Steep gas, childcare and housing costs are straining San Diego couples. Experts recommend regular money check-ins, the 50-30-20 budget and local aid.

An open seat in California's 40th Senate District has drawn high-profile and local contenders ahead of the June 2 primary.

A passerby found an apparent artillery shell in Torrey Highlands on Tuesday; Marines and a bomb squad removed the device and took it to Miramar for disposal.

A Point Loma man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he drove his Jeep into a San Diego police officer responding to a domestic‑violence call. Sentencing is expected to be about 12 years.

A ConsumerAffairs analysis says San Diegans need about $293,618 a year to afford a typical home — far above the city’s median income and out of reach for many.

Escondido police released an edited video showing officers firing into an SUV after a high‑speed I‑15 chase last August. The release arrives while the California DOJ continues an AB1506 review.

An adult was critically injured in a stabbing Sunday night on Bear Valley Parkway near Citrus Avenue in Escondido. Detectives remained at the scene as police investigated.

San Diego County closed the Campland beachline in Mission Bay after water tests flagged contamination. Swimmers, paddlers and pets should avoid water contact while samples are retested.

Patchy morning fog clears to sun with highs near 72°F. Low deserts face an Extreme Heat Warning Sunday–Monday.

San Diego police say a woman was found unresponsive in an O'Farrell apartment and detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating. Authorities ask anyone with tips to come forward.

A 21-year-old woman admitted she drove a BMW onto a Liberty Station pedestrian path and struck a 5-year-old scooter rider; the child suffered life-threatening injuries. Sentencing is set for June 4, and court papers say Taylor could face 7–9 years behind bars.

San Diego Fringe returns May 12–24 with a new Baja Fringe pilot sending shows to Ensenada and Rosarito. The festival will also add SDSU stages and host the World Fringe Congress.

San Diego-based Sempra reported Q1 GAAP earnings of $1.04B, up 15%, raised full-year guidance and said it invested roughly $3B—mostly into California and Texas utilities.