Thousands turned Petco Park into a hands‑on science fair as Expo Day drew roughly 20,000 people while proposed federal budgets threaten deep cuts to NIH, NSF and NASA.

Ismael Betancourt and the Apan brothers were sentenced to life without parole plus long consecutive terms after convictions tied to a string of 2019–2020 gang shootings.

A brewpub and distillery is moving into the former Islands spot at Encinitas Ranch, with on‑site beer and spirits production and a much larger patio.

Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is opening a Carlsbad outpost at Plaza Paseo Real, expected to debut by summer 2026. The franchisee says more local growth could follow.

CBP says officers and canine teams at San Ysidro provided urgent medical care during a human smuggling incident and returned the person home safely.

Researchers found rat lungworm in San Diego opossums, roof rats and a zoo wallaby; officials say human risk is low but recommend common‑sense precautions.

CBP intercepted about 154 pounds of meth at the Tecate crossing; federal prosecutors say they are pursuing the case. The San Diego field office is continuing aggressive interdictions.

A Fallbrook family's home surveillance shows thieves following a man from a Chase branch then snatching a duffel with $3,500 and important documents.

A Southern California investor and a Newport Beach family office are targeting $150M of industrial outdoor storage buys in 2026, beginning with a Kearny Mesa conversion. The firm says it will accelerate acquisitions across the West.

Girl Scouts San Diego says Ferrero voided a cookie contract and cost the council $1.1M, prompting a federal lawsuit that says troop funding and donations were hit hard.

San Diego police say they are investigating a death on Donahue Street in Morena. Officials have asked people to avoid the area and set a media staging point at Donahue and Friars.

Police say a driver fled a two-vehicle crash near 58th Street and University Avenue in Mid-City early March 4; one person was taken to the hospital and a red Honda Civic was left behind.

Ten suspects, including nine active‑duty sailors, were arrested after a May 3, 2025 Jamul house‑party assault that left one person hospitalized. Investigators say five firearms and about $20,000 were seized.