9-year-old dental patient’s death after anesthesia deemed an accident By Karen Kucher June 6, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. The medical examiner's office says the girl's death was caused by a blood disorder.
Here’s what it would cost to reverse Gloria’s biggest San Diego budget cuts, according to city analysts By David Garrick June 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The council's key challenge is that the IBA says they have only about $6 million...
Founder of San Diego-based GirlsDoPorn pleads guilty to sex-trafficking conspiracy By Alex Riggins June 5, 2025 at 6:37 p.m. Michael James Pratt is last co-conspirator to it guilt
Suspected DUI driver arrested after one dies in Pacific Beach crash By Karen Kucher June 5, 2025 at 12:38 p.m. A enger in a Corvette was killed Wednesday night
From the Archives: Grocery day By San Diego Union-Tribune June 5, 2025 at 9:55 a.m. From the Archives travels today to Fallbrook for this photo of a “Safeway Stores” grocery...
Pet of the week: Tail-wagging pup loves everyone she meets By Linda Mcintosh June 4, 2025 at 11:06 p.m. A 1-year-old Siberian husky mix is waiting to be adopted at the San Diego Humane...
San Diego judge rules Trump istration is violating family separation settlement By Alex Riggins June 4, 2025 at 6:41 p.m. Judge ruled government not providing required legal to formerly separated families
Former Encinitas middle-school campus supervisor sentenced to prison in molestation case By City News Service June 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Omar Hernandez Galeana, 22, was arrested pleaded guilty to sex-related charges
Suspect in 2011 Lincoln Park slaying found in Mexico, returned to San Diego By Teri Figueroa June 4, 2025 at 5:26 p.m. An arrest warrant was issued 14 years ago for Julio Mendez
Sheriff’s border crime team seizes nearly 4 tons of meth in South County By Teri Figueroa June 4, 2025 at 3:44 p.m. Haul marks the second largest meth bust in the team's 16-year history
Federal appeals court rules San Diego’s controversial yoga ban unconstitutional By David Garrick June 5, 2025 at 9:29 a.m. Court says city officials failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent...
Alleged bank robber arrested in traffic stop in Escondido By City News Service June 4, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. The robber took about $1,000 from a U.S. Bank then fled in a Prius, police...
Driver dies after hitting parked forklift in Barrio Logan By City News Service June 4, 2025 at 9:08 a.m. The 24-year-old died and two engers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries
Desmond votes against his own resolution on sewage crisis By Tammy Murga June 4, 2025 at 4:26 p.m. County supervisor opposed changes. ''We gotta come across with some tough language.'
San Diego hikes ambulance prices again, as city considers bringing service in-house By David Garrick June 3, 2025 at 8:55 p.m. For five straight years San Diego will have raised transport rates — for a cumulative...
Most freshwater fish in county contain parasites, study finds By City News Service June 3, 2025 at 4:22 p.m. A UC San Diego study finds that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in...
Police investigating fatal shooting in City Heights By Karen Kucher June 3, 2025 at 3:54 p.m. Someone called 911 shortly after 3:20 a.m. to report the shooting, which occurred on Olive...
5 places to eat, drink and explore in Oceanside from a local professor By Carlos Rico June 3, 2025 at 9:16 a.m. These recommendations in Oceanside include a Polynesian-inspired dessert vendor, a community center and the pier
This is the phishing scam that gets a San Diego identity theft expert ‘really, very angry’ By Roxana Popescu June 3, 2025 at 9:48 a.m. Calendar invites, fake MFA requests and real looking fake websites. Three scams to look...
Woman gets 11 years for Del Mar DUI crash that killed boyfriend By Teri Figueroa June 3, 2025 at 10:21 a.m. Elizabeth Brooks pleaded guilty in the 2024 crash that killed John Fraser, 62
San Diego OKs sweeping parking price hikes, from paid Sunday parking to $10-an-hour meters during Padres games By David Garrick June 4, 2025 at 7:35 a.m. City officials say they're also close to finalizing plans to start charging for parking at...
San Diego County water officials just settled a 15-year-long rate dispute. Here’s what it could mean for you. By Lucas Robinson June 3, 2025 at 10:26 a.m. A prolonged lawsuit between the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District...
Third time appears to be the charm for troubled state e-bike giveaway By Jeff McDonald June 2, 2025 at 2:16 p.m. After two botched efforts, the latest California Air Resources Board event came off without a...
South I-5 traffic into Mexico reopens after being blocked by Tijuana teachers By Karen Kucher June 2, 2025 at 6:35 p.m. All traffic on southbound I-5 was briefly diverted off at Camino de la Plaza in...
