A 6-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash in San Diego’s Chollas Creek neighborhood, according to police. The child was struck while crossing University Avenue around 6:50 p.m. Thursday and later died at a hospital. The driver, who fled westbound, remains at large as the SDPD Traffic Division investigates. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

A La Mesa police officer and civilian were killed by a DUI driver on Interstate 8. Officer Lauren Craven and De'Veonte Morris died. The suspect, Antonio Alcantar, was arrested.

Escondido Police seek public help to identify a suspect accused of shoplifting and assaulting a store manager.

San Diego County boosts its wildfire defense by buying a Sikorsky S70 Firehawk helicopter, enhancing its aerial firefighting fleet for quicker response and better firefighting capabilities.

A young woman was found dead from upper body trauma in San Diego's City Heights. SDPD Homicide Detectives are investigating, with no suspects or motives disclosed yet.

Twitch streamer Emiru faced an assault at TwitchCon San Diego. She criticized Twitch's security response, while Twitch banned the individual and emphasized safety. No arrests were made.

San Diego weather forecasts predict alternating temperature trends, with a cooling mid-week followed by a rise towards the weekend, as per NWS San Diego.

California Governor Newsom criticized a federal plan for a live fire military exercise over the I-5 freeway, citing public safety and economic disruption concerns.

A pedestrian was killed in a traffic collision at Tamarack Avenue and Skyline Road in Carlsbad. Police arrested 57-year-old Paul Hiniker for leaving the scene and vehicular manslaughter. Alcohol was not a factor, and the victim’s identity remains undisclosed.

Kimberly J. Becker, President and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, has announced her retirement after a career shaping the San Diego International Airport and driving substantial growth.

A 53-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries after an e-scooter accident near Balboa Park, San Diego; the circumstances of the crash are under investigation.

An elderly cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a Jeep in San Diego. The SDPD is investigating the accident and seeking witness information.

San Diego is experiencing higher temperatures due to high pressure, with the weekend forecast to be warmer than average before cooling early next week.