San Diego's air quality advisory issued due to high hydrogen sulfide levels near the Tijuana River Valley affecting residents with health precautions recommended.

A water main break on Morena Boulevard created a large sinkhole near Napa Street, closing lanes and prompting a 24–48 hour Sig Alert for the area.

OceanWell and partners are testing submerged desalination pods that could yield up to 60 million gallons a day and cut energy use — but cost and permits will decide.

Legal Aid Society of San Diego is closing its Euclid Avenue office after 45 years, citing federal funding cuts and a looming budget shortfall.

A $7.2M FEMA grant will fund clearing along the San Diego River in Santee, but environmental reviews and protected habitat mean work will take time. Officials expect at least an 18‑month effort.

An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended with a splashdown after over five months on the ISS due to a medical issue. The crew underwent postflight reconditioning. They celebrated 25 years of continuous human presence on the ISS.

Santa Ana winds in San Diego are calming but will return over the weekend, with reduced gusts. The region is experiencing warmer temperatures, with prospects of coastal fog. A cooling trend is expected next week, with low chances of rain.

A new council briefing warns San Diego water bills could climb about 44% by 2031, on top of hikes already approved this year.

Stephenson C. Kim, serving life for a 2004 Cypress café killing, died after an altercation at Vacaville's California Medical Facility. Prison investigators and the Solano County DA are probing the case.

A young motorcyclist died in a collision on Montiel Road, San Marcos. Authorities are investigating the crash; impairment is not confirmed as a factor. Witnesses are urged to contact law enforcement.

The US Coast Guard intercepted 15 people off California when their vessel, in distress, entered US waters. No force was used and the individuals, claiming Mexican nationality, were turned over to DHS.

A pre-opening fire at Junction Bar & Grill in El Cajon caused an estimated $1.1 million in damage; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.