La Mesa’s council ordered a six‑month review that could bring registration, taxes and new rules for Airbnbs and similar rentals.

A 64-year-old woman died after her SUV overturned on El Camino Real near Elijah Court in Carmel Valley. Firefighters extricated the driver and police are seeking witnesses.

A Metrolink train broke down in Anaheim Hills on Saturday, stranding about 500 riders for roughly two hours; several were treated for heat-related illnesses.

CAL FIRE says Escondido's Miller Station (Station 15) will close beginning Monday for about two to three months for critical infrastructure work. Neighboring stations and reassigned apparatus will cover calls.

A woman was wounded at a Spring Valley house party after a fight turned violent. Deputies say the injury wasn't life‑threatening and suspects fled before they arrived.

High Surf Advisory runs 5 p.m. Sunday through 11 p.m. Tuesday. Expect 4–7 ft waves and strong rip currents on south‑facing beaches.

Salk Institute professor Satchin Panda will step down on Aug. 13 after an internal review into a workplace misconduct complaint, the institute says.

San Diego is mapping city‑owned land for affordable homes and shelter; the planning department will host neighborhood open houses in late July and early August.

AB 126 tightens charter audits, bans enrollment incentives and forces authorizers to inspect resource centers — a policy push linked to the A3 fraud that rocked San Diego.

Southwest's spring‑2027 schedule adds weekend San Diego–Kona and San Diego–Lihue nonstops and more island frequencies, boosting SAN as a Hawaii gateway.

More than 30 cats were removed from a San Diego home after a neighbor reported a suspicious smell; the animals are now at SDHS receiving medical and behavioral care.

High school activists handed a 19‑page plan to county officials urging limits on solitary confinement as court‑ordered jail reforms move forward. Their meetings with local leaders put fresh pressure on the Sheriff’s Office.

San Diego’s unemployment ticked up to 4.4% in June, ending a six‑month decline as hospitality hires were offset by government payroll cuts and a smaller labor force.