A state bill would let Southwestern College pilot four applied bachelor’s degrees to serve South Bay employers — but UC and Cal State say the move circumvents a 2021 safeguard. The measure cleared the Assembly and now heads to the Senate.

Marni von Wilpert led local Democrats’ pre-endorsement for the 48th with about 68.8% but fell just short of the 70% needed to clinch the nod. Delegates will finish the decision at the Feb. state convention.

A 22-year-old Oceanside man was arrested after women reported being struck while hiking at Carlsbad's Calavera Nature Preserve. Authorities say the suspect allegedly rode an e-bike and targeted female trail users.

Census and local data show housing costs rose slightly faster than incomes in San Diego, leaving many households housing‑cost burdened.

A revised Measure X plan funnels roughly $18.4M into public‑safety and homelessness programs, boosting crime‑suppression and adding e‑bike enforcement.

NWS warns 5–9 foot breaking waves and minor beach flooding Monday–Tuesday. Sunny today with a high near 77°F.

A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed a lower court ruling that California’s long‑standing ban on switchblades remains in place. Plaintiffs say they will seek further review.

San Diego will add paid parking meters in Normal Heights, City Heights and Kensington next month, expanding metered hours along Adams Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard. City officials say revenue will fund local improvements.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero is ordering statewide tracking of immigration arrests at courthouses as lawmakers file bills to protect court users and expand remote hearings. The move aims to preserve access to justice amid a recent surge of enforcement actions.

Oceanside's City Council reversed approval of an 83‑home subdivision at Guajome Lake after finding the EIR inadequate for safety and wildlife concerns. The decision forces the developer to revise the environmental review and returns the dispute to City Hall.

A Fallbrook couple says state inspectors threatened arrest unless they allowed spraying or removal — they cut down 10 backyard citrus trees amid an HLB quarantine.

San Diego State has reached a preliminary Title IX settlement with 17 athletes that pairs a $300K fund for past players with an independent gender‑equity review.

Two high-design vegan spots in University Heights — Vulture and Dreamboat — will shutter on Feb. 8 after rising costs and a property listing made the projects unsustainable.