San Diego Post is an independent digital newspaper rooted in San Diego, with wider coverage of California, the United States and the world.https://thesandiegopost.com/en-UShttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-city-government-is-organized/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-city-government-is-organized/San Diego runs on a strong-mayor system with a nine-member City Council. Here is who holds which powers, how the system came to be, and where city hall ends and the county begins.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTsan-diegocity-hallsan-diego-city-councilmayorcity-charterSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-city-of-san-diego-builds-its-budget/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-city-of-san-diego-builds-its-budget/From the mayor's spring proposal to the council's June vote and a possible line-item veto, here is the calendar the city follows to decide how public money is spent each fiscal year.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:53:00 GMTsan-diegocity-budgetsan-diego-city-councilgeneral-fundfiscal-yearSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-controls/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-controls/Five supervisors oversee a county government that runs public health, social services, elections and the sheriff's budget. A guide to the board's powers, its limits and how it differs from city hall.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:46:00 GMTsan-diegosan-diego-countyboard-of-supervisorscounty-governmentpublic-healthSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-california-legislature-makes-law/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-california-legislature-makes-law/Eighty Assembly members and 40 senators turn thousands of bills into a few hundred laws each year. Here is the path a California bill takes, where it can die, and how residents can follow it.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:39:00 GMTcaliforniacalifornia-legislaturelegislationstate-governmentsacramentoCalifornia Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/riding-san-diego-trolley-and-buses-a-practical-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/riding-san-diego-trolley-and-buses-a-practical-guide/How the region's trolley lines, buses and commuter rail fit together, how to pay with a PRONTO card or a contactless bank card, and what first-time riders tend to get wrong.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:32:00 GMTsan-diegomtssan-diego-trolleypublic-transitprontoSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-social-security-retirement-benefits-are-calculated/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-social-security-retirement-benefits-are-calculated/Your retirement benefit comes from your highest 35 years of indexed earnings, a three-tier formula and the age at which you claim. Here is how each step works, in general terms and without individual advice.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:25:00 GMTussocial-securityretirementbenefits-formulafull-retirement-ageNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-san-ysidro-border-crossing-works/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-san-ysidro-border-crossing-works/San Ysidro is widely described as the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere. A practical guide to its vehicle and pedestrian lanes, the documents travelers need and how to check waits.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:18:00 GMTworldsan-ysidrous-mexico-borderborder-crossingsentriNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-register-a-business-in-california/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-register-a-business-in-california/Starting a business in California means choosing a structure, filing with the Secretary of State, paying franchise tax and meeting local requirements. Here is a step-by-step checklist, with notes on where rules change.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:11:00 GMTbusinesssmall-businessllcsecretary-of-statefranchise-taxBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-sandag-does-and-how-regional-planning-works/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-sandag-does-and-how-regional-planning-works/SANDAG is the regional agency behind the San Diego region's long-range transportation plan, the TransNet sales tax and the toll roads. Here is how it is governed and why its decisions reach beyond any one city.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:04:00 GMTsan-diegosandagregional-planningtransnettransportationSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/your-privacy-rights-under-the-ccpa-and-cpra/https://thesandiegopost.com/your-privacy-rights-under-the-ccpa-and-cpra/California residents can ask many businesses what data they hold, to delete or correct it, and to stop selling or sharing it. Here are the rights, which companies must comply, and how to make a request.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:57:00 GMTtechnologyccpacpradata-privacyconsumer-rightsBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/comic-con-international-and-san-diego-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/comic-con-international-and-san-diego-guide/What began as a small gathering of comics fans in 1970 is now one of the largest conventions in the country. A look at how Comic-Con grew, how badge sales work, what it means for downtown and how the year-round museum fits in.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:50:00 GMTculturecomic-conconventionspop-culturedowntown-san-diegoCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-county-restaurant-letter-grades-work/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-county-restaurant-letter-grades-work/Restaurants in San Diego County must post an A, B or C card, and the inspection behind it is searchable online. Here is how scoring works, what the grades do and do not tell diners, and where to look up a report.