San Diego County says a major supermarket sushi supplier misclassified chefs as contractors and made them pay equipment and food costs while earning commission. The suit alleges a widespread 'pay-to-work' model inside grocery delis.

A judge denied a CEQA challenge, allowing All People’s Church to move forward with a 900‑seat sanctuary on a six‑acre Del Cerro parcel.

Biogen agreed to buy San Diego‑based RayThera for up to $1 billion, adding early‑stage immunology candidates and a lead program heading into Phase 1.

National City’s council unanimously named Douglas Schulze city manager and Heidi Skinner city attorney on Wednesday, a bid to end years of leadership churn. The hires come as the city wrestles with tight budgets.

Council members pushed back on the Parks Department's proposed distribution of a growing Opportunity Fund, leaving some low‑income rec centers with less than they expected.

City records show SDPD settlements topped $116M since 2017, with $42M this fiscal year and two blockbuster payouts driving the tab.

UC San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center won a five‑year NCI core grant renewal — roughly $25M — to speed trials, hire physicians and expand infusion capacity across San Diego.

San Diego County posted a water-contact advisory for Glorietta Bay after monitoring flagged elevated bacteria. Officials advise avoiding water contact until tests clear the area.

A brush fire in Mission Valley closed eastbound Friars at Santo on Wednesday and snarled local traffic as crews worked the scene.

Low clouds and elevated surf through Friday. Expect partly sunny afternoons and inland warming next week.

Carlsbad roaster Steady State opened a second cafe in San Marcos beside its roastery, with plans for an onsite bakery and expanded sourcing.

California is waiving the $50 Historian Passport fee for a limited time, offering free entry to more than 30 state historic parks from Juneteenth through the end of 2026.

Parents and teachers at Fuerte Elementary say mold, rodents and cockroaches have invaded classrooms; a petition and parents pulling kids have forced scrutiny of district repairs.