Mayor Todd Gloria’s budget would cut funding for Balboa Park’s December Nights — saving roughly $1.5M but prompting quick pushback from councilmembers and cultural groups. The festival’s future now hinges on City Council deliberations.

Chula Vista’s council voted 4-1 to investigate the funding and costs of Mayor John McCann’s theatrical State of the City address. The review will examine sponsors, a $28,000 tab and whether donations met disclosure rules.

Parents say mold in Zura Hall made their SDSU freshman so sick she needed emergency surgery; the family wants the university to refund housing fees and cover medical bills.

Anita Edmondson and Vanessa Springett are running in Poway’s June 2 special election for District 2; the winner will serve through November 2028. The campaign is centered on development and neighborhood rules.

Residents in Nestor say foul odors and airborne sewage pollution have made life unbearable; a county subcommittee met and advocates want immediate pilot fixes at Saturn Boulevard. The group is drafting a letter to push state and federal action.

A 38-year-old woman remains in critical condition after an apparent assault on Parkway Drive in La Mesa. Police released a photo of a person of interest and are asking for tips.

A two-vehicle wreck near Lake Henshaw killed one person Wednesday and left two others with minor injuries, officials said.

An OnlyFans creator admitted involuntary manslaughter after a filmed fetish session in Escondido left a man dead. She faces a four‑year prison term under a plea deal.

SDSU's SDHEART team is using AI and ArcGIS to detect encampments, map movement and guide outreach while advocates warn about privacy risks.

A city audit says San Diego’s brush‑inspection program is inconsistent and underresourced, leaving many high‑risk properties uninspected as Zone Zero rules take effect. The report urges faster reinspections, better data and more staffing.

San Diego prosecutors say five people stole more than $667,000 in Louis Vuitton goods from FedEx deliveries over a year-long spree. Some suspects have pleaded not guilty while others await extradition.

Lennar’s Harmon Ranch will add 63 single‑family homes to an 11.5‑acre Poway site while preserving the 1933 Harmon House and adding a public Poway Creek overlook. Family members say the plan fulfills their vision.

Sacramento County DA announced new federal and tribal partners for the regional MMIP task force after a two‑day training, aiming to speed cross‑jurisdiction investigations.