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.

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.

Developers converting Downtown San Diego offices into affordable housing

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.

Election update: San Marcos races for mayor, council remain close

The San Marcos mayoral election remained close Friday, Nov. 6, with incumbent Sharon Jenkins leading challenger Mike Sannella by 346 votes, while the City Council District 2 contest was separated by just 81 votes. In City Council District 2, Justin Matsushita held a narrow lead over Lindsey Smith. Matsushita received...

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

Eastbound SR-78 overnight closures expected this week

Eastbound SR-78 at South Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos is scheduled for overnight closures on November 8 and 9 for the replacement of weight in motion sensors.

Two men arrested following police investigation after around 15 children were given psychedelic gummies while trick-or-treating in San Diego on Halloween

Two men were arrested in relation to psychedelic gummies handed out on Halloween. BY: UNSPLASH Two men have been arrested following a police investigation into psychedelic gummies distributed to approximately 15 children, including toddlers, while trick-or-treating in San Diego on Halloween. Psychedelic gummies The children, aged between 1 and 6, reportedly received bags containing psilocybin gummies from a residence in the Ocean Beach neighborhood shortly before 6 p.m. on October...

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...

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...

Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe Perform on the Star of India

Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, announce the return of Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe & Special Guests to perform their annual live concert 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2026, aboard San Diego’s iconic waterfront historic landmark, Star of India,the oldest active sailing ship in the world. The beloved former San Diego Padre MLB broadcaster, talented musician, and passionate philanthropist has performed his holiday concert for adults 21-plus aboard Star of India more than 20 times. Proceeds from the concert are donated to Maritime Museum of San Diego.

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.

A former police officer kept about $300,000 in government benefits after failing to report a death, Social Security’s inspector general says

A former Naval Base San Diego police officer has pleaded guilty to keeping nearly $300,000 in government benefits meant for a retired co-worker who died in 2016, Social Security’s inspector general says. Ivan Alonso Rodriguez, 47, of El Cajon, admitted in federal court on Nov. 3 that he knew of the death and told neither... The post A former police officer kept about $300,000 in government benefits after failing to report a death, Social Security’s inspector general says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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.

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...

Architect Patrick McInerney’s Private San Diego Sanctuary Lists for $3.5 Million

Tucked away in San Diego’s historic and architecturally eclectic Mission Hills neighborhood is a striking, sharp-edged, angular home characterized by interconnected smooth, light gray stucco and stone pavilions that open to a central courtyard with floating stone steps and a tranquil water feature. Created by noted architect Patrick McInerney —a former protégé of London design legend David Chipperfield —the contemporary gem rests amid a canyon hillside on just under a quarter-acre ringed with lush greenery. A San Francisco Mansion With Ties to a Nobel Laureate and a Brothel Lists for $25 Million Built as McInerney’s personal residence and known as Villa K—a cryptic moniker that mirrors its restrained blueprint—the steel-framed structure was completed in 2013. Featured in Architectural Digest soon after, the residence came from the architect’s desire for absolute structural tranquility. Dismissing traditional visual clutter, he sought a hyper-minimalist aesthetic—one defined by his signature “disappearing design” philosophy, which seeks to seamlessly blend switches, outlets, cords, and hardware directly into the surroundings. Wood shelving and a minimalist fireplace are built into the living area’s smooth plaster wall. Gary Kasl RELATED : Russell Wilson and Ciara Relist Their Sprawling SoCal Home for a Reduced $45 Million Now, on the market for

Police face federal lawsuit over Gaslamp Quarter arrest tactics

A federal judge has denied the city of San Diego's motion to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit involving two people who accuse San Diego police bike officers of excessive force during an encounter in the Gaslamp Quarter. The lawsuit, filed by George Medina and Araceli Urbina Viveros, challenges the San...

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...

CA: 5000 LBS OF TRASH PULLED FROM SAN DIEGO RIVER

Volunteers clear trash out of the San Diego River ahead of predicted El Niño storms. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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.