A missing 11-year-old autistic boy was rescued from a freeway in Santee by law enforcement and an off-duty dispatcher. The boy was safely returned to his family after a tense chase.

Californians anticipate varied weather with rising temperatures followed by cooling, gusty winds, and possible showers and thunderstorms this week, as reported by NWS San Diego.

Mitchell Hernandez, 73, has been arrested in connection with the 1976 murder of Leo Marquina, thanks to new evidence and the dedication of San Diego homicide detectives.

Deputies arrested Sean Blickfeldt in Ramona for having a firearm and meth after his vehicle was stopped for expired registration and a defective windshield.

One man died and another was arrested for murder and attempted murder following a shooting in a San Diego neighborhood.

The National Weather Service predicts warming temperatures in San Diego today, with a possible peak on Tuesday, marine layer influences, and a Beach Hazards Statement for Orange County. A cooling trend with showers is expected by the weekend.

California is now the world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan, with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Governor Newsom attributes this to investments in people and innovation but warns that Trump's tariff measures could harm growth.

An 82-year-old inmate, Thomas Richard Heaven, died in a San Diego hospital while in custody, awaiting sentencing for lewd acts on a child. An in-custody death investigation has begun.

San Diegans face isolated showers and cool temperatures with a warming trend expected to start Monday and fairer weather to follow for most of the week.

A young pedestrian died in a traffic collision in Encinitas; initial reports suggest no drugs or alcohol were involved. The accident is under investigation.

Authorities are seeking help to find Michelle Moden, 53, who's missing from El Cajon and requires medication. She was last seen in a blue Chevrolet Silverado with "HVMETAL" plates.

A motorcyclist is recovering from an accident with non-life-threatening injuries caused by a hit-and-run involving a white Jeep in Otay Mesa, San Diego. The police seek witnesses to assist with the investigation.

A man sustained a leg fracture after being struck by a tractor in Otay Mesa; alcohol was not involved, and the injuries are non-life-threatening. Investigation is ongoing.