Southern California is set to experience a heatwave, with forecasted high temperatures for coastal and inland areas. Peaks are expected on Saturday with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler weather is predicted to follow into the next week.

A man stabbed an MTS bus driver at the Escondido Transit Center in an attempted robbery before being arrested by police. The driver is stable; the suspect faces charges including attempted murder.

Authorities in Chula Vista are investigating the fatal shooting of Genesis Burgueno, a 23-year-old presumed homeless woman, who died on July 18th, 2024.

Pepper Lunch plans to open five new locations of its Japanese fast-casual restaurants in San Diego County, offering a DIY cooking experience on hot plates.

Research links warm waters in San Diego Bay to a herpes virus outbreak in Pacific oysters, causing high mortality rates, with guidelines set to limit temperatures for oyster farming.

Birch Aquarium has partnered with the SAFE Sharks and Rays program to combat the decline of shark and ray populations through education, research, and conservation efforts.

Nine individuals were charged with committing a series of home burglaries in Southern California, with arrests made across Los Angeles and Riverside County.

The NWS in San Diego forecasts a rise in temperatures for the region, with a chance of thunderstorms and a peak heat risk on Saturday, and advises caution for beachgoers due to elevated surf and currents.

Governor Newsom proclaims August 8, 2024, as California Panda Day, celebrating the arrival of two giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo with new transportation options to manage expected crowds.

Researchers at UC San Diego and Texas A&M University developed EdgeRIC, an AI platform to improve internet performance on cellular networks by adjusting resource distribution in real-time.

A 67-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries in a high-speed motorcycle crash in Paradise Hills, San Diego. She hit a parked vehicle and is now hospitalized. DUI is ruled out and the SDPD seeks information on the incident.

Ashiel Bahar, 37, escaped from Owens Valley Conservation Camp in California and is sought by authorities. He's 6 feet tall and was serving time for burglary and theft. The public is warned to be cautious and report sightings.

The National Weather Service forecasts a slight temperature increase in San Diego, with varied conditions across the region and a chance of thunderstorms in mountainous and desert areas.