A sheriff's helicopter searched Vista Monday for 33-year-old Michael L., described by deputies as 6'1" with red shoulder-length hair. Authorities ask residents to call 911 with tips.

A man barricaded inside a Spring Valley home prompted evacuations and a sheriff's SWAT response along Canyon Road. Negotiators later reported a subject in custody.

During the holidays, the San Diego Police apprehended a woman for shoplifting at Westfield UTC, including taking from a tip jar and stealing perfume and nuts.

San Diego Fire‑Rescue sent a large response to a building fire in Bankers Hill after a 3:30 p.m. call; investigators have been assigned and the cause remains under review.

A driver was killed early Monday after his car slid into a parked dump truck on South El Camino Real near the San Diego–Orange County line. CHP is investigating and seeking witnesses.

A Vista man accused in his mother's October death was held to answer after a preliminary hearing. The judge cited severe injuries and scene evidence at the hearing.

A welfare check in Normal Heights turned into an hours‑long police standoff that ended when a resident was found dead inside his home, authorities say.

FOIA records show an uncrewed EA-18G Growler climbed about 8,000 feet after pilots ejected; investigators say human error and wet runway conditions played a role. The empty jet later nosedived into San Diego Bay near Shelter Island.

San Diego Sheriff's Office resolved a standoff and arrested Alvaro Hernandez for multiple charges including violation of a protective order.

A fire in a vacant building in downtown San Diego was contained by over 100 firefighters; no injuries were reported, but the incident caused road closures.

San Diego Sector reports a 93% drop in illegal border crossings at the beginning of fiscal year 2026, with only 1,793 arrests, helped by strict border policies and expanded infrastructure.

San Diego police arrested a burglary suspect, using ALPR tech, and seized drugs and a ghost gun from his vehicle after a chase and crash in Carmel Valley.

A downtown San Diego bike shop says burglars stole dozens of high-end bikes and about $15,000 in losses just before the holidays. Police are reviewing surveillance and asking for tips.