La Mesa approves parking changes

Here's what changes are being implemented.

AAA expects some relief at the pump as Calif. transitions to winter-blend

“Oh man, it sucks, you know what I mean, it's really high. I mean, it used to cost like 40 bucks to fill this up, but now it's like 70,” Kara McNair, who was filling up gas, said.

New Vista stretch of Inland Rail Trail now open

A new stretch of paved trail through Vista has closed another gap in North San Diego County’s growing network of routes for bicyclists and pedestrians, creating about 12 continuous miles of pathway separated from vehicle traffic. The San Diego Association of Governments celebrated the opening Saturday, Sept. 26, of...

La Mesa Adds Golf Cart Spots, New Meters to Ease Downtown Village Parking Crunch

La Mesa's city council has signed off on a handful of quick fixes for a downtown parking shortage that's been squeezing shoppers, diners and residents alike, including a new metered spot on Allison Avenue and dedicated street parking for golf carts. The parking modifications, approved the week before publication, are...

Dirt spill shuts down lanes on southbound I-15 in North County

BONSALL, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Multiple lanes on southbound Interstate 15 near Bonsall were shutdown Monday morning after a dirt spill caused vehicles to slow down and slide on the roadway, according to California Highway Patrol. The incident was first reported around 6:20 a.m. The right two lanes of southbound I-15 were closed roughly 20 […]

Work on Mission Valley Bridge begins; completion date set for fall 2027

Construction was underway Monday on a bridge that will extend Fenton Parkway over the San Diego River in Mission Valley and provide cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles with a high-water crossing.

Overnight closures coming to I-805 at Palm Avenue

A section of interstate 805 near Palm Avenue will undergo overnight closures starting Sunday for an ongoing $31 million Caltrans infrastructure improvement project.

Gas prices hit $6.32 a gallon in San Diego, highest since October of 2022

San Diego Gas Prices Inch Within 6 Cents of All-Time Record After 12-Day Climb

San Diego County drivers are paying the most for gasoline they've seen in nearly four years, with the average price for regular unleaded hitting $6.371 per gallon Saturday. That's just 6.3 cents shy of matching the county's all-time record, and it capped a 12th straight day of price increases at the pump.

A commuter student’s guide to UC San Diego

Congrats Triton commuters, you’ve made it to college — except you live off campus and your classes are probably more than an hour away from home with traffic. Whether you’re a frantic first-year or a continuing student looking to survive yet another quarter, you’ve come to the right place. With a year of commuting under my belt, rest assured you can trust me! Before forgetting to pay for parking on the ParkMobile app and getting hit with that $85 ticket or mindlessly doomscrolling during the entire five-hour gap between your classes, consult this guide!

San Diego, National City leaders address speeding, crash concerns along Division Street

Leaders from National City and San Diego joined residents Thursday for a walk along Division Street as neighbors continue to push for improvements aimed at reducing speeding and crashes along the busy corridor.

On our own in driverless taxi

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Bleecchh. That is the sound I make any time I see a robotaxi wending its way along the streets of San Diego or on news footage of driverless vehicles causing a traffic cluster headache in the Bay Area.

El Niño threatens the beloved Pacific Surfliner. Can the iconic train survive the winter?

A section of railway in San Clemente, as well as other portions in coastal Orange County, have repeatedly shut down for landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls. Another stormy winter is coming.

$15.5 Million in Grant Funding to Advance National City Bayfront Projects

NATIONAL CITY — The Port of San Diego is moving forward with plans to direct $15.5 million in state grant funding toward two projects intended to reshape the National City Bayfront, improve access and prepare the waterfront for future commercial recreation and maritime development. At its Aug. 11 meeting,...

Mission Valley Bridge work begins, expected to complete by fall 2027

Construction was underway Monday on a bridge that will extend Fenton Parkway over the San Diego River in Mission Valley and provide cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles with a high-water crossing. According to a news release from San Diego State University, the Fenton Parkway Bridge is expected to be finished next...

MTS warns looming budget crisis could force major bus, trolley service cuts

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System officials are warning that a looming budget crisis could eventually force the agency to eliminate dozens of bus routes and reduce service across its bus and trolley network.

Tesla Driver Arrested for DUI After Slamming Into MTS Bus Near I-15

A woman was hospitalized and a driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a Tesla collided with a San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus near the interchange of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Interstate 15 Monday evening. San Diego police responded to crash reports around 5:55 p.m., and both the bus driver and the Tesla driver walked away from the scene uninjured.

San Diego County gas price rises to highest amount since October 2022

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Wednesday to its highest amount since Oct. 12, 2022, increasing nine-tenths of a cent to $6.251, extending its run of increases to 35 in 36 days. The average price has increased 56.9 cents over the...

Potential train delays expected due to SoCal weather conditions

Amtrak has issued a travel advisory warning of potential delays and disruptions for Pacific Surfliner passengers from September 25 to October 1 due to anticipated weather conditions from Hurricane Polo.