Council leaders debated tweaks to a settlement that lowers future trash bills and ends paid Balboa Park parking; the deal averts litigation but creates budget trade‑offs. The council pressed staff for firm timelines and refund rules as budget votes approach.

FBI San Diego arrested a mother and daughter accused of billing Medicare nearly $9.5M; court filings allege the daughter used her mother’s credentials while the mother was jailed.

Qualcomm is reportedly close to buying AI startup Modular for about $4 billion. The deal would pair chip ambitions with software that runs models across many accelerators.

Police say a weekend sweep tied to the Hells Angels' Southrun led to 24 arrests, 14 firearms seized and dozens of citations across San Diego County.

A developer-backed Southwest Village plan would add more than 5,000 homes, retail and parks to Otay Mesa—but roads, habitat protections and funding still need votes.

The Port is poised to consider a 35‑year lease that would accelerate a nearly $20M renovation of Coronado Ferry Landing while adding strict milestones and big penalties.

Morning clouds give way to sun and a mild 71°F high. A Beach Hazards Statement warns of 3–5 ft surf and high rip currents—stay out of the water.

Cloudy morning clears to sunshine with highs near 71°F. NWS warns of high rip current risk through Sunday.

Travis Hughes, 48, died after being moved from Rock Mountain Detention Facility; sheriff's homicide investigators and civilian overseers are reviewing the death.

Morning clouds give way to highs near 72F; NWS warns of 3 65 ft surf and high rip currents through tonight.

San Diego County says a major supermarket sushi supplier misclassified chefs as contractors and made them pay equipment and food costs while earning commission. The suit alleges a widespread 'pay-to-work' model inside grocery delis.

Council members pushed back on the Parks Department's proposed distribution of a growing Opportunity Fund, leaving some low‑income rec centers with less than they expected.

Low clouds and elevated surf through Friday. Expect partly sunny afternoons and inland warming next week.