Ryan Serhant launched California operations with offices in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, bringing 16 founding agents and an AI-powered toolkit to the luxury market.

A realtor.com roundup and city tallies say San Diego’s fast‑track Permit Now process has permitted 6,746 homes since 2023 and averages a nine‑day review. Officials praise speed; advocates note permits are only the first step.

Beloved Barrio Logan taqueria Las Cuatro Milpas will reopen inside Mercado del Barrio with the same family recipes and team in a smaller, updated space.

Two cousins tied to a wide online rental‑listing fraud are set to appear in federal court in Los Angeles, where prosecutors say the scheme cheated guests and platforms.

Federal officials say the South Bay plant absorbed more than 50 million gallons during heavy rain, with flows carrying sediment and trash but no reported damage.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego will run a full-scale active-shooter exercise Wednesday; loud alerts, emergency vehicles and brief gate closures are expected.

A 26-year-old man from San Marcos drowned at Davis Camp after entering the Colorado River to retrieve a hat; officials said he wasn't wearing a life jacket.

Grandson Steaks quietly opened in Liberty Station, offering USDA Brandt Beef at accessible price points and patio seating for about 130 guests.

Sunny and mild in San Diego Tuesday with highs near 70°F. Mountains and deserts could see gusts to 35–45 mph Thursday; no active advisories.

La Mesa’s City Council will consider a pilot to bar children under 12 from many e-bikes and give police limited enforcement tools after staff cited dozens of e-bike calls and crashes.

County records identify Connie and David Weatherford, 79 and 80, as the Escondido couple killed in a two-vehicle crash last Tuesday; investigators have released few details.

CBP officers at the San Ysidro crossing found more than 74 pounds of cocaine in a Trusted Traveler's vehicle during a routine inspection. The agency said "trusted" doesn't mean unchecked.

The County Medical Examiner identified 92‑year‑old Trung Tran after an early‑morning La Jolla house fire; investigators say the cause is pending postmortem tests.