El Cajon company and HR manager pleaded guilty to employing undocumented immigrants and agreed to forfeit $230,000. They will join the DHS IMAGE program and use E-Verify for future hires.

An early-morning two‑vehicle crash on northbound SR‑125 near the SR‑94 ramp in Lemon Grove left one person dead, officials say.

The city auditor has opened a 2,200‑hour review of SDPD’s Internal Affairs after a civilian oversight audit found gaps in how misconduct cases were handled. The review will sample files and assess whether investigations are timely and objective.

A car crash in Scripps Ranch involving a BMW and a Tesla resulted in a fire and serious injuries, with one critical. The collision happened at Spring Canyon Road and Blue Cypress Drive.

An 83-year-old woman was found dead in Oceanside, leading to a 25-year-old man's arrest on murder suspicions. Police assured the public there's no further safety threat.

El Cajon Police used ALPR technology to swiftly apprehend suspects involved in a home burglary and recover a stolen vehicle with the help of Chula Vista Police.

Border Patrol agents in San Diego discovered drugs hidden in child booster seats on Interstate 5, including fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin, valued at $192,000.

Incarcerated individual Joseph Lee Randall escaped from La Cima Conservation Camp in San Diego County; law enforcement seeks public assistance in locating him.

San Diego police are seeking public help to solve the 1992 murder case of comic book publisher Todd Loren, found stabbed in his apartment, with no convictions despite past leads and suspects.

A high-speed chase in Buena Park ended with a freeway shooting, major delays on I-5, and the suspect hospitalized with serious injuries. An officer-involved shooting occurred after the suspect fled on foot and was later arrested.

An analysis shows sheriff‑related legal payouts have jumped sharply over the past decade, driven by multimillion‑dollar settlements tied to in‑custody deaths. Families and officials now clash over whether reforms will stick.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office released a video to provide transparency on a deputy-involved shooting in Alpine, which is under review by the California DOJ following the death of a person with a replica firearm.

Two men were arrested for attempted theft at a Home Depot in Lemon Grove; they face felony burglary charges, and additional charges related to controlled substances and firearm possession.