El Cajon police say a PC 290 sweep contacted 30 registrants, found 27 compliant and arrested eight people. The department called the action part of a transparency push.

Four Carlsbad massage businesses were shut down after a police probe found prostitution; seven arrests were made and $35,477 was seized. City regulators and investigators say tips from the public helped lead to the closures.

A former Christian Youth Theater employee pleaded guilty to lewd acts with a teenage student; sentencing is scheduled for May as survivors pursue a civil case.

A Mount Hope father suffered severe burns shielding his 2-year-old in a fast-moving house fire that destroyed the family's home.

A late-night crash on Carlsbad Boulevard sent two drivers to the hospital and triggered an arrest, officials say. Police recovered a firearm and the probe remains active.

Federal prosecutors say two men pleaded guilty after running a sham concessions charity that allegedly siphoned millions from Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium.

A fatal shooting in Jamul ended with one person pronounced dead at an Alpine fire station. Sheriff's homicide detectives have detained a man and are asking for tips.

FBI San Diego posted a 12‑item wanted and missing roster on Wednesday, naming suspects and cold cases and asking the public to submit tips.

A 25-year-old Pacific Beach resident pleaded not guilty to 13 misdemeanor sex-related charges after alleged January incidents. He remains jailed on $65,000 bail.

A 68-year-old man was stabbed Tuesday night near a Mountain View convenience store in San Diego; police say the suspect fled on an electric scooter. Authorities are asking the public for tips.

A second‑alarm fire tore through a three‑story Chollas Creek apartment Tuesday afternoon. Crews knocked the flames down quickly while officials said cause and injuries were unclear.

A 78-year-old bicyclist was killed Tuesday on Coronado's Silver Strand after being struck by a vehicle. Investigators say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors.

SDG&E warns real estate agents and homeowners about texts, calls and emails impersonating utility workers that push victims to pay with crypto or prepaid cards.