A San Diego man was sentenced to 33 years and four months after prosecutors say he shipped meth to the Tampa Bay area and laundered proceeds tied to a multi‑state ring.

San Diego biotech Neomorph has dosed the first patient in a Phase 1/2 trial of NEO‑811, a molecular glue for clear‑cell kidney cancer, after landing multibillion‑dollar pharma deals. Early safety and activity readouts will be the near‑term test.

Seattle’s MOTO Pizza will open in Little Italy in May 2026 and at UCSD in fall 2026, bringing thick square slices, inventive toppings and MOTO Swirl desserts to San Diego.

Rooftop Cinema Club is leaving the Manchester Grand Hyatt rooftop and reopening atop the Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy on Feb. 26 with La La Land and a spring lineup. The company says ticket prices will stay the same.

Salk Institute scientists mapped a rapid immune switch in plants that flips on minutes after rewatering; the discovery could guide new drought‑resilient crops.

A 13-year-old was struck near Douglas Drive and Pala Road and airlifted with major injuries; police describe the fleeing car as a gray Toyota Camry.

A state bill would let Southwestern College pilot four applied bachelor’s degrees to serve South Bay employers — but UC and Cal State say the move circumvents a 2021 safeguard. The measure cleared the Assembly and now heads to the Senate.

Oceanside's City Council reversed approval of an 83‑home subdivision at Guajome Lake after finding the EIR inadequate for safety and wildlife concerns. The decision forces the developer to revise the environmental review and returns the dispute to City Hall.

A pedestrian found on the 300 block of Sycamore Avenue died after being hospitalized. Deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run charges.

Veerabhadran Ramanathan was awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize for his climate change research, highlighting particulate and gas impacts on the atmosphere.

A Carlsbad citizens group sued San Diego County and United Airlines to block planned commercial service at McClellan‑Palomar Airport, saying approvals lacked proper environmental review.

The Clean Energy Alliance approved a $10.6M credit package to shield North County customers from a spike in a state charge; credits take effect Feb. 1.

Oceanside police arrest juvenile suspect for a stabbing incident, responding to and investigating the event with urgently needed medical care for the victim.