A chain-reaction crash on I-5 near Camp Pendleton involving two vehicles and four motorcycles resulted in three fatalities and five injuries, causing significant traffic disruption.

Taaj Services US LLC pleaded guilty to evading financial reporting laws by not disclosing transactions over $10,000 and illegally moving money, agreeing to forfeit funds and possibly facing a fine and jail time.

San Diego firefighters battled a house fire in Palm City, saving some of the residents' 15 cats, with hoarder-like conditions complicating the rescue operations.

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Risk alert for San Diego, forecasting a rise in temperatures, with highs up to 115 degrees in deserts and 100 in valleys.

Three San Diego-area companies must pay $840,000 in back wages for paying employees under the federal minimum wage, some as low as $3 an hour, after a Department of Labor investigation.

San Marcos opened a new bike park at Bradley Park, funded by grants and donations, featuring jump lines and a pump track, with Mayor Rebecca Jones cutting the ribbon at the launch event.

A mountain biker experienced a severe medical issue at Daley Ranch, leading to a complex rescue by multiple agencies, including a police motorcycle unit and helicopters from the Sheriff and Cal-Fire.

Roadworks on Las Posas Road in San Marcos are causing traffic disruptions due to sewer improvements for the new Cielo housing project, with scheduled lane closures and possible night detours.

Fire crews quickly addressed a brush fire near Del Mar Heights School, with no reported injuries or structural damage. Evacuations were ordered but residents returned safely. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Six arrested in Escondido for a fatal stabbing last month, with the suspects facing murder and assault charges. The crime is believed to be gang-related.

San Diego and San Francisco mayors secure the arrival of giant pandas to their city zoos, symbolizing conservation partnership and diplomatic ties with China.

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a San Diego incident when a driver, affected by sun glare, hit her at low speed. The accident is under investigation by SDPD's Traffic Division.

San Diegans are experiencing record-breaking heat with temperatures reaching near 110°, but slightly cooler weather and increased low clouds are expected towards the weekend. Excessive heat may return by Sunday.