Mexican authorities say they captured Héctor Manuel “El Kado” in Yucatán after intelligence shared with U.S. agencies. He is accused of running trafficking and extortion networks tied to Baja California.

CBP's San Diego field office says K9 Immo uncovered more than 65 pounds of fentanyl powder hidden in a vehicle, a seizure that underscores large border interdictions.

Front‑line nurses say threats and assaults are an everyday risk in San Diego hospitals, prompting hospitals and prosecutors to step up prevention and prosecutions.

A brush fire near Creelman Lane has forced mandatory evacuations in parts of Ramona and opened shelters and animal drop-off points.

A 99-year-old woman was struck and killed by an SUV on the 6400 block of Cleo Street in San Diego’s College area, police say.

A speeding Porsche struck a stopped Kia at Mission Bay Drive and Garnet Avenue Wednesday night, triggering a nine-vehicle crash that left one man dead and three others hurt.

A brush fire in the Rainbow area grew rapidly on Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders and a shelter in Fallbrook as crews battled roughly 20 acres of burning brush.

A man who leapt onto a San Marcos tree-trimming truck later died after a struggle with the driver. Homicide detectives are investigating.

CDFW officers at San Ysidro seized roughly 436 fish from travelers returning from Mexico; authorities say suspects lacked valid Mexican licenses and charges are pending.

UC San Diego researchers found a dealer‑installed alarm in millions of cars can be controlled over Bluetooth. The maker issued a firmware patch owners must install via the KARR app.

An SDPD helicopter joined La Mesa officers Tuesday as they searched the 4200 block of Spring Street for a man connected to an altercation. Police urged residents to avoid the area.

A 64-year-old woman died after her SUV overturned on El Camino Real near Elijah Court in Carmel Valley. Firefighters extricated the driver and police are seeking witnesses.

CAL FIRE says Escondido's Miller Station (Station 15) will close beginning Monday for about two to three months for critical infrastructure work. Neighboring stations and reassigned apparatus will cover calls.