A 27-year-old driver died after a Toyota veered off the I‑805 onramp in Clairemont and struck a tree and cinder-block wall. CHP and the county medical examiner are investigating.

A federal appeals panel upheld a lower court’s injunction, blocking strict FinCEN reporting rules that small San Diego check‑cashers said would crush their businesses. The decision keeps protections in place while legal challenges proceed.

A Chula Vista pickleball player says a miswired fence shocked her unconscious and has sued the city and the club over injuries and alleged negligence.

Cloudy, muggy start; high tides and 3–5 ft surf may flood low‑lying beaches tonight. Heat advisory begins Wednesday.

A 22-year-old rider was killed after a motorcycle crash on San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido. CHP says the bike struck a guy wire and a curb near Stonecrest Lane.

San Diego Workforce Partnership is directing $4.22M to nonprofits and university partners to expand paid internships, AI‑integrated training and youth career services across the county.

Joe & the Juice opened at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, bringing coffee, juices and wellness-forward smoothies to the Carmel Valley center.

UC San Diego modelers show that spraying sea salt into Pacific clouds could weaken a potentially historic El Niño, but experts warn the risks, timing and politics are huge. The idea is a temporary, targeted tool — not a silver bullet.

An early‑morning fire at Carroll's Residential Care in El Cajon forced residents outside and drew dozens of firefighters. Officials had not immediately confirmed injuries or damage.

A new state law that took effect July 1 opens the door to taller, denser housing near Escondido's transit hub and has residents and officials sharply divided.

Rei Do Gado, a Gaslamp staple since 1999, will reopen next Tuesday after a $1M renovation and two-year closure. The relaunch includes new menu items and a VIP dining area.

Cemetery plots, embalming and ceremony fees can push San Diego funeral bills past $10,000. We break down where the money goes and lower‑cost options families can consider.

Scripps Research won $2M from the Gates Foundation to expand its Freyja wastewater tools and build AI that links sewage and clinical data for earlier outbreak warnings. Pilots will start in Africa and the tools will remain open‑source.