Chief Scott Wahl says SDPD is tightening overtime controls as it cuts the ribbon on a renovated Police Plaza training hub in Kearny Mesa. The moves aim to boost recruiting and officer wellness while trimming costs.

Deputies arrested a man Sunday after finding a loaded, reportedly stolen 9mm, a high‑capacity magazine and a loaded .22 rifle near Dunes Park.

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Huntington Beach’s challenge, leaving state court orders that force the city toward a new housing plan and possible rezoning.

The city's withdrawal of operational funding has frozen the long‑promised Gaslamp Promenade on Fifth Avenue, leaving merchants and the neighborhood association in a funding dispute.

SR-98 is closed both ways between Ferrell and Dogwood in the Imperial Valley after a vegetation fire. Caltrans District 11 is advising drivers to avoid the area.

DOJ documents show Epstein’s money reached a UCSD lab after an introduction by Deepak Chopra; emails name a ‘telepathic’ autistic savant and a $25K payment.

A Fallbrook family found a mountain lion in a backyard trap; state wildlife officers removed and released the cat, leaving neighbors worried about missing pets.

SDSU says it is working with the FBI after nearly $5.9M was wired to a bogus account; federal agents recovered about $5.48M and the investigation is ongoing.

LPL Financial plans to cut 72 roles at its San Diego office as part of a broader efficiency push. Most affected staff will remain employed into April and May 2026.

Clear, cool Friday morning in San Diego; High Surf Advisory through 10 p.m. Friday. Sunny, warmer weekend with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.

San Diego’s cult‑favorite Mike’s Red Tacos has launched a national franchising push with early commitments for more than 200 locations, backed by industry veterans.

A machete attack near Hotel Circle South left a man with a head injury; police said the suspect remained at large midday.

Rain and gusty winds arrive Thursday across San Diego with high surf and mountain snow expected. Expect slower commutes and hazardous beaches.