Jesus Vazquez Padilla was sentenced to 40 months in prison for laundering over $42 million using shell companies and bank accounts, facilitating drug traffickers' funds.

The National Weather Service San Diego predicts a week of rain and mountain snow in Southern California, with moderate rainfall expected midweek and potential for coastal flooding.

New Yorkers must register by Feb. 20 for a mail ballot in the presidential primary; conditional registration is possible through March 5 at the registrar or vote centers.

George's at the Cove in La Jolla celebrates 40 years with alumni chefs' tasting menus until October, starting with sold-out events featuring Connor McVay and Christine Rivera.

The NWS San Diego forecasts high surf advisories, mild inland temperatures, and an upcoming storm bringing moderate to heavy rains and potential snow to higher elevations.

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.