Seventeen San Diego and Baja institutions formed the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium to simplify credit transfer, expand research and build binational workforce pipelines.

SDUSD's equity hub includes slide decks and lesson packages that list nine genders and dozens of orientations, prompting sharp criticism from parent-rights groups. The materials and the pushback have drawn state and national attention.

San Diego County’s jobless rate fell to 4.9% in September, but sector gains in education and government masked losses in hospitality and professional services. The numbers are preliminary and could change.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office collaborates with Paradise Valley Hospital to create a treatment area for inmates, aiming to improve jail healthcare and efficiency.

Carnival Cruise Line partners with the Port of San Diego for the 2026 Big Bay Boom, enhancing the July 4th fireworks display and offering unique viewing experiences.

The county board voted to explore placing small-scale solar projects on county-owned land to feed the Solar Advantage program and lower bills for disadvantaged neighborhoods. The measure asks staff to identify suitable sites and options for local developers.

A streamer filmed adult-themed stunts inside Canyon Crest Academy’s gym over the weekend, prompting an apology from the school foundation and a district probe.

A Ukrainian refugee, Viktoriia Bulavina, was detained by ICE during her green card interview despite having no criminal record and being compliant with immigration laws.

A new Museum of Art projection and Après Tavern gave December Nights a brighter, more festive feel, with Frankie J headlining the Plaza de Panama.

San Diego Unified School District plans to build over 1,500 affordable housing units for educators on its properties, projecting significant revenue and community benefits.

A Baja California "mega" shelter in Tijuana has processed about 12,000 deported Mexicans this year, officials say. The site was built for a surge but is running far below full capacity.

A UC San Diego analysis found people involved in recent intimate partner violence were more likely to own or recently buy firearms, a pattern that held in both California and Louisiana.

Balboa Park hosts 48th December Nights with free admission, expecting 350,000 visitors and featuring a tree lighting ceremony, performances, and attractions for all ages. Mayor Gloria and artist Frankie J are involved in the celebrations.