The 54th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights featuring boats decorated with a "Peace on Earth" theme draws over 100,000 spectators. The event is held on two December evenings and is free to the public.

A 24-year-old man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a car crash in Encinitas involving his Toyota Tacoma and a Nissan Frontier driven by a 16-year-old. Drugs and alcohol were ruled out as factors.

California faces mixed weather with coastal heat and potential fog, while inland areas have high fire risks due to Santa Ana winds. A fire watch is in effect from Monday to Tuesday.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the start of a new Port of Entry at Otay Mesa East and measures to enhance border security and counter drug trafficking.

The San Diego Police Department is seeking help to find 77-year-old Timothy Knowles, who went missing near University City High School and is considered at-risk.

San Diego Unified School District has been recognized by the Educational Results Partnership as a top performer in California, noted for its success in improving educational equity.

U.S. Border Patrol agents seized 68.45 pounds of cocaine from a vehicle on I-5 in California, detaining a Mexican citizen and turning the case over to the DEA.

A former SDUSD administrator, Monika Hazel, is suing the district and ex-superintendent Lamont Jackson over claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.

A team of over 40 experts, including UC San Diego and Scripps Research, is working to make whole eye transplants a reality to restore vision, backed by a $56 million ARPA-H award.

The body of Vivian Crowder, the missing 71-year-old La Mesa woman with dementia, was found near Interstate 8. Police are investigating the cause of her death.

Ex-nurse Gary Johnson was sentenced to four years for the attempted sexual assault and burglary of a co-worker.

Home Ec Store and Best Bud have opened a combined storefront on Adams Avenue in Kensington. The store offers specialty pantry items, floral designs, and a communal space for local businesses and workshops.

A man died after a stabbing in El Cajon, two males were questioned but no outstanding suspects are reported. Police continue to investigate the incident.