Poway’s council adopted a five‑year schedule that will raise water and wastewater charges nearly 26%, citing rising wholesale costs and a major infrastructure program.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a flatbed big rig at Meyers Avenue and Barham Drive in Escondido. Police closed the intersection while investigators processed the scene.

Court filings and local reporting suggest a custody dispute could be tied to the Grant Hill double homicide. Two suspects were detained at the border as investigators continue to gather evidence.

The city’s traffic engineers prioritized 14 high-crash spots for quick crosswalks, beacons and signal upgrades while larger projects await capital funding.

The California DOJ asked a judge to bar El Cajon from sharing ALPR records out of state, saying the practice violates SB 34 and threatens residents' privacy.

A Sycuan guest hit a seven‑card straight flush on Jan. 14 and claimed $127,366.24 from the Face Up Pai Gow progressive jackpot. The player asked to remain anonymous.

Federal prosecutors say a La Jolla couple ran a yearslong pump‑and‑dump through RB Capital Partners that generated roughly $100M and bought a luxury home. An indictment was returned this week.

A silver pickup reported stolen led San Diego police on a multi‑freeway pursuit Friday morning, with the vehicle seen on I‑5, I‑805 and SR‑76.

Balboa Park museums in San Diego report significant visitor declines and potential revenue losses due to new parking fees; they call for the fees to be scrapped.

A car crashed into Propaganda Tattoo in Ocean Beach after a two-vehicle collision; minor injuries reported, Voltaire Street temporarily shut for investigation.

A stolen Tesla Model Y led deputies on a chase from Lakeside through Santee to Allied Gardens this morning; the driver was arrested and no injuries were reported.

A Chula Vista night-shift custodian was arrested and booked on 19 child-molestation counts; he’s being held on $3M bail and the district says pupils were not involved.

San Diego is expecting a cooldown with light showers through Saturday and a drier, warmer trend next week. Temperatures will dip, with coastal highs in the 60s.