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.

Jags fall to Ramona, now look to the playoffs

Last season the Valley Center gridders beat Ramona in a regular season finale that enabled coach Bill Dunckel’s crew to grab a share of a league title. Interestingly, the same scenario was being played out this season. But alas for the locals, the result was decidedly different. Spearheaded by quarterback Ryan Shaw—who threw for a massive 391 yards and six […] The post Jags fall to Ramona, now look to the playoffs first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

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...

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.

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.

Student airlifted from San Marcos Middle School after injury on lower track field during lunch

SAN MARCOS (KGTV) — A San Marcos Middle School student was airlifted to a hospital Thursday after being injured while playing on the school's lower track field. A medical helicopter landed in a parking lot on the side of the middle school, its rotors spinning, in a scene that would send fear into any parent. This is what anyone near San Marcos Middle School saw Thursday afternoon.

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 […]

Fifth rape of semester reported at CSUSM

SAN MARCOS — A Cal State San Marcos student reported to university officials that she was raped on Nov. 2 in campus housing, the fifth such incident reported on campus since the fall semester began. Members of the campus community — students, faculty and staff — received a federally...

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...

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...

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus ahead in election over 2 challengers

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus appeared to be on track Wednesday to win a fourth term over two challengers, according to the county Registrar of Voters.

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...

Three local prep teams make the playoffs

Only three local football teams survived into the CIF playoffs, but each enters postseason play with varying degrees of optimism. Those teams are Escondido Charter, San Pasqual and Classical Academy.  Unfortunately, Escondido, Orange Glen and San Pasqual Academy failed to qualify for postseason play. So let’s take a closer look at those squads whose seasons are still alive. Based upon […] The post Three local prep teams make the playoffs first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .

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.

5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining

California is known for its diverse food scene, but some restaurants take fine dining to another … 5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining Read more

Election 2026: Razor-thin margins in Encinitas, San Marcos

ENCINITAS — Two North County mayoral races remained exceptionally close in preliminary returns, with Bruce Ehlers leading by 27 votes in Encinitas and Sharon Jenkins ahead by just 36 votes in San Marcos, according to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters’ 2:51 a.m. Nov. 4 update. With...

Larry Millete proclaims innocence during first interview since murder sentencing

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.

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...

Poway Unified provides update on Del Sur Elementary mold issue

School administrators shared findings from its investigation into mold that shut the elementary down and shared what the next steps are as well as the price tag.