In recent years, there has been a precipitous drop in the number of law enforcement agencies that use CalGang, California’s gang database. Locally, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department has stopped using the state database, saying it’s too labor intensive. But just over 100 agencies still use it, incl...
‘Symbol of Peace’ – Ginkgo from Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Takes Root at SD Botanic Garden
The nuclear bombs that dropped in Japan in 1945 appeared to destroy anything in their paths. But a new planting at the San Diego Botanic Garden proves otherwise.
Authorities Thursday publicly identified a 65-year-old man who died in a July 16 motorcycle crash on state Route 67 in the community of Lakeside.
A dog cools off in a kiddie pool. Photo via @sdhumane Twitter Dangerously hot conditions have prompted the National Weather Service to issue an excessive
Another bus of migrants from Texas arrived at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles Thursday, the sixth group to arrive since June 14.
MTS, NCTD Begin ‘Pony Express’ Discounted Transit Fare, Admission to Del Mar Horse Races
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has partnered with the North Country Transit District and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to provide a discounted round-trip transit fare plus admission to the Del Mar Horse Races, it was announced Thursday.
A utility crew secured a half-inch gas line after it broke Thursday on a street in the Middletown neighborhood, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
County Beaches Update: Coronado’s Avenida Lunar, Mission Bay’s Fanuel Park Open
Beaches in Avenida Lunar in Coronado and Fanuel Park in Mission Bay are now open, after water samples met state health standards, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health announced Thursday.
The annual U.S. Open of Surfing will return to Huntington Beach this weekend with a new sponsor.
Randy Meisner, Eagles Co-Founder Who Sang ‘Take it to the Limit,’ Dead at 77 in Los Angeles
Funeral services were pending Thursday for Randy Meisner, a singer, bassist and co-founder of the Eagles best known for co-writing and singing "Take It to the Limit," one of the band's many major hits.
A 12-year-old girl was reported missing Thursday after last being seen near her home on the 3200 block of National City Boulevard in National City.
Edgewood ISD trustee under investigation for ’employee complaints’
The 19-year-old made headlines for being elected at such a young age, but has clashed with board colleagues.
How cooling innovations led to frozen beef, air conditioning and a better life in Texas
The latest episode of "The Engines of Texanity" describes how Texas led the way in getting many of its homes and apartments air-conditioned.
Commentary: Rural and incorporated communities are working toward weaving regionally protected areas into one intertwined blanket called a Dark Sky Reserve.
Faculty worry about Texas A&M’s future after controversies over higher ed politicization
The university has been rattled by cases in which officials were apparently rushed into making hiring decisions due to political pressure.
A biting reality: Climate change will result in spread of mosquitoes, disease, experts say
As climate change causes hotter and longer summer seasons in Texas and elsewhere, entomologists say mosquitoes are going to thrive.
Five Local Museums Participating in Museums for All National Program Aimed at Increasing Visitation by Low Income Families
The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer diverse and enriching experiences for individuals, families, residents and visitors alike. With five local museums participating, Sacramento is considered as a “hub city” for the Museums for All national access pr...
City seeking full-time paid fellows to work on climate action and sustainability projects. Here is how to apply
The City of Sacramento is seeking three fellows to work on a range of sustainability, transportation and climate action issues. Fellows will receive pay and benefits. Fellows are placed through CivicSpark AmeriCorps, a program dedicated to building capacity for public agencies by placing fellows to ...
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) - In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, Historically Black
By Maya Richard-Craven | Word In Black (WIB) - With the phrase “heat dome” entering our vocabulary and more than 2,300 heat records smashed so far this
