National City Mayor Ron Morrison pushed back on the Port of San Diego's plan for a 70‑stall electric truck hub at Tidelands Avenue, citing safety and infrastructure concerns as the Port readies final approvals.

Oceanside asked staff to return with tighter plans and cost estimates for a proposed police shooting range and training center as planners juggle sites, price and health questions.

UC San Diego researchers say the protein TYK2 helps keep early breast tumors from invading. Lab tests found TYK2‑blocking drugs increased tumor spread in mice, prompting clinical caution.

Mostly cloudy and breezy Thursday with a Wind Advisory for mountains and deserts. Highs near 68°F today and a warm, drier weekend ahead.

Experts at an EdSource roundtable urged expanding preschool and deep P-3 interventions to curb rising special-education costs and staffing shortages. Research shows prevention can save money.

Surveillance footage shows a shooter firing into a Spring Valley courtyard; two juveniles were injured and authorities are seeking tips. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward.

A Beacon Economics study finds the Rincon Band’s Harrah’s Resort generated nearly $739M in 2024, supporting about 3,000 jobs and $52M in tax revenue for San Diego County.

San Diego Police Lieutenant Brian Avera, 43, died after battling pancreatic cancer. He served since 2006 and was active in homelessness outreach and union leadership.

A Yemeni lawmaker has sued former U.S. special‑ops veterans in San Diego, accusing them of a 2015, UAE‑linked assassination attempt and war crimes.

Salk's La Jolla team released a cloud-hosted atlas that charts how brain cells change with age. The open dataset aims to speed Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research.

An ALPR alert and a police drone helped Chula Vista officers recover a truck stolen out of El Cajon and arrest the driver after suspected drugs were found inside.

El Cajon is piloting an AI investigative tool as San Diego officials weigh privacy rules and whether the software speeds up stalled cases. The trial pits detective relief against civil‑liberties concerns.

A 19-person fuels crew called Fire Mountain Crew 21 began clearing brush in Rancho Del Oro this week under a Measure X-funded pilot program. The team will also be available to help neighboring jurisdictions.