Body found after mobile home fire in San Marcos
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9th Circuit upholds Stone Brewing’s $56 million jury verdict from Molson Coors over trademark
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Barriers being installed at Sunset Cliff due to unsafe bluff area
The small barricade is being erected in between Adair Street and Osprey Street, replacing a...
How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
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Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
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Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
A blackout has hit nearly all of Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory prepares to...
Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world
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Which way will mortgage rates go in 2025?
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As drugstores close, more people are left in ‘pharmacy deserts’
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The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
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Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets, including Kyiv
Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine, striking the capital and other regions
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This drinking habit is more dangerous than bingeing
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US and Boeing investigators examine the site of a deadly South Korean plane crash
A team of U.S. investigators including from Boeing examined the site of a plane crash...
Sheriff’s Office disputes study that found problems with reproductive care at Santee women’s jail
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FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
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Trump calls it the ‘center of the universe.’ Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence
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Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in ‘major’ cyber incident
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents
![By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a light display recognizing Auckland’s Indigenous tribes. It follows a year marked by protests over Māori rights in the nation of 5 million. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AP24366645308823.jpg?w=132 "By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a light display recognizing Auckland’s Indigenous tribes. It follows a year marked by protests over Māori rights in the nation of 5 million. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first […]")
The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first...
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San Diegans remember Jimmy Carter as friend and humanitarian
The late president became friends with local woodworker through shared love of chair making and...
11-year-old boy struck by car in El Cajon taken off life support
Kevin Ouda was fatally struck while out jogging with his Muay Thai team in El...
South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached President Yoon
An agency said it is investigating whether his declaration of martial law amounted to rebellion.
Controversy continues to grow over Jet Ski use at local beaches, bays
Family of girl hit by lifeguard on a Jet Ski in La Jolla Cove sues...
Imperial Beach mayor latest to announce bid to replace Nora Vargas
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Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
Monday’s rehearsal was just one of many pre-ball drop promotional events:
Transit officials announce free public rides on New Year’s Eve night
The Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit District will offer free rides after...
Chula Vista Elementary School Board to fill vacancies by appointment
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Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year’s Eve
The early morning hours on Tuesday should have the best chance of producing a light...
Name of man who died in Vista jail released, but cause of death undetermined
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Abortions are up in the US. It’s a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining...
Conservative group warns San Diego County officials on ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy
The letter from America First Legal Foundation was also sent to several cities across the...
Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024
The Amazon rainforest staggered through another difficult year in 2024.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission
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Border arrests are little changed in December, ending Biden’s term at lowest level
A U.S. official says arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico in December are...
The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women
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Lessons from the elections held in 70 countries in 2024
Some 70 countries that are home to half the world’s population held elections in 2024,...
Photos: 2024 pictures of the year by Alejandro Tamayo
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Photos: 2024 pictures of the year by Ana Ramirez
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The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
Estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that the world population increased by almost...
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after government funding turmoil
Donald Trump is endorsing Mike Johnson to stay as House Speaker
Biden announces nearly $2.5B more in military aid for Ukraine
President Joe Biden says the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons...
Appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion upholding the jury's finding
At least 66 people die after a truck plunges into a river in southern Ethiopia
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German government seeks to downplay Musk’s backing of far-right party ahead of general election
Musk caused uproar over the weekend after backing the far-right party in an opinion piece
How American presidents have planned their own funerals
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Where’s all the sand going? Follow the fluorescent-colored trail.
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Review of possible Del Mar train tunnel routes due in early 2025
Planners investigating nearly 1,500 comments on initial notice of preparation
Nobody knows how much homelessness actually costs San Diego County. What would it take to find out?
A landmark study in Northern California offers guidance on calculating a surprisingly elusive number.
Library patrons in the College Area and Rolando face new parking woes, and are skeptical of the city’s fix
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Developer downsizes affordable apartment project near College Boulevard Sprinter Station
Nearby residents on Olive Drive say it's too much housing for their narrow street
A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress
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South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 179
South Korean officials plan to conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by...
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
Lavin died in Los Angeles on Sunday of complications from recently discovered lung cancer
Man using walker dies after being hit by car as he crossed street in Encanto
San Diego police said a 69-year-old man using a walker was killed when he was...
In the Presidents’ Club, Jimmy Carter was the odd man out
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How co-writing a book threatened the Carters’ marriage
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Notable quotes by Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old.
Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’
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Photos: Remembering Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president
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Photos: Remembering former President Jimmy Carter
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Timeline: Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care.
10 vehicles destroyed in Otay Mesa salvage yard fire
San Diego Fire-Rescue firefighters contained a fire at a car-salvage lot that ignited Sunday morning
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SDPD chief faced officer death, departmental overhaul in first months — and more tests are coming
Chief Scott Wahl reflects on the challenges, traumas and victories of his first six months...
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Mexico has a plan for Trump’s deportation promises — on both sides of the border
The plan includes opening new shelters for deportees in Baja California and creating an app...
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In 3 years since trolley’s Blue Line extension, why hasn’t more housing been developed along it?
One reason for optimism about eventual development along the new line is steady growth in...
2024: A momentous year in the fight to end Tijuana River Valley sewage pollution
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More people can be held against their will under new law taking effect Jan. 1
Experts say they expect about 1,500 additional detentions in San Diego County in 2025 with...
Man dies in medical isolation in Vista jail
The 46-year-old man reported flu-like symptoms Tuesday, a month after he went to jail. He...
Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
The death toll was expected to rise further, as the rest of the people aboard...
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with U.S. cases of the stomach virus surging
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Agreement approved for 131 apartments at Vista Sprinter station
Proposal also calls for retail space, more parking and other improvements
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Push your limits in 2025 with one of these 7 regional hiking challenges
Challenges range from easy hiking around San Diego County to strenuous treks up the highest...
Look for weekend warmup and clear skies for New Year’s Eve
After a Friday on the cool side, weekend weather will warm to upper 60s, low...
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Revenue surge from non-baseball events at Petco Park is a win for Padres, city
A new revenue-sharing deal has increased the city's annual payout from about $650,000 to nearly...
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Notable local deaths of 2024: Remembering those we lost
A look back at the people who died in 2024, from all over the San...
Orphaned kitten rescue dubbed Christmas miracle by animal center staff
Evergreen, a kitten whose mother and siblings were killed, was hiding in a Christmas tree...
Encinitas native, high school coach sees council post as a learning experience
Luke Shaffer, 44, will represent District 1, the city’s north coastal region
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
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On average, arrested DUI drivers test at least twice the legal limit. This money helps with lab costs.
Nearly $543K grant will cover two criminalist positions and overtime costs in Sheriff’s Office Regional...
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office
The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.
Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 105
Upton died Wednesday at a hospital in California after suffering a bout of pneumonia.
US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office
Officials say the large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions.
An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition
The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House.
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
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A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
At least nine telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, have been affected by...
Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes
Trump’s promise of mass deportations and tougher immigration restrictions is deepening mistrust of the health...
In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families
From the time a Tennessee woman gets pregnant, she faces greater obstacles to a healthy...
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case
A Republican-led committee was formed earlier this year and sent subpoenas to Willis in August...
Mexico tests cellphone app allowing migrants to send alert if they are about to be detained in US
The move comes in response to Trump's threats to carry out mass deportations.
New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January.
More security cameras coming to Oceanside harbor
System expansion will replace non-working equipment and add recording capabilities