A judge handed Gregory Carlomagno a 43‑year, 8‑month to life term after his conviction in the 2024 El Cajon stabbing that left Steven Barron dead. Local records and court filings detail the incident and arrest.

The Rancho Santa Fe Art Jury approved Silvergate's 148‑unit senior campus, but neighbors warn the battle over traffic, flood risk and the covenant isn't over.

Crews have started work on a 2.8‑mile SANDAG bikeway on University Avenue that will add protected lanes, traffic calming and bus platforms through City Heights.

Federal prosecutors allege a San Diego man sold millions of counterfeit U.S. postage stamps online and netted more than $6 million. Postal inspectors say shipments containing over one million fake stamps were intercepted.

A short social‑media clip shows federal immigration agents detaining someone on South 41st Street while SDPD officers separated a small crowd. The department says it is reviewing the video.

A California appeals panel affirmed a San Diego judge's denial of shared dog custody after finding one cited case was nonexistent and another mis‑cited; an attorney was fined and the opinion referred to the State Bar.

Thousands turned Petco Park into a hands‑on science fair as Expo Day drew roughly 20,000 people while proposed federal budgets threaten deep cuts to NIH, NSF and NASA.

Ismael Betancourt and the Apan brothers were sentenced to life without parole plus long consecutive terms after convictions tied to a string of 2019–2020 gang shootings.

A brewpub and distillery is moving into the former Islands spot at Encinitas Ranch, with on‑site beer and spirits production and a much larger patio.

Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is opening a Carlsbad outpost at Plaza Paseo Real, expected to debut by summer 2026. The franchisee says more local growth could follow.

CBP says officers and canine teams at San Ysidro provided urgent medical care during a human smuggling incident and returned the person home safely.

Researchers found rat lungworm in San Diego opossums, roof rats and a zoo wallaby; officials say human risk is low but recommend common‑sense precautions.

CBP intercepted about 154 pounds of meth at the Tecate crossing; federal prosecutors say they are pursuing the case. The San Diego field office is continuing aggressive interdictions.