A fire burned in the San Diego Riverbed near the 100 block of Town Center Parkway in Santee; authorities urged residents to avoid the area while crews respond. Local officials and community groups say riverbed fires can spread quickly and have targeted hazard-reduction work in recent years.

Patchy coastal fog this morning before highs near 76°F. Slight chance of light showers and gusty mountain winds late Tuesday into Wednesday.

A Jeep drove off the SR-54/I-5 overpass into the Sweetwater River early March 29, killing two people. CHP suspects drunk driving; investigation ongoing.

A late-night house fire in San Marcos killed two people; county bomb-and-arson and homicide teams have been called in as investigators probe the cause.

Homeowners asked a judge to define public access along La Jolla’s Coast Walk, pausing a coastal permit and drawing neighbor objections.

Homicide detectives are canvassing Barrio Logan after a late‑night stabbing left a 28‑year‑old man dead. Police are asking anyone with information or video to call.

A potential engine fire on American Airlines flight AAL3131 snarled operations at San Diego International Airport on March 28, creating runway backups and delays. Early reports noted a brief ground stop and widespread schedule ripple effects.

La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest marks 40 years with a four‑week slate July 31–Aug. 29 featuring Brad Mehldau, Imani Winds and new commissions.

After Measure W fell short, trustees are exploring school facility improvement districts — smaller, neighborhood bonds and 10‑year financing to pay for urgent repairs.

Videos show teens fighting at La Jolla’s Marine Street Beach, drawing crowds and prompting San Diego police to increase patrols. Social posts appear to be organizing the meetups.

An exclusive ProPublica analysis shows ICE arrested and detained parents of at least 11,000 U.S.-born children in the first seven months of 2025, straining schools and child‑welfare systems. ICE has also rewritten internal guidance as family detention rises.

City attorneys are preparing a nuisance suit against a University Heights massage business after documents link the operation to years of alleged criminal activity.

Dozens of rallies across San Diego joined a nationwide "No Kings" day of action on March 28, centering on Waterfront Park and neighborhood events across the county.