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Jae C. Hong/AP An aerial view shows the devastation from the Palisades Fire on beachfront homes Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could justify the hike at a public hearing. State Farm, the state’s largest insurer with roughly 1 million home insurance policies in California, said the emergency rate would help the company rebuild its capital following the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed more than 16,000 buildings, mostly homes. The company is trying to prevent a “dire” financial situation that executives say could force them to drop more California policies. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said other California insurers won’t be able to absorb State Farm’s customers if the insurance giant stops doing business in California, but that he wanted more data on how the company manages its finances and calculates risks. He asked the company to present its argument publicly on April 8 to a judge, who

A new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump’s trade policies will push prices higher. (Scripps News) President Trump marked his 50th day in office this week, but the U.S. stock market also saw its weakest 50 days of a presidency since President Barack Obama’s first term in 2009 — during the height of the financial crisis. The U.S. stock market lost $5 trillion in value over the past three weeks, prompting the White House to urge calm as the falling stocks have some Americans worried about their retirement. President Trump has said there will be an “adjustment period” for the U.S. economy in the wake of an escalating trade war that’s spooked investors this week. Monday was the worst day on Wall Street since President Trump’s inauguration, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting after the president refused to rule out a recession in an interview over the weekend. “I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition because what we’re doing is very big,” Trump told Fox News. RELATED STORY | Inflation

Image copyright 2012 Getty Images. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tim Boyle SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in January, up from a revised 4.2% in December and above the year ago estimate of 4.3%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. January’s unadjusted unemployment rate was 5.5% for California and 4.4% for the nation during the same period. The information released Friday differs slightly from the most recent EDD report due to the U.S. Department of Labor’s annual revision process, an EDD spokesman said. Between December 2024 and January 2025, total nonfarm employment decreased from 1,578,600 to 1,553,300, a drop of 25,300 jobs. Agricultural employment lost 200 jobs. The trade, transportation, and utilities sector saw the largest decrease, recording a decline of 8,500 jobs — 60% of which was in retail trade as seasonal workers were let go. The transportation, warehousing, and utilities and wholesale trade subsectors also contracted payrolls by a total of 3,400 jobs. Leisure and hospitality saw the second largest cutback on month-over

Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock Passenger plane landing at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.’s airport on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The move comes just days after federal investigators looking into the cause of the crash recommended a ban on some helicopter flights, saying a string of near misses in recent years showed that the current setup “poses an intolerable risk.” The FAA, which manages the nation’s airspace and oversees aviation safety, has come under criticism after the National Transportation Safety Board said there had been an alarming number of near misses in recent years in the congested skies around Ronald Reagan National Airport. RELATED STORY | NTSB recommends immediate changes at Reagan National Airport following fatal mid-air crash The closure of the helicopter route near the airport makes permanent restrictions put in place after Jan. 29 midair collision. The FAA order will allow a few exceptions for helicopter use, including presidential flights along with law enforcement

By OLIVIA DIAZ FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia judge determined embryos are not property that can be divided up, rejecting a previous analysis by the court saying such fertilized eggs could be considered divisible “goods or chattel” based on 19th-century slave law. Related Articles National News | Hip-hop artist Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty ahead of May sex trafficking trial National News | Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says National News | Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculation as some are detained National News | Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know National News | Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse Nearly 10 months after closing arguments, Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Dontaè L. Bugg wrote in an opinion letter earlier this month that he would dismiss a cancer survivor’s partition lawsuit against her ex-husband — a legal action that one property owner can take against another. The former wife, Honeyhline Heidemann, sued Jason Heidemann over access to two

