Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.

A rubbing-alcohol-fueled tabletop fireplace erupted during a marshmallow roast on The Strand in Oceanside, sending two children to a specialized burn center.

An early-morning traffic stop in Coronado ended with a crash, a foot chase and an arrest; police say air support helped officers secure the scene. The department says drugs and alcohol are being investigated.

A Poway man says an AI-generated voice convinced him to hand over $18,000 — money he calls the family's life savings. Experts and federal data show the tactic is rising fast.

A 9‑foot great white was spotted off La Jolla Shores; lifeguards posted advisory signs while scientists warn warm Pacific waters could bring more juveniles.

A San Diego Reader feature revisits the July 5, 2000 attack on five migrant nursery workers in McGonigle Canyon and the Prop 21 filing that sent teens to adult court.

Seasonal species surveys and cultural checks are adding thousands to development budgets and months to timelines, making it harder to build housing in San Diego.

A 70-year-old Mission Hills man is seeking $35 million after a trip-and-fall that left him with neck and back fractures. His lawyer says an exposed parking‑meter base created the danger.

Mostly cloudy mornings with patchy drizzle, then highs near 70°F. Wind advisories for desert slopes tonight—secure loose items.

A national MFAN survey of 10,089 military households finds 41.2% report low or very low food security, straining families near Camp Pendleton and nationwide.

San Diego lifeguards warn that unmarked 'false trails' above Black's Beach can end in unstable cliffs and have prompted multiple rescues; officials urge use of the paved Black Gold Road access.

Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled plans to remove more than 1,300 feet of concrete from Chollas Creek, aiming to restore habitat, add trails and reduce flood risk in southeast neighborhoods.

Juan Carlos Félix Gastélum admitted to running meth labs and pleaded guilty in San Diego; sentencing is set for March 2027.