The National Weather Service warns San Diego’s desert communities will face life‑threatening heat July 7–9, with highs near 117°F and county cooling options available.

A 36-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in Kearny Mesa. Police say the driver stopped and investigators do not suspect impairment.

A vacant two‑story office building in Serra Mesa caught fire just after midnight, drawing a third‑alarm response. Firefighters prevented spread and no injuries were reported; investigators are probing the cause.

A longtime Point Loma Denny's closed in June as the chain trims roughly 150 underperforming locations. Franchisee bankruptcies and a recent private‑equity sale have complicated the turnaround.

Cool, cloudy mornings give way to sun and a high near 77°F today. Inland areas warm through the week with a minor to moderate heat risk.

Off‑price chains and budget gyms are filling vacated mall space across San Diego, changing tenant mixes and drawing investor interest.

Cool, cloudy coast for San Diego on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with inland highs near 75°F. Fireworks may create brief smoke and reduce visibility along the waterfront tonight.

Two people were arrested after a vehicle pursuit in Spring Valley on Thursday; one suspect was booked on a robbery suspicion and another on suspected narcotics possession.

A wildfire logged as '94' was reported in San Diego County Friday at 12:17 p.m.; officials say it’s burning on private land and cause and containment are unknown.

Ethan Joseph Sanchez pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud count after telling investors his company would build ADUs and allegedly diverting funds; plea paperwork lists losses above $8.2M. Sentencing is set for September.

The county assessor certified a record $845 billion assessment roll for 2026, adding about $39 billion while delivering $346 million in targeted tax relief. The total boosts local revenue even as sales slow.

A newly obtained FBI affidavit alleges three men who called themselves “skinheads” carried out racially motivated attacks near Oceanside Pier, injuring three people.

Cloudy morning clears to partly sunny skies with highs near 73F today and 74F on July 4.