San Diego County announces leadership changes with a focus on innovation and community service, including new directors for Behavioral Health Services, IT, and the Registrar of Voters.

CBP dismantled a 1,000‑person soft‑sided processing tent in the San Diego sector after officials reported a sharp drop in encounters; local shelters have paused operations and cut staff.

A woman died after a vehicle crashed into a Clairemont home Monday morning. San Diego police arrested a male driver and say the incident is under investigation.

A man in City Heights died after a tree branch fell on him, sparking concerns about tree safety and prompting the city to urge the use of an app to report hazards.

San Diego declared December 26th "Alwin Benjamin Holman Day" to honor the city's first Black firefighter outside the Southcrest area on his 100th birthday.

An actor who appeared in Tyler Perry’s 2016 Madea movie sued the filmmaker in Los Angeles, accusing him of repeated sexual assault and seeking $77 million.

San Diego police are using handheld saliva analyzers to screen drivers for drugs. The tests give quick positives but aren't proof of impairment.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is searching for escaped felon Hiram Sanchez and is asking for public assistance; he escaped custody in Lemon Grove and remains at large.

Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency in several Californian counties due to severe weather risks, such as flooding and landslides, aiming to mobilize resources for response efforts.

San Diego Police humorously seek help identifying a "jolly" break-in suspect described as an elderly male with a white beard in red clothing, matching Santa Claus' description.

A man in City Heights died after a tree limb fell on him; a family had reported the tree's condition to the city earlier. Weather conditions were severe at the time.

Urgent search for missing 14-year-old girl, Gisselle, in Vista, initiated by San Diego County Sheriff's Office. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and red pajama pants. Public asked to call 911 with information.

A prominent Imperial Valley farmer was arrested in El Centro and booked on a first‑degree murder charge after his estranged wife was found shot at her Pinetop home. Investigators served warrants in California and presented evidence to a grand jury.