ICE agents alleged of taking 8-year-old boy into custody

San Diego school district leadership and local officials sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security following allegations that ICE detained an eight-year-old Haitian student at a City Heights elementary school.

Escondido police officer granted misdemeanor diversion for fatal on-duty crash

An Escondido police officer charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a fatal on-duty crash that occurred last year was granted misdemeanor diversion Friday.

San Diego bike cops to face civil rights claims over controversial downtown arrest

SAN DIEGO (CN) — A federal judge will allow two plaintiffs to proceed with a civil rights lawsuit against the San Diego Police Department after what the plaintiffs describe as a violent arrest during an incident downtown last year. Those two plaintiffs — George Medina and Araceli Urbina Viveros...

San Diego State tops Colorado in Bill Walton Classic

Chance Gladden scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half and San Diego State cruised to a 77-66 win against Colorado on Saturday afternoon in the Bill Walton Classic at San Diego. Latrell Davis scored 18 points for San Diego State (2-0), which won its season opener 102-78 against visiting Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday. Barrington Hargress scored 33 points as the lone player in double digits for Colorado (1-1), which got off to a slow start and shot 20 percent from the floor in the opening 20 minutes, including 1-for-12 from 3-point distance. Colorado missed 14 of its first 16 field-goal attempts, as well as both free throws, allowing San Diego State to surge to an early 16-5 lead. Hargress ended the 9-0 run and a drought of 6:26 by scoring on a drive to cut it to 16-7 with 10:07 left in the first half. Gladden stole a pass and scored a layup at the other end, stretching the lead to 27-10 with 5:39 left and forcing a timeout by Colorado. The Aztecs finished the 8-0 run with their biggest lead of the first half at 28-10 and matched that again at 32-14 before Gladden scored

Three new faces are set to join the City Council. All are Democrats, but that doesn’t mean they’ll vote in lockstep

This post has been updated to reflect new vote counts released on Friday, Nov. 6. Three new faces will likely sit behind the San Diego City Council dais in December — and soon after a fourth will join them with Marni Von Wilpert set to trade her District 5 seat for one in Congress.

Developers converting Downtown San Diego offices into affordable housing

French DJ HUGEL Brings 1 Billion Streams And Afro House To San Diego Bay

French producer HUGEL takes over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego tonight for a 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. show billed as NONSTOP Presents: HUGEL “Make The Girls Dance,” with admission restricted to attendees 18 and older and no chairs or blankets allowed on the standing-room floor.

Where To Get Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego, 2026

At its core, Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and being thankful for everything you have. But, let’s be real. It’s also, absolutely, about the food. Whether you’ve had tried-and-true traditions since childhood or are hoping to begin a few of your own this year, our list of 30 local restaurants are doing the heavy lifting of creating a feast for your family with dinner specials, buffets, and take-home meals.

Otay Mesa detainee death prompts San Diego congressional demands

Members of San Diego's congressional delegation and California's senators Friday demanded answers from the Trump Administration in the death of an immigrant detainee who died last month at Otay Mesa Detention Center. Guillermo Pascual Verganza, 42, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his single-occupant cell at the Department of Homeland...

Remembering Hall Of Fame Jockey Don Pierce

Del Mar lost one of its legendary jockeys last month when Donald Pierce passed away at the age of 89. The winner of 3,546 races during his 31-year career that started in the late 50s and carried through the 60s and 70s, the Hall of Fame jockey always referred to Del Mar as his favorite track to ride.

San Diego medical examiner's officer seeks help solving cold cases

California Weather Alert: San Diego, CA Coastal Flooding Nov 7–10

San Diego, CA — Rising ocean water, dangerous rip currents and temperatures approaching 90 degrees are creating a striking November weather contrast across Southern California. While sunshine warms inland neighborhoods, coastal communities face flooding concerns that could disrupt beach access and low-lying roads through Tuesday.

CA: 5000 LBS OF TRASH PULLED FROM SAN DIEGO RIVER

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Tesla Fraud Ruling Puts Rancho Santa Fe Solar Roof Dispute on Damages Track

A San Diego Superior Court judge has found Tesla liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a Rancho Santa Fe homeowner’s dispute over a Solar Roof that, according to the homeowner, was never completed to his satisfaction and did not pass county inspection. Judge Cynthia Freeland’s September 11 ruling leaves compensatory and punitive damages for a later trial. Tesla had separately admitted or stipulated to liability on other claims, including breach of contract, breach of warranty and negligence, Electrek reported.

Future of Midway District at stake as City Council considers $4.2 billion Midway Rising housing project

A plan to redevelop the area surrounding San Diego’s 60-year-old Pechanga Arena and build a new state-of-the-art arena and thousands of housing units on city-owned land heads to the city council for approval on Monday. If built as proposed, the Midway Rising project, led by billionaire developer and professional...

Former cop pleads guilty to stealing $300K in benefits from dead coworker

A former San Diego police officer pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to report the 2016 death of a former colleague and illegally collecting nearly $300,000 in federal benefits intended for the deceased.

Shop small and celebrate the holidays in Downtown El Cajon

November is the perfect time to start checking gifts off your holiday list while discovering what makes Downtown El Cajon special. From one-of-a-kind finds at local shops to a festive community celebration, Downtown El Cajon has plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit while supporting the businesses that make the neighborhood unique.

Little Italy's Tabac Plus Dishes Up Ottoman Palace Cooking, No Alcohol Required

At Tabac Plus in Little Italy, chef Mehmet Sarı draws on two strands of Turkish cooking: dishes associated with Ottoman palace kitchens and food made in Anatolian homes. He began cooking in Istanbul in 1998 and has worked with Turkish cuisine throughout his career. Sarı started his restaurant career...

Fully Leased San Diego Defense-Tech Business Park Sells for $26.5 Million

A 71,597-square-foot industrial property at 5965 and 5975 Santa Fe St. in San Diego has sold for $26.5 million, changing hands after being fully renovated and leased to a pair of defense-technology tenants. The buyer, Sukut Real Properties, picked up the fully occupied 5&52 Business Park from its prior owners in a deal brokered by commercial real estate giant CBRE.

tightest such contest in county

The race for Encinitas mayor remained the closest mayoral contest in San Diego County on Thursday, Nov. 5, with challenger Rimga Viskanta regaining the lead over incumbent Bruce Ehlers by just 73 votes, according to unofficial results from the county Registrar of Voters. Two City Council races continued to show...