Sunny and unusually warm today; patchy fog and higher surf may complicate Monday morning commutes and beaches.

A state transit task force mapped why agencies are strapped — but offered few funding fixes. San Diego’s MTS already projects a major budget gap that could force cuts.

Illumina has completed its acquisition of SomaLogic, folding the SomaScan proteomics platform and a Boulder lab into its multiomics push.

San Diego County Office of Education announced a $25M grant to expand HeartSpire, a countywide K–12 mental-health, safety and wellness initiative, the DA said.

The ACLU told a San Diego judge that at least 25 parents separated under Trump have been re-detained or deported, and asked the court to force an explanation. The dispute centers on parole renewals, fees and enforcement of a 2023 settlement.

A pedestrian found on the 300 block of Sycamore Avenue died after being hospitalized. Deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run charges.

Veerabhadran Ramanathan was awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize for his climate change research, highlighting particulate and gas impacts on the atmosphere.

La Mesa Police are searching for Tiffanie Russ, a 24-year-old missing since January 29, 2026, and have issued an Ebony Alert to aid in their urgent search.

A Carlsbad citizens group sued San Diego County and United Airlines to block planned commercial service at McClellan‑Palomar Airport, saying approvals lacked proper environmental review.

The Clean Energy Alliance approved a $10.6M credit package to shield North County customers from a spike in a state charge; credits take effect Feb. 1.

San Diego's ASTREA helicopter and CAL FIRE San Diego conducted two emergency hoist rescues in East County for a motorcyclist with a head injury and a woman with an ankle injury.

Escondido’s One Stop Systems sold its German unit and cut staff as it pivots to higher‑margin AI and defense work, citing a one‑time gain and updated guidance.

St. Paul’s is investing $12 million to expand its downtown Reasner PACE center, adding clinical, rehab and tech‑enabled services to serve more seniors.