Trump says military struck ‘big facility’ in Venezuela in possible biggest escalation of conflict so far
‘Two nights ago we knocked that out, so we hit them very hard,’ the president said on Friday
Mother and two children die in Boxing Day blaze
One man, a serving police officer, escaped the fire but his wife and their two children died in the blaze.
Russia expands biometric ID system (again)
The commercial enterprise that controls Russians’ biometric data has introduced new ways to use your face as a form of ID, resulting in unprecedented levels of safety and convenience in the Russian Federation. Russians young and old are already reaping the benefits of their country’s “digital transformation”—including very, very young Russians. The Russian government is working on …
A Simple Plan to Save ‘Stranger Things’ from Hollywood’s Tired Franchise Trap
"Stranger Things" is about to end, which just means Netflix is about to make more. How should the franchise move forward? One word: movies.
Where will Gov. Newsom’s evolution on health care leave Californians?
California’s health care landscape today would probably disappoint the Gavin Newsom who spent much of 2017 and 2018 campaigning to become governor.
Green California has a Big Oil problem
Gov. Gavin Newsom touted California’s environmental efforts at a UN climate summit, but toxic spills and a new law speeding drilling have tarnished the state's reputation at home.
Opinion: AI could help companies find and hire truly creative people
Traditional hiring filters out anyone who doesn’t fit the mold — the artist who codes, the teacher who can analyze data, the entrepreneur who can dream.
Search underway for teen gone missing on Christmas Eve
Search underway for teen gone missing on Christmas Eve
Dart wants to ‘turn this place around’ as report indicates Giants open to taking QB in draft
The Giants (3-13), who snapped a nine-game losing streak, could still wind up with the top pick if they lose to Dallas next weekend and the Raiders beat the Chiefs.
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.
Browse political cartoons for the week of Dec. 29
View Town Square/Opinion cartoons for the week of Dec. 29, 2025.
Top 5 Uptown San Diego stories in 2025 – South Park ICE raid, Balboa Park parking, more
These five stories captured and defined Uptown's most pressing issues this year, from a neighborhood struggle to turmoil at Pride.