The White House moved swiftly to clarify President Joe Biden’s comments, but his assertion Monday that the U.S. will militarily defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion attempt may actually pave the way to conflict in the Taiwan Strait. It’s the second time since October that aides have had to walk back Biden’s…
Select committee effort to obtain RNC files faces appeals court test
Three federal appeals court judges are all that stand between the Jan. 6 select committee and a batch of Republican Party records that could shed light on how the party capitalized on — and amplified — Donald Trump’s effort to sow doubt about the results of the 2020 election. All three of them are Trump…
July 4 fireworks returning to Chula Vista after 2-year hiatus
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – After two years without fireworks for residents, Chula Vista officials Monday announced that July 4 fireworks will officially return this year. The free event will be held at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center and fireworks will begin at dusk, approximately 9 p.m., officials said. ‘Fantasmic’ returning to Disneyland this…
Women sue Netflix over ‘Our Father’ documentary revealing their secret
INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — Two women who were among the nearly 100 children fathered without consent by a former Indianapolis fertility doctor are suing the makers of the Netflix documentary “Our Father.” They say the film revealed their secrets to millions of viewers without their permission. According to the complaint, the unidentified plaintiffs are two of…
Boil water advisory in effect for East County school campus
WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. — A boil water order was issued Monday for the Warner Unified School District due to recent findings of Coliform and E. Coli bacteria in the water, campus officials announced. The State Water Resources Control Board and Division of Drinking Water advises all its customers to only use boiled tap water or bottled…
Jeep found on its side in North Park crash
SAN DIEGO — A Jeep was found rolled over onto its side by police Monday in North Park. SkyFOX was over the scene around 4:40 p.m. at Grim Ave and North Park Way, where multiple patrol cars could be seen blocking the road to investigate the crash. Driver crashes to end brief police chase on…
75-year-old man punched, dog kicked at Chula Vista park
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A 75-year-old man and his dog were physically assaulted last week at a park in Chula Vista, according to authorities. Around 7:35 p.m., the man was playing with his dog near the basketball courts at Heritage Park when a basketball player left the court to punch the 75-year-old twice and kick…
Bay Area TV Sports Listings: What to watch Tuesday-Wednesday
Tuesday Bowling 4 p.m. PWBA: USBC Queens CBSSN College Women’s Golf 9 a.m. NCAA Division I Team Match Play quarterfinals GOLF 2 p.m. NCAA Division I Team Match Play semifinals GOLF Hockey 6 a.m. IIHF World Championship: Norway vs. U.S. NHL 10 a.m. IIHF World Championship: France vs. Canada NHL Horse Racing 5 p.m. Race…
Dr. Phillips’ Riley Kugel commits to Todd Golden’s Gators
With a long stroke of the wrist by Dr. Phillips’ shooting guard Riley Kugel, Florida coach Todd Golden scored another piece in the Gators’ rebuild. Kugel chose UF over LSU and Georgia Monday evening, unzipping a jacket featuring the Panthers’ insignia to reveal a Gators T-shirt. The 6-foot-6, 175-pound Orlando product then put on a…
Facebook, Instagram to share more about targeted ads
By Amanda Seitz | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The announcement follows years of criticism that the social media platforms withhold too much information about how campaigns, special interest…