Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 73, died from injuries of a head-on crash in San Marcos, as per the Medical Examiner's Office. The incident is still under investigation.

A hammer-wielding man robbed a Rancho Bernardo jewelry store, with no injuries reported. He escaped post-incident, with the stolen jewelry's value currently undetermined.

San Diego Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer proposes a policy to protect against book censorship, focusing on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles, amid nationwide trends to ban such literature.

Researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Pennsylvania received a $6.9 million grant to advance a potential Alzheimer's treatment, CNDR-51997, towards clinical trials.

Azulito, a Little Blue Penguin at Birch Aquarium, died at age 11. He was beloved for his curious personality and his loss is mourned by staff and visitors.

A 75-year-old man was found dead with head trauma in Boulevard; homicide detectives are investigating the incident.

A pocket bike and SUV collided in San Diego's Swan Canyon, seriously injuring the bike's rider, who ran a stop sign and wasn't wearing a helmet. DUI was involved.

Southwestern California is expected to see a rise in temperatures through Tuesday, with coastal areas reaching the low 80s and low deserts up to 110 degrees, as per NWS San Diego.

San Diego County is conducting a survey for business owners to improve local contracting opportunities and increase diversity among government contractors.

An intoxicated man was arrested for stabbing a store employee in San Diego after being asked to leave the premises. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening hand injury.

The San Diego Humane Society offers discounted adoption fees to alleviate shelter overpopulation, with dogs available for $20 and other pets at half price from August 16-18.

New murals by Maxx Moses at the La Mesa Grossmont Transit Center have been added as part of MTS's "Color the Corridor" initiative to enhance the rider experience.

Chula Vista expands its electric community shuttle service to all adults, with affordable fares, to improve access and reduce traffic, supported by grant funding.