Paul Simon opened with Seven Psalms and closed with "The Sound of Silence" in a hushed, carefully arranged Rady Shell performance. Critics praised the sound and subtle instrumentation.

A viral video shows junior lifeguards training in Santa Clara Cove while the cove remains under a county bacteria advisory. Officials say water activities were relocated pending follow-up testing.

Carlsbad police say three suspects are tied to at least a dozen stolen Jeeps that were driven into Mexico after being taken. A high‑speed I‑5 pursuit ended in a rollover and arrests.

Dr. Abhay Gupta was ordered to stop practicing after multiple positive alcohol tests while on probation. Medical Board records show a prior DUI and multi‑year probationary oversight.

Deputy Fire Chief Jess Specht will take over the Oceanside Fire Department as Chief Dave Parsons retires on June 20, 2026. The city announced the move Wednesday.

A settlement forced six unlicensed short‑term rentals to close and ordered operators to pay fines and stop listing the units, returning the properties to the long‑term market.

A fatal crash shut down all northbound I‑15 lanes north of SR‑76, triggering a SigAlert and major detours through North County.

A major international trial found a genomic test can identify many patients with hormone‑sensitive breast cancer who may not need chemotherapy, reducing exposure to toxic side effects.

Lifeguards and firefighters pulled two people to safety from Oceanside’s North Jetty after a large wave swept one into the ocean; both were treated for injuries.

Prosecutors say three new murder charges connect Dwight Rhone to killings from 1993, 2002 and 2023 and to remains found at a Southcrest house last December.

A writ filed Monday accuses the San Diego Police Department of labeling roughly 80% of complaints "miscellaneous" to keep them from civilian review. Plaintiffs want the court to force compliance with Measure B.

Incumbent Henry Foster holds a razor-thin, 22‑vote edge in District 4 as county counts continue. The narrow margin leaves a November showdown likely unless tallies or a recount change the outcome.

County Housing Authority approved a ~$293.7M FY 2026‑27 budget to fund vouchers and public housing for roughly 11,100 households and 25,200 residents monthly.