Rabbi Says Gun ‘Miraculously’ Jammed in Synagogue Attack

AMY TAXIN and CHRISTOPHER WEBER / The Associated Press Apr 28, 2019 Yisroel Goldstein describes the scene after losing one of his fingers in the mass shooting at Chabad of Poway, Congregant Lori Kaye died. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Offers Sympathies After Synagogue Shooting

The Associated Press Apr 27, 2019 A 19-year-old man opens fire on a synagogue in California on Saturday, killing one and wounding three others. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Launches Plan for Asylum Seekers to Wait in Mexico

ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2019 Two unnamed U.S. officials say the policy will start with about 100 people a week in a trial period of up to 90 days in San Diego. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Official: Asylum Seekers to Wait in Mexico Starting Friday

ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated Press Jan 24, 2019 The "Remain in Mexico" policy, which is expected to face a legal challenge, is to be introduced at the busy Tijuana-San Ysidro border area. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Border Patrol Arrests 32 at San Diego Demonstration

GREGORY BULL / The Associated Press Dec 10, 2018 Agents in riot gear stop protesters as they try to move forward to offer a ceremonial blessing near the wall in support of asylum seekers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

So Close, but So Far From the Land of the Free

By Richard Tamayo Dec 3, 2018 An eyewitness shares his account of a desperate struggle on the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tijuana Protesters Chant ‘Out!’ at Migrants Camped in City

YESICA FISCH and AMY GUTHRIE / The Associated Press Nov 18, 2018 Tensions build as nearly 3,000 people seeking asylum in the U.S. pour into the Mexican city after weeks on the road. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Migrant Families Face Month in Detention, Despite Trump Administration Promises

Patrick Michel / Reveal Oct 18, 2018 The Justice Department has promised new interviews for asylum seekers, but lawyers say the government is backing off its pledge. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GOP Congressman, Wife Plead Not Guilty to Illegal Spending

Julie Watson / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2018 A federal indictment alleges that the California couple dipped into campaign cash for years to finance their lavish lifestyle. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Here Out West, ‘Smoke Season’ Keeps Getting Worse

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Aug 22, 2018 Addressing climate change costs money. Wildfires gobbling up our country—and seas swallowing up our shores—cost more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Migrant Caravan Reaches the Border in Mass Asylum Bid

ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 Hundreds of Central Americans rally at the border between Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego as they prepare to directly challenge the Trump administration's immigration policies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Air We Breathe Is Killing Millions

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 20, 2018 A new study finds that 95 percent of the world's population lives in areas with severe air pollution. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )