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
Thunder and lightning likely to hit San Diego County on Tuesday night By Gary Robbins June 4, 2025 at 6:19 a.m. Forecasters say people should seek shelter immediately if they either see lightning or hear thunder.
A year after James Hubbell’s ing, Ilan-Lael Foundation carries on his legacy By Pam Kragen June 3, 2025 at 8:13 a.m. The artist's Julian-area home-turned-arts-center is welcoming guests for a Father's Day open house
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.
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...
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...
Community events in San Diego County: From Salsa Under the Stars to Concerts in the Park By Linda Mcintosh June 2, 2025 at 6:35 p.m. Sneak peek at San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows,...
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
SWAT standoff in Lemon Grove ends with one arrest By Kelly Davis May 27, 2025 at 1:59 p.m. A man entered the home threatening to shoot, resulting in a struggle
La Mesa police officer fires gun during chase; no one hit By Kelly Davis May 27, 2025 at 1:38 p.m. The suspect was eventually arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and child endangerment
Deputies investigating after man, 54, shot near El Cajon By Teri Figueroa May 22, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. The shooting happened about 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at East Bradley Avenue apartment complex
‘Don’t change course:’ San Diego County leaders celebrate a drop in homelessness By Blake Nelson May 21, 2025 at 8:23 a.m. This year's point-in-time count did raise questions, including why numbers are up in East County's...
San Diego County gives final approval to homeless camping ban By Blake Nelson May 21, 2025 at 8:11 a.m. The ordinance focuses on the risk of fire in unincorporated areas
Homelessness in San Diego County finally dropped. Can the decrease hold? By Blake Nelson May 21, 2025 at 4:24 p.m. The point-in-time count offers the last snapshot of the region before sweeping new tariffs take...
Former student sentenced for sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl at Mount Miguel High By City News Service May 19, 2025 at 3:32 p.m. Reyvon Tafare English, 19, was sentenced Monday to 24 years in state prison
Hit-run driver sought in fatal Lakeside motorcycle crash By Kristina Davis May 19, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. The driver of a 1998 Mitsubishi SUV ran from the scene after crashing
Pedestrian hit and killed in El Cajon By Kristina Davis May 19, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. The crash occurred about 4:45 a.m. on North Second Street between Flamingo and El Ray...
Sharp’s new neuroscience hospital runs nearly full two weeks after opening By Paul Sisson May 19, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Facility is expected to enhance level of stroke and other brain care at Grossmont Hospital
Expect unseasonably warm weather this week across San Diego County By Gary Robbins May 19, 2025 at 10:11 a.m. Temperatures across San Diego County are expected to be 6 to 15 degrees above average...
Motorcyclist killed in Lakeside crash By Roxana Popescu May 19, 2025 at 2:05 p.m. The fatal crash happened Sunday around 1 a.m. Sunday on state Route 67 at Willow...
Memorial Day 2025: Your guide to community events across San Diego County By Linda Mcintosh May 26, 2025 at 5:15 a.m. Memorial Day ceremonies will be held in communities across San Diego County and most are...
Cool, drizzly weather possible during Padres night game on Saturday By Gary Robbins May 16, 2025 at 2:24 p.m. The damp will linger into Saturday, before the weather turns warmer early next week.
Woman who died in jail custody identified as San Diego resident By City News Service May 16, 2025 at 10:14 a.m. Callen Lines, 31, was found unresponsive inside her jail cell in Santee
Three victims identified in separate traffic fatalities over weekend By City News Service May 14, 2025 at 2:21 p.m. The deaths occurred in Chula Vista, San Diego and Mount Helix
Woman experiencing medical emergency in Las Colinas jail dies at hospital By Caleb Lunetta May 13, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. The woman had been in custody since Sunday
Newsom wants camping bans in every city. San Diego County already has them. By Blake Nelson May 12, 2025 at 7:37 p.m. All 18 cities in the region have prohibitions against living in tents or vehicles.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck in Mount Helix area By Kristina Davis May 12, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The collision occurred at Explorer Road and Avocado Boulevard
‘May gray’ will spread across San Diego County as warm spell fades By Gary Robbins May 12, 2025 at 6:08 a.m. The daytime high in San Diego this week isn't expected to reach its seasonal average...
A fan of a good love story, bestselling author Nana Malone pens new novel featuring a Ghanaian heiress By Lisa Deaderick May 12, 2025 at 7:01 a.m. “Gold Coast Dilemma,” features a young Black woman in publishing who successfully soldiers through battles...
