Imperial Beach turned out for a carnival sendoff as Central Elementary prepares to close after nearly 75 years; the final bell is set for June 5.

Sunny Saturday in San Diego with highs near 72°F and light west winds. Marine layer returns overnight with patchy morning fog possible.

REI Green Vests at Kearny Mesa voted to unionize with UFCW Local 135, making the San Diego store the largest organized REI location and starting contract talks.

A wrong‑way driver collided with another vehicle on southbound I‑5 near San Diego International Airport early Friday, killing two people and shutting the freeway for hours.

Light morning showers taper by mid-day, then sun and breezy afternoons; highs near 68.

Two suspects are wanted after a wrong‑way drive on SR‑94 left a white Nissan on the Massachusetts Avenue on‑ramp; SDPD used K‑9s and a helicopter in the search.

City payroll shows 12 San Diego Fire‑Rescue employees earned more than $200,000 in overtime in 2025, a spike that coincides with an auditor’s finding that staffing shortfalls are driving overtime costs.

Family members say 15‑year‑old Julian Guerrero was found in Fenton Pond after being reported missing, and they question why police didn't issue an AMBER Alert or search more urgently.

An early‑morning apartment fire at Belden Village in Clairemont drew a large SDFD response; firefighters rescued a resident on home oxygen and medics evaluated four people. Investigators remain on scene.

Pacifica Del Mar announced it will close in December after nearly 40 years. The Del Mar ocean‑view staple says it will operate through the end of the year.

Dozens of police and SWAT officers blocked the intersection of 37th Street and Ocean View in San Diego's Mountain View on Tuesday; officials have not released details.

A woman was found dead in Chula Vista after a tenant‑landlord dispute. Authorities arrested a 41‑year‑old man and say the investigation is active.

Chula Vista authorized up to $80M in tax‑exempt bonds to finance about 270 affordable apartments in Otay Ranch. City staff say financing will be repaid from project revenue and the developer aims to start construction in summer 2026.