A minor was caught by U.S. Border Patrol trying to smuggle 27 pounds of meth near the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which led to an investigation by the DEA.

A man was fatally stabbed at the Golden West Hotel in San Diego following an argument. Suspect Rene Lunar has turned himself in. The victim's identity remains undisclosed pending family notification.

High temperatures in the 100s expected in Coachella Valley and surrounding deserts with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Cooling trend to begin next week across Southern California.

Market Restaurant + Bar in Del Mar, known for its farm-to-table dining, has been sold to Monica and Bernd Brust, promising to uphold its core values and standards.

San Diego faces high temperatures and possible thunderstorms, with inland areas reaching the 90s and possibly over 100 degrees. Cooler weather and reduced storm activity may arrive later in the week.

Vietnam War ace and ex-congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham died at 83 from an illness. Despite a bribery scandal and jail time, he's remembered for his military and political impact. He was pardoned by Trump in 2021.

The upcoming week in San Diego will see a warming trend with temperatures 5 degrees above average, transitioning to cooler, near-seasonal weather with potential thunderstorms and high rip currents.

Drones operated by El Cajon Police helped manage a fire and arrest a shoplifting suspect, demonstrating their effectiveness in emergency and law enforcement scenarios.

UC San Diego was ranked as the No. 1 best public college for research in the U.S. by Washington Monthly, also placing sixth among all research universities nationwide.

San Diego launched a pilot program to reduce contaminants in green bins by manually sorting waste, providing jobs to those in need, and preparing to educate the public.

California Senator Catherine Blakespear and local leaders rallied to keep safety upgrades on Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, amidst city consideration of redesigns that may remove established safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists.

San Diego deputies arrested two individuals, a man and a juvenile, for possession of fentanyl in Chula Vista, as part of efforts to combat drug smuggling.

A motorcyclist was severely injured in a hit and run in San Diego's Mt. Hope area, with the driver later arrested. The victim sustained a brain bleed and fractured pelvis.