1+ week, 2+ day ago   (443+ words) For decades, when a pesticide manufacturer’s product made someone sick, families had a path to justice: their day in court. But this summer, the Su­preme Court closed that door for millions of Americans harmed by toxic pesticides. In a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (871+ words) San Diego County teams, in­cluding those from its eastern end, were well represented in this year’s Little League post­season all-star tournaments. The Southern California state tournament wrapped up last weekend in the 10U, 11U and 12U age divisions. Locally, Santee National…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (711+ words) The San Diego Padres eighth annual High School All-Stars Night took place June 28 following the Friars’ regularly scheduled game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Forty-eight of the county’s top baseball players were selected to compete in the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (681+ words) When the GymTrix Level 4 TeamGym athletes stood waiting for the final results at the USA Gymnastics for All GymFest National Championships in Charleston, West Virginia, they knew they had given everything they had. Then the second-place team was announced — and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (455+ words) Trees form the framework in our landscapes, providing shade, cleaning our air of dust and pollutants, absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, protecting our soil and helping to manage storm water. Once established, they are often overlooked when hot dry weather…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (396+ words) By Tammy Glenn COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE The County is releasing the results of an independent as­sessment of its contracting management practices, detail­ing strengths and recommend­ed improvements to ensure ac­countability. The consultant conducted a…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (634+ words) Temperatures have soared globally this summer. And far from simply being uncomfort­able, it’s killing people. This past July 4th was one of the hottest in U.S. history. While Americans gathered to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, dozens died from ex…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (174+ words) The San Diego Humane So­ciety is looking for its next pin-ups. “Our community’s passion for their pets is unmatched, and this fundraiser is the perfect way to celebrate that bond,” said Brian Daugherty, execu­tive vice president at San…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (672+ words) The FIFA World Cup has long established itself as the planet’s biggest sporting event, even outclassing the Olympic Games. Both high-profile events occur every four years. While the Olympic Games are certainly prestigious, the World Cup offers fans a chance…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (185+ words) On Saturday, July 11, from 9 – 11 a.m., we’re teaming up with I Love a Clean San Di­ego for a Watershed Warriors Community Cleanup. This is a wonderful volunteer oppor­tunity to help protect our local watershed and keep trash from reaching…...