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Prosecutors with the Southern District of California have filed more than 100 border-related cases this week, including charges of transportation of illegal migrants, reentering the U.S. after deportation, smuggling of controlled substances and assault on a federal officer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California oversees San Diego and Imperial counties, which span the 140-mile border with Mexico. It also includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the busiest land border crossing in the western hemisphere connecting San Diego and Tijuana. Border Report Live: How green-card holders avoid deportation According to the Southern District of California, it also prosecutes a significant number of cases related to terrorism, organized crime, drugs, white-collar fraud, violent crime, cybercrime, human trafficking and national security. Through a news release Friday, it provided a sample of border-related arrests this week: On March 8, 2025, Gabriel Yeraldi Gaona, a United States citizen, was arrested and charged with alien smuggling after he was caught attempting to smuggle two citizens of Mexico into the United States. Following his arrest, Gaona admitted that he crossed into the

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The weekend has arrived. How will you be spending it? For those who need help deciding, here are some things to do across the region. Comic-Con Museum’s ‘Doctor Who’ exhibit The exhibit “Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction” is now open at the Comic-Con Museum. It will take fans behind the scenes and give them a close-up look at props and materials from the show. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $12 for children ages 6 to 12.  PHOTOS: Lunar eclipse seen in San Diego sky St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Head to Balboa Park on Saturday for San Diego’s annual Irish-themed festival and parade. Entry to the event is just $10 for adults over age 21. There will be live entertainment all day long, as well as a variety of food and craft vendors. There will also be a kid zone for the younger festivalgoers. Pablo Francisco at American Comedy Co. Comedian Pablo Francisco, who’s been featured on MADtv, Howard Stern and Comedy Central, will take the stage at San Diego’s American Comedy Co. Friday

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Residents in southern San Diego County have been waiting for years for Dutch Bros to open a location in their community, and they don’t have to wait any longer. Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first South Bay location on Friday at 1259 Third Avenue in Chula Vista. Hotel del Coronado to debut Nobu, Veranda this spring The drive-thru coffee chain opened its first two locations in San Diego County in 2022 in North County, and has continued to expand since then. But this new Chula Vista location marks the first locally that is not in North County — aside from the recently opened El Cajon location. The Chula Vista store is now the sixth Dutch Bros in San Diego County. The expansion for the coffee chain isn’t just taking place regionally. In recent years, Dutch Bros has been expanding past its West Coast roots and now has stores in 18 states. In February, Dutch Bros opened its 1,000th location in Orlando, Florida, 33 years after it started in Grant Pass, Oregon. In San Diego County, there are now Dutch Bros

Above: Nexstar Media Wire video on what DOGE is. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Multiple federal offices in and around San Diego County could lose their tenancy as early as this summer as part of a muddled push by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team to terminate hundreds of government leases they believe waste money. San Diego offices within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, and International Trade Administration are listed on the Department of Government Efficiency’s website among the leases it plans to cancel, as well as the Internal Revenue Service’s taxpayer assistance centers in San Marcos and El Centro in neighboring Imperial County. A Social Security Administration location in Carlsbad is also listed on the website, although no such branch exists — the closest is the Oceanside outpost, located on the Carlsbad-Oceanside city line. UCSD among 60 universities threatened with federal funding cuts As the Associated Press reported, a planning document from the General Services Administration, which oversees the federal government’s real estate, lists the IRS branch lease is expected to be terminated by Aug. 31, while the FDA branch lease

By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returned to federal court in New York City on Friday, pleading not guilty to the latest version of an indictment charging him with two decades of sex trafficking crimes. Related Articles National News | Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor’s case against ex-husband National News | Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says National News | Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculation as some are detained National News | Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know National News | Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse The 55-year-old Combs, his beard noticeably grayer than even weeks ago, stood with his hands folded before him as he told Judge Arun Subramanian that he had read the indictment and understood the charges against him. Combs, who has been held without bail since his September arrest, hugged two of his lawyers as he entered the courtroom. Subramanian told lawyers that questionnaires

