Son Nguyen from San Diego is charged with using explosives to burglarize ATMs; the FBI arrested him after surveillance linked him to the crime scenes.

The Escondido Police Department arrested two individuals at a DUI checkpoint, one for suspected marijuana use and another for a restraining order violation.

Two drivers were seriously hurt in a crash on Fairmount Avenue in Kensington; a Lincoln hit an embankment, followed by an Acura colliding with it. Alcohol was not a factor.

Chula Vista police arrested a 15-year-old for hate crime graffiti at a local elementary school, involving racial slurs and symbols. The community and officials are working together to prevent further incidents.

Southern California is forecasted to have cooler-than-average temperatures this weekend, with gusty winds in certain areas. A gradual warming trend is expected next week, with low chances of precipitation or hazardous marine conditions.

U.S. Border Patrol in San Diego seized over 80 pounds of cocaine hidden in an SUV's dashboard during a stop on Interstate 15, with arrests and charges following the bust.

Slowly Restaurant and Lounge, a new fusion eatery by Landini's Restaurant Group, has opened in Pacific Beach, offering a menu that combines Italian and Baja Californian flavors.

Dejhaun Jones was arrested after a fatal DUI crash in Oceanside, where the passenger was killed after being ejected from the car. The police are investigating the accident.

San Diego's Ocean Beach Pier, damaged from high surf, will stay closed as the city plans for replacement due to the increasing impracticality and cost of repairs.

Firefighters extinguished a small vegetation fire near a homeless encampment in Fallbrook, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, and authorities are seeking community help.

California grants $33.7 million for affordable housing project Avanzando in San Ysidro, boosting transit-oriented development near public transportation.

Carlsbad Police arrested Jose Gonzalez for a series of thefts at Carlsbad Premium Outlets after an investigation featuring technology and coordination with other agencies.

Southern California will experience a cooling trend, with coastal areas seeing slightly lower temperatures. Conditions will warm up starting Sunday and continue rising into next week. Gusty winds are expected in mountains and deserts.