Colin Stowell, who led San Diego's EMS overhaul, has joined AMR as the city prepares a high‑stakes ambulance RFP that could top $60M a year.

President Trump pardoned Adriana and Andres Camberos, reversing federal fraud convictions and upending forfeiture fights tied to their Otay Mesa businesses.

A former defense contractor was sentenced to four years after admitting he bribed a Navy official to steer roughly $16 million in contracts. Restitution was ordered.

A San Diego man, Joaquin Ruiz, was sentenced to 102 years to life for sexually abusing young relatives on multiple counts, including possession of child abuse material.

Japan’s Pepper Lunch is opening its first San Diego location in Kearny Mesa, targeting an early March debut in the plaza that houses the relocated Zion Market.

A San Diego man was sentenced to 24 years for an Oct. 2023 shooting that left Lincoln High cheerleader Brianna Wallace paralyzed. Wallace, now 19, is focused on school and therapy.

A $7.2M FEMA grant will fund clearing along the San Diego River in Santee, but environmental reviews and protected habitat mean work will take time. Officials expect at least an 18‑month effort.

The US Coast Guard intercepted 15 people off California when their vessel, in distress, entered US waters. No force was used and the individuals, claiming Mexican nationality, were turned over to DHS.

A pre-opening fire at Junction Bar & Grill in El Cajon caused an estimated $1.1 million in damage; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Chula Vista broke ground on Palomar Point, converting the old Palomar Motel into roughly two dozen supportive studio apartments with state and local funding.

San Diego supervisors introduced an ordinance to let some safety staff collect pensions while still on the payroll. Actuaries found the plan cost‑neutral, but critics warn of 'double‑dipping.'

U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% in November after a delayed government report. Energy and gasoline led the gain and could ripple into local pump and retail prices.

An investigation follows a police shooting involving a chase in San Diego's Balboa Park, with no officer injuries and the suspect surviving multiple gunshot wounds.