A Baja California-based drug empire sees a significant blow as one of its leaders is sentenced to 15 years in prison, while many other members still await sentencing, and some continue to evade law enforcement.

An attempted car break-in in the UTC area escalated into a gunfire exchange between police and suspects, leaving one suspect injured and another at large.

U.S. Coast Guard detains 14 people onboard disabled boat off Solana Beach amidst human smuggling suspicions.

A newly released video sheds light on the tragic incident that left a K-9 officer dead in a standoff between San Diego police and a gunman.

A brutal rapist in San Diego has been denied release under California's new Elderly Parole Program, sparking concerns over the consequences of the recent changes in the law.

An Otay Mesa Detention Facility case manager has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a detainee. The case is raising serious questions about the level of oversight at the facility, part of the Department of Homeland Security.

An abandoned pleasure craft found on Del Mar's Sea Cliff Park beach prompts federal investigation into potential human smuggling activity.

A standoff at a Chula Vista home came to an end after six intense hours as SWAT police deployed pepper balls and tear gas, taking the barricaded man into custody on unspecified charges.

Oceanside motorcyclist loses his life in a tragic crash, as authorities investigate the incident and seek additional witnesses.

A devastating car accident in Bay Terraces takes the lives of an elderly couple, leaving their daughter calling for changes to a dangerous intersection.

A horrific North County multi-vehicle collision took one life and injured four others, with the suspect facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, hit and run, and gross vehicular manslaughter.

A man's tragic stabbing death in an East Village apartment and another man acting 'strangely and violently' lead investigators to work to piece together the potentially linked details of this gruesome homicide.

A surge in San Diego's home values and rents places the city ahead of San Francisco, sparking questions on affordability and the future of the housing market.