Gaslamp merchants say unlicensed carts are crowding sidewalks and undercutting storefronts. They want the city to publicly confirm enforcement as lawsuits and an appeals court ruling complicate policy.

EPA has quietly asked whether to exempt some plastic “advanced recycling” plants from Clean Air Act rules, a move that drew industry praise and activist alarm. A public hearing and comment period are now open.

Thousands of mailed ballots arrived too late to be counted in the Nov. 4 special election, with inland counties hardest hit and officials blaming Postal Service routing changes.

Sunny and unusually warm: highs near 81°F Saturday across San Diego. Morning gusts in passes and patchy fog tonight.

A beloved North Park storefront will return as a two-concept lounge and an eight-seat tasting room after a $2M restoration. Owners say they’ll preserve the historic façade and aim to open late 2026.

La Jolla researchers report that adding a FAK blocker to chemo and immunotherapy mobilized immune cells and slowed aggressive ovarian tumors in mice. The results are preclinical but promising.

Hillcrest staple Gossip Grill was ordered closed after county inspectors found a major vermin violation. The bar must fix the problems and pass a reinspection before reopening.

A campaign led by former Coronado mayor Richard Bailey has launched a petition to repeal Balboa Park’s paid parking, aiming for the November 2026 ballot after a contentious January rollout. Organizers say roughly 82,000 valid signatures would qualify the measure for voters.

More than 40 years after Georgia Haggai was shot in her Scripps Ranch home, family and San Diego cold-case detectives are again seeking tips.

Automotive Properties REIT is buying a Rivian‑leased Vista service center for about $16M, highlighting demand for net‑leased EV service assets in North County.

Girls' flag football in San Diego has exploded, with high‑school rosters surging as college and pro pathways open.

Reps. Mike Levin and Sara Jacobs toured Otay Mesa and called conditions prisonlike, renewing fights over access and oversight at the county’s largest ICE site.

A federal grand jury in San Diego has indicted a Border Patrol agent over a July 11, 2022 shooting in Calexico that left an unarmed teen wounded. The indictment alleges multiple counts including deprivation of rights and a firearms offense.