Firefighters contained a 17-acre brush fire in Rancho Santa Fe; evacuation warnings were issued for residents near high tension power lines and homes.

Two men were indicted for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a deadly overdose of a 25-year-old in Carlsbad, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A motorcyclist and his passenger were severely injured after a crash involving a Honda CRV in Ocean Beach, with authorities investigating the possibility of alcohol being a factor.

CBP officers at California's Otay Mesa seized 400 pounds of cocaine hidden in a vehicle's fuel tanks, facilitated by canine units during a late Friday inspection.

A man on a scooter was hit by a truck in Kensington after ignoring a red light; he suffered a leg fracture but is expected to recover. The accident is under investigation.

A 17-year-old named Isaac Shekhayem was fatally shot in a San Marcos parking lot; the shooter is unidentified and at large. Authorities seek witnesses.

Kenneth Bogard, a convicted serial rapist serving a 96-year sentence, may be paroled early due to elderly release laws, despite the San Diego DA's objections.

Two separate accidents in San Diego injured multiple people; a solo E-Bike crash caused by mishandling and a fiery motorcycle-CRV collision potentially involving DUI.

Luis Reinaldo Ramirez of Arizona was sentenced to 10 years for leading a money laundering scheme for the Sinaloa Cartel, laundering $16.5 million and engaging in extortion.

San Diego police shootings raise concerns after two individuals were shot in separate incidents, one of which involved a suspect allegedly armed and with a child.

San Diego police are investigating a series of pellet gun shootings as possible hate crimes, with multiple incidents occurring across the city, resulting in minor injuries and increased patrols in the area.

Two officer-involved shootings occurred in San Diego in quick succession, involving a domestic violence suspect who was shot and is expected to face charges. An investigation is underway, and body camera footage will be released soon.

Escondido police conducted a motorcycle safety operation, citing 33 for various infractions. A 70-year-old woman was arrested for misdemeanor evasion. The operation is part of an ongoing safety effort funded by traffic safety administrations.