Election update: Vista mayoral race tightens to 301 votes

The race for Vista mayor narrowed Friday, Nov. 6, with Joe Green leading Kenneth Zuniga by 301 votes, while the City Council District 1 election remained even closer with a 75-vote margin between the leading candidates. The difference amounted to 1.40 percentage points. Green’s advantage narrowed from 402 votes Thursday,...

MTS moves to adopt new penalty program for passenger violations

The Metropolitan Transit System board of directors approved a new administrative penalty program for fare evasion and certain passenger conduct violations on Oct. 15, according to a press release from the agency. Under the program, eligible citations will be moved out of the criminal court system and into an administrative review process instead. Riders who receive these citations will pay a fine and can contest it through the agency rather than face a criminal charge. This process is similar to how San Diego handles parking tickets as civil matters and not crimes.

Now they have to solve the TJ River crisis

San Diego County supervisors just got a lot more power and money — and have a major new promise to keep. County governance reform Measure A and a countywide sales tax increase Measure B each passed with about 52 percent of the vote. Measure B is a half-cent countywide...

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

Veterans Day to bring observances, holiday closures to San Diego County

San Diego County residents planning to take care of government business, visit a library or use certain recreation facilities will need to plan around Wednesday's Veterans Day holiday. San Diego city and county offices will observe the holiday, with many public services and facilities closed for the day. The federal...

San Diego families struggle to keep up with housing and grocery costs

For many San Diego families, the rising cost of living is making it increasingly difficult to afford everyday necessities, from housing and groceries to energy and medical expenses. An NBC 7 Responds affordability survey, completed by more than 1,100 people, reveals the financial pressure facing local households. Housing remains the...

Downtown San Diego offices get new life as affordable housing

As San Diego sees a growing need for affordable housing, developers are getting creative in their approach to help meet the demand. Some are acquiring downtown high-rise office buildings and converting them to affordable housing. “It’s really fun to walk by the building that I used to work in about...

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.

New low-cost veterinary hospital to break ground in San Diego

The San Diego Humane Society will host a wall-breaking ceremony this week to launch its new low-cost Community Veterinary Hospital & Spay/Neuter Center, announced Monday. The new facility will serve as a single destination where pet families can access low-cost, high-quality medical care, spay/neuter services and support, the SDHS said.

Early returns show several San Diego County school bond measures passing

School district leaders throughout San Diego County are waiting to see whether voters have approved their bond measures. As of Monday morning, “yes” votes are leading in most districts, including Mountain Empire Unified. “We’re cautiously optimistic,” said Patrick Keeley, superintendent of Mountain Empire Unified. “We're excited about the...

Chula Vista Marks First Kumeyaay People's Day With Songs Passed Down for Generations

Kumeyaay Park in Chula Vista filled with song and ceremony Sunday as the city marked its first-ever Kumeyaay People's Day, a new annual holiday set for the second Sunday in November going forward. The celebration landed during Native American Heritage Month, giving San Diego County's 18 federally recognized tribes a fresh, official date on the civic calendar.

El Niño Just Pushed California’s Ocean to the Highest Levels Ever Recorded, and NOAA Says More Is Coming

Roads flooded, water pushed into homes and businesses, and tide gauges that have been recording for more than a century logged numbers they had never seen before. That was the California coast between Oct. 24 and 30, and NOAA has now explained what made it happen. The NOAA National Ocean...

Free Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations Offered to Homeless People's Pets in San Diego

A San Diego nonprofit has received a $30,000 grant to pay for spay/neuter procedures, microchips and vaccinations for 180 pets of homeless people in the region, the group announced Saturday.

2026 California midterm election results

The UCSD Guardian compiled the results of the 2026 midterm election. Multiple races and propositions remain to be called as votes continue to be counted. San Diego Measures A and B have also not been called. California state governor. Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra (D) won...

Number of rabid animals in California skyrockets to the most cases in nearly 30 years

Your browser does not support the video tag. California has seen the number of rabid animals skyrocket, with the most cases in nearly 30 years, according to state officials. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday. Most of the rabid animals were bats or skunks from Southern California, according to the veterinary association. San Diego County health officials sounded the alarm in July after a rabid bat landed on the table where a family was eating lunch at the rustic Yellow Deli chain in Vista. Another diner quickly grabbed the bat with a towel and brought it to the Humane Society in Oceanside. Last month, local health officials reported the first two raccoons to test positive for rabies in Los Angeles County in more than 50 years. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday (Getty Images) The first raccoon was found in someone’s backyard in the Westlake Village area, officials said on October 5. The raccoon reportedly appeared sick but not aggressive

San Diego leaders demand change after child placed into federal custody

San Diego Unified leaders are demanding change from the government after they said an 8-year-old student “fell victim” to the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status designations and was placed in a federal facility earlier November. San Diego Unified School District leaders — including its superintendent and board president — a city councilmember and several leaders of unions representing workers in education said they are concerned about how children and families are being impacted by the elimination of TPS protections. A country can receive a TPS designation due to war or an environmental disaster, for example, and people with the status can’t be removed from the U.S., according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. However, the Trump administration has pulled back on the program . They addressed their concerns to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a letter posted online by San Diego Unified on Nov. 6. “When families are suddenly separated, displaced, detained, or removed from their communities, schools are often left to respond to the resulting trauma and educational disruption,” San Diego Unified leaders and others said. “These circumstances place children at significant risk

Mexico's Ambassador Vows Action on Tijuana River Sewage During San Diego Visit

Mexico's ambassador to the United States pledged during his first San Diego visit to keep working on the Tijuana River pollution crisis, touring the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant as cross-border sewage continues to plague the region. Roberto Lazzeri called the long-running crisis one of the top priorities of the binational agenda and said Mexico is working to secure the resources needed for infrastructure fixes on its side of the border.

U.S. Veterans helping veterans: San Diego food drive supports military families

A Veterans Day food drive at Liberty Station, Sunday, brought together a Christian group of veterans, active-duty service members and volunteers to support thousands of people and their loved ones facing food scarcity while serving the country. As the uncertainty continues over the war in Iran and other U.S. conflicts...

Volunteers fulfill donation goal of 25,000 lbs at NTC Park food drive

More than 200 volunteers gathered at NTC Park to host a Veterans Day food drive organized by the World Mission Society Church of God and the International Military Bible Academy to benefit the San Diego Food Bank.

Mission Beach residents prepare as another coastal flood advisory hits

A new coastal flood advisory is in effect for San Diego, with tides predicted above 7 feet as Mission Beach residents prepare for more flooding.