San Diego County’s jobless rate fell to 4.9% in September, but sector gains in education and government masked losses in hospitality and professional services. The numbers are preliminary and could change.

Fire crews knocked down a morning blaze at a vacant East Village building; one person was hospitalized and Orange Line trolley service was delayed. Investigators remain on scene.

Four men were arrested this week in the October beating death of 59-year-old Ruben Rimorin on a Linda Vista sidewalk. Police say the probe was aided by ALPR.

Olive Garden is prepping a San Ysidro restaurant at the former Bank of America near the Premium Outlets; filings show early activity but no opening date yet.

A man accused of moving massive loads of cocaine was extradited from Guatemala and arraigned in San Diego on a 2017 federal indictment alleging maritime drug trafficking.

Lilo earned a Michelin star within weeks and a new Eater review praises its $265, 12-course tasting menu and intimate, counterside service.

A $10 million lead gift from Price Philanthropies kickstarts UC San Diego’s East Campus Behavioral Health Hub, aimed at adding beds, outpatient care and a training pipeline.

A San Diego federal judge has sentenced Valorie Moser to two years after victims said she gave false reassurances that helped lure them into the GirlsDoPorn scheme.

A DHS watchdog found dirty cells, unsecured valuables and detention times over policy limits at four San Diego‑area border holding sites.

Volunteer watchers reported at least seven detentions across Southern California on Dec. 11. California’s DOJ has opened a portal to collect evidence of suspected federal‑agent misconduct.

Carlsbad police conducted a precautionary sweep at La Costa Meadows Elementary after a reported potential threat; officers cleared the campus and found no injuries.

Lucky Foods cinnamon powder has been recalled after tests found elevated lead. Small 40g brown‑label pouches sold in California and 13 other states are affected.

Cal Fire is rebuilding the Ramona Air Attack Base to host C‑130 tankers and cut tanker refill times. Work began in August and officials say the overhaul should finish within a year.