Snake Oil Venue Co. has restored Liberty Station’s North Chapel, reopening the WWII-era building as a preservation-minded, non‑denominational events venue. The project added modern safety and accessibility while keeping original finishes.

A woman was arrested in Coronado for vandalism, arson, and animal cruelty involving intentional fires and a water leak in her apartment, which injured one dog.

Chula Vista Police seek witnesses in the shooting death of Pablo Hernandez, Jr. and have identified a suspect, Roberto Jacinto Diego, believed to have fled to Mexico.

Two January weekends of coastal rail closures let crews push ahead on Del Mar bluff repairs, a Batiquitos Lagoon bridge replacement and San Clemente protections.

The Mesa Bar & Grill opened this past weekend in the College Area, taking over the former Effin’s spot and promising made‑from‑scratch bar food, DJs and a big tap list. Owner Darrien Oliver says opening nights were packed.

Philip Flores, ex-defense contractor executive, received a 4-year prison sentence for bribery and must pay over $80,000 in restitution for influencing the military's procurement process.

An armed robbery at a San Marcos taco stand sparked a nearly 47-minute pursuit across the county. Two men were arrested and booked into Vista following a high-risk stop.

Murals honoring Black history in southeastern San Diego were defaced, artists say. Local crews and a fundraiser are mobilizing to restore damaged works.

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.