Trans San Diegans say shrinking public‑restroom access is contributing to UTIs, pelvic‑floor injuries and missed work. Local reporting and a national survey spell out the risks.

A 61-year-old San Diego woman was killed early Sunday when the Can‑Am Spyder she was riding crashed off SR‑74 near the I‑215 offramp in Perris. Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.

Public Square Coffee’s La Mesa shop is temporarily closed after staffers protested unpaid wages. Former employees say paychecks were delayed repeatedly in March.

CBP officers at Calexico East found blue fentanyl pills hidden in a spare tire, a seizure the San Diego Field Office says prevented a deadly shipment. Authorities warn counterfeit blue pills can be fatal.

AES pulled the contested "Seguro" battery-storage plan near Escondido after months of neighborhood opposition and new county safety scrutiny. The 22–23 acre site's future is now uncertain.

Pepper Park reopened Saturday after an $8M Phase One renovation, unveiling a splash pad, pirate playground and new bayfront terraces. Families turned out in force for the celebration.

EPA has quietly asked whether to exempt some plastic “advanced recycling” plants from Clean Air Act rules, a move that drew industry praise and activist alarm. A public hearing and comment period are now open.

Hillcrest staple Gossip Grill was ordered closed after county inspectors found a major vermin violation. The bar must fix the problems and pass a reinspection before reopening.

A federal grand jury in San Diego has indicted a Border Patrol agent over a July 11, 2022 shooting in Calexico that left an unarmed teen wounded. The indictment alleges multiple counts including deprivation of rights and a firearms offense.

At the Indian Gaming Association convention in San Diego, tribal leaders warned that prediction markets are draining casino revenue as lawsuits, criminal charges and CFTC rulemaking intensify.

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s SATCHVAI Band stops in San Diego next Wednesday, pairing new songs with decades of guitar mastery. The CalCoast date is part of a 40-city spring run.

The county medical examiner and local agencies released names tied to several deadly March crashes across San Diego, from a submerged SUV to pedestrian and motorcycle fatalities. Authorities continue to investigate.

A $15.85M NIH award will fund a 12‑year, multisite study by UC San Diego and UC Davis to track brain aging in Latino adults with MRIs, biomarkers and cognitive tests.