J. Craig Venter, the La Jolla genomics pioneer who helped map the human genome and later built synthetic cells, died April 29 at 79.

San Diego is replacing curbside bins for about 225,000 households and chipping old carts so the plastic can be cleaned, pelletized and remade into new products.

County supervisors unveiled a $2.75M arts package to back artists, spaces and an Encanto Black Arts District as the city weighs pausing municipal arts grants. The board will vote May 5.

Qualcomm beat non‑GAAP expectations, reported a large deferred tax benefit and said it will ship custom AI chips to a hyperscaler this year — sending the stock sharply higher.

A 25-year-old man was killed while running on Di Giorgio Road in Borrego Springs after being struck by a pickup, the CHP says.

San Diego County is notifying families that Sunset Elementary may have had a TB exposure between July and October 2025; free testing is being offered.

Escondido officials are proposing drones and $1,000 fines to crack down on illegal fireworks; the ordinance heads to City Council on May 13.

The First Amendment Coalition and a local reporter sued the city, saying officials withheld body‑cam video, 911 logs and other records tied to two 2025 ICE operations.

A pre-dawn fire tore through a commercial building in National City, sending thick black smoke over downtown. Firefighters reported no injuries as crews worked to secure the scene.

A privately backed teacher homebuying program in San Diego has helped a dozen educators buy homes by pairing $40,000 grants with counseling and lender matches.

A San Diego man was sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to a Hillcrest sexual assault; he was arrested last summer during San Diego Pride and must register as a sex offender.

Clear and mild Thursday with highs near 69°F. Breezy inland gusts today; a cooler low could bring light showers Sunday–Tuesday.

A driver died Wednesday after a Honda Civic veered off SR‑74 near Main Divide Truck Trail and rolled down a steep embankment; CHP and county crews worked the scene.