Two San Diego men, Kevin Barrett and Cameron Whiting, receive the Carnegie Medal for heroism after saving a swimmer from a shark attack in Del Mar.

UC San Diego was named the 6th best public university in the U.S. and ranked 29th overall by U.S. News & World Report, excelling in engineering, social sciences, and innovation.

The U.S. Department of Education named San Diego's Sessions Elementary a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School for its exceptional achievements and commitment to educational excellence.

The San Diego Museum Council offers free admissions for kids at over 50 venues in October as part of the Kids Free program, backed by First 5 San Diego.

Chula Vista City Council unanimously voted to restrict where people can camp on public property, targeting areas near schools, parks, and transit stops, while also providing homelessness services.

El Cajon Police Chief Michael Moulton announced his retirement for December 2024, marking an end to his 29-year career of dedicated service and leadership.

Lamont Jackson was fired as superintendent of San Diego Unified School District following an inquiry that substantiated sex-based misconduct allegations.

The Chula Vista Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on September 20th, aimed at deterring impaired driving. The operation is funded by traffic safety grants.

San Diego expands its Municipal Child Care Benefit Pilot Program, offering $200-$1,200 monthly for eligible city employee childcare, targeting households under 200% of state median income.

An injured stray dog named Boone underwent necessary amputation funded by the Spirit Medical Fund and found a new home, showcasing the community's ongoing support for animals in need.

UC San Diego climbed to No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the 2024 ARWU ranking, and to No. 18 worldwide, bolstered by significant research and academic achievements.

County Animal Services promotes adoption with fee waivers nearing an end and spotlights a pit bull mix named Rita's successful adoption story.

San Diego calls on property owners to submit locations for potential homeless shelters as part of its strategy to increase municipal shelter capacity and replace beds before temporary facilities close.