Sunny and warm Wednesday with highs near 75°F, then turning cooler. Rain moves in late Friday into the weekend—expect gusty inland winds and wet roads.

A Chinese national admitted participating in a $65 million elder‑fraud and money‑laundering ring that targeted seniors nationwide, including a San Diego widow. Sentencing is set for June 23.

Trans San Diegans say shrinking public‑restroom access is contributing to UTIs, pelvic‑floor injuries and missed work. Local reporting and a national survey spell out the risks.

A federal indictment unsealed Monday names two people accused of selling a lethal fentanyl dose that killed a San Diego man in September 2024.

OPD SWAT surrounded a Fallingleaf Road cul‑de‑sac after a 10 a.m. 911 call about a woman yelling; a person remained barricaded inside as the tactical response unfolded.

Tigawok is opening in La Jolla Village Square, taking the former Voqozo spot and bringing its mini-bowl Chinese menu to the UC San Diego area. The chain’s robot-wok format aims for fast, inexpensive bowls.

A Falcon 9 launched 25 Starlink satellites Monday, creating a glowing twilight trail visible across San Diego and captured in photos sent to local stations.

A 61-year-old San Diego woman was killed early Sunday when the Can‑Am Spyder she was riding crashed off SR‑74 near the I‑215 offramp in Perris. Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.

Public Square Coffee’s La Mesa shop is temporarily closed after staffers protested unpaid wages. Former employees say paychecks were delayed repeatedly in March.

San Diego County posted water-contact advisories for Tidelands Park in Coronado and Harbor Beach in Oceanside. Check the county beach dashboard for live updates.

Patchy coastal fog this morning gives way to sunshine and highs near 72°F. A late‑week system brings rain, a chance of thunderstorms and gusty mountain winds Friday–Saturday.

CBP officers at Calexico East found blue fentanyl pills hidden in a spare tire, a seizure the San Diego Field Office says prevented a deadly shipment. Authorities warn counterfeit blue pills can be fatal.

Amtrak and regional partners will add a Pacific Surfliner roundtrip May 4, boosting daily service to Goleta and San Luis Obispo for Central Coast commuters.