U.S. CBP detained 17 individuals on a panga-style boat near San Clemente Island, who claimed to be Mexican citizens attempting unauthorized entry into the U.S.

Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector seized large amounts of meth and cocaine in multiple busts, including a notable 198-pound meth haul, despite a federal shutdown.

Two suspects, Kyle Henely and Veronica Merlo, were arrested for a series of storage unit burglaries in North County, with stolen items including weapons and valuable comics.

Sheriff's detectives say a North County probe recovered millions in rare comics, trading cards, 19 firearms and cash after storage‑unit searches. Two people were arrested and investigators are cataloging items to find owners.

The 348‑foot Amadea left San Diego after its trackers went dark; the buyer is linked to a Dubai billionaire and legal questions follow. Maritime trackers and industry reporting say the yacht’s location remains unconfirmed.

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel member Marco Antonio Lopez-Guerrero has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug and weapons trafficking charges and is now detained in San Diego pending trial.

A San Diego woman pleaded guilty to embezzling $8.5 million from her employer, spending on luxury goods and fabricating authorization evidence. She faces substantial prison time and fines.

A Mexican national is charged for using his car to assault a federal officer during an arrest in National City and for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation.

An elderly woman sustained severe injuries in a collision on Imperial Ave., San Diego. She suffered brain bleeds and fractures after her Jetta was hit by a Ford Excursion while turning.

A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors say he trafficked a 16‑year‑old through Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego; investigators say the victim was branded and later rescued.

At least two transgender patrons were struck outside the SRO Lounge in Bankers Hill, renewing fears after last year's Hillcrest pellet attacks.

Two Mexican nationals are charged in a fatal human smuggling operation; one for causing death by smuggling aliens, another for illegal reentry. Four died after their vessel capsized off Imperial Beach.

A 63-year-old San Diego man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that caused two fatal overdoses in North Park. Prosecutors say the case underscores the deadly impact of fentanyl and ongoing efforts by federal and local agencies to combat the crisis.