San Diego's O Lot Safe Sleeping site is under scrutiny over claims of a rat infestation, with contrasting statements between residents and city officials on the conditions and safety measures in place.

County Animal Services invites residents to honor deceased pets for Día de los Muertos and consider adopting new animals from October 1st to November 2nd.

San Diego expands its Safe Sleeping Program for the homeless, adding space for 235 tents, as part of the city's strategy to provide low-threshold shelter and services as a first step toward stable housing.

San Diego's Convoy District unveils a new gateway sign at a lighting ceremony attended by Mayor Todd Gloria and other local leaders to celebrate its cultural importance.

San Diego County Sheriff's Office held a Gun Safety Event where individuals exchanged unwanted firearms for gift cards and received free cable locks and gun safety lock boxes, collecting 152 guns for destruction.

San Diego workers cleaned up 8,000 pounds of trash from Wightman Street Neighborhood Park, following complaints about illegal dumping and encampments.

San Diego commemorates the 46th anniversary of the 1978 PSA Flight 182 disaster with the unveiling of a memorial plaque, hosting a ceremony that included locals and surviving relatives.

San Diego city officials plan to replace shelter beds lost with the upcoming closure of two facilities, incorporating feedback and exploring new locations for shelters.

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.