Black lawmakers and hospital leaders are pushing for a $500M emergency fund to stabilize 17 public hospitals facing billions in federal and state cuts. Advocates say the money would stave off unit closures and layoffs.

A student was arrested after a firearm and ammunition were found near Rancho Del Rey Middle School; police say there is no ongoing threat.

An activist fund urged Sempra to carve out its Texas utility Oncor, saying a stand‑alone company could unlock substantial value. The move spotlights rising Texas grid demand and investor pressure.

Arizona joined California and Nevada in a short-term deal to curb Colorado River use — a proposal designed to prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell while long-term rules are negotiated. Officials say it could spare farms and cities from abrupt federal cuts.

Light morning showers taper by mid-day, then sun and breezy afternoons; highs near 68.

North Park Beer Co. is taking its kitchen in-house and adding the Tokyo Smash burger and global pub fare ahead of its 10th‑anniversary celebration.

A two-vehicle collision Thursday on El Monte Road at El Cajon Mountain Truck Trail in Lakeside left one person dead; CHP says details remain limited.

San Diego filed a court petition to close Comfy Spa in Linda Vista, alleging years of prostitution complaints, undercover sex offers and possible exploitation.

A Samueli‑backed nonprofit would fund a three‑rink ice complex in Escondido, including a 2,000–3,000‑seat main rink, with a memorandum of understanding now headed to the city council.

Two suspects are wanted after a wrong‑way drive on SR‑94 left a white Nissan on the Massachusetts Avenue on‑ramp; SDPD used K‑9s and a helicopter in the search.

City payroll shows 12 San Diego Fire‑Rescue employees earned more than $200,000 in overtime in 2025, a spike that coincides with an auditor’s finding that staffing shortfalls are driving overtime costs.

Family members say 15‑year‑old Julian Guerrero was found in Fenton Pond after being reported missing, and they question why police didn't issue an AMBER Alert or search more urgently.

Ibis will add about 72 apartments and townhomes to La Mesa Boulevard, including 10 deed‑restricted affordable flats and shared courtyard amenities. The project replaces an older medical office and markets to middle‑income renters.