Paparazzi Rules to Transgender Rights: California's Surprising New Laws in 2014

Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.

Caltrans Lists Its Top Southern California Projects in 2013

Everyone has a list of top stories at year-end. Here's what Caltrans considers the biggest transportation news in Southern California.

Governor Appoints IB Woman to San Diego County Superior Court

Business Leaders, Politicians Urge Congress to Fund San Ysidro Port of Entry Expansion

Congress needs to fund the final phases of the San Ysidro Port of Entry expansion, local leaders said Monday. The Mexican portion of the port of entry expansion was finished more than a year ago.

Peters Co-Sponsors Bill to Restore Cuts in Military Pensions

The bill would restore cuts in the cost-of-living adjustment to military-retiree benefits and pay for it by closing tax loopholes exploited by off-shore corporations.

State Legislature To Consider Doing Away With Special Elections

San Diego isn't the only place with costly and low turnout special elections—there have been 13 special elections for the state legislature this year, all with turnouts less than 30 percent.

Commissioner Malcolm: Pier Repairs Promised By Summer

The repairs should be done in time for peak summer crowds, said Commissioner Dan Malcolm.

Like This Fence or That Fence? Public Input Sought for Pond 20 Fence Design

Palm Avenue Master Plan, McDonald's Remodel and Pond 20

Marijuana May Be Back on IB Ballot in 2014

San Diego Congressional Delegation Unanimously Supports Bi-Partisan Budget Bill

Reps. Susan Davis, Duncan Hunter, Darrell Issa, Scott Peters and Juan Vargas joined the bi-partisan majority in approving the bill 332 to 94 and sending it to the Senate.

Should City Use Big Signs To Advertise City Council Meetings?

For the First Time Ever, Mayor to Deliver State of City Address

Sand Replenishment Ponds on Beach and House Party Ordinance at Meeting Wednesday

Special Mayoral Election Underscores San Diego's North/South Divide

U-T San Diego said in a report Sunday that I-8 has long been San Diego’s political dividing line, separating conservative voters in the north from left-leaning voters in the south.

Faulconer, Alvarez Going to Runoff Election in Race for Mayor

A runoff election to choose the next mayor of San Diego will likely be between city councilmembers David Alvarez and Kevin Faulconer.

Gettysburg Address 150 Years Later: How to Make a More Perfect Union

Seacoast Drive Lighting Demonstration Extended Until Thursday

Redesigning 10th Street, Employee Pay and Changing Business Districts

U.S. Navy Continues to Deliver Supplies to Philippines [Photos]

Thus far, more than 368,800 liters of water and approximately 160,000 pounds of food and dry goods have been provided to displaced personnel.

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Help Decide: Seacoast Drive Street Lighting Demonstration Next Week

Seacoast Drive has seen a resurgence in investment by businesses ahead of the opening of Pier South Hotel, which is scheduled to open by the end of the year. A demonstration of possible new street lights will be held Tuesday.

New House Party Law to Stop Underage Drinking Sent Back by City Council

Members of the Imperial Beach City Council rejected the initial proposal or delayed judgement due to a lack of information last week. The issue will be taken up again at a Dec. 4 meeting.

Health Officials Link OxyElite Pro Products to Liver Failure

A 45-year-old San Diego County woman suffered acute liver failure after recent use of the product for weight loss.

Here's Why the Port of San Diego's New Master Plan Matters

The agency will fully revise the document for the first time in more than three decades.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Tougher House Party Laws, New Business on Old Palm Avenue at Meeting Wednesday

Plans for a new three-story business near the corner of 2nd Street and Palm Avenue will be considered at the city council meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Water Restrictions Unlikely in 2014, San Diego Water Authority Says

The San Diego County Water Authority credits healthy reservoir storage levels, strong regional water conservation efforts and growing water transfers from the Colorado River for the optimistic outlook.

Government Re-Opened, Federal Employees Called Back to Work Thursday

The federal Office of Personnel Management said federal employees who have been furloughed since Oct. 1 should expect to return to work on Thursday.

'The Great ShakeOut' Emergency Drill Prepares Region for Earthquake

Scores of San Diegans will 'drop, cover and hold on' at 10:17 a.m. on 10/17.

Commissary Plus Pilot Store to Open at NOLF IB

The hybrid model combines the club warehouse concept with the assortment of a traditional commissary.

Tracking Tijuana Trash, Business District Review and Bayshore Bikeway

Brown Field Hotel, Upgrade OK'd by SD City Council

VA Regional Offices to Close Tuesday

Change in Command at Naval Base Coronado

Commanding Officer Capt. Gary Mayes is leaving for a post in Washington D.C.

Will Your Rep. in Congress Keep Their Paycheck During the Shutdown?

California Grants Licenses to Immigrants Living In US Illegally

California is the 10th state to grant driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Marines Cancel Upcoming Miramar Air Show

It was not immediately clear whether the cancellation of the annual event was due to the federal government shutdown.