Driver killed, 3 passengers injured in two-vehicle collision in Lakeside area

A driver was killed and multiple people were injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash in the Lakeside area.

Man wanted for allegedly inappropriately touching 5-year-old in Mission Beach

Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department are seeking the public's help to identify a 60-year-old man who allegedly inappropriately touched a 5-year-old child in Mission Beach on Nov. 4.

1 Dead, Search For Hit And Run Driver In East County Continues.

A search for a hit and run driver in a deadly crash in the East County continues.

California Locals Swear These 11 Mexican Restaurants Are Among The Best In The State

One taco counter on this list serves octopus cooked in its own ink, and it holds a Michelin star. I love that a plastic-tray kind of meal can earn that kind of respect. The surprises keep stacking up. One spot fills its kitchen with mesquite smoke for Sonora-style tacos. Another stays open until nearly 4 AM on weekends, which feels like a public service.

One Dead After I-5 Off-Ramp Pileup Shuts Down Genesee Avenue Exit

I-5 Off-Ramp to Genesee Ave. — Reported Site of Fatal Off-Ramp Crash. One person has died after a multi-vehicle pileup shut down the Interstate 5 northbound off-ramp to Genesee Avenue in the University City area on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. A San Diego police officer performed CPR at the scene on a severely injured victim, who was later transported to a hospital and died, CHP Officer Michael Meza said.

Alleged arson fires erupt in Lemon Grove; suspect jailed

A 35-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting a pair of vegetation fires in Lemon Grove Monday was arrested near the sites of the blazes shortly after they erupted.

Gunmen in Mustang Quiz Victim on Gang Ties Before Chicano Park Shooting

San Diego police are investigating a suspected gang shooting at Chicano Park after a man was injured in a shooting Monday night. The shooting was reported shortly before 11:15 p.m. at the park, which sits along National Avenue in Barrio Logan. According to a police spokesperson cited by the San...

Driver wanted in El Cajon hit-and-run that claimed life of 31-year-old

Law enforcement and Crime Stoppers are seeking public help to identify a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 31-year-old man on State Route 67 in El Cajon.

Family pleads for justice in cold case murder as reward increases

The family of Arthur Jordan, a South Bay barber killed in 2018, spoke publicly to request information regarding his unsolved homicide following a $50,000 reward increase.

San Diego deputy arrested over alleged inmate relationship

Deadly apartment fire kills 1, injures another in Imperial Beach

One person died and another was injured after an apartment fire in Imperial Beach early Wednesday morning, according to Imperial Beach Fire Chief John French. The fire erupted and soon engulfed a two-story apartment at 721 12th St. around 3 a.m., where two people had to be transported to the hospital. At the hospital, one was pronounced dead, French said.

California's Ocean Temperatures Continue Astonishing Climb!

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As an extremely strong El Niño continues to dominate the Pacific, abnormally warm water originating from the equator is making its way up California's shores, and with it, sending temperatures higher than we have ever measured before. After seeing the latest ocean readings off...

Residents sound alarm over Lake Hodges spillway plan

REGION — Residents upstream and downstream of Lake Hodges Dam fear increased wildfire and flooding threats if the city of San Diego moves forward with plans to lower the spillway to 280 feet. The city, which owns the dam between Escondido and Rancho Santa Fe, recently unveiled its state-approved...

Civil rights lawsuit against San Diego police moves forward following Gaslamp Quarter arrest

A judge has allowed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of San Diego to proceed following a July 2025 incident in the Gaslamp Quarter involving allegations of excessive force by police officers.

9 California Delis Stacking Pastrami, Corned Beef And Reubens On Fresh Rye

California gets plenty of hype for tacos and avocados, but its deli scene? Underrated. We’re talking pastrami piled sky-high, crispy rye, and Reubens that make portion control look like a bad joke. One legendary Los Angeles deli has been serving hot pastrami since 1947. The sandwich became a hit...

Large fire engulfs abandoned ‘nuisance' building in San Diego's Mountain View area

San Diego Student Escapes Grab Near Lewis Middle School, Man Arrested

An eighth-grade boy walking to Lewis Middle School in Allied Gardens was grabbed by the wrist by a stranger on East Twain Avenue around 8 a.m. last Tuesday, breaking free and sprinting home to call police before officers tracked down a suspect in a nearby parking garage. San Diego police arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of attempted kidnapping in connection with the incident.

Two panga boat pilots sentenced to prison after deadly SoCal smuggling incident

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to over five years in federal prison for their roles in a May 2025 smuggling boat accident off the coast of Del Mar that killed four people.

Pacific Coast Grill Is Closing in January and Coming Back Bigger

For the past 12 years, anyone traveling on Highway 101 through Cardiff drove past a strange void on prime beach real estate. Previously, the space next to Pacific Coast Grill was home to The Beach House for 20 years. Before that, it was the iconic restaurant The Triton for 40 years, known for its unique, whimsical stained glass and other artistic motifs by beloved local artist and architect James Hubbell.

San Diego man started a small pizza business in his apartment after being laid off, and now he makes 15 a week and sells out in under 30 seconds

A waitlist of 1,500 people is chasing 15 pizzas a week from a single Ocean Beach apartment in San Diego. According to Axios, AJ Miller began selling pies after losing his marketing job. The list grew from 75 to 1,500 names in a single week, and each batch of orders is claimed within half a […]