Arizonan dies from injuries sustained in Pine Valley crash By City News Service May 9, 2025 at 1:06 p.m. James Michel, 86, of Yuma, Ariz., was injured April 24 on Interstate 8
Former El Cajon council member ordered to surrender June 9 to serve jail term By Jeff McDonald May 8, 2025 at 5:57 p.m. After a Wednesday hearing, a judge rejected a last-ditch effort by Ben Kalasho to delay...
San Diego man dies in early morning crash in Lakeside By Christian Martinez May 7, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. The vehicle overturned down an embankment and crashed into a tree before becoming engulfed in...
Get ready for four days of warm, clear weather across San Diego County By Gary Robbins May 7, 2025 at 2:58 p.m. Conditions should be perfect for James Taylor's concerts at Rady Shell on Saturday and Sunday.
Man, 22, to face trial for East County killing By Teri Figueroa May 6, 2025 at 1:08 p.m. Hunter White is charged in the fatal shooting of Javier Medina, 27, near El Cajon...
San Diego’s unseasonably cold, wet weather will be gone by Tuesday By Gary Robbins May 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. A cold Pacific storm that dropped rain across the eastern half of San Diego County...
Death of premature baby prompts lawsuit against Grossmont Hospital By Paul Sisson May 4, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. 911 recordings show family's frantic efforts to get distressed mother treated
77-year-old chairman of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians dies following cancer battle By Caleb Lunetta May 3, 2025 at 1:42 p.m. Bo Mazzetti, 77, died Thursday after serving the last 16 years as the chairman of...
Husband who dumped wife’s legs in Rancho San Diego trash bin sentenced in killing By City News Service May 2, 2025 at 5:06 p.m. Jack Potter, 72, was arrested in 2021 in connection with the death of Laurie Potter
Santee’s former city manager gets a $131K severance amid a vague ‘dispute’ By Blake Nelson May 2, 2025 at 8:57 a.m. Public records offer a few clues as to what might have caused Marlene Best's surprise...
Brush fire temporarily closes highway east of Julian By Caleb Lunetta May 1, 2025 at 5:14 p.m. A brush fire had grown to about 15 acres near state Route 78 and San...
May will live up to its reputation for gloomy weather at the coast By Gary Robbins April 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The marine layer could be 2,000 feet thick at times, and showers are possible on...
History buffs headed to Julian to re-enact portion of Napoleon’s Grande Armee By Linda Mcintosh May 1, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. California Napoleonic Reenactments group will give a glimpse of life during the Napoleonic Wars
Sheriff’s deputies and dispatcher save missing child found running on Santee freeway By Caleb Lunetta April 29, 2025 at 1:04 p.m. The trio worked together to find and pull the boy back from oncoming traffic
Missing East County woman found dead in Harbison Canyon By City News Service April 28, 2025 at 6:50 p.m. No foul play was suspected in the death of Michelle Moden, 53, but the investigation...
Big waves, strong rip currents to hit local beaches through Wednesday By Gary Robbins April 28, 2025 at 10:57 a.m. The region will experience a sizable spring swell with waves out of the west and...
Spy camera found in women’s bunkroom at El Cajon fire station. ‘So violating.’ By Teri Figueroa April 28, 2025 at 5:05 p.m. Four women EMTs have filed a claim against the city of El Cajon after the...
More detox beds are opening in East County amid a regionwide shortage By Blake Nelson April 26, 2025 at 6:12 p.m. Homelessness often intersects with drug and alcohol abuse, although many people have a hard time...
South Bay businesswoman granted clemency by Trump sent to prison again for new fraud scheme By Alex Riggins April 25, 2025 at 6:42 p.m. Adriana Camberos was sentenced to 14 months in custody after a jury convicted her and...
Cost increases, plans advance for Santee Community Center By Gary Warth April 25, 2025 at 3:03 p.m. City Council finds additional $2.5 million for project
Suspect surrenders in El Cajon fatal shooting By Christian Martinez April 24, 2025 at 7:22 p.m. Jaquis Holiday, 26, died at a hospital after being shot on North First Street Thursday...
Former county probation employee sentenced for helping son evade capture in murder case By City News Service April 24, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. Carla White helped hide her son, who was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting...
