A Santee traffic stop turned into an hourlong pursuit that ended when deputies found an abandoned Dodge Charger in Ocean Beach and detained a man nearby.

A retired SDPD volunteer says scammers posing as federal agents convinced him to withdraw thousands and leave the cash for pickup. Police warn older residents to be cautious.

A Borrego Springs sponsor group urged Supervisor Jim Desmond to tighten short-term rental rules after county data showed 164 listings and nearly $1M in TOT.

La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest marks 40 years with a four‑week slate July 31–Aug. 29 featuring Brad Mehldau, Imani Winds and new commissions.

Videos show teens fighting at La Jolla’s Marine Street Beach, drawing crowds and prompting San Diego police to increase patrols. Social posts appear to be organizing the meetups.

Chubby Cattle appears to have leased 8330 Mira Mesa Blvd — the former Red Lobster — and is expected to open later in 2026 with tabletop wagyu yakiniku and a membership program.

Deputies are searching for a 25-year-old man after a Friday-night stabbing near 700 Center Drive in San Marcos. The victim's injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.

A Rancho Bernardo father received no jail time Friday in a weapons case tied to a threat at Rancho Bernardo High School. Police had seized a trove of un‑serialized firearms during a January raid.

San Diego health inspectors shut down Break Point PB on March 26, 2026 — the bowling bar's second closure in under two years, and part of a vermin problem that has shown up in four of its last five routine inspections. They also found sewage disposal and plumbing issues this time, which is new.

A wildfire near Lake Henshaw was reported late Thursday; early reports say it’s burning on private land and the cause is undetermined.

San Diego surgeons warn a viral "bonesmashing" trend risks fractures, nerve injury and lasting brain harm.

A pedestrian was killed Thursday on the 4300 block of W. Point Loma Boulevard. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and DUI is not suspected.

Teachers say threats, a Supreme Court opt‑out ruling and uneven enforcement are chilling mandated LGBTQ history lessons across California.