San Diego’s car accident rate ranks 2nd highest in country, study says

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A new study released earlier this month has found that San Diego and other California cities are at the top of the nationwide list when it comes to places with the highest rate of car accidents. San Diego ranks second on the list, compiled...

California Dominates List of America's Most Accident-Prone Cities, New Study Finds

California accounts for six of the 10 major U.S. cities with the highest accident rates, according to a new study. Some of the state's biggest cities rank near the top, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The LendingTree study, updated October 19, examined insurance quote data from the...

SANDAG board approves $4.5M for seven microtransit pilot projects

The San Diego Association of Governments Friday announced $4.5 million awarded to cities and organizations across the county to fund microtransit services.

Carlsbad working to stabilize bluff and preserve Coast Highway

The City of Carlsbad worked to stabilize the bluff on South Carlsbad Boulevard, between Solamar Drive and Island Way, following a geotechnical report that recommended emergency stabilization measures. The city declared a state of emergency to expedite work on the project. In June, a city inspection on the boulevard (also...

Multiple lanes of southbound SR-163 closed after semi strikes freeway overpass

Two right lanes of State Route 163 at Clairemont Mesa Boulevard were closed after a semi-truck struck an overpass on Wednesday morning, causing structural damage and falling concrete debris.

California Dominates List of America's Most Accident-Prone Cities, New Study Finds

California accounts for six of the 10 major U.S. cities with the highest accident rates, according to a new study. Some of the state’s biggest cities rank near the top, including San Diego, Los Angeles, ... Read more

Lanes reopened on SB-163 after truck hits overpass

Caltrans, SANDAG to resume Batiquitos Lagoon rail work

CARLSBAD — Caltrans and San Diego Association of Governments construction crews will resume work within Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad this weekend as part of a double-track project. The work, scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Saturday and continue through 4 a.m. Sunday, was previously scheduled for the weekend of...

High tides to disrupt SoCal travel. Metrolink, Amtrak schedule updates

Trains serving a swath of Southern California will be temporarily suspended because forecasted high tides threaten the coastline. Metrolink's Orange County Line will halt its service from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations starting Monday, Oct. 26. That means that its typical route spanning from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside will now operate between Union Station and the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station, cutting off travelers looking to head into San Diego County.

Car drives into Muni tunnel, shutting down Market St. subway for night

A car drove into the Muni tunnel at the Embarcadero on Saturday afternoon, disrupting service and confusing dozens of commuters. Car drives into Muni tunnel, shutting down Market St. subway for night

Del Mar finalizes new speed limits, approves lagoon study

DEL MAR — In a brief meeting Tuesday evening, the City Council gave final approval to an ordinance reducing speed limits on eight stretches of road and approved a study for the San Dieguito Lagoon Levee, Habitat Enhancement and Trail Project. The speed limit ordinance received its first reading...

Overnight SR-78 closures in San Marcos this week

Eastbound State Route 78 near South Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos is scheduled to undergo nightly lane closures from Monday through Thursday.

MTS Board approves new administrative program for fare evasion

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's Board of Directors Thursday approved a program that will the way in which the system will address fare evasion in an attempt to avoid criminal proceedings.

Cheapest gas stations in San Diego

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in San Diego using data from Gas Buddy

San Diego gas prices drop for 16th consecutive day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped for the 16th consecutive day Saturday, falling 2.1 cents to $6.247. The average price has dropped 18 cents over the past 16 days, including 1.4 cents Friday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The streak follows a run of 42 increases in 44 days totaling 74.5 cents that brought the average price within seven-tenths of a cent of its record, $6.434, set on Oct. 5, 2022.

MTS approves new model for fare evasion, shifting from criminal court process

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System approved a new administrative penalty program for fare evasion that replaces criminal enforcement with capped fines and payment flexibility starting in 2029.

Waymo now available to everyone in San Diego

Waymo expanded its autonomous taxi service in San Diego to anyone who downloads the app.