San Diego Unified School District is hosting the CalKIDS Money Festival at Crawford High School on May 17 to help students claim up to $1,500 in unclaimed college funds.

The 10th annual Warrior Hike Challenge invites hikers to tackle El Cajon Mountain during Memorial Day weekend, offering various distances and a commemorative coin for finishers.

Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos, CEO of Ethos Asset Management, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for an advance-fee loan scam that defrauded borrowers of over $17 million.

San Diego student trustees oppose the "Chromebook Challenge," which has already cost the district $7,120 for laptop replacements after students destroyed them.

The San Diego Police Department has cleared its Sexual Assault Evidence Kit backlog, testing all kits faster than state-required timelines, and now maintains no backlog.

Mayor Gloria's final FY 2026 budget shifts funds towards public safety in San Diego, preserving police and fire department resources, addressing community concerns.

The Coast Guard stopped a suspected human trafficking boat near Point Loma during a high-speed chase, eventually disabling its engine and detaining eight people onboard.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that the City Council authorized a lawsuit against LAFCO for validating contested signatures on a La Jolla secession petition.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named Pope Leo XIV, a source of excitement for San Diego's St. Augustine High School where he previously visited. The local community expresses pride and connection to the new Pope.

Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont is being sued over a salmonella outbreak affecting 33 people, with eight hospitalized. The café has closed for investigation and lawsuits are underway for affected patrons.

Three CBP officers were indicted for allegedly allowing undocumented individuals into the U.S. through their inspection lanes and taking bribes as part of a scheme at San Ysidro Port of Entry.

San Diego's Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Budget focuses on equity, using a Budget Equity Framework to prioritize spending in underserved areas, address infrastructure needs, and provide access to various city programs.

A boat capsized at Torrey Pines State Beach causing multiple fatalities, with at least 18 people involved, including minors. Agencies are conducting rescue operations as the investigation continues.