Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Octavio Leal-Hernandez, "Chapito Leal," pleaded not guilty to drug charges in a U.S. court after extradition from Mexico.

Lillian Markowitz admitted to embezzling client funds from her surrogacy consulting firms, pleading guilty to fraud charges in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A woman was arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into a jail, and subsequent searches revealed more narcotics at her home, leading to multiple charges including a felony.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Clairemont Mesa West, with San Diego Police investigating the incident.

The new Ramona Community Resource Center offers services like mental health, nutrition, and healthcare, and is expected to facilitate around 6,000 visits in the following year.

Scott Anthony Sargent pled guilty in federal court to supplying fentanyl that resulted in two fatalities in San Diego. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

Suicide deaths in San Diego County slightly increased in 2023 compared to 2022, but there's a significant rise in youth suicides, prompting the county to strengthen prevention efforts.

Sunroad Enterprises secures a $188 million loan for Vive Luxe, a luxury housing community in San Diego, with a 95% occupancy rate and a mix of luxury units and affordable homes.

A 49-year-old woman died in a scooter accident in San Diego's San Pasqual Valley. The incident occurred when she failed to negotiate a curve, leading to her ejection and fatal head injury.

A third suspect, Valena Gonzales, has been arrested in connection with Darron Singleton Jr.'s fatal shooting in Lemon Grove; authorities continue to seek public's help.

El Cajon Police released a video of an officer-involved shooting. Benjamin Grube was fatally shot after allegedly striking an officer with a truck. The incident is under investigation.

A San Diego man, Kyle Macpherson, was arrested for shooting a vehicle with a rubber bullet gun during a road rage incident; detectives found an arsenal of weapons at his home.

A motorcycle-car collision in Imperial Beach is under investigation by the Sheriff's Substation, with an injured motorcyclist hospitalized and the car driver cooperating.