San Diegans are anticipating a gusty Thursday with the NWS forecasting Santa Ana winds and warmer temperatures, potentially affecting travel and prompting a temporary warm-up into next week.

Escondido has begun preliminary construction on the Escondido Creek Trail Project, aiming to enhance outdoor community spaces and complete by end of 2025.

California issues new chip-embedded EBT cards to prevent fraud and benefit theft, replacing older magnetic stripe cards for assistance program beneficiaries.

A fire in an Escondido home caused injuries and major damage, with neighbors helping three adults evacuate and two receiving medical care. The family's two dogs perished in the blaze.

The Division Street overpass in Oceanside will be temporarily closed for improvements from February 22 to March 4, with pedestrian access maintained and detours in place.

NWS San Diego predicts higher temperatures before cooling on Monday, with breezy conditions and possible patchy marine layer clouds. Minimal rain chances with varied forecasts for next week's potential Santa Ana Winds.

San Diego approves a new 210-bed shelter for unhoused women and families to address homelessness, with support from Mayor Todd Gloria and operated by Catholic Charities.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria visited the Philippines to enhance economic, military, and cultural ties, promoting trade and investment, and strengthening the connection with the local Filipino-American community.

Tabatha Wilburn was promoted to assistant chief of the San Diego County Probation Department after 23 years of service, succeeding the recently retired Denise Huffhines.

Mayor Todd Gloria proposes new homeless shelter sites to the San Diego City Council, including two city-owned buildings and a private property, with costs ranging up to $86.8 million for renovation.

Two 7 Eleven stores in San Diego were robbed by armed suspects who escaped in a black sedan. No injuries or arrests reported; police seek information.

San Diego is hosting Compost Giveaway Events, distributing free compost to residents for gardens, indicating the city's environmental commitment and the success of its Organic Waste Recycling Program.

El Cajon Police Department seeks public help to identify five suspects in a $3650 theft at Dick's Sporting Goods on February 5th, releasing images for recognition assistance.