A woman, 54, was critically injured after being hit by a Prius while crossing El Cajon Blvd in San Diego. The SDPD is investigating the early morning incident.

Southern California is set to experience high temperatures with the Inland Empire possibly exceeding 100°F and deserts reaching 110°F. The heat is due to a high-pressure system, with little change expected until a cooldown early next week.

San Diego Unified School District teams up with International Alliance Group to hire teachers from abroad, addressing educator shortages, especially in Special Education.

U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a boat with 5 individuals claiming Mexican nationality off Point Loma; they were handed over to Border Patrol at Ballast Point.

Former La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid has passed away at 90, leaving a notable legacy after serving 24 years as mayor and engaging in local politics and community improvements.

The CDCR is searching for escapee Justin Dake from a reentry program in San Diego, with an alert issued for the 29-year-old convicted of attempted murder.

Juandaniel Medina was charged with smuggling seven Amazon parrots into the U.S. through the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

Authorities and the NCMEC continue to search for Kevin Art Verville, who was kidnapped at 17 days old in 1980 by a woman posing as a social worker in Oceanside, California. New age-progression photos have been released in hopes of finding him.

An upcoming heatwave in Southern California, with temperatures potentially exceeding 100°F, raises wildfire risks even as coastal and valley regions experience average temperatures. Cooling is anticipated after the weekend.

Law enforcement in San Diego executed searches targeting human trafficking hubs, part of a Task Force operation, details undisclosed to protect the ongoing investigation.

The San Diego City Council passed a measure to impose a trash collection fee on single-family homes, ending over a century of free service and sparking public opposition.

San Diego approves the Residential Tenant Utility Charges Ordinance, preventing excessive landlord utility billing and ensuring tenant rights and transparency.

The Coast Guard intercepted a boat with seven people claiming Mexican nationality off Point Loma; the individuals were detained and transferred to the U.S. Border Patrol.