Lawmakers have echoed some of the concerns voiced by anti-war activists like these protesters pictured in Washington on April 8, 2026.
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US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed controversial health policies that have alarmed public health experts.
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- A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oceanside early Thursday morning, and the suspect vehicle was later located and one person was detained in connection with the incident.
- Editor’s note: This article was updated to correct the breakdown of Republican voters surveyed. Congressman Eric Swalwell’s abrupt departure from the race for California governor has upended the field, with a new poll placing two Republicans at the top alongside one Democrat, and several long-shot candidates suddenly seeing their chances improve. The survey, commissioned by [...]
- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as Joanna Ruth Shields. Her body was discovered April 9 near Sykes Hot Springs in the Big Sur wilderness.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released a draft budget with cuts across all departments, prioritizing public safety and transportation, in response to a $120 million budget gap in fiscal year 2027.
- Carlsbad city leaders have approved a resolution taking a strong stance against bullying in public spaces.
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