The USIBWC awarded a $42.4 million contract to PCL Construction for the overhaul and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego.

Birch Aquarium is renovating its Hall of Fishes exhibit into the new Living Seas exhibition, promising immersive and educational features. The renovation is the most significant since 1992, with a temporary closure planned for late 2024.

Urbane Cafe is set to open a new location in San Diego with special promotions on grand opening day, continuing their tradition of serving fresh, locally sourced meals.

Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 73, died from injuries of a head-on crash in San Marcos, as per the Medical Examiner's Office. The incident is still under investigation.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department contained a 20x20 feet brush fire in Fashion Valley, which involved 42 personnel. An individual was found under the brush and taken to UCSD in critical condition.

The article details an Encinitas man's arrest post a chase and collisions, facing assault and burglary charges.

The NWS forecasts slightly cooler weather in San Diego and Orange Counties after recent heat, with Ramona setting a new record high. A cooling trend is expected into the weekend, with a possible warming trend following.

A hammer-wielding man robbed a Rancho Bernardo jewelry store, with no injuries reported. He escaped post-incident, with the stolen jewelry's value currently undetermined.

San Diego Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer proposes a policy to protect against book censorship, focusing on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles, amid nationwide trends to ban such literature.

Customs officers at Otay Mesa intercepted over $5M in meth disguised as watermelons in a truck from Mexico, part of Operation Apollo against fentanyl smuggling.

Groundbreaking for Beyer Park begins in San Ysidro, with funding from various sources, including a city initiative. The park will offer various recreational features and public art.

Researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Pennsylvania received a $6.9 million grant to advance a potential Alzheimer's treatment, CNDR-51997, towards clinical trials.

California's County Fire/CAL FIRE launches a Wildfire Mitigation Program to help Dulzura residents secure their homes against fires with defensible space and less combustible materials, funded by FEMA and state emergency services.