Miguel Angel Valdez Ruiz, accused of using private planes to move cocaine, appeared in San Diego federal court and pleaded not guilty. He returns Friday for a detention hearing.

Light rain and gusty west winds hit San Diego this morning. Expect rough surf and spotty mountain snow through Friday.

Heavy rain swamped San Diego's Midway District on Monday, forcing businesses to shut early and prompting emergency crews to respond. Cleanup and inspections are underway.

Showers and gusty winds hit San Diego through Wednesday. High surf and rising river levels could disrupt commutes and beaches.

A mural under the Paseo de los Héroes bridge memorializes two journalists slain in Tijuana and renews calls for those who ordered the killings to be arrested.

A person was stabbed near the Escondido Transit Center Saturday night and taken to a hospital. Police say the injuries are not life‑threatening and detectives are investigating.

A winter storm arrives Monday with rain, gusty winds and high surf. Wind and High Surf Advisories are in effect.

A former social worker alleges traumatic abuse at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility; the claims have prompted a state civil-rights review.

Sunny and mild today with a high near 67°F. A strong storm arrives Monday, Feb 16 with heavy rain, gusty winds and mountain snow.

A bypass pipeline near Junction Box 1 ruptured, releasing about 36,000 gallons into Stewart's Drain; crews contained the flow and cleaned up within hours.

Unsealed depositions say deputies saw a fellow officer behind their target before they opened fire in the 2022 El Cajon shooting. The disclosures are unfolding as federal lawsuits proceed.

A teen was wounded at a Santee Super Bowl gathering after friends handled firearms, investigators say. Officials said a .44‑caliber cap‑and‑ball revolver discharged.

La Jollita, Grupo Los Arcos' first U.S. outpost, opened on Prospect Street with coastal Mexican seafood and family recipes at the heart of the menu.