A Cessna 550 crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, igniting fires in at least 15 homes. The FAA and NTSB are investigating; local authorities manage evacuation and safety measures.

A San Diego man was charged with smuggling 17 exotic birds from Mexico to the U.S., which resulted in the death of two birds and could pose disease risks.

The Escondido Police arrested Lair Marin Salas for vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run in the death of Miguel Leonides Garcia after a seven-month investigation.

John Stea was arrested at San Diego Airport for falsely reporting a bomb on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15, prompting an extensive but ultimately threat-free search.

A fourth suspect, Pierre Martel Terry, has been charged with conspiracy to murder in the case of Darron Singleton Jr., adding to three prior arrests. The community seeks answers as the investigation continues.

ICE in San Diego arrested a previously deported Mexican national with a criminal history, including aggravated assault, following his illegal reentry into the U.S.

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash with a Ford Mustang on Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego. Alcohol was not a factor. The SDPD is investigating.

The Southern District of California's U.S. Attorney's Office filed 153 border-related cases in a week, including drug smuggling and illegal re-entry after deportation.

A man evaded police in a Mercedes, crashed into a wall in Grant Hill; the driver was injured, and a passenger died, with DUI as a factor. The SDPD is investigating and seeking information.

Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos, CEO of Ethos Asset Management, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for an advance-fee loan scam that defrauded borrowers of over $17 million.

Lillian Markowitz was sentenced to 24 months for defrauding surrogacy clients and must pay $389,142 in restitution.

A woman named Callen Lines died in custody at Las Colinas Detention Facility; her death is under investigation by the Sheriff's Homicide Unit and CLERB.

San Diego student trustees oppose the "Chromebook Challenge," which has already cost the district $7,120 for laptop replacements after students destroyed them.