Tijuana Sewage Travels Underwater 22 Miles to La Jolla, Study Finds
A study of sewage pollution off San Diego found that a wastewater-linked compound detected in La Jolla may have traveled roughly 22 miles underwater before escaping into the air near the Scripps Institution of Oceanography pier. The finding suggests the Tijuana River sewage problem can affect areas well beyond the communities closest to the border, though the study did not assess health risks from the measured concentrations.
Officials seize nearly $10 million in cocaine at California border
Officials recently seized 1,435 pounds of cocaine with a street value of nearly $10 million at the California border, the U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector announced Friday. Agents found the “massive narcotics shipment” at the I-5 immigration checkpoint, Border Patrol officials said. The suspected drug smugglers were arrested and remain in federal custody. Officials […]
Near 90 in November as Santa Anas bring fire risk plus heat, especially along...
A weekend heat wave and Santa Ana winds will bring red flag warnings to mountainous areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Goodwill’s Little Black Dress event returns to San Diego with designer deals
Holiday shoppers looking to save money on party outfits can find designer dresses, accessories and suits at discounted prices during Goodwill's annual Little Black Dress event, returning Friday to retail stores across San Diego County. The sale begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, including at the Goodwill store in...
Deputies investigate alleged teacher misconduct at Poway High School
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations of teacher misconduct at Poway High School after a teacher was placed on administrative leave following reports from students.
Oceanside sales tax inches closer to ‘no’ in new results
A new sales tax in Oceanside is still too close to call, but opponents may be breathing slightly easier than supporters after election results released Thursday evening. The new results show “no” on Measure S ahead by 440 votes after it had a 382-vote edge in the final tally on election night. More than 45,000 ballots have been tallied so far.
City Tacos Founder Opens Seafood-Heavy El Punto at Liberty Station’s Cursed Address
El Punto, a new family- and dog-friendly Mexican restaurant from the founder of San Diego's City Tacos chain, is set to open Monday at Liberty Station, taking over an 8,800-square-foot indoor-outdoor space at 2885 Perry Road, Suite 102. The address has cycled through several previous tenants, and the new owners are betting their seafood-heavy menu and family-friendly amenities can finally make it stick.
Both Almanacs Call for a Wetter, Milder Southwest Winter, With Frequent Storms Possible in...
Both major almanacs expect a milder Southwest winter, but they split on Phoenix. Here is how the Farmers' Almanac, Old Farmer's Almanac and NOAA line up.
Sonja Shaw Concedes State Superintendent’s Race
Chino Valley School Board President Sonja Shaw has conceded defeat in the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. As of Thursday morning, tallies showed San Diego Unified School Board President Richard Barrera winning with 57.4% of the vote. “Last night, voters made their choice,” Shaw said in a social...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Crystal Pier security guard shooting
A 49-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed security guard at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.
