Strict wildfire safety rules will soon apply to much of urban San Diego
San Diego is preparing to enforce new wildfire safety regulations for defensible space around homes. KPBS metro reporter Andrew Bowen says they'll apply in most of the city. San Diego is preparing to enforce new wildfire safety regulations that ban landscaping and flammable materials within five feet of most homes in...
Local WWII veteran celebrates 104th birthday
George Holbrook, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 104th birthday with family and staff at Avalon Palm Assisted Living, where he has remained active and engaged, exercising daily and reading every day.
2 trapped in car by rising waters near Fashion Valley Mall rescued by lifeguards
A San Diego Lifeguard Swift Water Rescue team rescued an adult and a child trapped in a vehicle by rapidly rising flood waters on New Year's Day near Fashion Valley Mall.
Rainfall totals across San Diego County
A winter storm has brought heavy rain and flooding to San Diego County, prompting flooding advisories, traffic accidents, and water rescues, with more showers expected over the weekend and through the middle of next week.
Parking passes for Balboa Park now available online
Residents can now purchase parking passes for Balboa Park online in advance of paid parking taking effect on January 5.
Family of woman who died at Santee jail files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a woman who died while in custody at the Las Colinas jail in Santee filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week that alleges jail deputies ignored the woman’s repeated pleas for medical assistance in the hours leading up to her death. Callen Lines, 31, died on...
California King Tides Event Guide Saturday January 3 2026
This article was originally posted on https://calbizjournal.com. California King Tides Event Guide Saturday January 3 2026. Help people visualize sea level rising by taking pictures and submitting them to the California King Tides Project. Join in to learn about tides and how sea level rise is impacting our local...
Bonita Standoff Bloodshed: Chula Vista Cops Hit with Suit over Navy Vet’s Death
The family of Carlos Enriquez has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit accusing Chula Vista police of using excessive force when officers fatally shot the 56-year-old veteran during a standoff outside his Bonita home. Relatives say Enriquez, a retired Navy corpsman who they describe as being in the middle of a...
Backcountry bulletin: Campo sees expansion groundbreaking
Freedom Ranch marked a major milestone Dec. 10 with a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its men’s residential treatment facility, a project expected to significantly increase access to addiction recovery services for underserved men across San Diego County. Held at the Freedom Ranch campus in Campo, the...
Mission Hills flooding causes thousands in damage after New Year’s Day storm
A New Year's Day storm turned into a nightmare for Mission Hills residents and business owners as flooding caused thousands of dollars in damage to homes, businesses, and streets.
