The historic Whaling Bar has reopened in the La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, after being closed for ten years, offering classic charm with modern updates.

Escondido Police released a video briefing on a fatal shooting of an Indiana man by officers, after a confrontation where the man pulled a gun. A multi-agency investigation is underway.

The Carlsbad Police Department is setting up a DUI checkpoint on February 17, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. to curb impaired driving. The location is undisclosed until the day of the operation.

Bio-Edge Inc. and its owners pleaded guilty to illegally discharging methanol-contaminated wastewater, violating the Clean Water Act. Sentencing is set for May 6, 2024.

Romanian nationals Eduard Buse and Florentina Sima pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $5 million COVID-19 unemployment fraud, agreeing to forfeit stolen funds and luxury items.

A San Diego Peeping Tom, Ilmer Cortez-Diaz, was apprehended by police after being caught on camera and leading officers on a pursuit, resulting in charges for peeping and resisting arrest.

San Diego lifeguards rescued four people from a sinking pontoon boat after a water tank incident trapped a passenger; one injured person was hospitalized.

Southern California is set to experience a shift from warm to wet weather, with NWS San Diego predicting a storm bringing rain and cooler temperatures starting Sunday, with varying snow and rainfall totals by Wednesday.

Bioluminescent waves have returned to San Diego, lighting up the night surf in neon blue, as captured by photographer Vishwas Lokesh and reported by NBC San Diego.

An injured mountain lion cub rescued in Simi Valley received medical treatment and is recovering well at the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife.

The Port of San Diego approved $2.2 million for Harbor Drive enhancements and a new bridge to improve safety, reduce pollution, and streamline traffic.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed a citywide project labor agreement, aimed at ensuring local jobs with good wages for City-funded construction projects. The PLA is expected to boost the local economy and uphold labor rights.

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a dump truck in Hillcrest; the driver had a green light while the victim crossed against the signal.