African elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective circle around their calves during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, demonstrating their natural instincts and social bonds.

Escondido firefighters, aided by Rancho Santa Fe and San Marcos units, battled a house fire on April 13. All residents and their dog escaped unharmed.

San Diego's South County faces a stench from increased hydrogen sulfide emissions due to sewage flows from Tijuana, with officials advising residents to take precautions.

Deputies in Fallbrook responded to a suspicious person, leading to a high-speed chase through multiple cities, ending with the suspect's arrest and charges including felony evading and narcotics possession.

San Diego restaurateur Leronce Suel received a 42-month prison sentence for tax evasion and misusing COVID-19 relief funds, including falsely reported corporate taxes and personal use of relief funds. He also faces restitution payments.

Erik David Morgan was sentenced to six years in prison for fentanyl distribution after trying to sell to an undercover agent.

The National Weather Service San Diego forecasts a slight temperature drop with cooler days and possible gusty winds over the weekend.

San Diego proposes new trash collection fees to recover service costs and relieve the City's General Fund, differing from the current free services for many residents.

San Diego Police released a video of a shooting incident, involving the death of an armed 59-year-old male suspect by SWAT snipers. An investigation is ongoing.

San Diego is experiencing unusually high temperatures, with a dense fog advisory in coastal areas. A cooling trend is expected to begin over the weekend.

Capt. James Spitler was permanently relieved from his command at Sector San Diego by the U.S. Coast Guard following an investigation citing leadership failures.

NWS San Diego forecasts record-high temperatures for Southern California, with a cool down expected by the weekend. Dense Fog Advisory issued for coastal areas.

The Coast Guard, Navy, and DHS intercepted a suspected smuggling vessel off San Diego with eight Mexican nationals aboard. The 40-foot vessel was initially spotted by CBP and later interdicted without incident.