‘Who’s our leader?’ In El Cajon, Sara Jacobs faces hundreds of residents eager to oppose Trump By Kristen Taketa April 23, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. The Democratic congresswoman shared some of what she has heard from Republican colleagues behind the...
Mystery investors, pleading the 5th, illegal renovations: Former El Cajon council member’s wild trial By Jeff McDonald April 23, 2025 at 6:52 p.m. Ben Kalasho represented himself in court, said he was being politically targeted and refused to...
Padres fans can expect more cool, damp weather when they host Tampa Bay this weekend By Gary Robbins April 23, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. A low pressure system is expected to rotate slowly through the region until late Sunday.
Recall attempt launched against El Cajon Councilmember Ortiz By Gary Warth April 23, 2025 at 2:51 p.m. Group calls council member 'traitor' to Latino community who should be recalled
Santee City Manager Marlene Best leaves position, but no reason stated By Gary Warth April 21, 2025 at 6:06 p.m. City Council has met twice to name an interim replacement but failed to reach agreement....
Former Mount Miguel High student pleads guilty in restroom sex assault By City News Service April 21, 2025 at 4:42 p.m. The student, who was 18, pleaded guilty to three felony sex-crime counts against a 15-year-old...
Spring cooldown coming to San Diego County this week, forecasters say By Sam Schulz April 21, 2025 at 3:27 p.m. 'By Friday, pretty much everywhere is going to be between 5 and 15 degrees below...
San Diego Book Crawl returns for 8th year with more locations By Pam Kragen April 22, 2025 at 5:26 p.m. Created to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, the event will feature 14 local shops...
After dodging jail sentence, former El Cajon council member due in court for illegal short-term rental trial By Jeff McDonald April 19, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. A bench warrant was issued in 2023 for former El Cajon Councilmember Ben Kalasho after...
County names 14 Public Health Champions By Linda Mcintosh April 18, 2025 at 4:54 p.m. Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards pay tribute to public-private collaborations that foster...
Man killed in suspected Lemon Grove homicide identified By City News Service April 18, 2025 at 1:51 p.m. Julio Orozco Cabrera, 25, was found suffering from traumatic injuries on Broadway Tuesday
Man fatally shot in El Cajon park identified, second shooting in area reported By Caleb Lunetta April 18, 2025 at 10:48 a.m. Deandre Jarrail Bryant, 46, was shot and killed at Wells Park Sunday night
Community events in San Diego County: From Children’s Book Party to Jobapalooza festival By Linda Mcintosh April 18, 2025 at 9:44 a.m. A sneak peek at San Diego community events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances,...
La Mesa high school math teacher accused of sex crimes involving student By Teri Figueroa April 18, 2025 at 9:03 a.m. Michael Davis, 34, has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges, including sex with a...
Planning Commission hearing on Cottonwood sand mine postponed By Gary Warth April 17, 2025 at 2:35 p.m. No date has been announced for next hearing on controversial East County proposal
San Diegans can grab coffee or a gift at these 8 flower and plant shops By Carlos Rico April 17, 2025 at 10:24 a.m. Garden Coffee, Wild Island Collective, Walter Andersen's Nursery and Terra Bella Nursery and just some...
Recall attempt against Lemon Grove mayor rejected By Gary Warth April 17, 2025 at 11:54 p.m. Resident served mayor with recall notice at Tuesday's City Council meeting
Homicide detectives investigate fatal attack in Lemon Grove parking lot By Caleb Lunetta April 16, 2025 at 3:24 p.m. The victim was fatally injured in a parking lot on Broadway near Lemon Grove Avenue...
Cool, drizzly weather will linger across San Diego County through Friday By Gary Robbins April 15, 2025 at 3:48 p.m. A pair of weak low pressure systems will cycle through the region, keeping temperatures unseasonably...
Man dies after vehicle drives off road, overturns in Jamul By Christian Martinez April 15, 2025 at 11:33 a.m. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. Saturday on the eastern edge of Jamul
Man killed in shooting at Wells Park in El Cajon By Karen Kucher April 14, 2025 at 6:29 p.m. The shooting happened Sunday night in the parking lot on East Madison Avenue near North...
How to celebrate Earth Day in San Diego County: Here are more than 20 ways By Linda Mcintosh April 14, 2025 at 5:17 p.m. Communities throughout San Diego County will celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April...
