Chula Vista Police arrested Monica Armenta for her alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Ruizhi You, after using evidence from an ALPR system.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a sedan on Montiel Road in Escondido Tuesday evening. Authorities say the sedan driver stayed at the scene and investigators are asking witnesses to call.

Terra Lawson-Remer has been re-elected Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for 2026, continuing alongside Vice Chair Montgomery Steppe and Chair Pro Tempore Aguirre.

San Diego County’s MMR coverage is about 94%, leaving dozens of schools below the 95% herd‑immunity threshold. Local pockets remain vulnerable.

Flagship Cruises will replace Coronado’s diesel ferries with two electric vessels by fall 2026, backed by a CARB grant and company funding.

The National Weather Service reports that Santa Ana winds in Southern California will decrease by Thursday evening, but temperatures will remain above average for this time of year.

A man with a large knife locked himself in a La Jolla Cove restroom on Jan. 11, prompting a SWAT and drone response. Officers Tasered and arrested him; he was taken for evaluation.

The 30th Street pedestrian bridge in San Diego has been revitalized with a new art installation, celebrating local Latino culture and improving infrastructure.

Phase one of a multi‑phase renovation at Grossmont Center has begun, refreshing storefronts, plazas and walkways while Macy’s prepares to close in 2026.

An 8-year-old from a Marine family was killed when a suspected drunk driver crossed into their lane on San Felipe Road near Julian. The suspect now faces murder and manslaughter charges as ICE flags prior DUIs.

Café Madeleine opened a Parisian-style kiosk inside the County Administration Building at Waterfront Park, serving croissant French toast, Illy espresso and grab-and-go sandwiches.

The U.S. House approved $26 million to restart the long-stalled San Luis Rey River flood project in Oceanside, funding dredging, levee fixes, studies and beach sand replenishment. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

A social-media clip from Southcrest shows officers detaining a man at 38th & National; neighbors and activists say the video raises questions about SDPD tactics.