Police renewed an appeal for witnesses after a June shooting outside Nara Ultra Lounge left a 21-year-old dead and a woman injured.

The South Bay Union School District board decided to close two more schools amid declining enrollment and finances, sparking outcry and a potential teachers' strike.

A UC San Diego‑led team won Curebound’s $1M Cure Prize to build a multi‑modal AI that could find pancreatic cancer earlier. The award is meant to push promising algorithms toward clinical use.

La Mesa police reported a year‑over‑year drop in Q3 2025, with officers crediting targeted enforcement and community outreach. Several cases were cleared during the quarter.

An Alaska Airlines flight to Lihue turned back to SAN after crew and passengers reported nausea; EMTs evaluated travelers and the plane is under inspection.

Escondido police released surveillance images after a Nov. 26 Macy’s confrontation left a loss-prevention officer injured. Investigators are asking the public to call with tips.

A mandatory No‑Burn alert covers large parts of the South Coast Air Basin through early Saturday. Residents should avoid wood fires, run filters and check local air maps.

The San Diego City Council approved updates to the Clairemont and College Area Community Plans, focusing on housing, safety, and improved public spaces, with civic engagement highlighted by Mayor Gloria.

MTS and NCTD will run free rides after 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, with extra late‑night trains and buses to help San Diegans get home safely.

Chula Vista approved a 10‑year management deal with Elite Athlete Services and will begin a master plan to expand and upgrade the 155‑acre Olympic training campus ahead of LA 2028.

San Diego has been named a top-three finalist to host the 2029 Invictus Games, joining Aalborg and Daejeon. The final host will be picked after site visits next summer.

We See You San Diego is piloting Lucky Duck Foundation’s Be A Friend program to pair volunteers with people in recovery. Organizers say the small pilot has created a dozen matches and plans to expand next year.

A Christian Unified teacher was arrested Tuesday in El Cajon on multiple felony child‑sex charges, the San Diego County Sheriff's Child Abuse Unit says.