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.

San Diego County says consolidation by private equity and makers doubled fire truck prices and delayed deliveries, leaving parts of the fleet past service life.

National City Mayor Ron Morrison pushed back on the Port of San Diego's plan for a 70‑stall electric truck hub at Tidelands Avenue, citing safety and infrastructure concerns as the Port readies final approvals.

UC San Diego researchers say the protein TYK2 helps keep early breast tumors from invading. Lab tests found TYK2‑blocking drugs increased tumor spread in mice, prompting clinical caution.

A Beacon Economics study finds the Rincon Band’s Harrah’s Resort generated nearly $739M in 2024, supporting about 3,000 jobs and $52M in tax revenue for San Diego County.

An ALPR alert and a police drone helped Chula Vista officers recover a truck stolen out of El Cajon and arrest the driver after suspected drugs were found inside.

Labora Cafe will open a second San Diego shop at 2899 University Ave in North Park this fall, bringing ceremonial-grade matcha and slow-drip Vietnamese coffee to the neighborhood. The 1,800‑sq‑ft corner space will echo the Convoy aesthetic while adding seasonal, site-specific drinks.