The U.S. and Taiwan struck a $250B trade-and-investment framework that cuts reciprocal tariffs to 15% and ties relief to major Taiwanese investment in U.S. chipmaking. The deal names TSMC as a lead investor and promises new industrial parks and tariff exemptions for certain imports.

UNAC/UHCP says roughly 31,000 Kaiser clinicians have served notice for a late‑January walkout over staffing, pay and pensions; Kaiser says it has offered a 21.5% raise.

Oceanside Lifeguards rescued two individuals from a capsized 15-foot vessel near the harbor, with one individual injured and requiring medical attention.

San Diego Police have launched an internal "priority" probe into a forceful arrest caught on video, which garnered public outrage and criticism from community members.

San Diego's air quality advisory issued due to high hydrogen sulfide levels near the Tijuana River Valley affecting residents with health precautions recommended.

A water main break on Morena Boulevard created a large sinkhole near Napa Street, closing lanes and prompting a 24–48 hour Sig Alert for the area.

OceanWell and partners are testing submerged desalination pods that could yield up to 60 million gallons a day and cut energy use — but cost and permits will decide.

Legal Aid Society of San Diego is closing its Euclid Avenue office after 45 years, citing federal funding cuts and a looming budget shortfall.

A $7.2M FEMA grant will fund clearing along the San Diego River in Santee, but environmental reviews and protected habitat mean work will take time. Officials expect at least an 18‑month effort.

An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended with a splashdown after over five months on the ISS due to a medical issue. The crew underwent postflight reconditioning. They celebrated 25 years of continuous human presence on the ISS.

Santa Ana winds in San Diego are calming but will return over the weekend, with reduced gusts. The region is experiencing warmer temperatures, with prospects of coastal fog. A cooling trend is expected next week, with low chances of rain.

A new council briefing warns San Diego water bills could climb about 44% by 2031, on top of hikes already approved this year.