Carey Hernandez was sentenced to 70 months for setting a fire to hide a $700,000 theft. She was found guilty of multiple charges including property destruction by fire, witness tampering, and false statements.

San Diego PD released a video of an officer-involved shooting on Jan 28 at Kettner Blvd, leading to a 16-year-old's death; an investigation is underway.

The San Diego Air Pollution Control District launched the AIRE Program to distribute 10,000 air purifiers to communities affected by Tijuana River pollution.

Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista plans to open on May 15, becoming the West Coast's largest hotel, offering 1,600 rooms and creating 800 jobs.

Paradise Hills Elementary School broke ground on facility upgrades, including a new building, field, and solar system, enhancing the educational and recreational environment.

San Diego County is set to gain over $16 million in tax revenue from an online property auction of 637 tax-defaulted properties, as announced by Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister.

San Diego's park fees have increased to cover rising maintenance and operational costs, with hikes on services like camping and parking starting February 18.

The search for a missing kayaker near Mission Bay was called off by the Coast Guard after 52 hours and covering 460 square miles, with no sign of the individual.

Bay Area to San Diego rail service is suspended on February 22-23, 2025, due to maintenance, affecting NCTD COASTER, Amtrak, and others. Service resumes February 24.

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 37,256 pounds of seized cocaine worth over $275 million in San Diego, the result of three months' anti-drug operations.

A man was arrested after attempting to kidnap a child near an Escondido school; the child escaped and alerted authorities, leading to the suspect's capture the next day.

Oceanside Police are investigating a homicide after a male victim with traumatic injuries was found in a dirt lot on Foussat Road. Witnesses with information are urged to contact Detective Mark Theriot.

A US Navy EA-18G Growler crashed in San Diego Bay; two pilots were rescued and are in stable condition. Emergency teams responded to debris and potential fuel spillage. An investigation is ongoing; no fatalities reported.