By Phillip Reese, KFF Health News Kirk Vartan pays more than $2,000 a month for a high-deductible health insurance plan from Blue Shield on Covered California, the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. He could have selected a cheaper plan from a different provider, but he wanted one that includes his wife’s doctor. “It’s for the two of us, and we’re not sick,” said Vartan, general manager at A Slice of New York pizza shops in the Bay Area cities of San Jose and Sunnyvale. “It’s ridiculous.” Vartan, who is in his late 50s, is one of millions of Californians struggling to keep up with health insurance premiums ballooning faster than inflation. Average monthly premiums for families with employer-provided health coverage in California’s private sector nearly doubled over the last 15 years, from just over $1,000 in 2008 to almost $2,000 in 2023, a KFF Health News analysis of federal data shows. That’s more than twice the rate of inflation. Also, employees have had to absorb a growing share of the cost. The spike is not confined to California. Average premiums for families with employer-provided health

Actions Pet of the Week: FruFrou FruFrou, the ABC 10News Pet of the Week, is available for adoption at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Posted and last updated (KGTV) — Say hello to our Pet of the Week: FruFrou! 8 weeks oldJack Russell terrier/spanielMale-neuteredCurrently 4.5 poundsEstimated adult weight 18-38 pounds You can adopt FruFrou at the Helen Woodward Animal Center: 6461 El Apajo RoadRancho Santa Fe858-756-4177 Kennels are open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last application is accepted at 5:15 p.m. More info at https://animalcenter.org Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.

As the San Diego Padres gear up for the official start of the 2025 baseball season, they’re taking the time to share their excitement and give back to the community. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — As the San Diego Padres gear up for the official start of the 2025 baseball season, they’re taking the time to share their excitement and give back to the community. Recently, ABC 10News Morning anchor Melissa Mecija caught up with Padres CEO Erik Greupner about the team’s latest community tour, which included stops at key locations across San Diego County. The team has embarked on the community tour for a few years now, with Greupner calling it one of their most rewarding days. Greupner was part of the group that made several stops around the city, including a visit to Rolando Park Elementary School. “Before we went out, I was able to talk to the guys and remind them of the impact they have,” he said. “They are larger than life to these kids when they show up in an elementary school. Every word they speak has an influence and an

U.S. officials who traveled to Moscow this week are expected to meet with Rubio this weekend to plan the next steps. (Scripps News) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is reason to be “cautiously optimistic” about a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking from Canada following a meeting with G7 allies, Rubio said he realizes the situation is complex and a lot of work still needs to be done to reach an agreement. “We certainly feel like we’re at least some steps closer to ending this war and bringing peace, but it’s still a long journey,” Rubio said. A delegation of American officials, including President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, was in Moscow this week in an effort to persuade Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Rubio said the delegation is returning to the U.S., where he will meet with them this weekend and consider the next steps. RELATED STORY |  Kyiv open to ceasefire with Russia as US resumes security aid to Ukraine On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared open to the 30-day ceasefire but noted

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – The San Diego Padres’ annual interleague series against the Seattle Mariners will have something on the line starting in 2025 – the Vedder Cup. The Padres and Mariners will play six times during the 2025 regular season, and for the first time in their rivalry series, the winner of the season series will take home the prize named after music legend/Pearl Jam frontman — and former resident of San Diego and Seattle — Eddie Vedder. The cup will be unveiled before the teams’ first matchup. In a news release, Padres officials stated: “Fans have playfully referred to the Padres vs. Mariners series as the Vedder Cup for years. With six matchups between the two clubs in 2025, Seattle and San Diego will formalize the moniker with the winner of the season series taking home the Vedder Cup trophy, featuring a guitar provided by Vedder. As part of the annual series, the Mariners and Padres will also partner to support EB Research Partnership, a charity co-founded by Eddie and Jill Vedder as a trailblazing nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to discover

