After a viral Poinsettia Park video showed a Black student cornered and harassed, Carlsbad's council passed a resolution condemning bullying and urging coordinated action.

Carlsbad police warn of spoofed calls pressuring residents with immigration threats and demanding gift‑card or wire payments. Hang up and verify at 442‑339‑2197.

A beloved lifeguard‑style chair at the end of Cape May Avenue in Ocean Beach was hacked apart; neighbors have launched a GoFundMe and plan a sturdier rebuild.

Federal officials say the South Bay plant absorbed more than 50 million gallons during heavy rain, with flows carrying sediment and trash but no reported damage.

Grandson Steaks quietly opened in Liberty Station, offering USDA Brandt Beef at accessible price points and patio seating for about 130 guests.

The County Medical Examiner identified 92‑year‑old Trung Tran after an early‑morning La Jolla house fire; investigators say the cause is pending postmortem tests.

After a February IPO, Solv Energy says its backlog, workforce and deployment speed leave the Rancho Bernardo firm well placed to meet a projected surge in U.S. power demand.

A parking lot worker was stabbed in the head Sunday near K Street and 13th Street; police say a suspect is in custody.

Belmont Park smoothed the Giant Dipper with about $1.6M in repairs and opened a free Shipwreck Cove play area as it readies for the summer rush. The upgrades aim to keep the park nostalgic while handling bigger crowds.

Roger T. Benitez retired April 2, 2026. The San Diego judge whose rulings repeatedly upended state gun laws is leaving the bench and moving into mediation work.

A viral TikTok accused Robertos CEO of backing MAGA, prompting boycott calls and a Nevada Instagram response that stressed franchise independence. The chain says its Latino-owned and operates in multiple states.

Detectives and Child Welfare Services served a Spring Valley search warrant, arresting three residents and seizing meth, cocaine and marijuana from the home.

Dashi quietly opened in Hillcrest and pairs a 20‑piece omakase sashimi with playful small plates from chef Aristides Fernández‑Pinto.