City leaders and CalWest broke ground on Citrus Bay Park, a half-acre, citrus-themed pocket park tied to a 244-home development on the former Sears site. The park is part of the 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront master plan to add parks, trails and public access.

County and state leaders broke ground in Santee on a $28.1M conversion at Edgemoor to add 12 acute psychiatric beds; the unit is slated to open in May 2027.

A San Diego activist pleaded guilty and received 45 days of home confinement after pulling an HSI agent’s face covering during a July 2025 enforcement action.

Tierrasanta’s Sangucheria is expanding to Liberty Public Market in Liberty Station, adding Peruvian sandwiches and rotisserie chicken; Hillcrest opens March 10.

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.