Detainees at Otay Mesa say guards force full strip searches after contact visits, sometimes while menstruating. Officials point to handbooks and video visits; advocates want oversight.

El Cajon police arrested a man after a three-hour standoff at a motel, following domestic violence charges and an existing warrant.

San Diego Police to hold a DUI checkpoint on November 6 to improve road safety and deter impaired driving, cautioning against driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and marijuana.

The article describes the weather forecast for Southern California, with cooler evenings and sunnier days ahead, a dip in temperature followed by warming trends towards the weekend, and varied temperatures across regions.

Warm temperatures continue in San Diego County, with above-normal inland heat expected and minor cooling forecasted as the week begins. Some fog, marine layer drizzle, and increased marine activity are noted.

Early voting for the county's November special election begins Saturday with 68 vote centers. Voters can find locations at sdvote.com and use various services, including new ballot marking devices.

Encinitas Councilman Luke Shaffer faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a parking dispute caught on a doorbell camera, where he allegedly displayed aggressive behavior.

El Cajon Police arrested four and seized 26 pounds of narcotics, including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, after an investigation into drug trafficking.

Hines has started building the first phase of Riverwalk San Diego, a 200-acre mixed-use development with over 700 homes, retail space, and a new trolley station.

San Diego City Council approved significant water and sewer rate hikes to take effect over the next few years, with water bills increasing by 14.7% and 14.5% consecutively. This decision followed a 5-4 vote amid public and council dissent.

Housekeeper Tania Soliven was arrested after stolen goods and illegal substances were found in her apartment, linking her to thefts at a retirement community.

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Midtown San Diego; the driver, a 75-year-old woman, failed to see him at an intersection.

Escondido Police seek public help to find 66-year-old Marilu Pimentel Aguirre, missing since Sunday with dementia, last seen on N. Escondido Boulevard.