County Public Health is alerting South County residents about an upcoming CDC-led survey on sewage pollution effects.

Escondido Police Officer shot suspect with BB gun after a foot chase near a transit center; the man is hospitalized, and San Diego PD is investigating.

A man was found dead behind a Food 4 Less in San Diego; initial overdose suspicions led to an assault investigation. Drevon Butler-Warren's death is still under investigation by the police.

An off-duty SDCCD police officer was involved in a fatal shooting on Fiesta Island after being stabbed. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was shot and pronounced dead, while the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Chula Vista City Council has banned homeless encampments, with rules against camping near sensitive areas and blocking ADA access, amid mixed reactions.

County Animal Services invites residents to honor deceased pets for Día de los Muertos and consider adopting new animals from October 1st to November 2nd.

The NWS San Diego warns of record-breaking heat in Southern California with a Heat Advisory in effect; alongside, a Dense Fog Advisory impacts Orange County commuting.

Incarcerated individual Michael A. Jacobson escaped from a San Diego reentry program, prompting a manhunt by CDCR officials and local law enforcement.

A San Diego Fire-Rescue crew en route to Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina crashed in Texas, resulting in three firefighters being hospitalized.

San Diego County Sheriff's Office held a Gun Safety Event where individuals exchanged unwanted firearms for gift cards and received free cable locks and gun safety lock boxes, collecting 152 guns for destruction.

San Diego is set for a hot week with coastal areas expecting high temperatures, while inland valleys and deserts could reach up to 112 degrees. A slight cooldown is expected later in the week.

A man was fatally shot by a San Diego Sheriff's detective after a traffic stop led to a chase and exchange of gunfire. The officer was treated for minor injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

San Diego is experiencing a heatwave, with an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the NWS. Temperatures could reach 111 degrees in deserts. Coastal fog affects visibility but will not diminish the high inland temperatures expected throughout the week.