A La Mesa cardiologist is facing Medical Board action after a 2023 DUI crash that left a child on his lap; he pleaded guilty to misdemeanors and was placed on probation. Regulators have filed a formal accusation.

Surveillance video that included the fatal gunshot was played to jurors as the Pacific Beach murder trial opened. The defendant remains jailed on $2 million bail.

A farmers-market favorite opened on Newport Avenue, serving naturally leavened loaves, sourdough bagels and seasonal pastries.

An anonymous bomb threat briefly put Challenger Middle School on shelter-in-place Tuesday; officers swept the campus and later lifted the lockdown. Students were dismissed at 3:05 p.m.

Marcus Boyd returned to federal court this week after a judge ordered a new trial in his civil‑rights case following a 2022 altercation with a sheriff’s sergeant.

The Padres opened Diamond Room, a 50‑seat, ’70s‑inspired cocktail lounge beside Gallagher Square at Petco Park offering retro cocktails and a short small‑plates menu.

A revised San Diego ballot proposal would tax whole‑home short‑term rentals and second homes — with a corporate surcharge that could push some bills above $12,000 a year.

A person was found dead inside a stopped vehicle on southbound SR‑163 near Kearny Villa Road in Miramar shortly before 6 a.m.; the CHP says the death does not appear tied to a crash.

Snake Oil Venue Co. has restored Liberty Station’s North Chapel, reopening the WWII-era building as a preservation-minded, non‑denominational events venue. The project added modern safety and accessibility while keeping original finishes.

A plan to reconfigure Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, remove cliff‑edge parking and add a protected path has alarmed Point Loma homeowners and businesses.

Vacancy in San Diego's industrial market rose to levels not seen since 2012. A 427,000‑square‑foot lab lease helped Q4 absorption while broader leasing cooled.

A woman was arrested in Coronado for vandalism, arson, and animal cruelty involving intentional fires and a water leak in her apartment, which injured one dog.

State and district reviews found multiple failures in how SDUHSD handled a May human swastika at San Dieguito Academy. The findings prompted personnel moves and promised trainings.