‘Molly’ to bring health information to East County residents By Gary Warth April 10, 2025 at 11:03 a.m. Mobile Outreach Library will serve residents in Grossmont Healthcare District
Driver killed, enger injured in Lakeside crash By City News Service April 10, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. The crash occurred at around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday on El Monte Road
El Cajon care facilities to face $565 fee for every 911 lift-assist call By Gary Warth April 9, 2025 at 3:54 p.m. The city is looking into additional fees for care facilities with excessive 911 calls
1-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in Rancho San Diego daycare By Karen Kucher April 24, 2025 at 11:18 a.m. The girl was found unresponsive in a home in Rancho San Diego Tuesday
Police seeking assailant after man stabbed to death in El Cajon By Teri Figueroa April 8, 2025 at 11:36 a.m. The stabbing occurred on West Cypress Avenue just after 2:40 a.m. Tuesday
Rock climber rescued after fall at Mission Trails park By Teri Figueroa April 7, 2025 at 3:48 p.m. Witnesses says the man fell about 40 or 50 feet along Climbers Loop north
A tenth of East County fires may have involved homeless encampments, data show By Blake Nelson April 7, 2025 at 6:13 a.m. Records from El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove help clarify how often homelessness is...
As election day nears, supervisor hopefuls push to stand out amid a crowded field and political turmoil By Maura Fox April 6, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. Despite the condensed campaign season, they hope it’s enough to mobilize voters to cast a...
San Diego County trades early April showers for a warmer, sunnier weekend By Sam Schulz April 4, 2025 at 6:02 p.m. Weak Santa Anas starting Saturday will bring 'the start to our significant warming trend,' the...
Man sentenced to more than 13 years for backcountry arsons By Teri Figueroa April 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. He was initially accused in string of fires last fall, including one that led to...
Extension granted to El Cajon restaurant, banquet hall threatened with permit loss By Gary Warth April 4, 2025 at 1:05 p.m. El Cajon Planning Commission is surprised to learn of new Palms ownership.
Lemon Grove again considers new park restroom By Gary Warth April 2, 2025 at 1:03 p.m. The city still hasn't spent a grant from 2021 to replace restrooms at Lemon Grove...
Reward offered for tips in slaying of man in Lemon Grove homeless encampment By City News Service April 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Tyrice Jacquett, 50, was found dead at the transient camp near North Avenue on Aug....
County Animal Shelter under construction in Santee By Gary Warth March 31, 2025 at 3:33 p.m. A Bonita shelter will close when the new Santee shelter opens in 2026.
La Mesa offers e-bike incentive for residents, workers By Gary Warth March 31, 2025 at 10:57 a.m. Applications for e-bike incentives are being accepted through April 14
Why is El Cajon council weighing in on federal and state issues? By Gary Warth March 31, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. 'Nationalization of local politics' growing on many fronts. 'We're seeing more cities run towards the...
Padres fans, expect unusually cold weather tonight through Wednesday at Petco Park By Gary Robbins March 31, 2025 at 12:37 p.m. Forecasters say the wind could gust nearly 30 mph during Tuesday night's game against Cleveland.
Sheriff’s detectives investigate death of 22-month-old girl in Lakeside By Alexandra Mendoza March 30, 2025 at 4:19 p.m. Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a toddler who was found not breathing Saturday...
General manager and 3 workers charged after immigration raid at East County business By Caleb Lunetta March 28, 2025 at 6:37 p.m. Agents reported finding a room in San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings where undocumented immigrants...
More cabins for homeless people coming to El Cajon By Gary Warth March 28, 2025 at 3:24 p.m. The Amikas program provides shelter for women and children
Inaugural Lemon Grove Incident Day to recognize historic desegregation case By Gary Warth March 28, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. Latino families were victorious in case against school board
Federal agents raid business during immigration investigation in unincorporated El Cajon By Caleb Lunetta March 28, 2025 at 6:22 p.m. San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings is suspected of knowingly hiring workers without legal authorization,...
Former Navy detective sentenced for choking sailor faces new child exploitation charge By Alex Riggins March 27, 2025 at 9:28 p.m. Jonathan LaRoche, set to report to prison next month, faces new charge related to attempted...
Sinkhole repair to cost El Cajon $700K By Gary Warth March 27, 2025 at 2:42 p.m. City Council held emergency meeting to fund repairs
Community events in San Diego County: From Spring Fling to Garden Fair By Linda Mcintosh March 28, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. Sneak peek at San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows,...