Burglars were scared off by an alarm during a break-in in Chula Vista. Police seek help identifying them using released footage and encourage tips via Crime Stoppers or the P3 Tips app.

A San Marcos man received a prison sentence of 31 years to life for murdering his mother with a hammer, as announced by the San Diego County DA's Office.

A suspected DUI driver led deputies on a high-speed chase, ending in a crash involving multiple vehicles and minor injuries, resulting in his arrest for DUI and related charges.

A sexually violent predator, Alan Earl James, may be released to Campo as San Diego Court orders his conditional release and proposes his placement at a local address, with a hearing set for community input.

San Diego County approved a pilot homeshare program to address the rise in homelessness among seniors, where they can live with residents who have extra space and pay no more than 30% of their income as rent.

Scientists at UC San Diego have created a noninvasive test to improve IVF, analyzing exRNAs in embryos' culture media to identify quality embryos, potentially increasing success rates.

NOVO Brazil Brewing Company expands to Mission Valley with a new brewery restaurant and sports bar, touting a high-tech environment, an extensive beer menu, and game day features. The grand opening is on January 11.

San Diego's creative sectors have contributed $10.8 billion to the local economy, supporting around 170,000 jobs across various industries and occupations.

Breeze Airways introduces five new nonstop routes from San Diego International Airport, starting as low as $59 one-way, with a promotional discount available until January 12.

A gas main break in San Diego prompted an evacuation, a shelter in place order, and 23 SDFD personnel to respond. No injuries were reported, and SDG&E secured the leak by 7:30 p.m.

Ex-San Diego County sheriff's sergeant Luis Rios received two years probation after pleading guilty to attempting to solicit a minor online, following a sting by People V. Preds.

A fire on the 4th floor of a high-rise on 14th Street prompted evacuations and a third-alarm call. Sprinklers extinguished the flames, resulting in no fatalities but $150,000 in damages. An accidental lithium-ion battery fire is cited as the cause.

Johnson & Johnson is set to acquire Ambrx Biopharma for $2 billion to enhance its cancer treatment portfolio, particularly in advanced antibody drug conjugates.