Becky Bartling, a veteran fairgrounds manager, has been named CEO of the Del Mar Fairgrounds after the board abruptly removed Carlene Moore. The move comes amid recent lawsuits and staffing complaints.

Bloom Bash turned Balboa Park into a Toulouse‑Lautrec‑tinged night to kick off Art Alive, even as museums warn that parking fees and proposed budget cuts threaten programming.

Environmental groups and local leaders launched a billboard blitz in San Diego to oppose the federal plan to open parts of California’s coast to new offshore oil leases. The ads aim to put pressure on BOEM as federal environmental reviews move forward.

State senators advanced two bills to limit ICE’s bedside role in California hospitals and curb “blackout” practices after advocates raised cases of detained patients being isolated. The measures now move to Appropriations.

Mostly cloudy and cool Saturday with spotty showers and gusty winds into Sunday.

UCSD researchers identify chromogranin A as a molecular 'switch' and report a peptide that preserved memory in mice, a finding that could steer preventive Alzheimer’s work.

The San Diego DA cleared officers in a widely seen Oct. 24, 2024 arrest that left Marcus Evans struck by beanbag rounds and bitten by an SDPD K‑9; civil suits and records fights continue.

A Chula Vista woman pleaded guilty to a $51M Medicare fraud and money‑laundering conspiracy. Sentencing is set for July 24.

Made Wright Beer Co. will open a neighborhood taproom at 136 S. Juniper St in downtown Escondido, serving small-batch beer and showcasing local art. Owners are targeting a fall 2026 opening.

CHP Oceanside warns North County drivers about fraudulent texts demanding payment for fake traffic tickets. Officials say they will not collect fines by text.

A new Port of San Diego deal will keep Disney sailings here through 2031, nearly doubling departures and bringing two Disney ships for the 2026–27 season.

A San Diego contractor admitted to submitting nearly $250,000 in false CBP travel claims and forging documents, part of a wider probe that recovered more than $1.5M.

New CAP student lanes at San Ysidro PedEast, Otay Mesa and Calexico West aim to shorten cross-border commutes; registration and school authorization are required.