Lakeside Hiker’s Weekend Trek On El Cajon Mountain Ends In Tragedy
A 40-year-old hiker was found dead on El Cajon Mountain after family members reported him missing; the county medical examiner will identify the remains. Search teams and a sheriff's helicopter scoured the mountain during the multi-day effort.
North County Pizza Hut Boss Lands In Chapter 11 Hot Seat
North County Pizza Inc. filed for Chapter 11 on March 11, 2026, raising uncertainty for Pizza Hut outlets in Southern California as the brand trims its U.S. footprint. Court filings and national restructuring plans could leave local stores in limbo.