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:43:00 GMTfood-drinkrestaurant-inspectionsfood-safetyletter-gradescounty-healthCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/visiting-anza-borrego-desert-state-park/https://thesandiegopost.com/visiting-anza-borrego-desert-state-park/California's largest state park lies about two hours from downtown San Diego, with palm groves, badlands and spring wildflowers. A guide to when to go, what to see and how to stay safe in the desert heat.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:36:00 GMTtravelanza-borregodesertstate-parkswildflowersCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-international-airport-is-run/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-international-airport-is-run/The region's main airport has one runway, an overnight departure curfew and an independent governing authority. Here is how those pieces fit together, and what the new Terminal 1 changes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:29:00 GMTsan-diegosan-diego-airportairport-authorityaviationnew-terminal-1San Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/petco-park-and-the-padres-a-ballpark-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/petco-park-and-the-padres-a-ballpark-guide/Petco Park opened in 2004 in downtown San Diego's East Village and wove a century-old warehouse into its design. A practical guide to the ballpark's history, how to reach it by transit and what fans should know before a game.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:22:00 GMTsportspetco-parksan-diego-padresbaseballeast-villageSports Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-port-of-san-diego-manages/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-port-of-san-diego-manages/The Port of San Diego is a state-created district that oversees 34 miles of bayfront across five cities, from cargo and cruise terminals to parks, hotels and its own police force.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMTsan-diegoport-of-san-diegosan-diego-baytidelandswaterfrontSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-unified-school-district-is-governed/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-san-diego-unified-school-district-is-governed/A five-member elected board, a superintendent it hires and a budget shaped by state formulas: here is how San Diego's largest school district makes decisions, and how families can be heard.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMTsan-diegosan-diego-unifiedschool-boardeducation-fundingpublic-schoolsSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-san-diego-community-planning-groups-do/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-san-diego-community-planning-groups-do/Volunteer planning groups review local building projects and advise the city. Here is how they are recognized, how members are chosen, and where their advice ends and the city's decision begins.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMTsan-diegocommunity-planning-groupsland-usesan-diego-neighborhoodszoningSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-california-ballot-initiatives-qualify/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-california-ballot-initiatives-qualify/Signature thresholds, title and summary, county verification and a long list of deadlines stand between an idea and a statewide proposition. Here is the process, step by step.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:54:00 GMTcaliforniaballot-initiativesdirect-democracypropositionssecretary-of-stateCalifornia Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/accessory-dwelling-units-in-san-diego-what-rules-allow/https://thesandiegopost.com/accessory-dwelling-units-in-san-diego-what-rules-allow/Backyard cottages, garage conversions and junior units have become one of San Diego's main tools for adding housing. A plain-language guide to the state floor, the city's rules and where to check before building.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:47:00 GMTsan-diegoaduhousingbuilding-permitssan-diego-housingSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/tenant-protections-in-san-diego-state-and-local-rules/https://thesandiegopost.com/tenant-protections-in-san-diego-state-and-local-rules/A state rent cap, a just-cause eviction law and a city ordinance with its own notice rules all apply in San Diego. Here is how they work together, who is covered, and where renters can get help.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 GMTsan-diegotenant-rightsrentersab-1482san-diego-housing-commissionSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/medicare-enrollment-periods-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/medicare-enrollment-periods-explained/Missing a Medicare enrollment window can mean gaps in coverage and a penalty that lasts for life. A guide to the seven-month initial window, the general period, special periods and the fall open enrollment.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:33:00 GMTusmedicareenrollment-periodspart-b-penaltyhealth-coverageNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-apec-is-and-why-it-matters/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-apec-is-and-why-it-matters/APEC is a forum of 21 Pacific Rim economies that works by consensus rather than treaty. A look at its history, how it operates, what it produces and why trade-dependent places pay attention.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:26:00 GMTworldapectradepacific-riminternational-cooperationNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-business-tax-certificate-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-business-tax-certificate-explained/The City of San Diego issues a business tax certificate instead of a business license. Here is who must register, how fees are set, how zoning checks fit in and what home-based owners should know.