Cyclist’s life shattered after California smuggler slams into him at double speed limit
San Diego, California – Elizabeth Ugarte Rios, 38, of Vista was sentenced Thursday to 41 months in federal
Veterans push for change following comrade’s death in officer-involved shooting
Ret. Chief Navy Corpsman Carlos Enriquez died in an officer-involved shooting April 19. San Diego Police is the investigating agency.
San Diego’s Garbage Gauge: City Sticks Homeowners with Trash Bill
Charging single-family households for trash pickup is a sneaky cost shift that burdens residents while city leaders sidestep responsibility. Voters in San Diego elected a liberal Democratic Mayor, Todd Gloria, alongside an all-Democratic city council, hoping for progressive leadership. Instead, their reward has been...
San Diego County Fair returns to Del Mar with new theme, ‘Summer Pet-tacular’
SAN DIEGO — Have you ever wondered what the world looks like in your pet's eyes? Visitors attending the 2025 San Diego County Fair can now have this experience as it returns to Del Mar starting June 11, calling all pet lovers throughout the county to the fairgrounds. Considered...
Eight migrants thought to be lost at sea after boat capsized are found alive...
Eight migrants thought to be lost at sea after a boat capsized off the coast of California on Monday were found alive, authorities announced in a news release . Witnesses spotted a panga boat overturned at a beach in Del Mar, 22 miles from San Diego . Lifeguards and bystanders participated in rescue efforts, the...
Another San Diego CBP officer indicted for allowing migrants through border
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - A San Diego-based U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer is facing federal charges for allegedly allowing vehicles containing undocumented migrants across the U.S.-Mexico Border, joining two other local CBP officers charged earlier this month. A grand jury indictment alleges the...
Ghost guns decline 39 percent amid San Diego’s crackdown
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Firearm-related homicides have dropped 22 percent since 2020, while suicides involving firearms are down 19 percent compared to last year, according to a newly released report. In addition, the recovery of so-called ghost guns fell 39 percent, marking the steepest single-year decline in...
Community Unites at First Annual It Takes A Village Resource Fair
On April 26, 2025, the Willie Henderson Sports Complex buzzed with community spirit as It Takes A Village Community Organization and Sisters Helping Sisters Weather The Storm hosted their 1st Annual Resource Fair. From 12 noon to 4 p.m., the event served as a vibrant hub of support, connection, and inspiration...
Gator by the Bay music festival brings the Bayou to San Diego
The Bayou is coming to San Diego this weekend. Why it matters: Gator by the Bay, the city's annual Louisiana-style festival, draws thousands downtown for four days of live music, dancing, Cajun cooking and Mardi Gras parades. State of play: The family-friendly festival features more than 100 live performances across...
‘Hey ladies,’ thief says he’s lost before robbing dance studio
A dance and production studio in San Diego was robbed over the weekend, with the thief announcing he was there when he walked in. The owners have filed a police report and are hoping anyone with information will come forward.
