Carlsbad firefighters achieved significant containment of a brush fire that spread to 45 acres. Residents were evacuated but orders have since been lifted. The cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a slight temperature increase in Southern California for the weekend, with a moderate heat risk for some areas on Sunday. Cooler temperatures are expected next week.

San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks celebration will take place on July 4th at 9 p.m., with prime viewing spots along the waterfront and additional services provided by MTS for attendees.

San Diego and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have settled a 15-year dispute over water rates, agreeing on a fixed price for San Diego's Colorado River water starting in 2026.

Two people found dead in a San Marcos home led to a Sheriff's Homicide Unit investigation; deaths deemed suspicious but with no immediate threat to public safety.

A woman, 54, was critically injured after being hit by a Prius while crossing El Cajon Blvd in San Diego. The SDPD is investigating the early morning incident.

Southern California is set to experience high temperatures with the Inland Empire possibly exceeding 100°F and deserts reaching 110°F. The heat is due to a high-pressure system, with little change expected until a cooldown early next week.

San Diego Unified School District teams up with International Alliance Group to hire teachers from abroad, addressing educator shortages, especially in Special Education.

U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a boat with 5 individuals claiming Mexican nationality off Point Loma; they were handed over to Border Patrol at Ballast Point.

Former La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid has passed away at 90, leaving a notable legacy after serving 24 years as mayor and engaging in local politics and community improvements.

The CDCR is searching for escapee Justin Dake from a reentry program in San Diego, with an alert issued for the 29-year-old convicted of attempted murder.

Juandaniel Medina was charged with smuggling seven Amazon parrots into the U.S. through the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

Authorities and the NCMEC continue to search for Kevin Art Verville, who was kidnapped at 17 days old in 1980 by a woman posing as a social worker in Oceanside, California. New age-progression photos have been released in hopes of finding him.