SDG&E released a preliminary 145‑mile route for the Golden Pacific Powerlink that would cross Anza‑Borrego and spark conservation and tribal opposition.

A San Diego–based destroyer intercepted the M/V Sevan — one of 19 vessels recently sanctioned by Treasury — and escorted it back toward Iran under U.S. orders.

A La Mesa patient says scam callers reached her Sharp Grossmont hospital room and pressed for Social Security and bank details, forcing her to unplug the bedside phone. Hospitals and regulators say blocking spoofed numbers and reporting to IC3 can help.

Becky Bartling, a veteran fairgrounds manager, has been named CEO of the Del Mar Fairgrounds after the board abruptly removed Carlene Moore. The move comes amid recent lawsuits and staffing complaints.

Mostly cloudy and cool Saturday with spotty showers and gusty winds into Sunday.

A Chula Vista woman pleaded guilty to a $51M Medicare fraud and money‑laundering conspiracy. Sentencing is set for July 24.

A new Port of San Diego deal will keep Disney sailings here through 2031, nearly doubling departures and bringing two Disney ships for the 2026–27 season.

AI brokerages are cutting thousands from San Diego home deals. One Carlsbad buyer saved about $45,000 on a $2.4M purchase.

A water bottle that produced a 'small explosive reaction' prompted a secure‑campus response at Sage Creek High; crews later said the item was not hazardous.

Chef Jiwoo Choi’s Choi's blends Korean technique with San Diego ingredients in shareable plates and a $1 oyster happy hour steps from Petco Park.

The State Water Board approved guidelines to award nearly $50 million from Prop 4 to fix cross-border pollution in the Tijuana and New River corridors. Applications open June–August 2026.

La Mesa's council authorized applying for about $2M in federal funds to launch rooftop police drones and a Real‑Time Crime Center. Supporters tout faster response while some residents warn of surveillance.

CBP officers at the Calexico East commercial port seized more than 1,000 pounds of liquid meth, Director Sidney Aki said.