San Diego joins the inaugural cohort of the State Department's Reta Jo Lewis Local Diplomat Program, with Mayor Todd Gloria welcoming the initiative to enhance the city’s global engagement.

Two suspects were arrested after an assault by masked individuals using baseball bats in Oceanside, with efforts ongoing to apprehend remaining suspects.

A missing 56-year-old at-risk man, Lance Montgomery, was safely located in San Diego after the police and community searched for him following his disappearance.

A scooter rider suffered leg injuries after hitting an Acura in San Diego. DUI was not a factor, and SDPD Traffic Division is investigating the incident.

Injured San Diego Police Officer Zachary Martinez was released from the hospital to continue his recovery at home, following a traffic collision that also claimed the lives of his colleague and a motorist.

SeaWorld San Diego's Howl-O-Scream event returns with haunted houses and shows from September through November and includes a charity blood donation initiative.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront workers strike for better pay and conditions, with UNITE HERE Local 30 seeking a significant wage increase and condemning inadequate wages for living costs.

A 66-year-old woman was critically injured after being hit by a Jeep in Hillcrest; DUI is ruled out as a factor. The SDPD is investigating the incident.

An 18-year-old man died following a shooting near Chicano Park on I-5 South in San Diego. Police are investigating the homicide and seeking public assistance.

San Diegans expect extreme heat as forecasted by the National Weather Service, with highs reaching triple digits inland and an Excessive Heat Watch issued. Relief is anticipated for the weekend.

The National Weather Service San Diego forecasts isolated thunderstorms and advises having a plan B for outdoor activities, while predicting near-average temperatures before a hotter week.

The Coast Guard medevaced a 26-year-old woman from a cruise ship near San Diego due to severe abdominal pain, transporting her to UC San Diego's Hillcrest Medical Center.

Amanda Buchanan, a 7-Eleven manager in Chula Vista, died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend, Jose Villanueva, who faces multiple charges. A GoFundMe page supports Buchanan’s family.