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:00 GMTbusinessbusiness-tax-certificatesan-diego-treasurerhome-based-businesszoningBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/where-san-diegos-water-comes-from/https://thesandiegopost.com/where-san-diegos-water-comes-from/Most of the county's water is imported over hundreds of miles. A guide to the Colorado River, the State Water Project, the Carlsbad desalination plant and the city's recycling program.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:00 GMTsan-diegowater-supplycolorado-riverdesalinationpure-water-san-diegoSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/a-visitors-guide-to-balboa-park/https://thesandiegopost.com/a-visitors-guide-to-balboa-park/Balboa Park mixes museums, gardens, theaters and a famous zoo in a setting shaped by two world's fairs. Here is how the park is laid out, where its architecture came from, and how to plan a visit.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:05:00 GMTsan-diegobalboa-parkmuseumssan-diego-historyparksSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/la-jolla-underwater-park-and-ecological-reserve-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/la-jolla-underwater-park-and-ecological-reserve-guide/Off La Jolla's coast lies a protected marine area where look-but-don't-touch is the rule. A guide to what the reserve is, how to snorkel or kayak responsibly, and how to behave around seals and sea lions.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:58:00 GMTsan-diegola-jollamarine-reservesnorkelingsea-lionsSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/the-national-broadband-map-and-how-to-use-it/https://thesandiegopost.com/the-national-broadband-map-and-how-to-use-it/The FCC's National Broadband Map shows which internet providers say they serve an address and at what speeds. Here is how to search it, how to challenge a mistake and why accurate data affects funding.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:51:00 GMTtechnologybroadbandfcc-mapinternet-accessbeadBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/the-old-globe-theatre-history-and-visiting/https://thesandiegopost.com/the-old-globe-theatre-history-and-visiting/The Old Globe began as a Shakespeare stage for a 1935 world's fair and became one of the country's best-known regional theatres. A look at its history, its three theaters and how to plan a night out in Balboa Park.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:44:00 GMTcultureold-globetheaterbalboa-parkperforming-artsCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-shop-san-diego-certified-farmers-markets/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-shop-san-diego-certified-farmers-markets/A certified farmers' market is one where California growers sell what they grow, backed by county inspections. A shopper's guide to what certification means, how to use CalFresh and Market Match, and how to pick well.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:37:00 GMTfood-drinkfarmers-marketslocal-foodcalfreshcertified-producersCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/riding-the-pacific-surfliner-san-diego-to-los-angeles/https://thesandiegopost.com/riding-the-pacific-surfliner-san-diego-to-los-angeles/The Pacific Surfliner runs along the coast from San Diego north through Orange County and Los Angeles. A practical guide to the stations, how to book, how it connects with local transit and what to expect on board.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMTtravelpacific-surflineramtraktrain-travellos-angelesCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/wildfire-preparedness-in-san-diego-county/https://thesandiegopost.com/wildfire-preparedness-in-san-diego-county/Fire is a recurring risk in San Diego County's canyons and backcountry. A practical guide to defensible space, the new Zone 0 rules, evacuation alerts and what to do when an order comes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:23:00 GMTsan-diegowildfireemergency-preparednessdefensible-spaceevacuationSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-californias-state-budget-is-built/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-californias-state-budget-is-built/The governor proposes in January, revises in May and the Legislature must pass a budget by June 15. A walk through the calendar, the school-funding guarantee and the reserve rules that shape every year's plan.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:16:00 GMTcaliforniastate-budgetproposition-98legislative-analystgeneral-fundCalifornia Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/may-gray-june-gloom-and-the-marine-layer-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/may-gray-june-gloom-and-the-marine-layer-explained/Why does the coast stay cloudy for weeks in late spring while inland areas bake? The answer lies in cool ocean water, a temperature inversion and onshore breezes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:09:00 GMTsan-diegoweathermarine-layerjune-gloomsan-diego-climateSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-regional-economy-defense-biotech-tourism-trade/https://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-regional-economy-defense-biotech-tourism-trade/Four industries anchor the San Diego region's economy: the military, life sciences, tourism and cross-border trade. Here is how each works, why the figures differ by source, and where the pressure points are.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:02:00 GMTsan-diegoregional-economydefenselife-sciencestourismSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/san-diegos-military-presence-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/san-diegos-military-presence-explained/The Navy and Marine Corps have shaped San Diego for more than a century. A look at the major installations, how many people serve here, and how the military's footprint connects to housing, jobs and the waterfront.