An individual was arrested for starting a fire in a trashcan near Santee's Walmart. Witnesses and fast response by authorities prevented major damage.

Joe's Crab Shack on the San Diego waterfront is closing after over 20 years; a Texas-based restaurant, The Rustic, is set to replace it. Declining revenues cited as the closure reason; lease negotiations for the new restaurant are ongoing.

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce opposes a proposed $25 minimum wage, citing risks of job losses and negative impacts on small businesses and cost of living.

San Diego County's fight against the opioid crisis, particularly fentanyl, has seen success, with a notable decrease in related deaths and large quantities of the drug seized by law enforcement.

San Diego weather sticks to seasonal norms but will heat up as the weekend nears, with the Inland Empire and lower deserts hitting high 80s to 112°F. Clear skies are expected through Sunday.

Sinaloa Cartel member Brian Olguin-Verdugo was extradited from Colombia to the US to face drug trafficking charges.

Escondido officials stress fireworks are illegal in the city, and the fire chief warns of their dangers. They invite residents to a free, professional fireworks display on July 4th.

A woman died after her car crashed into the San Diego Bay near the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, despite rescue efforts from multiple agencies. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Egg Tuck, a Los Angeles-based breakfast sandwich company, is set to open a new location in San Diego's Little Italy featuring fluffy scrambled eggs on house-made brioche.

San Diego experiences a heatwave, with temperatures nearing 100°F in some areas. A cooling trend is expected later in the week, per the National Weather Service.

California authorities recaptured Justin M. Dake, an inmate who had escaped a San Diego County reentry program, at Carlsbad State Beach without incident.

San Diego's Stormwater Department completed a channel improvement project in Valencia Park, clearing debris and repairing slopes to enhance flood resilience.

Gradual cooling in San Diego is expected, with a decline in high temperatures and a deepening marine layer bringing patchy fog and breezy conditions. The NWS advises residents to stay updated on the weather changes.