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A new study published by Amnesty International examines the situation for human rights defenders in the Americas. It concludes that criminal impunity is an ongoing challenge.

Ratepayer advocates claim San Diego Gas & Electric may be playing a numbers game as it attempts to gain regulatory approval to bill customers for uninsured costs from the 2007 wildfires, which state investigators say the company's lines started.

San Diego's economy could be in for a rough ride if the federal government can't avoid the fiscal cliff.

A newly released autopsy report shows a woman was struck multiple times in a recent fatal shooting by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. She tested positive for methamphetamine.

Hanukkah begins Saturday night. Among those celebrating the Jewish holiday in Phoenix are a small number of Hispanics who didn’t grow up with the tradition, but are returning to what they say is their Jewish heritage.

Sandag's big, big plan gets deflated. A Senator questions Homeland Security's San Diego zombie event. Todd Gloria wants to fix your streets. And Oceanside's mayor is pretty ticked off.

Mexican immigrants in the U.S. make less on average than immigrants from any other part of the world, according to new research based on U.S. Census and labor data.

A San Diego citizen activist is challenging Southern California Edison’s attempt to change San Onofre’s operating license agreement.

Elections and resignations have led to a game of political musical chairs in south San Diego County. But different deadlines and jurisdictions means it’s unlikely one special election can sort everything out.

The sharp decline of unauthorized Mexican immigrants living in the United States continues, says the Pew Hispanic Center.

Biologists are trying to stabilize the number of Devils Hole pupfish in Nevada. There are just 75 of the fish left in the world and they're facing an uphill battle.

Nearly half a billion dollars has been spent to provide modern, secure radios to DHS employees. But most agents haven't been shown how to use them.

Everyone loves the Holidays, including cyber-criminals. Tips on keeping your online shopping safe.

Holiday stress can add to anxiety, strain and tension. Dr. Mimi Guarneri, founder of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, shares how to turn stress into strength.

A new documentary, screening tonight in San Diego, puts a human face on poverty in America and challenges stereotypes about the poor.