The Port of San Diego approves the construction of a new splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza, with work by Dick Miller Inc. scheduled for 2026. The $1.8 million project is part of local development efforts.

The U.S. Department of Labor cited Lucky Growers Inc. for housing violations and illegal rent charges, recovering $171,400 in back wages for 30 workers and imposing $76,274 in penalties.

USCIS abruptly canceled naturalization interviews and oath ceremonies in San Diego and nationwide as the agency pauses certain cases for extra vetting. Affected applicants say they were given little explanation and await rescheduling.

Months of outreach along the San Diego River's 'island' connected dozens to housing and shelter and left the site clear of encampments.

A narrow window between a June council vote and an August effective date allowed several large ADU plans to be approved under the old bonus rules. Neighbors and city records are now sorting which builds are grandfathered.

A Fairbanks Ranch estate on Calle Camposeco sold for $28M, the highest residential sale in Rancho Santa Fe history. The buyer was represented by Tim Van Damm.

Seventeen San Diego and Baja institutions formed the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium to simplify credit transfer, expand research and build binational workforce pipelines.

A $10 million lead gift from Price Philanthropies kickstarts UC San Diego’s East Campus Behavioral Health Hub, aimed at adding beds, outpatient care and a training pipeline.

A San Diego federal judge has sentenced Valorie Moser to two years after victims said she gave false reassurances that helped lure them into the GirlsDoPorn scheme.

Volunteer watchers reported at least seven detentions across Southern California on Dec. 11. California’s DOJ has opened a portal to collect evidence of suspected federal‑agent misconduct.

Cal Fire is rebuilding the Ramona Air Attack Base to host C‑130 tankers and cut tanker refill times. Work began in August and officials say the overhaul should finish within a year.

San Diego police raided two suspected illegal gambling sites this week, confiscating about 62 slot machines, cash and suspected narcotics while detaining several people. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

NWS San Diego predicts high temperatures in Southern California to remain above normal, with a slight cooling trend expected. Dense coastal fog advisory in effect, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile in some areas.