San Diego Workforce Partnership is directing $4.22M to nonprofits and university partners to expand paid internships, AI‑integrated training and youth career services across the county.

A new state law that took effect July 1 opens the door to taller, denser housing near Escondido's transit hub and has residents and officials sharply divided.

A free Filipino American Friendship Festival returns to NTC Park at Liberty Station on July 18 with vendors, performances and a lumpia-eating contest.

The Port released a draft environmental report for an East Harbor Island makeover that would add a Topgolf and a 10‑acre waterfront park. Public comments are open through Aug. 24, 2026.

San Diego Fire-Rescue says crews stopped a vegetation fire near Kelly Street Neighborhood Park and stayed on scene to extinguish hot spots. No injuries were listed in the update.

Sweetwater Union High School District will house its Launch Virtual Academy in Chula Vista’s Millenia Library under a 15-year lease with city-funded buildout.

Patchy fog Thursday morning, then sun with coastal highs near 76°F; inland Heat Advisories run through Friday. High tides July 12–14 could push water onto low‑lying beach streets.

A San Diego man was sentenced to 325 years to life after convictions for repeatedly abusing two young relatives, prosecutors say.

A late-night shooting in Logan Heights left one person dead and prompted an SDPD homicide investigation. Detectives are seeking witnesses and footage.

A Vista jury convicted Ruben Vasquez in connection with the Pala and Lilac fires that prompted evacuations in January 2025. Sentencing is set for Aug. 4, 2026.

A San Diego life coach was shot during an attempted carjacking near Tijuana while her golden retriever rode in the car; she faces surgeries and months of rehabilitation.

Daniel Ortiz was arrested after two people were found dead inside a Ramona home; San Diego sheriff's detectives say the Homicide Unit is investigating and have asked for tips.

Family says a 17‑year‑old with terminal pancreatic cancer had a purse and photos taken from her hospital bed during surgery; items were tracked to a Lemon Grove address.