San Diego County, through a grant-funded Water Authority program, has installed over 6,000 free high-efficiency toilets for eligible residents, with an additional 4,000 replacements available.

El Cajon police release a documentary showcasing their efforts in addressing homelessness, highlighting obstacles such as Proposition 47 and the intersection of mental health and substance abuse with the issue.

San Diego County allocates $42 million to support nine affordable housing projects, creating approximately 872 new homes to address its housing crisis.

A power outage in North County San Diego left over 11,000 customers without electricity, with most power restored by 9 a.m., while 1,363 remained affected. The cause was under investigation.

San Diego Police are conducting operations to deter distracted driving and enhance cyclist and pedestrian safety, funded by a California Office of Traffic Safety grant.

The Carlsbad Police reports a surge in burglaries with seven incidents in five weeks, targeting homes during early evening hours. Increased patrols and community safety tips are part of their response.

Mission Bay Channel in San Diego is closed due to high surf until January 1, 2024, as announced by the SDFD in cooperation with the USCG. Boaters are advised to use San Diego Bay as an alternative.

A U.S. District Court injunction has partially blocked California's new gun law, affecting the regulation of concealed weapons and defining "sensitive places" for concealed carry. Other parts of the law will still take effect.

UC San Diego Medical Center has seen a spike in severe injuries among migrants attempting to scale a 30-foot border fence, with cases involving critical brain and spinal trauma.

San Diego County has launched a pilot rental subsidy program to aid seniors struggling with housing costs, providing $500 monthly to select low-income elderly residents, despite demand outstripping available support.

San Diego residents can recycle their Christmas trees at 16 locations until January 23, as part of the city's 50th annual initiative to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions.

Oceanside held its final RE:BEACH workshop to address beach erosion, presenting three design proposals from international teams for enhancing coastal resilience.

The San Diego Foundation has offered a $500,000 grant to UC San Diego's Black Alumni Scholarship Fund, conditioned on the fund's own matching efforts.