The National Weather Service reports that Santa Ana winds in Southern California will decrease by Thursday evening, but temperatures will remain above average for this time of year.

A man with a large knife locked himself in a La Jolla Cove restroom on Jan. 11, prompting a SWAT and drone response. Officers Tasered and arrested him; he was taken for evaluation.

The 30th Street pedestrian bridge in San Diego has been revitalized with a new art installation, celebrating local Latino culture and improving infrastructure.

Phase one of a multi‑phase renovation at Grossmont Center has begun, refreshing storefronts, plazas and walkways while Macy’s prepares to close in 2026.

An 8-year-old from a Marine family was killed when a suspected drunk driver crossed into their lane on San Felipe Road near Julian. The suspect now faces murder and manslaughter charges as ICE flags prior DUIs.

Café Madeleine opened a Parisian-style kiosk inside the County Administration Building at Waterfront Park, serving croissant French toast, Illy espresso and grab-and-go sandwiches.

The U.S. House approved $26 million to restart the long-stalled San Luis Rey River flood project in Oceanside, funding dredging, levee fixes, studies and beach sand replenishment. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

A social-media clip from Southcrest shows officers detaining a man at 38th & National; neighbors and activists say the video raises questions about SDPD tactics.

A woman was struck and killed in a Chula Vista hit‑and‑run near North Greensview and Park Meadows; police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Crime Stoppers is taking anonymous tips.

A pedestrian suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car on El Cajon Blvd; police investigate the accident where alcohol was not a factor for the driver.

Five women say a former Chula Vista police cybersecurity specialist used AI to turn their photos into pornographic images and have sued the city, alleging stalking, distribution and negligence.

Merritte and Hailey Powell are taking over Harley Gray’s Mission Hills corner at 902 W Washington with a yet-to-be-named restaurant; a liquor-license filing shows progress.

Police shut multiple downtown San Diego blocks Friday after a suspicious package was reported near Broadway and Front; a bomb‑arson team used remote robots to inspect the item.