A water bottle that produced a 'small explosive reaction' prompted a secure‑campus response at Sage Creek High; crews later said the item was not hazardous.

Chef Jiwoo Choi’s Choi's blends Korean technique with San Diego ingredients in shareable plates and a $1 oyster happy hour steps from Petco Park.

The State Water Board approved guidelines to award nearly $50 million from Prop 4 to fix cross-border pollution in the Tijuana and New River corridors. Applications open June–August 2026.

La Mesa's council authorized applying for about $2M in federal funds to launch rooftop police drones and a Real‑Time Crime Center. Supporters tout faster response while some residents warn of surveillance.

CBP officers at the Calexico East commercial port seized more than 1,000 pounds of liquid meth, Director Sidney Aki said.

Former assistant director Rachael Borrelli filed an $8.5M claim against San Diego County alleging retaliation after she complained about a colleague; the county says parts are untimely.

The former owner of J & M Happy Guest Home pleaded guilty to felony elder abuse after prosecutors said residents suffered bed sores, dehydration and malnourishment.

An independent CLERB‑commissioned analysis finds nearly 55% of in‑custody deaths in San Diego were non‑natural, concentrated at Central Jail and Vista. CLERB will present the full report May 7.

Public records show an Arizona medical license entry for a convicted Bonita surgeon while he serves a three‑year sentence. Family and lawyers call the renewal alarming.

County supervisors will weigh a consulate-backed expansion of immigrant legal defense and Know Your Rights outreach. Supporters say it speeds access to counsel; opponents call it taxpayer overreach.

City Council approved a $4.5M Bridge to Home loan for the 40th & Alpha Apartments, a 91‑unit affordable project in Southcrest with childcare and community spaces.

A Spanish teacher at High Tech High North County was arrested on a federal charge accusing him of buying and possessing child sexual‑abuse material. School officials say students are not believed to be involved and counseling is available.

Mission Bagel opened a Pacific Beach storefront at 1344 Garnet Ave and quickly earned national attention, tying for Rising Star at BagelFest West.