A Temecula martial-arts instructor accused of abusing students had his preliminary hearing vacated; a felony settlement conference is now set for Sept. 23. The sheriff’s office says the probe is ongoing.

CBP officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry say a Trusted Traveler was found with more than 56 pounds of suspected cocaine during a routine inspection. Investigation is ongoing.

A new analysis finds untreated sleep apnea tied to roughly 69% faster cognitive decline over 10 years, and suggests broader access to and adherence with CPAP may protect brain health.

Metropolitan's board approved a federal-funded pact to leave up to 200,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead this year, using IRA funds to shore up water and power. Officials call it a temporary backstop while states negotiate longer-term rules.

IKEA is opening a Plan & Order pick-up point at Southland Plaza next Wednesday, offering design consultations and scheduled pick-up for South Bay shoppers.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 82°F; Heat Advisory runs through Thursday with elevated tides tonight.

A La Jolla toddler suffered severe foot burns after stepping on hot coals at Kellogg Park; his family filed a lawsuit saying the city failed to prevent the danger.

CCRC provided a $1.333M permanent loan to Serenade on 43rd, helping preserve 65 affordable homes in City Heights and secure supportive housing for formerly unhoused residents.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park vets and UC San Diego Health surgeons performed a first-of-its-kind mastoidectomy on Mizani, a 12-year-old gorilla, who is now recovering with his troop.

A 53-year-old Vista woman died after a late-night single-vehicle crash on SR‑79 near Warner Springs. The CHP says she was partly ejected and was not wearing a seatbelt.

A 54‑year‑old man was extradited to San Diego and arraigned on federal drug charges alleging he used a sophisticated Otay Mesa tunnel to move large shipments of narcotics.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in San Marcos. Deputies say an ALPR flagged a stolen 2022 Kia and the suspect ran into Hollandia Park before being caught.

A 26-year-old Chula Vista motorcyclist died Sunday after his bike slid into oncoming traffic on SR‑94 near Buckman Springs Road and was struck by a pickup, CHP says.