Residents from Mission Hills to Golden Hill are contesting tall new projects approved under the city's Complete Communities plan; one Golden Hill development has already faced court scrutiny.

California has poured hundreds of millions into heat programs, but experts say the approach is still crisis‑driven while counties write their own rules. Local mandates and bond proposals will decide who actually gets cooled.

A judge paused criminal proceedings for two years after granting mental‑health diversion to Micah Rodgers Seau; if he completes the program, the charge could be dismissed.

Big‑city mayors urged lawmakers in Sacramento to protect HHAP funding, warning cuts would put 41,000 Californians at risk of returning to homelessness.

Morning fog clears to sunny afternoons with highs near 75°F today; inland areas climb into the low 80s by the weekend. Plan layers for cool commutes and sun protection midday.

Lawmakers authorized a state audit of federally backed fusion centers amid concerns about surveillance, oversight and federal spending.

Black Bear Diner's El Cajon location has served East County comfort food since 2019, and it still technically holds an "A" grade — but county health inspectors ordered it closed Monday after finding vermin and improper food temperatures. It's the second time in 17 months the Fletcher Parkway diner has been shut down.

Baja Beach Fest revealed its 2026 headliners — Ozuna, Anuel AA, Farruko and Steve Aoki — for a three‑day Rosarito run Aug. 7–9. Insider presale starts March 26; 3‑day passes from $359.

The 2022 Mira Mesa plan steered growth toward jobs and transit — now 3Roots is delivering roughly 1,800 homes, commercial space and large new parks.

Bob Dylan will play The Rady Shell on June 21 as part of a new 2026 summer tour. Presales begin March 26 and most tickets go on sale March 27.

A proposed DHS rollback of the 2022 public‑charge rule has immigrant families in California avoiding child care and other services amid confusion and fear. Advocates warn the impact could ripple across early‑education and health systems.

A new $2M longevity fund and an East County pilot aim to blunt rising housing and financial strain among San Diego’s older residents. Hospitals and nonprofits say services must shift from crisis care to prevention.

Supervisor Jim Desmond will ask the Board to study a pilot pairing down‑payment aid with interest‑rate buy‑downs; staff would report back with options and costs within 120 days.