A viral clip appears to show a person kicking a sea lion at Point La Jolla, prompting a NOAA probe and renewed calls for cones, tape and rangers at the Cove.

A crowd surrounded a federal vehicle in City Heights Saturday after residents spotted federal agents; SDPD moved in while Customs and Border Protection said it was reviewing the episode.

Mexican authorities say they captured Héctor Manuel “El Kado” in Yucatán after intelligence shared with U.S. agencies. He is accused of running trafficking and extortion networks tied to Baja California.

Billie Joe Armstrong surprised Comic‑Con crowds at Petco Park with a pop‑up that included an acoustic "Basket Case" and freebies from a Nimrods‑branded ice‑cream truck.

Joe Harper will retire as Del Mar's CEO at year's end after nearly 50 years with the track. Josh Rubinstein will take over as CEO on Jan. 1, 2027.

CBP's San Diego field office says K9 Immo uncovered more than 65 pounds of fentanyl powder hidden in a vehicle, a seizure that underscores large border interdictions.

Heat Advisory through Monday with sticky coastal nights and 3–6 ft surf. County Cool Zones are open; avoid rip currents and stay hydrated.

Prop 5 would remove the replacement question from recall ballots and change how governor vacancies are filled in California.

Qualcomm told customers it will raise chip prices for products shipped after Sept. 1, 2026 — the same Snapdragon platforms that power Samsung’s new watches and intelligent eyewear.

Front‑line nurses say threats and assaults are an everyday risk in San Diego hospitals, prompting hospitals and prosecutors to step up prevention and prosecutions.

A converted Pacific Street motel now houses Harbortay House, a 54‑bed transitional shelter for 18–24‑year‑olds run by Urban Street Angels.

Heat Advisory for San Diego coast through Monday with warm afternoons and muggy nights. Expect higher surf and stronger rip currents.

Nearly 10,000 University of California attending physicians launched a union drive at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, saying they will press for better staffing, training and patient‑safety protections.