A San Diego man with a long fraud record was arrested in Sacramento after authorities say he ran a new investment scheme while on home confinement. Court filings tie him to earlier SEC and criminal cases.

Researchers found an F1 hybrid eelgrass in Mission Bay with genes tied to low‑light tolerance — a potential pathway to more successful, genome‑aware restorations.

Witnesses testified at a preliminary hearing in the Chula Vista 7‑Eleven arson case. The victim later died after being taken off life support and prosecutors have pursued upgraded charges.

San Diego's Santa Ana winds are dying down, leading to a warming trend into the weekend with high temperatures potentially 12-18 degrees above normal.

An 83-year-old woman's death in Oceanside has been ruled a homicide. Her 25-year-old neighbor, Blake Harrison Turner, was arrested but his arraignment is delayed due to mental competency evaluations.

County Parks will increase fees for certain services such as campsites and rentals from January 2, 2026, to maintain park quality and align with market rates.

SDPD arrested one man after two suspects allegedly stole more than $900 in alcohol from the Del Mar Ralphs. Police are searching for a second suspect.

Swami's Café and Honey’s Bistro settled an EEOC sexual harassment suit for $650,000 and agreed to policy changes after allegations of harassment against young female staff.

Balboa Park hosts 48th December Nights with free admission, expecting 350,000 visitors and featuring a tree lighting ceremony, performances, and attractions for all ages. Mayor Gloria and artist Frankie J are involved in the celebrations.

San Diego officials issued a second reminder to dispose of ByHeart Infant Formula due to a national botulism outbreak, with no cases in the county yet.

Two men admitted in court to scamming an elderly person out of $1.5 million in a gold purchase scheme, with one pleading guilty to money laundering and the other to wire fraud.

Two men admitted roles in a 'gold locker' scam that duped a Carlsbad woman of nearly $1.5M; an FBI sting recovered fake bars and cash ahead of a February sentencing.

NWS San Diego predicts weak to moderate Santa Ana winds and a slight temperature drop, with coastal showers and a warming trend into the next week, including high tides and potential coastal flooding.