UC San Diego climbed to No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the 2024 ARWU ranking, and to No. 18 worldwide, bolstered by significant research and academic achievements.

Entrepreneur Will Remsbottom is set to launch Somewhere Pizza in El Cerrito, offering Brooklyn-style pizzas, Italian sandwiches, and more in a classic, community-focused setting.

San Diego's Safe Sidewalks Program celebrates its first year, saving property owners fees on repairs and streamlining the process, with nearly 100 projects completed and a focus on underserved communities.

San Diego County faces a health crisis from polluted Tijuana River Valley, prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay indoors due to poor air quality and calls for emergency aid.

CAL FIRE San Diego battled the #Rice2Fire in Pala Mesa, initially at one acre. It expanded up to 10 acres but didn't threaten structures, and later reached 25% containment.

A man was shot in the head at Henderson Sports Complex but is expected to survive. The shooter fled with accomplices after a dispute. Police seek information.

San Diego police are investigating a series of gel-pellet shootings in Hillcrest as hate crimes and seek public assistance in identifying the assailants.

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in Lemon Grove after deputies heard an argument; they provided aid, but he died. The incident is under investigation, and no suspect has been identified.

A young man was killed in Fallbrook, and his juvenile brother is in custody for the murder following an assault with a deadly weapon. The community is shocked, and the investigation is ongoing.

San Diego's North County coast residents are perplexed by a strange smell. Authorities are investigating, but the source remains unidentified. It's not related to a recent battery fire in Escondido.

Border Patrol agents seized approximately 168 pounds of fentanyl with a street value of $1.3 million from a 22-year-old American male near Pine Valley, California.

San Diego calls on property owners to submit locations for potential homeless shelters as part of its strategy to increase municipal shelter capacity and replace beds before temporary facilities close.

San Diego County is addressing a TB resurgence by notifying individuals of potential exposures at UC San Diego, Chula Vista High School, and East Mesa Reentry Facility.