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.

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.