Azulito, a Little Blue Penguin at Birch Aquarium, died at age 11. He was beloved for his curious personality and his loss is mourned by staff and visitors.

Kevin Noe Campos Villa was sentenced to seven months in prison for smuggling seven immigrants through sewer pipes into the U.S.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office is searching for a felony suspect in Leucadia, using social media and a helicopter to alert the community. Residents have been advised to call 911 if they see the suspect.

A 14-year-old boy in Escondido died following a hit-and-run, prompting an ongoing police investigation for the driver.

San Diego invests over $1.2 million in clean energy with grants for workforce development and sustainable projects, including a solar initiative at Olivewood Gardens, benefiting 16 local organizations.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Lakeside, with the Sheriff's Substation investigating. No arrests have been made yet; witnesses are encouraged to come forward.

Birkenstock of San Diego Stores is opening their seventh store in Del Mar Highlands mall, offering free shoes and gift cards for early shoppers to celebrate.

Southern California experienced a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 114 degrees, but a cooling trend is forecasted, bringing temperatures down significantly by the weekend.

CBP officers at Otay Mesa discovered 629 pounds of meth within a celery shipment, resulting in the arrest of a 34-year-old man and seizure of the drugs valued at approximately $755,000.

Albert Solis, 28, from Fallbrook died in a car crash on SR 163. The Medical Examiner confirmed his identity and reported the solo vehicle incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. near Friars Road.

The Omni San Diego has introduced two new dining concepts, Ace Porter and Tortuga, offering Baja California cuisine and baseball-themed decor after a $30 million renovation.

A fire that started in a garage with a Tesla car inside destroyed a home in Carmel Valley but all residents and pets evacuated safely. Estimated damage is $1 million; the cause is under investigation.

A 75-year-old man was found dead with head trauma in Boulevard; homicide detectives are investigating the incident.