Pacific Surfliner ridership jumps 38% as California gas prices push travelers off I-5
Near-$6 gasoline is prompting more Californians to consider alternatives to driving, and one coastal rail line is seeing the effect. Data show ridership on the Pacific Surfliner has climbed this summer as travelers weigh train tickets against the rising cost of making regional trips by car. What's happening?. According
San Diego Sheriff’s deputies trade gift cards for 65 firearms in Chula Vista
Owners of 65 firearms received gift cards in exchange for turning in unwanted handguns and rifles to San Diego County sheriff's deputies in Chula Vista today.
E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop California locations, including San Diego –...
California health officials announced Friday they are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to seasoned ground beef kebabs served at multiple locations of The Kebab Shop restaurant chain in Southern and Northern California. The California Department of Public Health said nine California residents have been infected
34-year-old man dies while in custody at San Diego jail
A 34-year-old man facing drug-related charges died in custody at the San Diego Central Jail on Friday, triggering an investigation by the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board and the Sheriff's Homicide Unit.
Gray Skies, Hot Streak: San Diego Set To Sizzle In Sun-Soaked 80s
San Diego is starting today under gray skies and temperatures in the low 70s, but the marine layer should retreat toward the coast by late morning. That will make way for a partly sunny afternoon with a high near 79, offering a fairly comfortable setup for outdoor plans across the city.
San Diego Woman’s Lawsuit Over Viral Barista GoFundMe Was Tossed Out, Records Show
A San Diego woman who sued the man behind a viral GoFundMe campaign that raised more than $100,000 for a Starbucks barista saw her entire case thrown out of court months after she filed it. Amber Gilles accused Matt Cowan and his marketing agency of defamation and misusing her image after he launched the fundraiser in
Chula Vista’s signature event, HarborFest, makes a splashing return on August 22
The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. After a six-year hiatus, HarborFest is making its long-awaited return to the Chula Vista waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing together residents and visitors for a vibrant celebration of
Multi-vehicle crash on I-8 leaves several injured near Mission Bay
At least six people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 8 near Mission Bay on Saturday morning.
Power Outage Plunges Westfield UTC Into Darkness, Disrupting Friday Night Crowds
A significant power outage plunged Westfield UTC into darkness during the height of Friday evening shopping and dining, disrupting restaurants, canceling movie screenings and reportedly forcing the San Diego shopping center to close early. Westfield UTC experienced a significant power outage Friday night that appears t
Starbread Working on Third Location in National City
a Filipino bakery known for its Señorita Bread and fresh-baked pastries, is getting ready to open a new location in National City at 1457 E Plaza Boulevard. The company recently submitted documents to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality to open the new location within Plaza Square Shoppi
