San Diego County Animal Services waives adoption fees for the holiday season, encouraging pet adoptions that include spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped animals.

Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian caring for the pets of the homeless, has been named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year, receiving a $100,000 prize and additional support from The Elevate Prize Foundation.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department held a gun safety event in Vista, collecting 293 firearms in exchange for gift cards and skateboards, with unclaimed guns set for destruction.

The Coast Guard reminds participants of San Diego's holiday Parade of Lights to prioritize safety, as one-third of boating fatalities are due to substance influence. They advise vigilance, life jackets, and carrying emergency communication devices.

The San Diego Housing Commission's affiliate received a $604,000 grant from the Prebys Foundation to support a program training young adults as Certified Medical Assistants.

CBP temporarily closes the Pedestrian West crossing in San Ysidro, California to help manage the migrant surge and reallocate personnel for processing newcomers.

San Diego County Sheriff's Deputies announced a DUI checkpoint in Santee on December 15, aimed at preventing impaired driving by keeping the location secret and reviewing crash data.

San Diego Superior Court warns of a scam where fraudsters pose as court officials, falsely claiming citizens owe money for missed jury duty or fines and urging them to pay via money orders.

The annual "Operation Home for the Holidays" in San Diego resulted in two arrests and aid for 12 individuals, targeting human trafficking with multi-agency collaboration.

San Diego student Aaron Combs was chosen for the prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program, earning a $10,000 scholarship and a trip to Washington D.C. He's recognized for his leadership and advocacy for neurodiverse education.

San Diego expands shelters for homeless in winter.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department collaborates with local agencies for a Gun Safety Event, exchanging gift cards for unwanted firearms, with free gun locks also available.

FBI warns of surge in holiday scams costing San Diegans big.