Stabbing leads to SWAT incident in San Diego neighborhood By City News Service June 2, 2025 at 3:02 p.m. Officers surrounded a home near Winchester Street and Rachael Avenue Monday morning
Tip alleging undocumented workers prompted ICE raid at Buona Forchetta, warrant says By Alex Riggins June 2, 2025 at 8:27 p.m. Federal agents suspected 19 of 40 workers at the South Park restaurant weren't authorized
The feds yanked millions for their clean-air projects. Now San Diego groups are ‘pivoting and doing what we need to do.’ By Maura Fox June 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. After the Trump istration moved to revoke their grants, blowing a hole in their budgets,...
Coolers, scopes, sequencers: San Diego County opens new public health lab By Paul Sisson June 2, 2025 at 7:17 a.m. $93 million investment is expected to enhance the speed and depth of local public health...
Crews gain ground on Pala brush fire, expect full containment Monday By David Garrick June 1, 2025 at 8:47 p.m. The Henderson fire started Friday and destroyed a travel trailer and forced the evacuation of...
Police investigating apparent gunfight in Linda Vista By David Garrick June 1, 2025 at 11:05 a.m. Officers found shell casings in front of a house after receiving multiple reports of gunshots...
Police fatally shoot man in Ocean Beach after pursuit ends in a crash By City News Service June 1, 2025 at 4:23 p.m. Officers initially were called to check on the man, who was standing in the middle...
Women — their artistry, contributions — ’in focus’ at exhibition and performance in Balboa Park By Lisa Deaderick June 1, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. Cami Arboles, a visual and movement artist, and founder of the Mind Body Spirit Collective,...
A San Diego juror received an apparent spam text. Could it upend a hostage-taking murder verdict? By Alex Riggins June 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Judge William Hayes will likely be asked to grant defendant Brian Patron Lopez, who faces...
They sued the city of San Diego over last year’s flooding. Now the city is suing them. By Maura Fox June 1, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. And in another countersuit filed Friday, an East County school district pointed the finger at...
Meeting its mission? Criticism of San Diego Humane Society piles up in wake of grand jury report, proposed budget cut By Jeff McDonald June 3, 2025 at 10:07 a.m. The nonprofit that provides San Diego's animal control services is facing increased scrutiny, particularly from...
Homelessness counts can be confusing. Here’s how 5 work. By Blake Nelson June 1, 2025 at 10:19 a.m. Each approach has pros and cons when it comes to quantifying a diverse population.
Federal money allocated to finish key Oceanside shoreline study By Phil Diehl June 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Congressman Levin says long-awaited project will conclude in 2026 with recommendation for sand replenishment project
Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck on State Route 67 near Poway By Jayne Yutig May 31, 2025 at 10:52 p.m. The rider was traveling along State Route 67 near Ellie Lane when he crashed head-on...
Barrio Logan’s César Chávez Park celebrated with performers, vendors and free food By Lori Weisberg May 31, 2025 at 5:50 p.m. Port of San Diego sponsors "A Day at the Park" series to bring attention to...
Evacuation warnings remain in place as crews work to contain brush fire in Pala By Jayne Yutig May 31, 2025 at 6:24 p.m. The blaze burned 256 acres and was 40% contained as of Saturday evening, according to...
Chula Vista bartender, musician mines restaurant career for material for the small screen By Lisa Deaderick May 31, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. Theodore “Ted” Holmes III has worked in restaurants and been making music since he was...
Homelessness went down in most cities. So what’s up with El Cajon? By Blake Nelson May 31, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. The count for East County's largest city has left local leaders frustrated and some service...
With San Diego still failing to manage flammable brush, council want money in the budget By David Garrick June 1, 2025 at 11:04 a.m. Frustrated the city still hasn't made big changes called for in a 2023 audit, council...
Proposed Encinitas budget projects nearly $5 million in new revenue By Barbara Henry May 31, 2025 at 10:53 a.m. New or expanded programs will add about $1.9 million in expenses to the proposed budget
San Diego County sheriff’s deputies repeatedly violate body camera policies, oversight board finds By Kelly Davis May 31, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Despite determining most actions were justified, investigators sustained multiple violations for failure to activate or...
ICE agents conduct raid at Buona Forchetta, popular South Park restaurant By Lori Weisberg May 31, 2025 at 6:28 p.m. Renato Ametrano, general manager, said three workers were taken away after being unable to produce...
