La Mesa police urged people to avoid Spring Street and Palm Avenue Wednesday while officers worked a scene in the downtown village.

Vons will convert its Escondido location into an Albertsons, affecting about 65 employees. The pharmacy closes April 16 and the store will temporarily shutter May 1.

The Mirabelli case is still tied up in appeals after a December injunction and a 9th Circuit stay. The Supreme Court had not publicly acted on the emergency application as of March 2, 2026.

Mayor Todd Gloria announced San Diego will host Switzerland and New Zealand as World Cup 2026 base camps, a win for the city's hotels and training venues.

San Diego's average gas price rose for a 12th straight day to about $4.70 as refinery idlings and seasonal maintenance tighten supply. Local drivers are feeling the squeeze.

A man was stabbed near the 400 block of Grand Avenue in downtown Carlsbad early Sunday; police say the suspect fled and the incident appears isolated. Investigators ask witnesses to share video or tips.

Artists and residents say Barrio Logan murals are being painted over without notice, and local groups are pressing the city for an artist registry and firmer legal protections.

The Navy's FY‑2026 inactivation list calls for retiring USS Alexandria, USS Germantown, and USS Lake Erie, shifting San Diego's fleet footprint and shipyard work.

Families say AirSculpt and liposuction promises hid serious risks; one wrongful-death suit settled for $2M while others proceed in California courts.

A former Dehesa School principal says she was fired after reporting sanitation, safety and alleged attendance‑funding problems, and has filed a lawsuit.

A San Diego man pleaded guilty in the high-speed 2024 crash that killed 13-year-old Rodrigo Tapia Jr. Sentencing is set for March.

Two school buses collided near Lafayette Elementary in Clairemont on Friday morning, injuring people and prompting a CHP SigAlert.

Red O’s La Jolla UTC restaurant will close April 20, 2026, and lay off 91 staff as the property owner moves forward with a housing-focused redevelopment.