Coast Guard crews intercepted 26 individuals from a vessel adrift near Oceanside Harbor, with various nationalities on board, later handed to Border Patrol.

San Diego County authorities arrested 39 individuals linked to gang violence and organized crime after a six-month undercover operation targeting gangs under the Mexican Mafia's influence.

Kristen Ryan died in a scooter crash in Escondido; her Vespa hit a rock embankment after losing control on a curve.

San Diego County schools closed on Jan. 21 due to high winds, fire danger, and power outages, affecting multiple districts and underscoring weather-related challenges.

Las Cuatro Milpas, a historic Mexican restaurant in San Diego, reopened with an "A" rating after addressing health violations and pest issues, despite facing financial difficulties.

San Diego prepares for low humidity and strong Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 75 mph, alongside a Red Flag Warning for extreme fire weather conditions. A shift may bring rain and snow next weekend.

Robert Xavier Burden's "The Alien Painting," taking 5 years to complete, is on display at Oceanside Museum of Art for a limited time before going to a private collector.

La Jolla Country Day School students create cards and care packages to support LA wildfire victims and first responders, demonstrating community solidarity and empathy.

Red Flag Warning issued for San Diego and Orange counties due to Santa Ana winds. SDG&E alerts 83,609 customers about potential power shutoffs to prevent wildfires.

Southern California is preparing for extreme weather, with high temperatures, low humidity, and strong Santa Ana winds, increasing wildfire risks. A potential for rain is also in the forecast.

Police in Oceanside arrest a suspect in a fatal shooting incident initially deemed road rage-related, seeking further public assistance in their investigation.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Clairemont Mesa West, with San Diego Police investigating the incident.

San Diego police found a 24-year-old woman dead in a motel, with signs of domestic violence. A man, Victor Cruz, has been arrested in connection with the death.