Brush fire quickly spreads, forces evacuations in Pala By Caleb Lunetta May 31, 2025 at 12:33 p.m. Evacuations were ordered east of Henderson Road and around Magee Road
Woman shot by police in East Village sentenced to probation, time served By City News Service May 30, 2025 at 6:01 p.m. The family of Rosa Calva, 31, said she was in the midst of a health...
SDPD announces move to encrypted police scanners despite previous hesitation By Caleb Lunetta June 1, 2025 at 11:04 a.m. Until Friday's announcement, the San Diego Police Department was the only local law enforcement agency...
Chula Vista’s city manager announces she will retire in coming months By Tammy Murga May 30, 2025 at 5:53 p.m. The City Council is expected to begin discussions for her replacement on Tuesday.
Man sentenced to 10 years for East Village shooting death By City News Service May 30, 2025 at 4:40 p.m. Dajon Shingleton was initially charged with murder for shooting John Reed, but a San Diego...
Police release video of officer shooting axe-wielding suspect in Pacific Beach By Caleb Lunetta May 30, 2025 at 4:33 p.m. Officer Dominic Bloemendaal shot William John Hanley, 53, after the armed man allegedly threatened library...
South County prepares to vote as 370K ballots go out in District 1 supervisor race By Lucas Robinson May 30, 2025 at 3:23 p.m. Voters can mail or drop off their ballots or can vote in person ahead of...
La Mesa officer who shot at suspect during weekend pursuit also fatally shot man in 2017 By Alex Riggins May 30, 2025 at 4:18 p.m. Officer Taylor Persitza, who did not injure anyone Sunday, previously fatally shot a man alongside...
After wild trial over illegal renovations, judge delays order on fines against former El Cajon council member By Jeff McDonald May 30, 2025 at 2:19 p.m. Ben Kalasho, a former member of the El Cajon City Council, faced more than $2.5...
Victims of fatal San Diego-area traffic accidents identified By City News Service May 30, 2025 at 2:28 p.m. The most recent of the two roadway fatalities took place shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
San Diegans might vote soon on a sales tax hike to fund transit. What could it pay for? By David Garrick May 30, 2025 at 10:53 a.m. Such a measure could raise around $250 million a year to erase projected deficits and...
Authorities identify victim, suspect in San Marcos fatal stabbing By Alex Riggins May 30, 2025 at 10:06 a.m. Sheriff's investigators said victim and suspect knew each other, and described the deadly stabbing as...
UC San Diego to simulate massive earthquakes at its outdoor shake table By Gary Robbins May 30, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. The testing is meant to determine if it's safe to use cold-formed steel in buildings...
ICE detains another man who had been in a San Diego homeless shelter By Blake Nelson May 30, 2025 at 12:40 p.m. Public records offer a few new details about a previous incident at the same facility.
Family files lawsuit against San Diego police in restraint death of man outside downtown bar By City News Service May 30, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Gabriel Jesus Garza was removed by security from Star Bar and then restrained by police
How to avoid road closures, no-parking zones for this weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon By Caleb Lunetta June 1, 2025 at 5:46 a.m. The race will close streets and tie up state Route 163 Sunday
Mexican voters will face long ballots and unfamiliar candidates in first ever judicial election By Alexandra Mendoza May 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Sunday's unprecedented election stems from judicial reform ed by Congress last year
Cities in San Diego County included on Trump istration’s ‘sanctuary’ warning list By Staff And Wire Reports May 30, 2025 at 1:53 p.m. The county, as well as cities of San Diego, Vista, Santee and Chula Vista were...
Tri-City Medical Center votes to partner with Sharp Healthcare By Phil Diehl May 29, 2025 at 7:18 p.m. Decision concludes negotiations that began with UCSD Health in 2023
Police arrest alleged gunman two years after fatal shooting in Otay Mesa By Caleb Lunetta May 29, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. Investigators said Kenneth Fowler, 49, allegedly shot Daniel Flores, 27
Motorcyclist dies in crash with vehicle on Escondido street By Karen Kucher May 29, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. A 20-year-old rider died shortly after 7:30 p.m.
2025 San Diego County Fair: Everything you need to know — new foods, discounts, concerts and more By Pam Kragen May 30, 2025 at 11:13 a.m. This year's fair kicks off Wednesday, June 11, and runs through July 6
San Diego dermatologist charged with $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud allegations By City News Service May 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Prosecutors allege Dr. Ghada Kassab falsely invoiced Medi-Cal for up to 233 patients daily
DNA tests confirm human remains found were of 10-year-old girl on capsized panga By Karen Kucher May 30, 2025 at 3:35 a.m. The girl had been a enger on a suspected smuggling boat that capsized off Del...
