Petco Park’s ownership and lease terms are a central part of the Padres sale — city contracts, bond financing and reversion rights will shape which bidders can close.

San Diego police ran a Friday-night DUI checkpoint and posted video urging partygoers to choose sober rides ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

A Marine Corps report attributes an Oct. 18 demonstration mishap to a rare fuze failure after fragments rained onto a closed stretch of I‑5; a CHP vehicle was struck and no one was hurt.

A La Jolla immunologist helped identify tiny food protein fragments that tell gut immune cells to tolerate corn, wheat and soy — a finding that could inform future allergy therapies.

A Clairemont family is canvassing neighbors after 43‑year‑old Andres Gallardo was killed in a hit‑and‑run while riding his bike. Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for video or eyewitness tips.

A multi-agency sweep of four Oceanside smoke shops turned up more than 100 pounds of products police say contained kratom, psilocybin and THC.

An abandoned, red‑tagged apartment on Georgia Street burned and collapsed in University Heights; firefighters used ladder pipes to protect nearby homes and no injuries were reported.

Little While opened on Adams Avenue with on-site roasting, globally inspired pastries and signature drinks that have already drawn a crowd.

Heat Advisory through March 13 with coast highs near 87°F and inland 90s. Expect gusty winds and elevated rip current risk.

A five‑pillar report urges binational fixes — from plant repairs and steady operations funding to reuse and real‑time monitoring — to end chronic Tijuana River pollution. Authors say the plan pairs emergency fixes with long‑term governance and monitoring to cut beach closures and health harms.

A Jan. 2 no-bail warrant remains outstanding for Rene Frank Lunar in the Sept. 3 Golden West Hotel stabbing that left Daniel James Stanley dead. Court records show the DA filed a murder charge in December.

Clear now but a fast warm‑up is coming: record‑chasing highs are expected Thursday and Friday, with inland neighborhoods worst hit. Stay cool and plan ahead.

Coastal San Diego is cooler Monday with a small chance of showers in the far south. Expect a sharp warm-up midweek into the weekend.