill.
Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
Migrants are now being held in a converted shipping container in Djibouti.
Trump istration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold during appeals.
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
Here’s a look at the potential effects of the travel ban on those events.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend sobs in court, saying he ignored her pleas to end sex marathons
She said she felt obligated to participate, as Combs paid her rent.
Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release
Mahmoud Khalil missed the birth of his first child in detention.
Judge denies Harvey Weinstein’s bid for mistrial after juror complains
The jury is considering two counts of criminal sex act and one count of rape.
’s Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
Merz spoke in Berlin on Friday, a day after visiting Trump at the White House.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
Veterans are gathering on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the...
Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week
Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
California wages jumped 6.5% last year, 5th biggest raises in US
The year-end pay increases boosted California's weekly wage to $1,872. That's 24% above the nation's...
Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages
The investigation is asking past and current staffers who had access to his phone.
Midea recalling 1.7 million of its popular air conditioners due to mold concern
Midea is voluntarily recalling of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because of...
Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty...
How Trump’s pick for surgeon general uses her big online following to make money
President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. surgeon general has said the nation’s medical and...
Judge puts temporary hold on Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s foreign students
Harvard says Trump was attempting an end-run around a previous court order.
Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump’s election overhaul executive order
The top law enforcement officials from 19 states filed the federal lawsuit.
9-year-old dental patient’s death after anesthesia deemed an accident
The medical examiner's office says the girl's death was caused by a blood disorder.
Michael Smolens: ICE embarrassed itself with Buona Forchetta raid
Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts get blasted by outraged public as too much, and berated...
Here’s what it would cost to reverse Gloria’s biggest San Diego budget cuts, according to city analysts
The council's key challenge is that the IBA says they have only about $6 million...
Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath
The world’s most powerful man and its wealthiest began attacking each other in a spectacle...
The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words
Less than a week after praising each other, Trump and Musk's potent political alliance met...
Founder of San Diego-based GirlsDoPorn pleads guilty to sex-trafficking conspiracy
Michael James Pratt is last co-conspirator to it guilt
Videos appear to show Poway Councilmember Tony Blain being detained outside City Hall
Two videos circulating online appear to show Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain being detained by...
Someone San Diego Should Know: Dr. Julie Swain
Dr. Julie Swain of La Jolla is well-known among San Diego first responders for donning...
Witnesses detain alleged gunman after shot fired outside UEI Oceanside campus
No injuries were reported after at least one round was fired
San Diego County organizations win seven Proposition 1 grants
Awards for mental health and drug treatment total $185 million, second most in the state,
Ballpark District created to clean up blocks around Petco Park
A nonprofit d with the San Diego Padres will soon be responsible for the daily...
Encinitas to explore more ways for Pacific View Arts Center to generate revenue
The 1-year-old facility in the city's downtown features seven classrooms
Harvard files legal challenge over Trump’s ban on foreign students. Overseas, itted students wait
Harvard called the president’s action an end-run around a previous court order.
Musk threatens to decommission a key space station link for NASA
The capsule, developed with the help of government contracts, is an important part of keeping...
San Diego federal jury deadlocks in trial of sheriff’s deputy who shot fleeing man in back
Judge declared a mistrial after jury ended hung on civil rights violations
Man accused of yelling ‘Free Palestine’ and firebombing demonstrators charged with attempted murder
Mohamed Sabry Soliman was advised of the charges during a court hearing where he appeared...
A Massachusetts student arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice has been released
An immigration judge granted Marcelo Gomes da Silva bond Thursday.
San Diego jury faults OC district attorney and his top assistant in harassment lawsuit
DA Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson, now a judge, retaliated against a prosecutor
NTSB finds a fuel leak and improperly installed parts in the engine of an airliner that caught fire
The American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver in March.
Suspected DUI crash in Chula Vista sends driver, 3 engers to hospital
Investigators alleged the driver was drunk when he struck a concrete pillar
Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company
Tesla closed down more than 14% as a disagreement over the U.S. president’s budget bill...
WWII vets are rock stars in as they hand over the duty of ing D-Day
A group of veterans is commemorating the fallen this week in Normandy.
Police consider whether ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played a role in his killing
Joss’ husband claimed the shooter yelled “violent homophobic slurs.”
Private lunar lander from Japan falls silent while attempting a moon touchdown
Flight controllers lost with the spacecraft and were uncertain of its fate.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after one dies in Pacific Beach crash
A enger in a Corvette was killed Wednesday night
Israel strikes Beirut’s suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production
The attack Thursday came on the eve of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The CDC is still without a clear leader.
Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it’s becoming a liability
Trump barred nearly all foreigners from entering the country to attend Harvard.
Welcome to kitten season, when animal shelters need all the help they can get
It's the time of year when most cats give birth, producing a surge of kittens.
Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
Authorities say six Shahed-type drones struck residential areas.
How many hostages are left in Gaza?
So far, 43 bodies of hostages have been retrieved by Israeli troops.
Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president’s knowledge — but says he has no evidence
Biden called the accusations "ridiculous and false.”
Trump and Musk’s relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started
The president threatened to cut government contracts for the world's richest man in a rift...
In the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, an ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse and control
The ex-girlfriend is among several witnesses who accuse Combs of violence toward them.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he ‘had it coming,’ according to prosecutors
Manhattan prosecutors revealed the comments in a court filing Wednesday.
Jury deliberations begin in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial
The jury is considering two counts of criminal sex act and one count of rape.
Governments denounce Trump’s travel ban and vow to push back against US
The ban takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
Elon Musk is gone, but DOGE’s actions are hard to reverse. The US Institute of Peace is a case study
The U.S. Institute of Peace is one organization that suffered through a DOGE blitz.
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’ as Merz blames Putin for war
Trump likened the war in Ukraine to two young children fighting.
Crews clean up 2,000-gallon fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor
Officials say crews are working to contain and clean up a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill...
Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
The Supreme Court says a Catholic charity in Wisconsin doesn’t have to pay unemployment taxes.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10B lawsuit alleging US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence
The Supreme Court tossed a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers.
Supreme Court makes it easier to claim ‘reverse discrimination’ in employment, in a case from Ohio
The justices’ decision Thursday affects lawsuits in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
US stocks slip as Wall Street makes its final moves ahead of Friday’s jobs report
Tesla tumbled as the relationship between CEO Musk soured with Trump.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here’s what to know
Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump has placed travel bans on people from 12...
Trump EPA moves to roll back rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives
An examination finds that the rules EPA wants to eliminate are projected to save more...
Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
The Chinese foreign ministry says Trump initiated the call.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight months
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months.
Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire
A political consultant who sent voters AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Biden last year is set...
Thune’s first big test as Senate leader has arrived with Trump’s tax bill
John Thune faces a massive challenge as he tries to quickly President Trump’s sprawling...
Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
Procter & Gamble will also end sales of some of its products in certain markets...