Tropical moisture could affect outdoor events this weekend across San Diego County By Gary Robbins May 29, 2025 at 2:48 p.m. The unusual storm system is capable of producing light but widespread drizzle.
Man sentenced to prison for random trolley attack on 71-year-old rider By City News Service May 29, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. Israel Valdivia stabbed and seriously wounded a man at an El Cajon trolley station
Babysitter pleads guilty to molestation of young girls By City News Service May 29, 2025 at 12:53 p.m. Brittney Mae Lyon was arrested in 2016 along with her boyfriend in connection with the...
Encinitas Council gives initial approval to new fire hazard maps By Barbara Henry May 30, 2025 at 3:36 a.m. Amount of land included in “very high” fire areas will increase by 4.9 percent from...
From the Archives: Daredevil playground By San Diego Union-Tribune May 29, 2025 at 10:04 a.m. From the Archives travels today to La Jolla circa 1913 for a photo of kids...
Military families to move back into Murphy Canyon homes a week after deadly jet crash By Karen Kucher May 29, 2025 at 6:10 a.m. Thirty-nine families had been displaced from their homes after a private jet crashed last Thursday
South Bay Union trustees OK plan to close at least one school By Tammy Murga May 29, 2025 at 6:28 p.m. The plan includes closing Central Elementary at the start of the 2026-27 school year
Author of ‘pH Miracle’ books sentenced to prison in medical treatments case. ‘A fraud and a charlatan.’ By Teri Figueroa May 28, 2025 at 5:46 p.m. A jury convicted Robert O. Young of practicing medicine without a license
Name of slain San Diego police officer added to fallen officer monument. ‘We miss you every day.’ By Caleb Lunetta May 28, 2025 at 5:21 p.m. Officer Austin Machitar's name was the 35th to be added to the monument
San Diego-based warship USS Canberra arrives in Bahrain for mine countermeasures By Gary Robbins May 28, 2025 at 4:35 p.m. Littoral combat ships have had difficulty performing these kind of missions in the past.
Cal State San Marcos plans major expansion into South County By Gary Robbins May 28, 2025 at 4:06 p.m. The university's faculty will teach bachelor's programs in five disciplines at Southwestern College in Chula...
San Diego 8th grader ends national spelling bee tied for 74th place By Maura Fox May 28, 2025 at 2:12 p.m. Duaa Ouznali, from Bright Horizon Academy in Allied Gardens, competed in the quarterfinals of the...
San Diego launching analysis of money disparities between neighborhood rec centers By David Garrick May 29, 2025 at 4:19 p.m. San Diego is launching a long-awaited, year-long analysis of how the city can fix stark...
UCSD study: Tijuana sewage isn’t the only pollutant detectible in the air By Tammy Murga May 28, 2025 at 5:46 p.m. Researchers found illicit drugs and chemicals from tires in the Tijuana River becoming airborne.
The world’s longest living pygmy hippo in captivity is a Ramona resident By Caleb Lunetta May 28, 2025 at 12:09 p.m. Hannah Shirley, 51, cared for at the Ramona Wildlife Center, broke a world record this...
‘My head was spinning’: Former San Diego deputy who fatally shot fleeing, unarmed man testifies By Alex Riggins May 27, 2025 at 6:44 p.m. Aaron Russell took the stand in his own defense against federal civil rights charges
Many local farmers pay a discounted water rate, but that could be about to change By David Garrick May 28, 2025 at 12:07 p.m. Cash-strapped County Water Authority wants to shrink the subsidy that many farmers say allows them...
San Diego student moves on to quarterfinals in national spelling bee By Maura Fox May 28, 2025 at 11:56 a.m. “It was kind of stressful, but it’s done,” said 13-year-old Bright Horizon Academy student Duaa...
SANDAG bike lanes still hamstrung by delays as $27M University Ave. projects gets OK By Lucas Robinson May 27, 2025 at 5:20 p.m. Planning for the 2.8-mile stretch of bike lanes began in 2013, a sign of how...
Moores Cancer Center seeks critical grant renewal amid federal uncertainty By Paul Sisson May 27, 2025 at 3:17 p.m. Leader of UCSD program says recently criticized clinical trials office is now thriving
San Elijo Middle School goes into lockdown after reported bomb threat By Caleb Lunetta May 27, 2025 at 3:59 p.m. Investigators were working to determine if the threat was substantiated
Police and firefighters to participate in Olympic-style sports competition By Linda Mcintosh May 28, 2025 at 3:27 p.m. 58th Annual U.S. Police and Fire Championships draws participants from across the country