Chula Vista police completed 143 compliance checks in a one‑day audit; 100 were confirmed compliant and 43 need follow‑up, officials said.

A jury convicted Andrew Cardona Gomez of second‑degree murder in the 2025 Kunkel Park shooting that killed Anthony Trujillo. Sentencing is set for April 16, 2026.

San Diego's City Attorney sued operators of a group home on the 3100 block of 54th Street, calling the property a public nuisance tied to repeated crime and medical emergencies.

Salk researchers identified Med14, a Mediator protein that helps explain how GLP‑1 drugs can strengthen pancreatic beta cells and improve insulin release.

El Cajon police say a PC 290 sweep contacted 30 registrants, found 27 compliant and arrested eight people. The department called the action part of a transparency push.

A late-night crash on Carlsbad Boulevard sent two drivers to the hospital and triggered an arrest, officials say. Police recovered a firearm and the probe remains active.

Orfila Vineyards in Escondido drew criticism after camel rides at a weekend event sparked animal‑welfare concerns and revived fallout from a November giraffe stunt.

San Diego Wave agreed a record $8M contract for Catarina Macario through 2030, a homecoming that immediately reshapes the club's roster and national profile.

San Diego’s plan would let the city lower posted speeds on about 679 miles — prioritizing school zones and business corridors — with signs estimated to cost $2.4M. The committee advanced the proposal and it now moves to full council review this spring.

Tucked into The Headquarters at Seaport, Dorothy's Wine Bar pairs eclectic small‑producer wines with small plates and community nights that have already found a local following.

San Diego Unified moved forward with preliminary layoff notices after the board approved eliminating 221 classified positions as it seeks to close a projected $47M gap.

San Diego County warns inland valleys will spike into the 90s this week as heat advisories take effect. Officials urge hydration, cooling centers and to check on vulnerable neighbors.

A two-alarm blaze in San Diego sent three people to hospital; one suffered life-threatening burns.