Major Market has been the beating heart of Fallbrook's grocery scene since 1988 — and until last week, its inspection record was squeaky clean on pests. A vermin closure on March 16, in a town already classified as a food desert, is the kind of news that does more than just raise a health concern.

San Diego's Get It Done app is carrying a backlog of nearly 85,000 open reports, leaving residents waiting weeks for parking, sidewalks and lights to be fixed.

Baja Beach Fest revealed its 2026 headliners — Ozuna, Anuel AA, Farruko and Steve Aoki — for a three‑day Rosarito run Aug. 7–9. Insider presale starts March 26; 3‑day passes from $359.

A new $2M longevity fund and an East County pilot aim to blunt rising housing and financial strain among San Diego’s older residents. Hospitals and nonprofits say services must shift from crisis care to prevention.

San Diego Unified will consider whether to remove César Chávez’s name from a local elementary school after recent national reporting raised sexual‑abuse allegations about the late labor leader. The district has flagged the campus for review and no decision has been announced.

A Padres‑commissioned study says Petco Park generated about $913 million in new economic impact in 2024, boosting jobs and tax revenue across downtown San Diego.

The Supreme Court will weigh whether people stopped on the Mexican side of a port of entry have “arrived” in the U.S. and can claim asylum — a ruling with roots in San Diego.

Jaden Bradley’s late push carried Arizona to a 78-66 win over Utah State in San Diego, sending the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 and a Thursday matchup with Arkansas.

The 137‑foot schooner Bill of Rights was ordered out of its Chula Vista slip by May 5, jeopardizing a long‑running youth sail‑training program. Community volunteers are mounting a campaign to keep the ship in port.

Former Baja governor Jaime Bonilla was arraigned in Mexicali on embezzlement and abuse‑of‑power charges tied to the failed Next Energy solar deal. He lives in Chula Vista.

A federal judge refused to dismiss a wrongful‑death lawsuit after Abdul Kamara died in custody. The suit alleges deputies prioritized arrest over medical care and will proceed to discovery.

Camp Pendleton scheduled live‑fire mortars and artillery March 21–29; loud booms could be heard across North County and beyond. The base posted a one‑page schedule and contact numbers.

Padres fans will find new curry, braided pretzels, savory pies and a braised short‑rib sandwich at Petco Park when the team opens next Thursday. Several local vendors and a renovated Stone Brewing bar are part of the new lineup.