A sheriff’s helicopter scanned Encinitas Saturday night after a 15-year-old named Matthew went missing. Authorities released a description and urged anyone with tips to call 911.

San Diego anticipates a varied weather week with warm, windy days and strong Santa Ana winds. Coastal temperatures may hit the 70s, while inland valleys have cooled overnight. A low-pressure system may affect New Year's plans with possible rain.

Rancho Temescal — a roughly 5,600‑acre Piru ranch used in War of the Worlds and Babylon — is on the market for $44 million, brokers say.

A new California law requires most store‑bought corn tortillas and masa products to be fortified with folic acid starting next week, with small bakers exempted. Officials say the aim is to reduce neural‑tube birth defects.

A passerby found a man’s body near Balboa Park Friday morning; CHP says investigators are on scene and the cause of death is under review.

San Diego's WorldBeat Cultural Center held its 45th annual Kwanzaa celebration, featuring nights dedicated to Kwanzaa principles, cultural performances, keynote speakers, and a community feast.

San Diego declared December 26th "Alwin Benjamin Holman Day" to honor the city's first Black firefighter outside the Southcrest area on his 100th birthday.

San Diego Police seek public help to find Pamela Mary Jordan, 74, missing since Dec 26. Last seen on 3600 block of 45th Street, she's considered at-risk. She wore a red jacket; anyone with info is urged to call 619-531-2000, case number 25-502153.

A Deep Origin‑led consortium won up to $31.7M from ARPA‑H; La Jolla’s Sanford Burnham Prebys will help build AI and tissue models to predict toxicity and speed drug development.

An actor who appeared in Tyler Perry’s 2016 Madea movie sued the filmmaker in Los Angeles, accusing him of repeated sexual assault and seeking $77 million.

San Diego police are using handheld saliva analyzers to screen drivers for drugs. The tests give quick positives but aren't proof of impairment.

A proposed San Diego County consumer‑protection unit would sue polluters, landlords and insurers and aim to fund itself through settlements and reserve flexibility.

Three blocks of Avenida Revolución are now pedestrian-only, with vendors, a carousel and holiday programming aimed at reviving downtown. Merchants are split over the change.