A San Diego man, Erik James Altamirano, faces a warrant after skipping court for misdemeanor sexual battery charges involving multiple incidents of groping women.

Erick Alexander Granados Garcia was arraigned in San Diego for cocaine trafficking after being extradited from Guatemala, pleading not guilty to conspiracy charges.

Josephine Aquino pleaded guilty to illegally collecting over $175,000 in retirement benefits after concealing her father-in-law's death.

El Cajon company and HR manager pleaded guilty to employing undocumented immigrants and agreed to forfeit $230,000. They will join the DHS IMAGE program and use E-Verify for future hires.

An early-morning two‑vehicle crash on northbound SR‑125 near the SR‑94 ramp in Lemon Grove left one person dead, officials say.

A 3-year-old was bitten near Westfield UTC late Tuesday; police and animal-control partners responded and the coyote was still being sighted in the area. Officials urge caution and removing attractants.

The city auditor has opened a 2,200‑hour review of SDPD’s Internal Affairs after a civilian oversight audit found gaps in how misconduct cases were handled. The review will sample files and assess whether investigations are timely and objective.

The National Weather Service San Diego predicts strong Santa Ana winds with peak gusts of 30-45 mph and high temperatures. Winds may ease by Thanksgiving, but a mild storm system is expected over the weekend.

A car crash in Scripps Ranch involving a BMW and a Tesla resulted in a fire and serious injuries, with one critical. The collision happened at Spring Canyon Road and Blue Cypress Drive.

An 83-year-old woman was found dead in Oceanside, leading to a 25-year-old man's arrest on murder suspicions. Police assured the public there's no further safety threat.

El Cajon Police used ALPR technology to swiftly apprehend suspects involved in a home burglary and recover a stolen vehicle with the help of Chula Vista Police.

Southern Californians will experience warmer Thanksgiving weather with Santa Ana winds expected. Cooling begins Thursday, with possible rain on Sunday and Monday.

Border Patrol agents in San Diego discovered drugs hidden in child booster seats on Interstate 5, including fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin, valued at $192,000.