San Diego Border Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department seized 71.65 pounds of heroin on I-5, showing the importance of border security in drug interdiction.

Luna Grill will take a former Jamba Juice unit at Chula Vista Center and is planning a late‑2026 opening with its signature Mediterranean menu.

Oceanside approved 140 townhomes on the former Garrison Elementary campus, pairing a public pocket park with in‑lieu fees to meet affordable‑housing rules.

Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Manroe will take over Chula Vista's fire department on Dec. 31 as long-time Chief Harry Muns retires after a multi-decade run.

LuckyBolt’s new evenings-only Lounge in Sorrento Valley pairs sourdough pizza with a Mediterranean mezze built on local farms. Reservations are recommended.

A Convoy Street spa was robbed Wednesday night; police say a bald, middle‑aged man held up employees with a handgun and fled. SDPD's Robbery Division is investigating.

An 11-year-old boy, Aiden Torres De Paz, was killed in a hit-and-run in Escondido. The driver, previously deported Hector Balderas Amador, was arrested. A GoFundMe for Aiden raised $13,000. DHS is involved due to the suspect's immigration status.

Balboa Park hosts 48th December Nights with free admission, expecting 350,000 visitors and featuring a tree lighting ceremony, performances, and attractions for all ages. Mayor Gloria and artist Frankie J are involved in the celebrations.

NWS San Diego predicts weak to moderate Santa Ana winds and a slight temperature drop, with coastal showers and a warming trend into the next week, including high tides and potential coastal flooding.

Hotel managers say holiday bookings are weak and warn the slump could stretch into mid‑2026, even as SDTA and tax data paint a mixed picture.

SDSC simulations link Parkinson’s beta waves to dysfunction in PT5B motor‑cortex neurons, suggesting a precise, cell‑level treatment target. The work was run on UC San Diego’s Expanse system.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society is offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs and cats during a Dec. 1–15 Empty the Shelters event. The temporary price drop aims to speed placements ahead of the holidays.

A county audit is probing recordkeeping and euthanasia procedures at San Diego’s Carlsbad and Bonita shelters after reporting raised concerns about rising dog euthanasias and training gaps.