Southern California expects gradual cooling with above-average temperatures persisting. The shift from offshore to onshore flow will deepen the marine layer, increasing the chance of low clouds and fog, particularly in coastal areas.

A 38-year-old man is in custody after a chase in El Cajon that left two officers with minor injuries. Police say he allegedly tried to stab a woman and attempted to ram a cruiser.

A San Diego man’s class-action alleges SeaWorld hid a mandatory $9.99 service fee until final checkout, accusing the park of bait‑and‑switch pricing. The filing adds to a string of suits over hidden ticket charges.

French pastry chef Christophe Rull and chocolatier Annaluna Karkar host a chocolate pop-up in San Marcos featuring holiday-themed treats and signature pastries.

La Jolla Coastal Conservancy completed two maintenance projects: removing a hazardous palm tree and refurbishing a lifeguard tower, leveraging private funds and a city permit.

Marigold Bagels opened its first physical store in North Park, San Diego, drawing a large crowd, evidencing its popularity for authentic New York-style bagels.

A Ukrainian refugee, Viktoriia Bulavina, was detained by ICE during her green card interview despite having no criminal record and being compliant with immigration laws.

Taco Bell opened at UC San Diego’s Price Center on Dec. 3, drawing long lines and a reported mobile-order outage on opening day.

A new Museum of Art projection and Après Tavern gave December Nights a brighter, more festive feel, with Frankie J headlining the Plaza de Panama.

A broken sewer line in Mexico dumped about 120,000 gallons of raw sewage into the Tijuana River valley and South Bay. Crews contained the spill but residents say only binational infrastructure fixes will stop the cycle.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office and partners are hosting a Gun Safety Event including a buyback program in Chula Vista for gun owners to surrender firearms for gift cards and get free gun locks.

San Diego Unified School District plans to build over 1,500 affordable housing units for educators on its properties, projecting significant revenue and community benefits.

Pacific Beach staple The French Gourmet will close on Jan. 4, 2026 after owner Michel Malecot sold the Turquoise Street parcels and said a boycott and falling catering work sank revenue.