U.S. DOJ charges Sinaloa Cartel leaders with narco-terrorism and seeks life imprisonment, labeling the cartel a Foreign Terrorist Organization and intensifying crackdowns on drug trade.

A Border Patrol K9 named Boo was airlifted for emergency care after a rattlesnake bite, with a helicopter landing in La Mesa for his swift transport to a vet.

San Diego Animal Services seized nine animals from a Julian wellness center amid neglect allegations, with the owner previously advised to provide veterinary care.

A 51-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a Toyota Camry while crossing Sports Arena Boulevard in San Diego; neither speed nor DUI are considered factors.

The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat in southwestern California, with temperatures up to 25 degrees above normal, potentially breaking records, followed by a cooling trend and marine fog advisories.

San Diego County unanimously approved plans for 224 affordable housing units and allocated $12.5 million for another project, part of a broader strategy addressing the housing crisis.

A suspect was shot by SDPD after he reportedly wielded an axe and refused to drop it. The San Diego Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, assisted by FBI and US Attorney’s Office oversight.

San Diego County officials unanimously support legislative efforts to fix Tijuana River sewage issues, with bills accelerating response and allocating funding for water projects and infrastructure.

The Coast Guard suspended the search for seven missing after a boat capsized near San Diego, despite extensive efforts covering over 520 square nautical miles.

San Diego plans to save $13 million over five years by moving departments into city-owned buildings, reducing lease costs amidst a $258 million budget deficit.

Steven Terrell Lewis was found guilty by a San Diego jury of trying to coerce a minor and an adult into prostitution.

The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-2 to end a ban on new drive-thru restaurants, allowing businesses to propose individual drive-thru projects for review.

A TB exposure alert has been issued for St. Michael's Catholic Church in San Diego due to resistant TB strain, with exposure possibly occurring between September and December 2024, particularly at the 10 a.m. Sunday services.