County health officials encourage updated vaccinations for kids before the upcoming school year, highlighting the HPV vaccine and noting August as National Immunization Awareness Month.

Nineteen people are charged with being part of a smuggling ring transporting migrants unlawfully across the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the Southern District of California's U.S. Attorney's Office.

The Grove Fire has burned 816 acres east of Palomar Mountain, with 10% containment and evacuation orders in place; health advisories have been issued due to smoke.

The Birch Aquarium showcases Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers, a unique fish species with adaptive traits like a sucker-like apparatus for stability and enamel armor for protection.

San Diego transit agencies have enhanced services for Comic-Con, expecting over 135,000 attendees and offering special PRONTO cards and discounted passes for the event.

The National Weather Service San NWS predicts a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms in San Diego's mountains and deserts, with a cooling trend and drier conditions expected by the weekend.

Authorities identified four victims of a suspected DUI crash in Kearny Mesa, with two drivers arrested on related charges. An Apple device alerted rescue services, aiding in timely assistance.

San Diego's Waterfront Park opens a new active recreation area featuring basketball, pickleball, fitness stations, table tennis, and a dog area, accessible for free from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

San Diego County is experiencing a mix of heat and potential thunderstorms due to monsoonal moisture, with inland regions facing high temperatures. Cooling is expected over the weekend.

Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a commercial egg farm near Witch Creek, with a rapid response containing the fire despite the risks to nearby vegetation.

El Cajon Police are looking for Jill, a 76-year-old missing woman last seen on E. Main St. She has gray hair, was wearing gray/green clothing, and leather sandals. Public help is sought.

San Marcos Sheriff's deputies arrested Victor Lopez, a convicted felon, for carrying a ghost gun after a vehicle stop and foot chase on West Mission Road.

A 19-year-old male died, and four others were injured in a shooting in Vista, with two in critical condition. The San Diego Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking public assistance.