A chemical incident at Mission Valley YMCA led to 13 people, including 11 children, being hospitalized with minor injuries; investigators are examining the cause.

Philips Respironics paid $2.4 million to settle allegations of engaging in a kickback scheme involving free masks to secure referrals for its products.

Law enforcement in San Marcos has arrested three minors for possessing "ghost guns," with each incident occurring separately over two weeks. The juveniles were detained and face firearm charges.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office arrested four people on charges of narcotics and firearms offenses after seizing an arsenal of weapons and drugs from a Lakeside home.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on East Washington Avenue in El Cajon; the driver is cooperating with police, and no substances are deemed involved.

Christopher Hernandez admitted in federal court to killing a family of five in Tijuana with an accomplice, planning the attack and using a rifle and revolver. Sentencing is set for 2024.

A person is trapped in a hole on a cliff at Sunset Cliffs, with rescue efforts by the San Diego Fire Department hindered by high tides and a small entry point.

Raine Gonzales, a missing Brawley teen, was found safely on December 19, 2023, by the FBI with help from Mexican authorities. Her suspected abductor faces federal charges.

A woman died in a car crash in Encinitas after her minivan hit a wall. Authorities are investigating the cause, including any medical issues or substance involvement. The victim's identity is pending notification of kin.

Rodolfo Villareal from San Diego County is accused of running a Ponzi scheme, defrauding friends of $282,500. Facing various fraud charges, he pleaded not guilty.

Chula Vista resident Ericka Aldana pleaded guilty to federal charges for coordinating a human smuggling operation through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.

The San Diego Police have arrested one suspect and charged two others already in custody for a gang-related homicide in 2022 that resulted in Jimmie Lee Roberts III's death and Dion Harrison's injury.

Chula Vista Police officers rescued a man from a burning car on Interstate 5 after using a drone to pinpoint the vehicle's location. The man later expressed gratitude, having survived thanks to the officers' quick actions.