After a week in ICE custody, City Heights community leader Iris Esmeralda Contreras was released on bond and will face a federal court hearing Monday.

A woman was found trapped inside a modified fuel tank at the San Ysidro crossing; federal prosecutors say the driver was arrested and charged in a paid smuggling attempt.

A topping‑off ceremony marked the frame completion of The Broderick in Bankers Hill — a 17‑story, 260‑unit tower due late 2026 near Balboa Park.

County supervisors voted to let ADUs be sold separately as condos, aligning local rules with AB 1033 and opening a new path to smaller homeownership. The change raises questions about investor interest and next steps for tenant protections.

A Miramar bakery has launched San Diego’s first battery‑operated food truck, serving Israeli burekas with a rotating pickup schedule and catering options.

El Cajon has instructed staff to explore buying Parkway Plaza and is using planning grants and consultant studies to map redevelopment options for the 80‑acre site. Officials say the work is exploratory but could lead to a multiyear acquisition and reimagining process.

A man fell from the base of the Oceanside Pier and was seriously injured. Fire crews hoisted him from the rocks and he was airlifted to a trauma center.

The left lane of westbound I‑8 is blocked at Devils Canyon Bridge after a multi-vehicle crash. Caltrans warns drivers to expect delays on the Mountain Springs grade.

Poway Unified trustees approved preliminary layoff notices and a PARS early‑retirement window as part of budget cuts. Key deadlines and staff notifications come this spring.

San Diego police are monitoring events in Iran and increasing attention at houses of worship and cultural centers. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity.

Sunny and unusually warm today with inland highs near 81°F. Small Craft Advisory for offshore waters Sunday into Monday.

Felipe Villegas was returned from Texas and booked into San Diego County Jail in connection with the 2022 Pacific Beach killing of Mary Garcia. Police say the Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation.

Oceanside police released surveillance photos and say a 17‑year‑old has been charged in a Dec. 22 7‑Eleven robbery after a tip led detectives to the suspect.