Local firefighters quickly contained a garage fire in Escondido, minimizing damage and preventing injuries, with assistance from other agencies and an ongoing investigation.

Oceanside's annual harbor dredging begins April 7, aiming to benefit vessel navigation and beach replenishment with 200,000-300,000 cubic yards of sand. Safety measures will be in place around work areas.

Warm weather continues in San Diego with above-average temperatures anticipated; coastal fog possible in the mornings, but sunny afternoons expected. A high-pressure system brings warmer conditions inland with cooling likely by the weekend.

San Diego launches spring activities with egg hunts, crafts, and scavenger hunts until April 19, emphasizing outdoor family fun as per the Parks and Recreation Department.

San Marcos residents were shaken by the discovery of a body in an apartment, leading to a Sheriff's Homicide Unit investigation for potential foul play.

Man on electric motorcycle sustains non-life-threatening pelvic fracture after crashing into an SUV in Mission Beach.

San Diego police report a fatal stabbing in the Grant Hill neighborhood; a man died after a domestic violence incident, with a woman briefly detained and released.

Southern California is set to experience above-normal temperatures, with the possibility of reaching 100 degrees in Coachella Valley. The heat, caused by a building high-pressure system, is expected to persist throughout the week.

A man on an e-bike died after a hit-and-run in Clairemont Mesa East; San Diego Police are seeking public assistance to find the gray Mercedes involved.

San Diego police fatally shot a man brandishing a BB gun resembling a revolver after a standoff, sparking an investigation by the Sheriff's Homicide Unit.

A man was arrested in Ramona on drug and firearms charges after a traffic stop escalated when drugs were found in his vehicle. Further search of his home also revealed more drugs and weapons.

Jaime Osorio, 35, was detained by San Diego law enforcement after a standoff and faces multiple charges including domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon.

San Diego is set for a warm week with temperatures rising above normal, peaking midweek. Breezy conditions expected to ease, and there's uncertainty in the later week forecast.