Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named Pope Leo XIV, a source of excitement for San Diego's St. Augustine High School where he previously visited. The local community expresses pride and connection to the new Pope.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis rescued three Ecuadorian mariners in distress in the Eastern Pacific Ocean during a night patrol. They received care and will be repatriated.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines began nonstop flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting at San Diego International Airport. The service will connect travelers to Amsterdam and beyond, three times a week.

A suspect was shot by SDPD after he reportedly wielded an axe and refused to drop it. The San Diego Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, assisted by FBI and US Attorney’s Office oversight.

San Diego is experiencing a significant heatwave with temperatures soaring 10 to 15 degrees above normal, followed by a sharp cooldown next week as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont is being sued over a salmonella outbreak affecting 33 people, with eight hospitalized. The café has closed for investigation and lawsuits are underway for affected patrons.

West Hills High School was locked down due to a false report of a gun on campus, which was investigated by deputies and later lifted without finding any weapon.

Inmate Majid Almajid was found dead at the George Bailey Detention Facility in San Diego; an autopsy cited pulmonary infarcts and drug toxicity as the cause.

Southern California is expecting above-average temperatures with potential heat warnings, as forecasted by NWS San Diego. Cooling is anticipated early next week with lower temperatures predicted.

San Diego County officials unanimously support legislative efforts to fix Tijuana River sewage issues, with bills accelerating response and allocating funding for water projects and infrastructure.

The Coast Guard suspended the search for seven missing after a boat capsized near San Diego, despite extensive efforts covering over 520 square nautical miles.

San Diego County Supervisors approved a $12.5 million investment for a new 81-unit supportive housing development to aid the homeless, focusing on veterans and individuals with behavioral health issues.

San Diego plans to save $13 million over five years by moving departments into city-owned buildings, reducing lease costs amidst a $258 million budget deficit.