After nearly 27 years, a suspect has been arrested in the 1999 Balboa Park strangling of Diane Ayres. Police say forensic re‑examination led to the identification and extradition.

County posted a water-quality advisory for the Crown Point drain (MB‑100) in Mission Bay after tests. Officials advise avoiding water contact until follow‑up samples clear the area.

A San Diego man was sentenced to 60 years and 10 months to life for the 2023 Barrio Logan killing of Brian Noel, ending a months‑long case.

A new UC San Diego Health staffing rule requiring contracted psychiatrists to devote most hours to the system is drawing pushback from clinicians and unions over patient continuity. Local psychiatrists say the change hits working parents especially hard.

Council leaders debated tweaks to a settlement that lowers future trash bills and ends paid Balboa Park parking; the deal averts litigation but creates budget trade‑offs. The council pressed staff for firm timelines and refund rules as budget votes approach.

FBI San Diego arrested a mother and daughter accused of billing Medicare nearly $9.5M; court filings allege the daughter used her mother’s credentials while the mother was jailed.

Qualcomm is reportedly close to buying AI startup Modular for about $4 billion. The deal would pair chip ambitions with software that runs models across many accelerators.

Police say a weekend sweep tied to the Hells Angels' Southrun led to 24 arrests, 14 firearms seized and dozens of citations across San Diego County.

A developer-backed Southwest Village plan would add more than 5,000 homes, retail and parks to Otay Mesa—but roads, habitat protections and funding still need votes.

The Port is poised to consider a 35‑year lease that would accelerate a nearly $20M renovation of Coronado Ferry Landing while adding strict milestones and big penalties.

Morning clouds give way to sun and a mild 71°F high. A Beach Hazards Statement warns of 3–5 ft surf and high rip currents—stay out of the water.

Cloudy morning clears to sunshine with highs near 71°F. NWS warns of high rip current risk through Sunday.

Travis Hughes, 48, died after being moved from Rock Mountain Detention Facility; sheriff's homicide investigators and civilian overseers are reviewing the death.