Christine Huard

A state program recognizing schools that support the unique needs of military-connected students and families has named 29 schools in San Diego County as California Purple Star Schools.

The San Diego Unified School District will start rolling out its Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) program Wednesday, opening a “Pre-Enrollment Priority Window” to allow families to apply for a spot in the program.

Legislation that eases the way for community college students to earn bachelor's degrees in specific workforce fields not offered by the University of California or California State University was signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A distraught man driving stolen van led police and the CHP on a lengthy chase from Sorrento Valley to Riverside County, authorities said.

Joel Anderson increased his lead to 291 votes in the race for the Second District seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

UC San Diego will receive a $39 million grant to investiage how to integrate renewable energy resources into the power grid.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has acquired Hillcrest Pharmacy, a specialty pharmacy with three locations in San Diego County.

Santee and its city council are being sued by four conservation groups for approval of the Fanita Ranch projects.

San Diego Police officers fatally shot a man Monday morning during a disturbance call at a home in the Mountain View area, police reported.

A former deputy attorney general who is the son of G. Gordon Liddy was sentenced to five years of probation for possessing child pornography.