A missing 11-year-old autistic boy was rescued from a freeway in Santee by law enforcement and an off-duty dispatcher. The boy was safely returned to his family after a tense chase.

Californians anticipate varied weather with rising temperatures followed by cooling, gusty winds, and possible showers and thunderstorms this week, as reported by NWS San Diego.

An 82-year-old inmate, Thomas Richard Heaven, died in a San Diego hospital while in custody, awaiting sentencing for lewd acts on a child. An in-custody death investigation has begun.

San Diegans face isolated showers and cool temperatures with a warming trend expected to start Monday and fairer weather to follow for most of the week.

A man sustained a leg fracture after being struck by a tractor in Otay Mesa; alcohol was not involved, and the injuries are non-life-threatening. Investigation is ongoing.

Two San Diego schools were awarded for their sustainable practices, with Bella Mente honored as a Green Achiever and Community Montessori recognized with a Bronze Award; National School District won Gold status.

Border Patrol in San Diego seized 51 pounds of meth from a vehicle's spare tire, with an estimated street value of $175,000. A driver was arrested and faces charges.

A woman was found dead in a Vista home, leading to a SWAT response and a homicide probe. A man was arrested for murder after being barricaded in a room. The investigation continues.

San Diegans are expecting a cool and possibly wet weekend, with temperatures falling below average and chances of light showers and thunderstorms increasing, as well as gusty winds reaching up to 65 mph in some areas.

Bay Park celebrated the completion of an infrastructure upgrade project that moved utility services underground, removing over three miles of overhead power lines and 203 utility poles for better safety and aesthetics.

Southern California is expecting cooler temperatures and a slight chance of light showers from late Friday night into Saturday evening, with a gradual warming trend following into the next week.

San Diego leaders support AB 379 to fight child sex trafficking, especially protecting minors and redefining trafficked children as victims, not perpetrators.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl reported a 1.5% decline in overall crime for 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decreasing rates in the city.