For three straight years, Pizza Port Ocean Beach sailed through its annual health inspections with A grades. Then on April 21, county inspectors found vermin — and not just the presence of it, but the structural failures letting it in. One of San Diego's most decorated craft beer institutions is now closed, in a county where 300+ restaurants have already fallen to the same violation since California banned its most effective rodent control tool fourteen months ago.

A person was struck and killed by a train in Cardiff, Encinitas; Coaster service was suspended and the sheriff’s transit unit is investigating.

An unidentified chemical at San Ysidro High sent five adults to hospitals Wednesday; hazmat crews were called and students were reportedly not affected.

Two trash‑bin fires and two brush blazes burned across Spring Valley on Tuesday; the sheriff's arson unit is investigating.

CBP officers at the Calexico East commercial port seized more than 1,000 pounds of liquid meth, Director Sidney Aki said.

Former assistant director Rachael Borrelli filed an $8.5M claim against San Diego County alleging retaliation after she complained about a colleague; the county says parts are untimely.

Franchisee Jason Kasid plans a Rise Southern Biscuits outpost at 2650 Jamacha Road in El Cajon, marking the chain’s second San Diego‑area location with a 2026 target. Kasid holds a multi‑unit deal to build at least five locations locally.

A 22-year-old suspect was arrested in Chula Vista and faces first-degree murder charges in the 2022 death of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. Extradition is pending.

The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a 2027 mutual option and will have him build up at Low-A Lake Elsinore before joining the rotation. The move shored up depth while key starters recover from elbow issues.

An Art Deco steakhouse is coming to Lantern Crest in Santee this summer, promising prime-aged steaks, sixth-floor sunset views and valet service.

Incumbent John McCann holds a fundraising lead and law‑enforcement endorsements as Francisco Tamayo and Yair Gersten push competing plans on housing and homelessness.

A southeast San Diego Drop Center warns it may close after Mayor Todd Gloria's draft budget left out the group's city funding. The omission threatens diversion and job programs for teens.

The former owner of J & M Happy Guest Home pleaded guilty to felony elder abuse after prosecutors said residents suffered bed sores, dehydration and malnourishment.