John Washburn of San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings pled guilty to employing undocumented immigrants and received probation plus community service.

U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered an incomplete drug-smuggling tunnel from Tijuana to San Diego with infrastructure like lighting and ventilation. It was 2,918 feet long and concealed by a residential property, set for concrete remediation.

The Sheriff's Bomb/Arson unit is investigating a fire that destroyed an abandoned house and damaged neighboring properties in Ramona, with no injuries reported.

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a cabin cruiser off La Jolla, finding 11 people aboard claiming Mexican nationality, which was turned over to the Border Patrol.

A man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Encanto, San Diego. He was hospitalized with a skull and facial fracture but is expected to survive.

Southern California is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures hitting 110 to 115 degrees in the lower deserts and near 100 degrees inland, while marine areas face elevated surf conditions. Cooling is expected later in the week.

Edgar Herrera Pardo was sentenced to 28 years for his role in a violent drug cartel. He ordered killings and was part of a national operation to combat drug trafficking.

San Diego and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have settled a 15-year dispute over water rates, agreeing on a fixed price for San Diego's Colorado River water starting in 2026.

Two people found dead in a San Marcos home led to a Sheriff's Homicide Unit investigation; deaths deemed suspicious but with no immediate threat to public safety.

A woman, 54, was critically injured after being hit by a Prius while crossing El Cajon Blvd in San Diego. The SDPD is investigating the early morning incident.

Juandaniel Medina was charged with smuggling seven Amazon parrots into the U.S. through the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

An upcoming heatwave in Southern California, with temperatures potentially exceeding 100°F, raises wildfire risks even as coastal and valley regions experience average temperatures. Cooling is anticipated after the weekend.

NWS San Diego predicts varied temperatures for Southern California, with near-average coastal heat and above-average high desert temperatures, followed by cooling and a warm weekend.