A San Diego-area fugitive recovery agent was sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to false imprisonment and related charges tied to a 2022 National City operation.

The parents of Enrique Cortez Jr. filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging he was shot while surrendering after an April chase that ended in Golden Hill. The suit names the city and the officers involved.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

The USS Fitzgerald returned to San Diego after a seven-month deployment covering the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas, including maritime security and multinational exercises.

Kettle On is lining up a downtown Oceanside location called Kettle On Coast at 223 N Coast Hwy; a city lease and a bulk-sale notice are on file while Petite Madeline remains open.

Epic Wings is opening in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch and will run daily grand‑opening deals Jan. 12–16. Expect BOGO offers, a free treat day and scratch‑made menu staples.

Federal investigators say Alta Drywall underpaid 580 workers; a consent judgment requires $790,000 in back pay, liquidated damages and a civil penalty. The company denies the claims.

A 34-year-old SDSU student was arrested after police say he left a bag at the Melvin Garb Hillel Center. Bomb technicians found no explosive; police say the arrest involves a workplace restraining-order violation.

The San Diego DA opposed the resentencing hearing for Charles 'Andy' Williams, the 2001 Santana High School shooter, slated for release without parole supervision.

Chula Vista Police reports a man, 31, died after a December 28 shooting near a bar; the case is now a homicide. They seek witnesses and urge the public to contact them with information.

Mexican authorities detained Pedro Inzunza Noriega in Culiacán on New Year’s Eve. He faces a May 2025 narco‑terrorism indictment in San Diego alleging massive fentanyl trafficking.

A proposed Texas‑to‑California pipeline has attracted investor interest and could boost regional fuel supplies, but permits and shipper deals mean any relief for San Diego drivers is uncertain.

California contractor Alta Drywall must pay $770,000 for wage violations after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation and subsequent court judgment.