SAN DIEGO — San Diego State University's Black Resource Center was officially renamed to the Gus and Emma Thompson Black Resource Center Monday. Brother Ron and Lloyd Dong, along with their spouses, donated $5 million to SDSU's Black Resource Center in honor of Gus and Emma Thompson. "They saved...

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Rodeo is returning to Petco Park after an eventful inaugural event in 2024 that included court hearings and big crowds. The event will be held over three days, January 10-12, 2025 and will feature some of the world’s top rodeo athletes competing for more than $800,000 in prize money according to the Padres. There will be daily after-parties featuring top musical acts, a new addition to the previous rodeo. Like last year, the event will include cultural practices featuring local charros.

SAN DIEGO — A new report from SANDAG shows a big jump in hate crimes across San Diego County and several groups that work with victims believe the actual number of incidents is much higher. From shots fired from a pellet gun at members of the LGBTQ+ community in...

SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — A Spring Valley art teacher got creative in finding help so her students could celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. As the Helpful Honda Helpers made their way to Molly Robb’s art class, inside students were crafting their paper mâché masks as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SAN DIEGO — As research continues to show global temperatures on the rise, scientists are looking for ways to maintain future crops in the face of this adjustment. Research at the Salk Institute in La Jolla shows that the interaction with two key nutrients is essential in maintaining their nutritious value. This study also offers up additional data on how these plants could help combat climate change.

SAN DIEGO — The man accused in a series of pellet gun attacks earlier this month in the Hillcrest Neighborhood was arrested last week, but the victims of similar crimes are still dealing with the trauma. A man who was shot in the eye outside Rich’s Nightclub in May says he lost everything because of that shooting. But now the LGBTQ+ community that he has so long advocated for is helping him with a comeback.

SAN DIEGO — Four people on Monday pled not guilty in connection with an alleged protection racket that siphoned money from businesses in Barrio Logan. One of the suspects is accused of attacking people in Chicano Park. The others are accused of terrorizing business owners along Logan Avenue, trying to force them to pay for so-called security for their businesses.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A non-profit organization in Oceanside wants you to meet a special person helping families in need. In this Zevely Zone, I met Brother Benno's Volunteer of the Year. John Caterino. "We're all superstars right," said Caterino with a big laugh. Brother Benno's is a nonprofit organization...

SAN DIEGO — Construction has begun on a new affordable housing development in National City. Elected officials, union leaders, developers and other community members gathered at a groundbreaking Monday morning to recognize the construction of 94 affordable housing units. Union Tower will include 70 units for low-income families and 24 units specifically for veterans experiencing homelessness.

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County supervisor wants to expand access to behavioral health care for kids. During a news conference Monday morning, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer said she will propose the county put together a plan that would set aside state and federal money for mental health services specifically for children.

SAN DIEGO — The California Medical Board suspended La Jolla doctor Mark Chavez's license as he awaits sentencing on felony charges for supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine that contributed to Perry's death in October 2023. Medical Board documents obtained by CBS 8 say Chavez is "immediately prohibited from...

BARRIO LOGAN - San Diego Police are searching for the man who shot and killed two men Saturday night in Barrio Logan. Officers responded to a call of shots fired at 9:39 p.m. on Newton Avenue near Beardsley Street, according to SDPD Lieutenant Lou Maggi. When officers arrived, they found...

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Eighteen teams gave it their all at the NXPT fitness studio in Chula Vista Saturday as they lifted heavy for a good cause. The third annual 5721 Fitness Throwdown was put on by the non-profit Filipino American Law Enforcement Officer Association, or FALEO. Every year, the event raises money for the Jonathan DeGuzman Scholarship Fund which helps high-performing underrepresented students in the South Bay.

SAN DIEGO — San Diego-based General Dynamics NASSCO Friday received a contract from the U.S. Navy for construction of up to eight additional John Lewis-class oil tankers. The block buy contract with the subsidiary of General Dynamics could total $6.7 billion if the option to construct all the fleet replenishment oilers is exercised, along with incentives and certain contract options. The 10th through NASSCO and the first under Friday's contract has been awarded for $780 million.

SAN DIEGO — There is plenty to do around San Diego County this weekend. Here are a few to consider!. Features Southern California’s largest annual beach festival and powerboat competition. Has the longest and fastest racecourse on the H1 Unlimited hydroplane circuit. Tickets available here. Official "El Grito"...

SCRIPPS RANCH - For San Diegans with extra Halloween costumes laying around, a local nonprofit is accepting donations to allow military families on limited budgets to have a spooky October. Support the Enlisted Project is holding its first Halloween costume drive, intending to give children the choice of costumes who...

OCEANSIDE - A woman and a male juvenile were injured in a stabbing attack at a campground in Oceanside Saturday, authorities said. Officers were dispatched at 2:15 a.m. Saturday to reports of a stabbing at 1450 N. Pacific St. at the Pacific Harbor Campground, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — A dead American Crow found in the Clairemont area of San Diego has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people. County officials said people should...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Albert Gietzen is embarrassed he fell for a scam. “There was this big alert that came up on the screen and it said, ‘Stop. Your computer's been compromised,’” the Vista resident recalled. “I was under a lot of stress at the time...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Motorists heading east this weekend might have to find alternate routes, as Caltrans crews have scheduled a major freeway closure of Interstate 8 through La Mesa and El Cajon starting Friday evening and ending Monday morning. The closure will begin west of Jackson Drive...