Coastal fog this morning gives way to highs near 73°F; inland and desert areas remain under Heat Advisories and an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday evening.

UC San Diego researchers used teleoperated humanoid robots to complete two preclinical surgeries, including a robot-assisted gallbladder removal.

San Diego County issued an advisory for the Tourmaline drain outlet (FM‑030); water contact near Tourmaline Surf Park may be unsafe until tests clear it.

San Diego’s City Council approved a camera‑equipped TAC‑CAT for SWAT, funded by private donations while the city covers maintenance and oversight.

A federal judge ordered a settlement conference in the Dominique McCoy wrongful‑death case and asked that elected supervisors attend, raising political and financial stakes for the county.

San Diego sent a costly FireHawk to help search for the missing son of a retired chief — a move that has drawn scrutiny amid recent budget cuts and staff reductions.

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire burned about 75 acres near Murrieta on Tuesday afternoon. Crews deployed air and ground resources and Tenaja Road was closed for response.

Permit filings and the chain’s own coming‑soon list indicate The Taco Stand is planning a Mission Valley location, likely replacing the long‑running Tandoor storefront.

Two people were found dead in a Ramona home Monday night; an Escondido man is in custody while homicide detectives investigate.

A wildfire called the Pipeline Fire was reported July 6 on federal Department of Defense land in San Diego County. Early reports show cause and containment remain unknown.

More than 100 pets arrived at local shelters after July 4 fireworks. The San Diego Humane Society is waiving reclaim fees and updating its lost-and-found listings to speed reunifications.

An 85‑year‑old Encinitas woman was found unresponsive with injuries investigators deem suspicious; the county's homicide unit has taken over the probe.

A vacant two‑story office building in Serra Mesa caught fire just after midnight, drawing a third‑alarm response. Firefighters prevented spread and no injuries were reported; investigators are probing the cause.