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:55:00 GMTsan-diegonavymarine-corpsmilitary-basessan-diego-economySan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-fill-out-the-fafsa/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-fill-out-the-fafsa/The Free Application for Federal Student Aid unlocks grants, loans and work-study, and California adds its own deadlines. Here is the process from creating accounts to the March 2 state priority date.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:48:00 GMTusfafsafinancial-aidcollege-costscal-grantNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/icc-vs-icj-two-international-courts-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/icc-vs-icj-two-international-courts-explained/They share a city and a set of initials, but they do very different jobs. One judges countries, the other prosecutes individuals. Here is how the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court differ.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:41:00 GMTworldinternational-court-of-justiceinternational-criminal-courtinternational-lawthe-hagueNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/sba-7a-loans-explained-for-small-business-owners/https://thesandiegopost.com/sba-7a-loans-explained-for-small-business-owners/The 7(a) program is the Small Business Administration's best-known loan guarantee. A plain explanation of how it works, who lends, what it can fund and what owners should weigh, in general terms and without individual advice.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:34:00 GMTbusinesssba-loanssmall-business-financing7a-loanlendersBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/torrey-pines-golf-course-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/torrey-pines-golf-course-guide/Torrey Pines, owned by the City of San Diego, is a public course that has hosted the U.S. Open and a long-running PGA Tour event. A guide to its history, how booking works for residents and visitors and what to expect.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:27:00 GMTsportstorrey-pinesgolfus-openmunicipal-golfSports Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-vote-in-san-diego-county/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-vote-in-san-diego-county/San Diego County mails a ballot to every active registered voter and offers drop boxes, vote centers and same-day registration. Here is how each option works and where to check the dates.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:20:00 GMTsan-diegovotingelectionsregistrar-of-votersmail-ballotsSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/uc-san-diego-sdsu-and-community-colleges-how-they-fit-together/https://thesandiegopost.com/uc-san-diego-sdsu-and-community-colleges-how-they-fit-together/Three public systems, each with a different mission, serve San Diego students. Here is how the University of California, Cal State and community colleges differ, and how students move between them.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:13:00 GMTsan-diegohigher-educationuc-san-diegosdsucommunity-collegesSan Diego Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-california-coastal-commission-does/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-california-coastal-commission-does/A 12-member state commission reviews development along California's 1,100-mile shoreline. Here is how it was created, how it shares power with cities like San Diego, and how the public can weigh in.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:06:00 GMTcaliforniacoastal-commissioncoastal-actshorelineland-useCalifornia Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-spot-phishing-texts-and-smishing/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-spot-phishing-texts-and-smishing/Fake toll notices, missed-delivery alerts and bank warnings arrive by text and aim to rush you into a click. Here are the warning signs, the safe way to check a message and where to report it.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:59:00 GMTtechnologysmishingscamsphishingcybersecurityBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/mission-san-diego-de-alcala-californias-first-mission/https://thesandiegopost.com/mission-san-diego-de-alcala-californias-first-mission/Founded in 1769, Mission San Diego de Alcalá is the first of California's Spanish missions and still serves as an active parish. A balanced look at its history, the Kumeyaay story and how to visit.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:52:00 GMTculturemission-san-diegokumeyaaycalifornia-missionslocal-historyCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-craft-beer-a-short-history-and-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-craft-beer-a-short-history-and-guide/From a single downtown brewpub in 1989 to well over a hundred breweries today, San Diego built a national reputation for hoppy beer. A brief history, the West Coast IPA explained and how to tour the scene safely.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:45:00 GMTfood-drinkcraft-beerbrewerieswest-coast-ipasan-diego-brewersCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/visiting-cabrillo-national-monument/https://thesandiegopost.com/visiting-cabrillo-national-monument/At the tip of the Point Loma peninsula, a National Park Service site marks a 1542 European landing, preserves an old lighthouse and offers tide pools and sweeping views. A guide to the history, the highlights and practical tips.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:38:00 GMTtravelcabrillo-national-monumentpoint-lomanational-park-servicetide-poolsCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-get-or-renew-a-us-passport/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-get-or-renew-a-us-passport/First-time applicants apply in person with Form DS-11, while many adults can renew by mail or online. A guide to which route fits, what it costs, how long it takes and why San Diego travelers plan early.