Alejandro Salinas, tied to a Tijuana storefront called “The Office,” was sentenced to 20 years in San Diego federal court after pleading guilty to an international drug conspiracy.

A former Hoover High administrator was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material; the judge ordered long supervised release and device monitoring.

A park ranger reported a suspicious box near Agua Caliente County Park Friday; sheriff deputies and CAL FIRE responded and the scene remains under investigation.

A La Mesa couple surprised a suspected prowler who smashed a dining-room window; neighborhood cameras later recorded a short foot chase and the suspect's arrest.

San Diego will host the 2026 California State Games July 16–19, with competitions across beaches, campuses and parks and an Olympic‑style opening ceremony. Key dates, venues and ticket info are listed here.

A person died Wednesday when a pickup crashed on La Cresta Road near Greenfield Drive east of El Cajon. CHP said the occupant was trapped and pronounced dead at the scene.

Oceanside approved a 51‑stall Rove Charging hub with two Tesla Megapacks; neighbors raised fire‑safety concerns and the city attached testing conditions.

A federal jury convicted Ricardo Orizaba‑Zendejas of drug and firearm crimes tied to a Yakima trafficking cell and the 2022 murders of a couple and their unborn child. He faces a combined minimum of 25 years when sentenced in May.

Dozens of National City streetlights are dark, residents say, fueling safety concerns as city and utility crews work to fix the outages. Reporting channels and ownership questions are complicating repairs.

Carlsbad police say a late-night enforcement detail with county partners led to 11 arrests for DUI, public intoxication, narcotics and outstanding warrants.

San Diego is offering up to $1,000 for tips after vandals damaged dozens of Balboa Park parking pay stations, in an estimated $77,000 hit to the city’s rollout. Investigators are asking the public to call Crime Stoppers.

La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites has started an 18‑month renovation that will enclose the lobby, add a bar and upgrade rooms, with a temporary valet zone in place.

Halozyme raised 2026 guidance and acquired two hyperconcentration firms, projecting faster royalty growth and several clinic starts that could reshape local drug‑delivery work.