San Diego International was packed Sunday as holiday travel snarled schedules and left many flights delayed. Passengers reported tarmac waits while airlines cited nationwide congestion and weather.

Three blocks of Avenida Revolución are now pedestrian-only, with vendors, a carousel and holiday programming aimed at reviving downtown. Merchants are split over the change.

Brookfield‑backed Intrepid Fiber said it will build open‑access, multi‑gigabit fiber in Vista and San Marcos, with engineering and construction already under way and service expected early 2026.

AIS Infrastructure says it landed about $2 billion in DHS/CBP border contracts, including a $483M San Diego package. Field crews are slated to mobilize in January 2026.

A former Brightline conductor filed a $60 million federal suit this week, alleging chronic PTSD after witnessing multiple deadly collisions and accusing the company of denying trauma leave.

An Alaska Airlines flight to Lihue turned back to SAN after crew and passengers reported nausea; EMTs evaluated travelers and the plane is under inspection.

San Diego International Airport expects 1.4 million travelers from Dec 19, 2025, to Jan 5, 2026, with the busiest days on Dec 23, Dec 28, and Jan 4. Passengers should plan for increased traffic and follow airport guidelines for a smooth experience.

MTS and NCTD will run free rides after 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, with extra late‑night trains and buses to help San Diegans get home safely.

San Diego's Transportation Department is implementing a slurry seal program to enhance street conditions in various communities, aiming to maintain roadways cost-effectively.

SANDAG released its final 2025 Regional Plan, pitching new express lanes, coastal-rail work and 28 miles of bikeways while opening a short public-comment window before a Dec. 12 vote.

MTS offers free shuttles from City College to Balboa Park for San Diego's December Nights, relieving congestion with designated lanes and connecting attendees to the holiday event's expected 300,000 visitors.

Lemon Grove has earmarked $5.3 million from a new one-cent sales tax to repave streets, upgrade sidewalks and shore up storm drains, with work slated for spring 2026.

Encinitas introduced an ordinance to let traffic staff set daytime multi‑hour limits and approved a three‑hour restriction on a neighborhood street amid development concerns.