A chance of light showers and gusty west winds Monday, April 13; stronger gusts possible in mountains and deserts.

Belmont Park smoothed the Giant Dipper with about $1.6M in repairs and opened a free Shipwreck Cove play area as it readies for the summer rush. The upgrades aim to keep the park nostalgic while handling bigger crowds.

Roger T. Benitez retired April 2, 2026. The San Diego judge whose rulings repeatedly upended state gun laws is leaving the bench and moving into mediation work.

Late‑night fuel theft from a U‑Haul spilled gasoline toward the Pico Promenade Trail in Fallbrook, prompting a hazmat cleanup and a temporary road closure.

McAlister Institute renovated its Escondido recovery center, raising monthly treatment capacity from about 120 to roughly 170 and adding private rooms and brighter spaces. The changes aim to speed intake and help people experiencing homelessness begin recovery.

UC San Diego has notified two professors that they will face administrative disciplinary proceedings tied to a May 2024 pro‑Palestinian encampment. One faces a possible two‑year unpaid suspension.

A fiery crash on eastbound SR-54 near the SR-125 connector in Spring Valley left one person dead and snarled eastbound traffic for hours.

Showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms are possible Sunday in San Diego, with gusty winds and mountain snow above about 5,000–5,500 feet.

Rural Texans are organizing to oppose giant data‑center projects they say will drain water, drown nights in noise and eat up farmland. From Leon to Grimes counties, neighbors have formed groups and pushed county officials for answers.

A May 15, 2026 court hearing will consider placing Sexually Violent Predator Gary Snavely in Borrego Springs. Officials say the SAFE Task Force is accepting comments April 11–24.

San Diego native Rashid Shaheed signed a three-year, $51M extension with the Seahawks after a Super Bowl run that showcased his return ability and big-play upside.

Assemblymember Diane Papan’s bill would let San Mateo cities bar under‑12 riders from Class 1 and 2 e‑bikes, pairing warnings and small fines with required data reporting. The move follows local crashes and a county safety forum.

A UC San Diego analysis of 2.8M student surveys links local flavored‑tobacco bans to lower youth vaping and finds no uptick in teen cigarette use.