San Diego's WorldBeat Cultural Center held its 45th annual Kwanzaa celebration, featuring nights dedicated to Kwanzaa principles, cultural performances, keynote speakers, and a community feast.

San Diego declared December 26th "Alwin Benjamin Holman Day" to honor the city's first Black firefighter outside the Southcrest area on his 100th birthday.

San Diego Police seek public help to find Pamela Mary Jordan, 74, missing since Dec 26. Last seen on 3600 block of 45th Street, she's considered at-risk. She wore a red jacket; anyone with info is urged to call 619-531-2000, case number 25-502153.

A Deep Origin‑led consortium won up to $31.7M from ARPA‑H; La Jolla’s Sanford Burnham Prebys will help build AI and tissue models to predict toxicity and speed drug development.

An actor who appeared in Tyler Perry’s 2016 Madea movie sued the filmmaker in Los Angeles, accusing him of repeated sexual assault and seeking $77 million.

San Diego police are using handheld saliva analyzers to screen drivers for drugs. The tests give quick positives but aren't proof of impairment.

A proposed San Diego County consumer‑protection unit would sue polluters, landlords and insurers and aim to fund itself through settlements and reserve flexibility.

Three blocks of Avenida Revolución are now pedestrian-only, with vendors, a carousel and holiday programming aimed at reviving downtown. Merchants are split over the change.

San Diego is experiencing cooler than average temperatures, with gusty Santa Ana winds expected Sunday through Tuesday. Warmer weather will follow, but a low-pressure system may bring rain by midweek.

A man was fatally shot by a deputy in San Diego near Imperial Beach Pier after producing a knife and approaching officers. An investigation is underway.

The Encinitas City Council approved a new contract with firefighters for wage increases and incentives, boosting morale and fiscal responsibility amid departmental changes.

The Adults-Only Animal Camp at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in San Diego offers activities like puppy yoga and wine glass painting, with proceeds supporting shelter animals.

A sedan slammed into a tree on South Mission Road in Fallbrook late Thursday; the driver was extricated and rushed to Palomar with life‑threatening injuries.