Scammers posing as owners have started listing San Diego parcels for pennies on the dollar. County officials urge property owners to sign up for the free Owner Alert to get instant notice of suspicious recordings.

San Diego County and the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots program are collecting new, unwrapped toys at five County airports for children in need during the holiday season.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces the opening of Denny Sanford Elephant Valley on March 5, 2026, as its largest project to date, focusing on conservation and education.

U.S. CBP detained 17 individuals on a panga-style boat near San Clemente Island, who claimed to be Mexican citizens attempting unauthorized entry into the U.S.

Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector seized large amounts of meth and cocaine in multiple busts, including a notable 198-pound meth haul, despite a federal shutdown.

Two suspects, Kyle Henely and Veronica Merlo, were arrested for a series of storage unit burglaries in North County, with stolen items including weapons and valuable comics.

Serenade on 43rd just opened in City Heights, delivering 65 affordable units — 45 new and 20 rehabbed — including 32 supportive homes and community services.

San Diego is experiencing a cold spell with expected showers, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall in high elevations, prompting a Winter Storm Warning. Conditions should improve by Thanksgiving.

San Clemente is negotiating with CBP to place a shore‑top camera to monitor panga boats, prompting privacy and legal concerns after a nearby deadly capsizing.

Sheriff's detectives say a North County probe recovered millions in rare comics, trading cards, 19 firearms and cash after storage‑unit searches. Two people were arrested and investigators are cataloging items to find owners.

The UC Board of Regents voted to renew a tuition model that lets incoming classes face annual increases up to 5% beginning in 2026–27. The move drew student protests and promises of more targeted aid.

Travis Swikard’s Fleurette brings Riviera‑inspired, vegetable‑forward cooking to UTC La Jolla with reservations open and a planned Dec. 10 opening. Expect sunlit dining and private‑event options.

San Diego’s first‑in‑the‑nation rule requiring in‑store alternatives for app coupons has led Albertsons to pull many digital deals inside city limits, touching off a fight over access to savings.