A planned conversion of the vacant 101 Ash tower into 247 affordable apartments has been delayed after developers missed a financing deadline, putting the mid‑2026 timetable in doubt.

Supervisors deadlocked 2-2 on a proposal to require ad-hoc subcommittees to post agendas, recordings and documents; the board will revisit the item on June 25.

A North County man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing his 78‑year‑old stepmother after deputies found her dead on Citrus Hills Lane. The sheriff's homicide unit is investigating and the suspect is due in Vista Superior Court.

An 18-year-old Romoland resident was killed after a collision between a Can-Am and two ATVs near Gunther Road, the CHP said. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

Sen. Steve Padilla amended SB 420 to bar nonprofits tied to private ICE jails from claiming the Welfare Exemption after reporting showed a local foundation avoided millions in property taxes.

Carlsbad planners approved a five‑story, 397‑unit Hanover apartment project on Salk Avenue that includes 59 deed‑restricted affordable units and uses a state density bonus. The decision clears a key step but can be appealed.

CBP officers at San Ysidro and Calexico East seized more than 130 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and meth with an estimated street value of about $383,091. Two drivers were arrested and vehicles seized.

Kroger agreed to a $1.25 million settlement after California prosecutors said Carbmaster packaging and online listings undercounted calories on multiple bread products.

Night Hawk at the Baby Grand pairs $14 mocktails like Agua Fresca and Trophy Wife with babaganoush and za'atar fries in a tented, lagoon-side patio.

Police say a witness’s partial plate led officers to a Mira Mesa vehicle; the woman was able to get to an officer’s car and the suspect was arrested. The suspect faces multiple felony counts.

A fighter jet from the San Diego‑based USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau‑flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman, U.S. Central Command said. India says all 24 crew are safe after a reported fire.

SDG&E, Qualcomm and UC San Diego’s Scripps launched Edge Alert Sentinel — an on‑site AI pilot on Palomar Mountain to flag wildfire and extreme‑weather risks faster. The first unit will be evaluated during the PSPS season and could scale regionally in 2027.

Handel's opened a Carmel Mountain Ranch scoop shop Tuesday with giveaways, 48 rotating flavors and pickup through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates.