A locally active fault runs beneath downtown San Diego; experts warn mapping gaps and recent seismic swarms make the Rose Canyon Fault a closer concern than most residents realize.

The Fa/drd Fire was reported in San Diego County on May 15; federal feeds list it as burning on private land with cause and containment unknown.

A 17-year-old was arrested May 13 after deputies say he fled a Feb. 4 traffic stop on an e-motorcycle; investigators later found the bike abandoned in Carlsbad. Authorities say the case followed a nearly three-month probe.

Morning clouds give way to a partly sunny afternoon with a high near 69°F. Expect deeper marine layer and gusty inland winds Saturday–Sunday.

A wildlife monitor says a dead osprey chick was found tangled in fishing line at the La Jolla Tennis Club, prompting stepped-up cleanups and calls to report injured birds.

Sean Elo‑Rivera says San Diego renters are being hit with application and other hidden fees and will bring a plan to City Council on May 19 to cap junk charges.

Border Patrol arrested two men wanted in Mexico after separate operations in El Cajon and San Diego; one was flagged by Interpol and both were handed to Mexican authorities.

The Stand plans a new Encinitas location at 267 N El Camino Real, set for an early-August opening and marking the chain’s third San Diego County spot.

UC San Diego won a $5M renewal for its NIH‑backed FIRST program, preserving cohort hiring, mentorship and grant support for early‑career biomedical researchers.

Ramona planners warned a San Diego County draft inclusionary ordinance could slow approvals and erode local control, while county staff say options include fees and incentives. The Board will review the measure on June 24, 2026.

San Diego’s Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off could be scaled back this summer after proposed city budget cuts target arts-and-events grants. Organizers warn the loss of a small city grant would force fee hikes or smaller programming.

The City’s FY26 pavement update pledges a bigger share of repairs for underinvested neighborhoods while lowering the overall street-quality target amid tight budgets.

San Diego County's enhanced landlord incentives include up to $2,500 per newly leased unit plus move‑in supports for landlords who lease to veterans with HUD‑VASH vouchers.