Lyft to Pay $272.5 Million Settlement for Misclassifying Drivers

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu – alongside California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City Attorneys of San Diego and Los Angeles – announced a $272.5 million settlement with rideshare company Lyft, resolving allegations that between 2016 and 2020, Lyft committed wage theft by misclassifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.

More than 3000 Residents from San Elijo Hills Raise Multiple Safety Concerns Including Wildfire Evacuation and Traffic/Pedestrian Risks Ahead of the October 5 Planning Commission Hearing

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — September 2026 — As the San Marcos Planning Commission prepares to review the proposed San Elijo Hills Town Center Apartments on Monday, October 5, 2026, thousands of local residents and community stakeholders are calling for comprehensive environmental and safety reviews before any entitlements are granted.

Metrolink to waive fares Oct. 7 for California Clean Air Day

Metrolink will waive fares throughout its six- county system and on its Arrow service Oct. 7 in recognition of California Clean Air Day, the regional passenger rail agency announced Wednesday. Passengers will be able to board at any Metrolink station without a ticket and travel throughout the agency’s 545-mile system,...

First major transit fare hike since 2009 goes into effect Thursday

The cost of taking public transportation in San Diego County will increase Thursday for the Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit San Diego Railroad, the first major increase since 2009. Starting Thursday, monthly MTS and NCTD passes will increase from $72 to $85 for adults and from $23...

Public transit fare changes take effect in San Diego County on Oct. 1

San Diego transit agencies will implement several fare increases starting Oct. 1.

Higher fares begin Thursday for rides on MTS, North County rail

Local transit fares rise Thursday on Metropolitan Transit System buses and trolleys and the North County Transit San Diego Railroad. Starting Thursday, single MTS fares rise to $3 a ride. Monthly MTS and NCTD passes will increase from $72 to $85 for adults and from $23 to $28 for senior, disabled and Medicare (SDM) recipient riders.

Vista celebrates completion of new rail trail segment

VISTA — Cyclists, pedestrians and local leaders recently celebrated the opening of a new segment of the Inland Rail Trail connecting Mar Vista Drive to Civic Center Drive. The Inland Rail Trail is a multiuse path that runs through Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido and a portion of unincorporated San Diego County. The trail is an important element of the San Diego Regional Bike Plan, according to the San Diego Association of Governments.

La Mesa approves parking changes

Here's what changes are being implemented.

AAA expects some relief at the pump as Calif. transitions to winter-blend

“Oh man, it sucks, you know what I mean, it's really high. I mean, it used to cost like 40 bucks to fill this up, but now it's like 70,” Kara McNair, who was filling up gas, said.

New Vista stretch of Inland Rail Trail now open

A new stretch of paved trail through Vista has closed another gap in North San Diego County’s growing network of routes for bicyclists and pedestrians, creating about 12 continuous miles of pathway separated from vehicle traffic. The San Diego Association of Governments celebrated the opening Saturday, Sept. 26, of...

La Mesa Adds Golf Cart Spots, New Meters to Ease Downtown Village Parking Crunch

La Mesa's city council has signed off on a handful of quick fixes for a downtown parking shortage that's been squeezing shoppers, diners and residents alike, including a new metered spot on Allison Avenue and dedicated street parking for golf carts. The parking modifications, approved the week before publication, are...

Dirt spill shuts down lanes on southbound I-15 in North County

BONSALL, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Multiple lanes on southbound Interstate 15 near Bonsall were shutdown Monday morning after a dirt spill caused vehicles to slow down and slide on the roadway, according to California Highway Patrol. The incident was first reported around 6:20 a.m. The right two lanes of southbound I-15 were closed roughly 20 […]

Work on Mission Valley Bridge begins; completion date set for fall 2027

Construction was underway Monday on a bridge that will extend Fenton Parkway over the San Diego River in Mission Valley and provide cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles with a high-water crossing.

Overnight closures coming to I-805 at Palm Avenue

A section of interstate 805 near Palm Avenue will undergo overnight closures starting Sunday for an ongoing $31 million Caltrans infrastructure improvement project.

Gas prices hit $6.32 a gallon in San Diego, highest since October of 2022

San Diego Gas Prices Inch Within 6 Cents of All-Time Record After 12-Day Climb

San Diego County drivers are paying the most for gasoline they've seen in nearly four years, with the average price for regular unleaded hitting $6.371 per gallon Saturday. That's just 6.3 cents shy of matching the county's all-time record, and it capped a 12th straight day of price increases at the pump.

A commuter student’s guide to UC San Diego

Congrats Triton commuters, you’ve made it to college — except you live off campus and your classes are probably more than an hour away from home with traffic. Whether you’re a frantic first-year or a continuing student looking to survive yet another quarter, you’ve come to the right place. With a year of commuting under my belt, rest assured you can trust me! Before forgetting to pay for parking on the ParkMobile app and getting hit with that $85 ticket or mindlessly doomscrolling during the entire five-hour gap between your classes, consult this guide!

San Diego, National City leaders address speeding, crash concerns along Division Street

Leaders from National City and San Diego joined residents Thursday for a walk along Division Street as neighbors continue to push for improvements aimed at reducing speeding and crashes along the busy corridor.

On our own in driverless taxi

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Bleecchh. That is the sound I make any time I see a robotaxi wending its way along the streets of San Diego or on news footage of driverless vehicles causing a traffic cluster headache in the Bay Area.