Customs officers at Otay Mesa intercepted over $5M in meth disguised as watermelons in a truck from Mexico, part of Operation Apollo against fentanyl smuggling.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Lakeside, with the Sheriff's Substation investigating. No arrests have been made yet; witnesses are encouraged to come forward.

Southern California experienced a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 114 degrees, but a cooling trend is forecasted, bringing temperatures down significantly by the weekend.

The Omni San Diego has introduced two new dining concepts, Ace Porter and Tortuga, offering Baja California cuisine and baseball-themed decor after a $30 million renovation.

A fire that started in a garage with a Tesla car inside destroyed a home in Carmel Valley but all residents and pets evacuated safely. Estimated damage is $1 million; the cause is under investigation.

A man survived a stabbing while in his car in Mission Valley West, San Diego, with surgery required for a chest wound. The suspect is at large, and police seek public assistance.

Chula Vista prepares for its 27th Annual Lemon Festival, celebrating its citrus heritage with lemon-themed activities, arts, food, live music, and family fun.

San Diego authorities seek public help in the unsolved 2019 murder of Sailor Lemontee Stevenson, offering a $51,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Firefighters extinguished a vehicle and vegetation fire near NB 15 Freeway, with one person injured and transported to a trauma center. The cause is under investigation.

The Pearl Hotel in Point Loma unveils a new restaurant and bar, Ponyboy. It is a collaboration with Service Animals, celebrating 1960s Americana with innovative twists on classic dishes and cocktails.

A woman died in Imperial Beach after a hit-and-run incident involving a red Chevrolet Camaro. The driver, Eric Cox, was arrested on several charges including manslaughter.

San Diego County property owners with unpaid taxes received notices for delinquent payment, risking additional penalties and potential property sale. Dan McAllister's office encourages online payment to avoid escalating fees.

A beached 12-foot oarfish was found in La Jolla Cove and relocated for scientific study by NOAA Fisheries and California Sea Grant, with Scripps Institution of Oceanography noting its rarity and potential for research.