San Diego's Transportation Department is implementing a slurry seal program to enhance street conditions in various communities, aiming to maintain roadways cost-effectively.

Urban Plates opened a Mission Valley location at 1620 Camino de la Reina, serving made-from-scratch plates, family meals and transit-friendly access near Snapdragon Stadium.

Federal prosecutors say nine people were sentenced in a jet‑ski human‑smuggling ring that dropped migrants on San Diego beaches. The longest term was three years; others received time served.

Federal investigators say a San Marcos‑area farm charged rent for unsafe worker housing and must pay more than $245,000 in back wages and penalties.

The Coast Guard offloaded about 13 tons of cocaine in San Diego after three interdictions. Twelve people were arrested and now face federal charges.

Pizza Cassette is opening a permanent Pacific Beach location at 1459 Garnet Avenue in early 2026, moving from The Gärten in Bay Park. The new spot will seat about 60–80 and keep the chef’s scratch-made pizzas.

The US Coast Guard Cutter Active offloaded $203.9 million worth of cocaine in San Diego, a result of three drug interdiction efforts in Operation Pacific Viper.

Southern California is set for mixed weather, with temperatures fluctuating, gusty winds in certain areas, and morning fog along the coast. Temperatures could reach significantly above average later in the week.

The Port of San Diego approves the construction of a new splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza, with work by Dick Miller Inc. scheduled for 2026. The $1.8 million project is part of local development efforts.

The U.S. Department of Labor cited Lucky Growers Inc. for housing violations and illegal rent charges, recovering $171,400 in back wages for 30 workers and imposing $76,274 in penalties.

Nearly 140 firearms were surrendered in a San Diego gun safety event organized by local law enforcement agencies, offering gift cards and free gun locks to participants.

San Diego Unified School District advocates for Congress to fully fund the IDEA, citing a funding shortfall for special education.

Attendees honored the late YouTuber and fisherman Mikey Rijavec in a paddle out memorial at San Diego's Fiesta Island following his untimely death off the Baja California coast.