Comic-Con International will remain in San Diego through 2027, Mayor Todd Gloria confirmed, ensuring the city's relationship with the iconic pop-culture event.

The new Ramona Community Resource Center offers services like mental health, nutrition, and healthcare, and is expected to facilitate around 6,000 visits in the following year.

Suicide deaths in San Diego County slightly increased in 2023 compared to 2022, but there's a significant rise in youth suicides, prompting the county to strengthen prevention efforts.

San Diego hotels offer discounted rates to accommodate evacuees from Los Angeles County wildfires, exemplifying community support and solidarity during the crisis.

The San Diego Humane Society aids wildfire-affected animals by providing supplies to Pasadena Humane and relocating pets to create more space for rescues. They encourage local adoptions and foster care to assist displaced animals.

The Department of Labor secured over $1 million in back pay and damages for 70 underpaid ice company workers in California, enforcing federal overtime regulations.

San Diego County Animal Services offers disaster preparedness tips for pet owners, including evacuation planning and safeguarding pets against wildfire smoke.

The 'I Am San Diego' project, run by the city and StoryCorps Studios, records diverse local stories for the Library of Congress. Mayor Gloria supports this initiative as a way to honor residents' experiences.

Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert W. McElroy as the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., highlighting a shift towards progressive views within the church.

The San Diego Zoo's Rose Parade float 'Friendship Across the Earth' won the Sweepstakes Trophy, featuring pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao and taking over 30,000 hours to complete.

San Diego invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees for free until Jan. 16, with multiple drop-off points or residential green bin placement as options, turning decorations into mulch and compost.

The first all-women EMT cadet class from the Earn While You Learn program, in a partnership between AMR and Miramar College, graduated on Dec. 18 with full support including paid tuition and wages.

San Diego residents prepare for mixed service availability during Christmas, with essential services operating while public offices and some parks close. Trash collection will be delayed, but outdoor activities and meter parking rules are relaxed.