San Diego warns hundreds of emergency voucher recipients could lose rental assistance this fall, with many households elderly, disabled or extremely low‑income. Officials say funds may run out by fall 2026.

A single-engine private plane made an emergency landing on SR-67 in Lakeside on Feb. 7, rolling onto the roadway and partially blocking a slow lane. Authorities were on scene and traffic slowed.

A Carlsbad man was sentenced to 12 years after prosecutors say he arranged a fentanyl sale that left a 25-year-old woman comatose and later taken off life support.

A Spring Valley search warrant uncovered more than 20 firearms, suspected narcotics and a stolen Home Depot rental truck; a 34‑year‑old man was booked. Investigators say a fraud lab was also found.

North County Fire said it has landed a $7M DCIP award to rebuild Station 4 in Fallbrook. The project is tied to Camp Pendleton readiness and moves forward under CEQA review.

Jersey Mike's has filed for a new Linda Vista spot at The Presidio (5401 Linda Vista Rd); area director Cathy Brown will run the unit and no opening date is set.

A man walking on northbound I‑5 near Balboa Park was struck and killed Wednesday night; CHP says one driver fled and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

High surf keeps San Diego beaches dangerous through Sunday morning. Inland highs near 70°F with sunny afternoons.

A San Diego man was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to assault in a Mission Valley motel case that left his girlfriend dead.

Oceanside-born Craft Coast will open a beer-and-taco outpost beneath the Encinitas arch this summer, with a large patio and about a dozen taps.

Ricky Shabazz is mixing social‑justice outreach with housing and new degrees to try to reverse enrollment decline at downtown City College.

La Mesa police and a law‑enforcement helicopter responded to a reported threat at Helix High on Feb. 6; the campus was secured and people were asked to avoid the area.

The San Diego Housing Commission closed the Section 8 waitlist after voucher costs climbed and federal funding failed to keep pace, leaving tens of thousands waiting.