Scientists believe the mutations may allow the virus to better bind to receptors in the upper airways of humans.

The immediate reaction to county Supervisor Nora Vargas’ bombshell announcement on Dec. 20 — that she would not serve a ...

Buoyed by last week’s comeback victory over the Broncos, the Chargers can clinch an AFC wild-card berth with a road win ...

A petite orphan kitty is living out a real-life holiday story at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Named Evergreen, for the tree ...

U-T photographer Ana Ramirez captures the Port of Holiday Bowl Parade in the bayside streets of downtown San Diego.

Pacific Beach Holiday Parade drew thousands of parade viewers and participants to Garnet Avenue on Dec. 14. This year’s theme ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is developing a cellphone app that will allow migrants to warn relatives and local consulates if ...

Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another. Many of the ...

Evergreen, a kitten whose mother and siblings were killed, was hiding in a Christmas tree when a veterinarian found her ...

The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable ...

The Orange County technology company DiscoverIT Solutions Inc. has been awarded a nearly $400,000 contract to purchase and ...

Sash Bischoff, who started writing while attending school in La Jolla, will be back in town Jan. 22 to discuss and sign her ...