San Diego crackdown on human trafficking leads to the recovery of 19 victims and the arrest of four men on charges including pimping, with efforts by a multi-agency task force.

A sheriff's helicopter searched Vista Monday for 33-year-old Michael L., described by deputies as 6'1" with red shoulder-length hair. Authorities ask residents to call 911 with tips.

A man barricaded inside a Spring Valley home prompted evacuations and a sheriff's SWAT response along Canyon Road. Negotiators later reported a subject in custody.

During the holidays, the San Diego Police apprehended a woman for shoplifting at Westfield UTC, including taking from a tip jar and stealing perfume and nuts.

San Diego Fire‑Rescue sent a large response to a building fire in Bankers Hill after a 3:30 p.m. call; investigators have been assigned and the cause remains under review.

A driver was killed early Monday after his car slid into a parked dump truck on South El Camino Real near the San Diego–Orange County line. CHP is investigating and seeking witnesses.

Two 12‑story towers in North City will add roughly 460 apartments, pools and retail to San Marcos, with studios starting in the low‑$2,300s. Move‑in deals are available on select units.

The Sycuan Band has opened a new Dehesa health center that consolidates medical, dental, behavioral‑health and pharmacy services for tribal members and East County residents.

The San Diego Symphony will play John Williams’ Star Wars: A New Hope score live at The Rady Shell on May 1 and 3, 2026. Tickets are on sale and expected to move quickly.

A Vista man accused in his mother's October death was held to answer after a preliminary hearing. The judge cited severe injuries and scene evidence at the hearing.

A welfare check in Normal Heights turned into an hours‑long police standoff that ended when a resident was found dead inside his home, authorities say.

FOIA records show an uncrewed EA-18G Growler climbed about 8,000 feet after pilots ejected; investigators say human error and wet runway conditions played a role. The empty jet later nosedived into San Diego Bay near Shelter Island.

San Diego Sheriff's Office resolved a standoff and arrested Alvaro Hernandez for multiple charges including violation of a protective order.