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:31:00 GMTuspassporttravel-documentsstate-departmentinternational-travelNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-world-health-organization-does/https://thesandiegopost.com/what-the-world-health-organization-does/The WHO sets health standards, coordinates outbreak response and negotiates global agreements, but it has limited power over its members. A look at how it works, how it is funded and where the U.S. stands now.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:24:00 GMTworldworld-health-organizationglobal-healthpandemic-agreementpublic-healthNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-california-sales-and-use-tax-works-for-sellers/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-california-sales-and-use-tax-works-for-sellers/A seller's permit, a base statewide rate, local district taxes and filing schedules all shape how California sales tax works. Here is the framework, with notes on remote and online sellers.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:17:00 GMTbusinesssales-taxcdtfasellers-permituse-taxBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/proposition-13-explained-california-property-tax-limits/https://thesandiegopost.com/proposition-13-explained-california-property-tax-limits/Voters capped property taxes in 1978 at one percent of value and limited yearly increases in assessed value. Here is what Proposition 13 does, how related measures changed it, and why it still shapes local budgets.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:10:00 GMTcaliforniaproposition-13property-taxassessed-valuelocal-governmentCalifornia Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/snapdragon-stadium-and-sdsu-aztecs-football-guide/https://thesandiegopost.com/snapdragon-stadium-and-sdsu-aztecs-football-guide/Snapdragon Stadium opened in 2022 on the former Mission Valley stadium site, home to SDSU football and two professional soccer clubs. A guide to the venue, how to arrive by Trolley and what to know about bags and parking.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:03:00 GMTsportssnapdragon-stadiumsdsu-aztecsmission-valleysoccerSports Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-ev-charging-works-for-california-drivers/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-ev-charging-works-for-california-drivers/Charging an electric vehicle is mostly about speed, plugs and timing. A guide to Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, the main connector types and how time-of-use rates can lower a San Diego driver's bill.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:56:00 GMTtechnologyelectric-vehiclesev-chargingtime-of-use-ratessdgeBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/chicano-park-and-its-murals-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/chicano-park-and-its-murals-explained/Beneath the Coronado Bridge in Barrio Logan, residents turned land slated for a highway patrol station into a park and one of the country's largest collections of Chicano murals. Here is the history and how to visit respectfully.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:49:00 GMTculturechicano-parkmuralsbarrio-logancommunity-historyCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/where-san-diegos-seafood-comes-from-fishwatch/https://thesandiegopost.com/where-san-diegos-seafood-comes-from-fishwatch/Much of the seafood on San Diego plates is imported, while a small local fleet sells at a Saturday dockside market. Here is how U.S. fisheries are managed, how to read origin labels and how to use NOAA's FishWatch.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:42:00 GMTfood-drinkseafoodsustainable-fishingnoaa-fishwatchtuna-harborCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/whale-watching-off-san-diego-seasons-and-rules/https://thesandiegopost.com/whale-watching-off-san-diego-seasons-and-rules/Gray whales pass San Diego each winter on a 10,000-mile round trip, and blue and humpback whales feed offshore in summer. A guide to when to go, how to choose a tour and the federal rules that protect whales.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:35:00 GMTtravelwhale-watchinggray-whalesmarine-mammalsocean-wildlifeCulture & Life Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-comment-on-federal-regulations/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-to-comment-on-federal-regulations/Before most federal rules take effect, agencies must publish them and consider public comments. Here is how the process works, how to submit a useful comment, and what happens to it afterward.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:28:00 GMTusfederal-registerregulations-govpublic-commentrulemakingNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-treaties-are-ratified-by-the-us-senate/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-treaties-are-ratified-by-the-us-senate/The Constitution gives the Senate a special role in treaties, with a two-thirds threshold for approval. A walk through the process, the resolution of ratification and how treaties differ from other international agreements.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:21:00 GMTworldtreatiesus-senateforeign-policyconstitutionNational & World Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-life-sciences-cluster-explained/https://thesandiegopost.com/san-diego-life-sciences-cluster-explained/Research institutes, a major public university, startups and large drugmakers sit within a few miles of each other on and around Torrey Pines Mesa. Here is how the cluster formed, how it works and what pressures it faces.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:14:00 GMTbusinesslife-sciencesbiotechtorrey-pines-mesabiocomBusiness & Technology Deskhttps://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-cpuc-regulates-california-utility-bills/https://thesandiegopost.com/how-the-cpuc-regulates-california-utility-bills/The California Public Utilities Commission reviews what investor-owned utilities like SDG&E may charge. A guide to rate cases, who speaks for customers, and how discounts and public input work.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:07:00 GMTcaliforniacpucutility-ratessdgeenergyCalifornia Desk