Waymo Wins Approval for Major Expansion in California

Waymo’s robotaxis will soon roam a much larger portion of California after receiving formal approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to expand operations across 18 counties. According to the company, the regulatory decision will more than triple its active service footprint in the regions surrounding Los Angeles and San Francisco. CPUC Approves 18-County … Read more

NOAA Investigates Video of Person Kicking Sea Lion in San Diego

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating an incident at La Jolla Cove in San Diego where a video allegedly shows an individual kicking a protected sea lion. According to a spokesperson for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency’s Office of Law Enforcement is reviewing the social media footage, though officials declined to provide … Read more

Federal Investigation Launched After La Jolla Cove Sea Lion Attack Video

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating an incident in Southern California where a video posted to social media appeared to show a man kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called the footage a “disgusting act of animal cruelty” and asked … Read more

Rabies Warning Issued After San Diego Zoo Safari Park Bat Tests Positive

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Rabies Exposure Alert San Diego County health officials are urging visitors to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to monitor for potential rabies exposure after a wild bat discovered near the Oasis on the Rocks restaurant on July 11 tested positive for the virus. While the park confirmed the bat … Read more

D-backs vs. Padres: Game Discussion & Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed pitcher José Cabrera to Triple-A Reno, bringing the team’s 40-man roster to its full capacity. The move creates an immediate opening for an additional bullpen arm, as the team does not require a fifth starter until July 21st. This roster flexibility allows the Diamondbacks to address immediate relief needs … Read more

Diamondbacks vs. Brewers: How to Watch Tonight’s Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field on Friday, July 3, with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. MST. The matchup will air exclusively on Apple TV, meaning the game will not be broadcast on the team’s standard Dbacks.TV outlet. Local television broadcasters will be replaced by the national Apple TV crew … Read more

US Navy Expands Soft Power in Southeast Asia Amid Regional Rivalry

The US Navy has launched Pacific Partnership 2026, its largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission in the Indo-Pacific, with a strategic shift toward Southeast Asia. According to the US Navy, the five-month deployment aims to strengthen regional partnerships and provide disaster relief training, serving as a pillar of Washington’s soft power projection amidst its … Read more