San Diego County warns inland valleys will spike into the 90s this week as heat advisories take effect. Officials urge hydration, cooling centers and to check on vulnerable neighbors.

A two‑year probe found a La Jolla clinic billed more than $11M to Medicare and private insurers; the operator faces fraud, money‑laundering and unlicensed‑practice charges.

A downtown San Diego preliminary hearing in a fatal shooting was delayed to May 7 after defense counsel said he was tied up in another murder trial. The suspect remains jailed as the case moves through court.

A 45-year-old man in custody at San Diego Central Jail died after going into medical distress; authorities say the Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating.

A city plan would cut posted speeds on about 679 miles—roughly 20% of San Diego roads—targeting school zones, business corridors and crash‑heavy stretches.

Three people were stabbed at a gathering in National City near Plaza Blvd. and Highland Ave.; police say one victim had serious injuries and a male suspect is being sought.

A two-alarm blaze in San Diego sent three people to hospital; one suffered life-threatening burns.

A Heat Advisory runs March 16–20 for San Diego with morning fog and highs into the 80s; beachgoers should watch for rip currents.

Coronado recorded 37 new units in 2025 — all market‑rate — leaving the city with no progress on lower‑income RHNA targets as council readies a March 17 review.

Escondido’s main library is due to reopen in July 2026 after a $10M state-funded overhaul that adds maker labs, study pods, ADA upgrades and refreshed children’s spaces.

An's Gelato will open an airport‑themed outpost called an's gate d6 at Oceanside's Top Gun House this summer, replacing High‑Pie and serving rotating small‑batch flavors.

San Diego County warns cocaine has tested positive for fentanyl; officials and local groups point to naloxone and fentanyl test strips as life‑saving tools.

Chula Vista appointed three public members to the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force to help map governance and funding for a proposed four‑year university.