A new 15-week training program from the San Diego County Dental Society aims to turn out certified dental assistants and ease months‑long hiring gaps. The first cohort graduates in mid‑December and February enrollment is open.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society is offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs and cats during a Dec. 1–15 Empty the Shelters event. The temporary price drop aims to speed placements ahead of the holidays.

Oceanside Police are searching for 83-year-old Manuel Rico, last seen in Escondido Sunday; he has memory issues and may be using public transit.

A county audit is probing recordkeeping and euthanasia procedures at San Diego’s Carlsbad and Bonita shelters after reporting raised concerns about rising dog euthanasias and training gaps.

A man was arrested after pointing a pistol-shaped lighter at people on Coronado's Orange Avenue. Police say no shots were fired and no real firearms were found.

The National Weather Service San Diego indicates a weather shift for the region, with a warming trend for coastal areas and breezy conditions expected on Monday. Santa Ana winds are also forecasted later in the week.

Universities across San Diego are adding AI degrees, clinics and labs to meet growing employer demand while students and workers wrestle with uncertainty.

An 11-year-old boy, Aiden Torres, was killed in a hit-and-run in Escondido; suspect Hector Amador faces felony charges. The community supports the family with a fundraiser.

A 60-year-old man died after a hit-and-run in Hillcrest, San Diego. Police are seeking the driver of a gray sedan and asking the public for information.

Elderly man sustains life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in San Ysidro; driver not under the influence. Police investigate and seek witnesses.

Camp Pendleton Marines kick off Exercise Steel Knight on Monday, a two-week mission rehearsal that will bring extra aircraft and ground activity to North County and Yuma-area training grounds.

Lemon Grove has earmarked $5.3 million from a new one-cent sales tax to repave streets, upgrade sidewalks and shore up storm drains, with work slated for spring 2026.

San Diegans will see variable weather, with fluctuating temperatures and winds. A cooling trend is expected, with chances for light precipitation midweek.