Man found dead near Dehesa Road in El Cajon identified

Authorities have identified 35-year-old Alexis Daniel Abarca Moreno as the man whose body was discovered near a roadway in unincorporated El Cajon last month.

Police arrest suspect linked to killing of Crystal Pier security guard

A 49-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing an unarmed security guard on duty at Crystal Pier was behind bars Wednesday. Brian Mathew McColley was arrested at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Cedar Street in El Cajon by detectives with the San Diego Police Department's Special Investigations Unit on suspicion of fatally shooting 31-year-old Aberto Quiroz-Arreola, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Woman ejected, killed in head-on crash on Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista

A driver was ejected from her car and killed in a head-on collision on a Chula Vista street early Wednesday morning.

Border Patrol Seizes Over 300 Pounds Of Meth During I-5 Traffic Stop In California

U.S. Border Patrol agents in California recently found more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine during a vehicle stop on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Border Patrol agents assigned to the San Diego Sector on Oct. 22 stopped a vehicle on I-5 near Camp Pendleton. During a search of […]

Ex-San Diego Cop Pleads Guilty To Stealing $300K From Dead Colleague

A former Naval Base San Diego police officer who was given control over the financial affairs of a retired fellow officer has pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Celebrate the Holidays With Dance, Comedy & Classics at The Magnolia

From dazzling dance to festive comedy and a ballet classic, the holiday season is taking center stage in Downtown El Cajon. The Magnolia has four holiday performances lined up through November and December. Each one brings its own kind of cheer, from high-energy choreography to clean, family-friendly laughs and a...

South Bay elections: Mayoral races in Chula Vista and National City

Larry Millete proclaims innocence during first interview since murder sentencing

2 arrested after police search Ocean Beach home tied to 'magic' mushrooms

Two arrested after SDPD seized drugs, firearms, and other evidence from an Ocean Beach home allegedly connected to psilocybin mushroom gummies handed out to trick-or-treaters.

Car Flies Off San Diego's I-5, Lands on Its Side in Backyard

A car traveling southbound on Interstate 5 near Balboa Avenue in San Diego went off the freeway early Wednesday morning and landed on its side in a backyard, prompting a SIG Alert and shutting down a lane during the morning commute. The vehicle left the roadway near Mission Bay, at...

Both Almanacs Call for a Wetter, Milder Southwest Winter, With Frequent Storms Possible in Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix

Both major almanacs expect a milder Southwest winter, but they split on Phoenix. Here is how the Farmers' Almanac, Old Farmer's Almanac and NOAA line up.

El Cajon's mayoral incumbent takes early lead in 2026 midterm election

Mayor Bill Wells, who has served for more than 12 years, was confident he would be reelected. In early results, the incumbent held a comfortable lead over opponent Alexander Kraft. Mayor of El Cajon. Bill Wells. 60.88%. 10,292. Alexander Kraft. 39.12%. 6,612. Wells is a staunch Republican who has been...

Two arrested after psilocybin gummies given to children on Halloween

SAN DIEGO — An 80-year-old man and a 45-year-old man suspected of distributing psilocybin gummies to at least 15 trick-or-treating children ages 1 to 6 in Sunset Cliffs were taken into custody Wednesday following a search operation. Multiple bags of psilocybin-infused gummies were left on a residence’s porch around...

One Killed in CA Light Plane Crash

One person died when a small plane crashed into a hill Tuesday morning in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, according to Cal Fire. The crash occurred around 9:20 a.m. The deceased pilot was the only passenger on board, according to a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration. The Piper...

CBP agents shoot at pursuit suspect near U.S.–Mexico border

The pursuit began in Riverside County and continued to the San Ysidro Port of Entry until Border Patrol agents shot at the suspect.

Deputies investigate alleged teacher misconduct at Poway High School

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations of teacher misconduct at Poway High School after a teacher was placed on administrative leave following reports from students.

Fashion Valley owner returns with plans to tear down JCPenney and build large mixed-use project

The Simon Property Group resurrected its plan, albeit on a much smaller scale, to demolish the JCPenney department store building at Fashion Valley and add new restaurants, retail and 410 housing units in its place. Representatives from Simon Property Group and architects for the residential and retail mixed-use development shared...

Los Angeles Cocker Spaniel Missing Since 2019 Finally Finds His Way Home

Corduroy the Cocker Spaniel disappeared in Los Angeles back in 2019, right as his family was packing up to move to San Diego. Seven years later, he turned up at a city shelter, and this time his microchip did what it was designed to do: it brought him home. Corduroy...

This Tinned Tuna Is About As Local As It Gets

San Diego has always been a tuna town, and our collective love for all things craft—from our beer to the arts and culture scene—has been well documented throughout the years. So when it came to launching Craft Fish Co., a family-owned line of small-batch, pole-and-line-caught tinned albacore, JJ and Jessica Gerritsen decided to keep things (mostly) local.

Sailor, 86, and dog rescued more than 450 miles off California coast two months after vanishing

The 86-year-old mariner and his dog set sail from Astoria, Oregon, in August.