Man Arrested for Attempting to Steal Self-Driving Taxi in LA; Autonomous Cars Growing Popularity Despite Safety Concerns

March 4, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

A man is facing an attempted grand theft auto charge after trying — and failing — to steal a self-driving taxi in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Potential $1 Billion Lawsuit Looms for PacifiCorp Over Wildfire Costs in Oregon and California

February 27, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

The U.S. government is considering legal action against PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway owned by Warren Buffett, to recover almost $1 billion in expenses related to the 2020 wildfires in southern Oregon and northern California.

China Sends New Pandas to San Diego Zoo as Part of Panda Diplomacy Efforts

February 22, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

In an effort to boost "panda diplomacy," China will send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year.

100 Billion Gallons of Toxic Sewage Creating a 'Public Health Crisis' at the US-Mexico Border

February 21, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

The escalating crisis at the US-Mexico border, characterised by the discharge of over 100 billion gallons of toxic sewage into San Diego, California, from Mexico, highlights a severe public health emergency. 

American Express, Visa, Mastercard Implement Code for Tracking Gun Store Sales Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

February 13, 2024 - Reading time: 4 minutes

Major credit card companies are moving ahead with implementing a merchant code available for firearm and ammunition retailers in order to comply with a new California law that will allow banks to potentially track suspicious gun purchases and report them to law enforcement, CBS News has learned.

15-Year-Old Girl Injured in Accident During Gender Reveal Party

February 12, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

A man whose family's gender reveal photo shoot sparked a Southern California wildfire that killed a firefighter in 2020 has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors said Friday.

5 Marines Confirmed Dead After Helicopter Crash Outside San Diego; Investigation Underway

February 8, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego have been confirmed dead, according to military officials.