An e-bike with two riders was hit by a vehicle in San Marcos; they suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospitals. Authorities are investigating, with no signs of impairment from drugs or alcohol.

The San Diego Police Department is seeking help to find Maria Alvarez Mercado, a missing at-risk 62-year-old due to her medical condition, last seen on Wightman Street.

The U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector reports increased drug smuggling via vehicle batteries, citing recent seizures of cocaine, meth, and fentanyl.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office hosted a gun safety event at the La Mesa Civic Center, collecting 270 firearms in exchange for gift cards and distributing free gun locks.

San Diego deputies arrested two individuals, a man and a juvenile, for possession of fentanyl in Chula Vista, as part of efforts to combat drug smuggling.

Chinese national Jiaci Liu received a 24-month federal prison sentence for defrauding elderly Americans, as announced by the Southern District of California's U.S. Attorney's Office.

A motorcyclist was severely injured in a hit and run in San Diego's Mt. Hope area, with the driver later arrested. The victim sustained a brain bleed and fractured pelvis.

San Diego man Eric Jin was sentenced to over 21 years for sexually exploiting a 14-year-old girl, including coercing her to send explicit images and self-harm.

Jerry Elliott died following a cell altercation at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, prompting a homicide investigation involving inmate Aikane Matias.

A motorcyclist died during a police chase in Escondido, with the crash occurring on a bike path. The incident is under investigation by the Oceanside Police.

San Diego Sheriff's deputies searched a Valley Center residence, finding skeletal remains believed to be of missing woman Nadine Jett. No arrests yet; public tips requested.

A DUI-related head-on collision in San Marcos resulted in critical injuries and the arrest of Manuel Villanueva on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving.

San Diego DA Summer Stephan reported a 98% rate of defendants choosing treatment over jail under Prop 36 since April. The law, aiming to reduce drug-related offenses and repeat thefts, has led to positive changes in the local criminal justice system.