A man in a red Tesla flashed a handgun at a student near Wilson Middle School in City Heights Tuesday morning; police arrested a suspect and lifted a brief lockdown.

Arcana, a 47‑seat hidden cocktail den from the owners of The Roxy, is slated to open on South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas with an astrolabe‑style entrance and classic cocktails.

Preliminary inspections show Orion’s heat shield held up during Artemis II’s April 10 splashdown off San Diego, with much less char loss than Artemis I. Engineers say detailed lab work is still coming.

A fatal crash closed westbound SR-76 in Oceanside between Old River Road and Singh Way, prompting a multi-hour closure and major delays.

A late‑afternoon vegetation fire near Oceanside Boulevard and Rancho Del Oro sent plumes of smoke across North County as crews worked to contain the blaze.

Made Wright Beer Co. will open a neighborhood taproom at 136 S. Juniper St in downtown Escondido, serving small-batch beer and showcasing local art. Owners are targeting a fall 2026 opening.

San Diego County posted a beach advisory for the Ocean Beach Pier at Newport Avenue. Officials advise avoiding water contact while tests and monitoring continue.

CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire says burn permits will be suspended by proclamation next Friday, May 1. Permit-holders should confirm burn days and contact their issuing agency.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating after a person was found dead early Thursday in the 2100 block of Eldora Street in Lemon Grove.

A person was struck and killed by a train in Cardiff, Encinitas; Coaster service was suspended and the sheriff’s transit unit is investigating.

The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a 2027 mutual option and will have him build up at Low-A Lake Elsinore before joining the rotation. The move shored up depth while key starters recover from elbow issues.

An Art Deco steakhouse is coming to Lantern Crest in Santee this summer, promising prime-aged steaks, sixth-floor sunset views and valet service.

A 50-year-old inmate removed a GPS tracker and walked away from a Barrio Logan reentry center on April 21; CDCR and police are searching and seeking tips.