The San Diego County Sheriff's Department conducted a DUI checkpoint in Santee, screening 525 vehicles and making one DUI alcohol arrest. The operation is part of a holiday "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

The San Diego International Airport expects over 700,000 travelers during the holiday season, advising early arrival due to busy days and construction. Travelers are recommended to reserve parking and utilize shuttles for convenience.

The Via Vera Cruz in San Marcos is reopening on December 18, with a bridge dedicated to former Councilmember Pia Harris-Ebert celebrated by city officials.

Deputies arrested a man linked to e-bike thefts in Lemon Grove, finding drugs, ammo, and firearms at his residence, and arrested three associates on various charges.

A fire in University City, San Diego, battled by multiple firefighting crews, resulted in no injuries but displaced five adults, now assisted by the Red Cross.

Warm weather is expected in San Diego this weekend with a cooldown and potential rain arriving next week, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

The team from Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana opens Il Posto in South Park, serving authentic Italian cuisine, including Napoletano pizza and a range of classic dishes.

UCSD researchers have identified blood biomarkers signaling suicidal thoughts in individuals with depression, potentially impacting mental health treatment.

The Free4Me program in San Diego County, which provides free menstrual products, won the 2023 California State Association of Counties Challenge Award.

The El Cajon Police are conducting a DUI checkpoint on W. Chase Ave. to prevent impaired driving and promote road safety with support from traffic safety grants.

Two men have been sentenced to prison for a fatal smuggling attempt in Imperial Beach, where three people died after being told to discard life vests during the incident.

CBP officers seized over $10 million in drugs hidden in jalapeno paste at Otay Mesa Cargo Facility. A 28-year-old truck driver's shipment was inspected after a K-9 alert, finding meth and cocaine.

San Diego's warm weather will continue through the weekend, with valley and coastal areas reaching the upper 70s, while high deserts see low 60s. Gusty Santa Ana winds are also expected, particularly in mountain areas.