The San Diego River Park Foundation counted 148 people in the riverbed last week — about half the number recorded in September. Officials say outreach and housing placements helped drive the decline.

ACCE protesters stormed a DTECH wildfire panel in San Diego, forcing PG&E's wildfire VP offstage while pressing the utility to drop its Palantir contract.

San Diego will add paid parking meters in Normal Heights, City Heights and Kensington next month, expanding metered hours along Adams Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard. City officials say revenue will fund local improvements.

A Fallbrook couple says state inspectors threatened arrest unless they allowed spraying or removal — they cut down 10 backyard citrus trees amid an HLB quarantine.

San Diego County Office of Education announced a $25M grant to expand HeartSpire, a countywide K–12 mental-health, safety and wellness initiative, the DA said.

The ACLU told a San Diego judge that at least 25 parents separated under Trump have been re-detained or deported, and asked the court to force an explanation. The dispute centers on parole renewals, fees and enforcement of a 2023 settlement.

St. Paul’s is investing $12 million to expand its downtown Reasner PACE center, adding clinical, rehab and tech‑enabled services to serve more seniors.

San Diego Unified announced updated reporting protocols, a partnership with San Diego Youth Services and districtwide training to help students report human trafficking.

The Port of San Diego has initiated a pledge for a pollution-free San Diego Bay, encouraging people to use eco-friendly products and dispose of waste properly.

Neighbors and members rallied to halt an eviction and keep Being Fit open at Clairemont Town Square; the senior-focused gym will remain operational while lease talks continue.

San Diego has activated inclement-weather shelter beds for Monday night at Father Joe’s Villages and Living Water Church as cold, wet weather moves in.

Santee will break ground Jan. 30 on a new two‑story, 12,500‑sq‑ft community center near the Cameron Family YMCA. The facility will host recreation, events and serve as an emergency backup hub.

A Perris ticket matched five Mega Millions numbers and paid about $1.27M, while the jackpot climbed to an estimated $285M for Tuesday’s drawing.