American caught with $1.7M worth of cocaine at border, CBP says
A U.S. citizen attempted to smuggle more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine across the border last week in Del Rio, Texas.
11 Surprisingly Affordable California Steakhouses That Rival 5-Star Restaurants
Put away the idea that a serious steak dinner automatically requires a painful credit card bill. Some dining rooms know how to bring the sizzle without attaching a special-occasion price to every plate. You still get that glorious moment when the steak arrives and everyone suddenly becomes very interested in...
Former worker sues SDG&E over alleged hazing and assault
A former employee is suing San Diego Gas & Electric for allegedly failing to prevent severe hazing, harassment, and physical assault while he trained and worked there.
Summer swelter prompts closure of two popular hiking areas
SAN DIEGO — With increasing summertime heat in the extended local weather forecast, two popular hiking areas in the San Diego-area backcountry will be off-limits to the public for the remainder of August, forestry officials announced Monday. The San Diego River Gorge and Three Sisters trails will be closed...
Silver Alert Spans 600 Miles as Santa Cruz County Seeks Missing 72-Year-Old Driver
A Silver Alert issued early Monday is asking Northern California drivers to watch for a gray 2020 Jeep Wrangler tied to a 72-year-old man who vanished nearly 600 miles away in San Diego County. Mark Jacobs was last seen around 9 p.m. on August 8 near Rancho Santa Fe, according to the alert, and is believed to be behind
Cowles Mountain hikers are getting hundreds of parking tickets for failing to turn their...
From early morning to sunset, hikers’ cars fill both sides of Golfcrest Drive at the base of the city of San Diego’s highest peak, Cowles Mountain in San Carlos. And while Cowles boasts the city’s highest elevation, it also has the highest number of parking tickets issued to drivers who fail to “cramp” their wheels.
Back to school for SDUSD, with students seeing some big changes
Nearly 100,000 San Diego Unified students are returning to classes, with some major changes awaiting children going back to school, including revised technology policies. Following the district’s Phone-free School Day policy last year, the district’s “Learner-Centered Technology initiative” is intended to change how di
Cooling trend coming to San Diego area mid-week
A heat advisory for San Diego County mountains and valleys and an extreme heat warning for the deserts will expire at 8 p.m. Monday, with cooler temperatures on the way later this week. High pressure over the southwest will continue to dominate the weather through Tuesday, then weaken after that,...
120-Plus Makers Descend on Liberty Station for San Diego Made Summer Market
More than 120 local makers will set up shop at Liberty Station later this month as San Diego Made hosts its Summer Market, a two-day gathering of artisanal goods, food, workshops and family activities spread across the historic naval campus. The market runs August 30-31, giving shoppers a full weekend to browse handmad
Man suffers serious injuries after crashing SUV into parked cars during pursuit
A 24-year-old man suffered severe injuries after allegedly crashing a stolen SUV into a telephone pole and four parked cars while fleeing from police in the Midway District, authorities said.

