Newton County Sheriff’s Office via AP This March 11, 2025 photo provided by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office shows first responders after finding an Indiana woman who was trapped in her car with severe leg injuries for six days near the town of Brook, Ind. BROOK, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman who was trapped in her car with severe leg injuries survived for nearly a week by sucking water from a sweatshirt that she dipped into a small creek, authorities said. A man operating drainage equipment saw Brieonna Cassell’s car off a road Tuesday near the town of Brook, Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran said in a post on social media. The man told his supervisor, who is also a fire chief, and they found Cassell inside the car, conscious and able to speak, according to the sheriff. Multiple agencies responded, and the 41-year-old Wheatfield woman was extricated and flown to a Chicago hospital, he said. Cassell had been reported missing by family members days before she was found, the sheriff said. She had been trapped since Thursday night when she fell asleep at

By CURT ANDERSON WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Math enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Related Articles National News | Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil felt he was being kidnapped as detention unfolded, lawyers say National News | S&P 500 jumps 1.9% and Dow leaps 600, but not by enough to keep stocks from 4th straight losing week National News | American Airlines Boeing 737 catches fire after landing at Denver airport; 12 people injured National News | Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk National News | Gene Hackman’s estate asks court to block release of death investigation records Many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza. Simply put, pi is a mathematical constant that expresses the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It figures into numerous formulas used in physics, astronomy, engineering and other fields, dating back thousands of years to ancient

By TIM SULLIVAN The Trump administration is pushing for the the U.S. Supreme Court to allow some restrictions on birthright citizenship even as legal battles continue over President Donald Trump’s orders to end what has long been seen as a constitutional promise. Related Articles National Politics | Allies wrap up a G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump’s tariffs and Canada taunts National Politics | More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign National Politics | Trump will visit the Justice Department, months after his criminal prosecutions were dismissed National Politics | Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer at DOGE’s behest, internal records show National Politics | Watch live: Dr. Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to oversee America’s health insurance programs On Thursday, the administration filed emergency applications with the high court that would allow citizenship to be denied to people born in the U.S. after Feb. 19 if their parents are in the country illegally. District judges in Maryland, Massachusetts and Washington have blocked the order, which Trump signed shortly after taking office in January. It is currently

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue. Related Articles World News | Mark Carney is sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister as country deals with Trump’s trade war World News | US envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says World News | Allies wrap up a G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump’s tariffs and Canada taunts World News | Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies but Israel expresses immediate doubt World News | How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green The three countries’ meeting was the latest attempt to broach the matter and come after U.S. President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jumpstart talks. The letter, which hasn’t been published, was offered as Trump levied new sanctions on Iran as part of his “maximum pressure” campaign that holds out the possibility

Video above: This FOX 5/KUSI video provides driving safety tips. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 50-year-old woman sustained injuries after her foot was ran over by an MTS bus in the El Cerrito neighborhood on Thursday. According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred along the south curb line of the 6000 block of University Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. The bus driver, only described by authorities as a 63-year-old man, had reportedly stopped his vehicle in the area. The woman, who was walking eastbound on the south sidewalk, bent down to pick up a water bottle that had fallen into the street in front of the rear right tire of the bus, police explained. I-8 east near SDSU reopens after deadly crash As the woman reached for the bottle, she lost her balance and fell forward. A Good Samaritan quickly pulled her back from the path of the bus, but her foot remained in the street as the bus began to move forward, police said. The vehicle’s rear right tire ran over the woman’s left foot, causing “loss of skin from

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Firefighters are working to contain a large fire at a three-story building in Escondido after flames broke out just before 8 p.m. on Thursday. The building is located on Sheridan Avenue. Flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the building. According to fire officials, crews took a defensive approach to control the blaze, prioritizing the safety of the surrounding area. I-8 east near SDSU reopens after deadly crash Officials reported that no one was inside the building at the time of the fire and they believe it was under construction. Firefighters have remained on the scene throughout the night, closely monitoring the flames and working to prevent any further spread. While the building sustained significant damage, authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and crews are expected to remain on-site for an extended period to ensure that the fire is fully contained. No further details were immediately released.