San Diego Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on August 23, 2025, for "Clear the Shelters Day" to encourage pet adoption and alleviate overcrowded shelters.

San Diego County DA Summer Stephan announced consumer protection updates, including enhanced reporting tools, following $13.6 million in judgments against three companies for violating consumer laws.

The NWS San Diego has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for inland areas due to temperatures rising 3 to 7 degrees above average, impacting the region with high heat risks and limited nighttime relief.

A small plane made an emergency landing on I-805 in Sorrento Valley, striking the center divide but causing no injuries. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

Man found injured at Escondido Transit Center later pronounced dead; suspect Kandilaria Freeman arrested and charged with murder. Escondido Police seek information.

San Diego Police seek public help to find Jack Lee Turner, a high-risk 78-year-old man missing from his assisted living facility since August 16. He has grey hair, uses a walker, and was last seen wearing a burgundy flannel and dark pants.

A driver hit a pedestrian and utility structures in El Cajon, fled, was caught, and admitted to the incident while showing signs of intoxication. The pedestrian died, and police are asking for public assistance.

An 18-year-old driver hit a 32-year-old male pedestrian in Carmel Valley, San Diego, causing him life-threatening injuries. The police are investigating the incident.

San Diego experiences minor warming trend, staying below normal temps; a heat rise is expected next week due to high pressure. Monsoon moisture may bring showers and storms, with no hazardous marine conditions through Thursday.

San Diego's weather remains cool for August with a slight warm-up expected Sunday. Monsoon moisture will return mid-next week, increasing the chance of showers and thunderstorms.

The Port of San Diego renewed its property management agreement with Protea for Seaport Village, after seeing occupancy and sales growth under Protea's management since 2018.

A San Diego County Sheriff's Department raid at a residence on Stewart Canyon Road resulted in the recovery of stolen high-tech equipment, weapons, ammunition, and drugs, with five individuals detained.

Extradited murder suspect Alfredo Hernandez died of natural causes in San Diego custody after a medical emergency. The Sheriff's Office is investigating.