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San Diego’s beach fire rings are here to stay — for now — with council’s acceptance of county funding
'I’m just glad we saved summer,' Supervisor Terra-Lawson said Thursday, after offering the city council...
Three people arrested during protest against ICE deportations in National City
Three people were arrested on charges that included vandalism, theft and public drunkenness, police said
Evacuations lifted as crews battle brush fire on Carlsbad’s eastern end
The fire was burning in a canyon near the city's border with San Marcos
The feds yanked millions for their clean-air projects. Now San Diego groups are ‘pivoting and doing what we need to do.’
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
$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
The Henderson fire started Friday and destroyed a travel trailer and forced the evacuation of...
Police investigating apparent gunfight in Linda Vista
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
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
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?
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.
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
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.
Each approach has pros and cons when it comes to quantifying a diverse population.
Federal money allocated to finish key Oceanside shoreline study
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Renato Ametrano, general manager, said three workers were taken away after being unable to produce...
Brush fire quickly spreads, forces evacuations in Pala
Evacuations were ordered east of Henderson Road and around Magee Road
Woman shot by police in East Village sentenced to probation, time served
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
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
The City Council is expected to begin discussions for her replacement on Tuesday.
Man sentenced to 10 years for East Village shooting death
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Such a measure could raise around $250 million a year to erase projected deficits and...
Authorities identify victim, suspect in San Marcos fatal stabbing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Decision concludes negotiations that began with UCSD Health in 2023
Police arrest alleged gunman two years after fatal shooting in Otay Mesa
Investigators said Kenneth Fowler, 49, allegedly shot Daniel Flores, 27
Motorcyclist dies in crash with vehicle on Escondido street
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
The fair has officially kicked off and runs through July 6
San Diego dermatologist charged with $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud allegations
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
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
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
Israel Valdivia stabbed and seriously wounded a man at an El Cajon trolley station
Babysitter pleads guilty to molestation of young girls
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
Amount of land included in “very high” fire areas will increase by 4.9 percent from...
From the Archives: Daredevil playground
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
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
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.’
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.’
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
Littoral combat ships have had difficulty performing these kind of missions in the past.
Cal State San Marcos plans major expansion into South County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
Leader of UCSD program says recently criticized clinical trials office is now thriving
San Elijo Middle School goes into lockdown after reported bomb threat
Investigators were working to determine if the threat was substantiated
Police and firefighters to participate in Olympic-style sports competition
58th Annual U.S. Police and Fire Championships draws participants from across the country
SWAT standoff in Lemon Grove ends with one arrest
A man entered the home threatening to shoot, resulting in a struggle
Man dies after alleged fight with sister in Grantville apartment
San Diego police said someone reported the woman had beaten her brother with a stick
Person detained in connection with fatal stabbing in San Marcos
The stabbing was reported around 4:55 p.m. on Richmar Avenue
Appeal fails to stop Oceanside’s 6-story apartment building
Residents of nearby senior community worry about parking, traffic, views
Contract awarded to double-track another segment of North County railroad
Second set of rails allows faster, more frequent train service, transportation officials say
Encinitas will continue overnight parking lot program for homeless
Jewish Family Service’s Safe Parking Program will run through at least the end of 2025
Encinitas wants city to do more for skateboarders, surfers and volleyball players
Parks and Recreation Commission's annual work plan needs to promotes three sports that are top...
Tri-City Medical Center to reconsider proposals from Sharp, UCSD
Options for Oceanside public hospital district are very similar to those put forward in 2023...
Meet Dr. T, San Diego County’s new public health officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan says rebuilding public trust in public health is a top priority in...
These schools don’t just teach kids. They help families build ‘a community where we all work together.’
Community schools like Fay Elementary in City Heights are helping parents and guardians grow as...
La Mesa police officer fires gun during chase; no one hit
The suspect was eventually arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and child endangerment
‘She died a hero’: San Diego sailor killed in USS Cole bombing honored at Mt. Soledad
Seaman Lakiba Nicole Palmer has ed the ranks of U.S. military personnel honored with plaques...
Interstate 5 re-opens after closure following a vehicle pursuit
San Diego police said the pursuit began in La Mesa
Oceanside residents fight plan to build single-family homes near I-5 and 78
Development's density, traffic would upset older Fire Mountain neighborhood, opponents say
9 San Diego homeless shelters stop taking new people amid funding dispute
Deficits and a coming demolition threaten to shutter the Rosecrans facility that offers mental health...
Sacrifice and remembrance: Veterans work to remind Americans true meaning of Memorial Day
National holiday is much more than traditional start of summer.
San Diego County jails fail to monitor quality of medical care, grand jury finds, echoing persistent criticism
The lack of a continuous quality improvement program means that 'critical errors go unaddressed' in...
San Diego council want to reject pay raises amid budget crisis, but city attorney says they can’t
City law explicitly allows raises to be rejected, but Ferbert says the city charter nullifies...
5 years after COVID, San Diego theaters are still recovering, but hope endures
We spoke with the leaders of local theater companies large and small on what has...
New ladder fire truck, more police in Carlsbad’s balanced budget
Council adds money for trail maintenance, agrees to reconsider Kelly Drive roundabout
Fatal crash raises questions about proximity of airports to homes and businesses
Some operations at Montgomery-Gibbs airport were not fully functioning at time of crash
Outdoors: Why are bird nests different?
Bird nests can vary from crude and simple to intricate and complex. Predators, weather, habitat...
‘Money in the pockets of s’: Charter network steers millions in taxpayer money to opaque firm tied to execs
Elite charter schools' close relationship with a third-party provider raises questions about transparency and potential...
‘The light of our life’: Murphy Canyon plane crash victims mourned as NTSB probe continues
From a music exec to photographer to martial artist, more is being learned about the...
Crews halt spread of brush fire near neighborhoods on San Diego-Poway border
An evacuation warning was in effect in the areas of Springhurst Drive and Cobblestone Creek...
Judge allows mentally ill man’s mistaken-identity case to move forward
A federal judge ruled this week that a San Diego man who was mistakenly incarcerated...
One killed in two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in City Heights
The fatal crash occurred at 2:35 a.m. early Saturday morning on northbound Interstate 15, north...
Lederer on Language: Why don’t we say what we really mean to say?
Let’s look at a number of familiar English words and phrases that turn out to...
Pairing her care for the planet with her love of creating art
A couple of ideas were rolling around for Lia Strell when she was a young...
It’s rattlesnake season. What do you do if your dog gets bitten?
Time is of the essence to get antivenom treatment at a veterinary hospital
Ham on Wry: Weighing the different methods of losing pounds
Weight-loss injections come with side effects, gym hips are still costly and wife's elimination of...
Fire destroys Escondido smoke shop; police employee controlling traffic injured by DUI suspect
Friday night's fire at Lung Doctor on South Escondido Boulevard resulted in a 'total loss'...
As NTSB probes cause of Murphy Canyon plane crash, 4 of 6 victims positively identified
Federal authorities continued probing crash site Friday hunting for more clues about deadly crash
Deportation effort escalates, with agents making arrests outside San Diego immigration courtrooms
The Trump istration is focusing on immigrants in the U.S. less than two years