A man tied to a May panga capsizing off Del Mar that killed migrants is due for federal sentencing Monday as prosecutors ready their case. The hearing follows a multiagency probe.

High-speed chase after a burglary in Poway leads to the arrest of Daniel Baker for drug possession and sales, with a significant amount of narcotics seized.

A 105‑unit assisted‑living complex along El Camino Real won state approval, but neighbors and conservation groups warn of wildlife and traffic impacts.

The Coast Guard intercepted a boat with 12 suspected unauthorized migrants near Mission Bay, leading to a pursuit and the use of force to stop the vessel.

A 30-year-old man was stabbed while in his car in San Ysidro by an assailant in his 50s. The motive is unclear, and the victim has non-life-threatening injuries. Police seek information.

A binational trash boom trapped hundreds of tons of debris — and now much of that contaminated plastic is being buried in San Diego landfills, officials say.

National City’s council unanimously approved a tobacco retail licensing program that caps permits, sets 1,000‑foot buffers near youth facilities and funds inspections. The measure includes stepped fines and potential revocations for repeat violations.

The U.S. Coast Guard says it seized nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in fiscal 2025 — a historic, record haul across the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. The service called it more than three times its annual average.

San Diego is experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures, accompanied by a minor to moderate heat risk, alongside weak Santa Ana winds that are raising fire weather conditions. A cooling trend with potential rain is expected later in the week.

The CA DOJ is reviewing an Alpine officer-involved shooting where a person died after deputies mistook a replica gun for a real threat. Body cam footage will be released, and an investigation as per AB 1506 is underway to ensure accountability.

San Diego is experiencing higher temperatures, expected to peak on Monday, with inland regions possibly hitting low 90s. A cooling trend is forecasted for mid-next week.

Two mountain lions were spotted on camera outside an Oceanside senior community home, leading to local caution and a follow-up report with wildlife officials.

El Cajon Police used ALPR technology to arrest a 19-year-old suspect, Brian Guevara, for a serious hit-and-run after community members provided the fleeing vehicle's license plate information.