County supervisors are reviewing three policy options — buffers, consumption lounges and a community‑benefit plan — as they move toward a final vote in summer 2026.

A new Pacific Beach spot is serving low‑calorie, vegan soft‑serve and a machine‑blended Brizzy with self‑serve, pay‑by‑weight cups.

Man arrested in Vista for firing shots into the air from a car; no injuries reported. Deputies found shell casings and a handgun; suspect faces firearm charges.

Chula Vista Police arrested Monica Armenta for her alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Ruizhi You, after using evidence from an ALPR system.

Jaymes Martinez was arrested, charged with weapon threats and vandalism, after terrorizing teens in a November incident. Community tips via Crime Stoppers aided his capture.

Illumina unveiled a Billion Cell Atlas mapping how 1 billion single cells respond to gene edits, aiming to train AI and speed drug discovery.

A San Diego family says Rady Childrens canceled their 15-year-olds mastectomy amid federal moves to penalize hospitals that offer gender-affirming care to minors. The family is seeking answers.

San Diego supervisors introduced an ordinance to let some safety staff collect pensions while still on the payroll. Actuaries found the plan cost‑neutral, but critics warn of 'double‑dipping.'

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a sedan on Montiel Road in Escondido Tuesday evening. Authorities say the sedan driver stayed at the scene and investigators are asking witnesses to call.

Terra Lawson-Remer has been re-elected Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for 2026, continuing alongside Vice Chair Montgomery Steppe and Chair Pro Tempore Aguirre.

San Diego County’s MMR coverage is about 94%, leaving dozens of schools below the 95% herd‑immunity threshold. Local pockets remain vulnerable.

Supervisor Jim Desmond will ask the county board to study AI data centers' local impacts, warning they could raise power bills and strain water supplies. The measure would push developers to cover infrastructure costs.

Flagship Cruises will replace Coronado’s diesel ferries with two electric vessels by fall 2026, backed by a CARB grant and company funding.