NWS San Diego forecasts warmer weather for Southern California with 70s expected in lower elevations and 50s in higher mountains.

A 46-year-old male inmate died at the Vista Detention Facility after exhibiting flu-like symptoms. He had been in custody since November on a drug charge. An investigation into his death is underway.

The San Diego Sheriff's office is seeking two suspects last seen in Lemon Grove, urging the public to call 911 with information. The suspects' descriptions are limited to their age, race, and clothing. The case is ongoing.

San Diego is experiencing unusually warm temperatures as it approaches 2024, with hotter weather inland and potential dense fog along the coast. Minor fluctuations and weak Santa Ana winds are forecasted, with a cooling trend expected by Friday.

A juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Vista; alcohol and drugs were not factors. The driver cooperated, and an investigation is underway. Witnesses with information are encouraged to contact Deputy Jehl.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office is actively searching for 25-year-old Julian Bellamy and has urged the public to report sightings while maintaining a safe distance.

Heron Therapeutics is relocating its headquarters from San Diego to Cary, North Carolina by January 1, 2025, to capitalize on the biotech opportunities in the Research Triangle Park area.

Southern California is experiencing above-average temperatures, with potential coastal fog and no rainfall expected.

San Diego will enforce a new "daylighting" traffic law from January 1, 2025, prohibiting parking within 20 feet of intersections to enhance pedestrian safety.

The San Diego Humane Society is seeking homes for 135 guinea pigs, including 51 rescued from an owner who died in an RV. The animals are healthy and ready for adoption.

A 49-year-old man was fatally shot at an independent living facility in Oak Park, San Diego. Police are investigating without a suspect and seeking public assistance.

Border Patrol agents in California intercepted a cloned delivery van carrying nine undocumented individuals on December 17. The driver, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and the van was seized.

San Diego braces for gusty winds up to 45 mph in mountain and desert areas, with slightly cooler temperatures than the previous Thursday. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend with higher temperatures and a possible marine layer fog.