San Diego cosmetic surgery offices at center of wrongful death lawsuits
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. Subscribe to KFF Health News’ free Morning Briefing. Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected that cosmetic surgery would get rid of stubborn fat quickly and easily — just as the web advertising promised. Instead, she died three days...
Crews knock down Mission Valley apartment fire, multiple condos damaged
Fire crews knocked down an apartment fire in the 6700 block of Friars Rd. on Saturday evening, with multiple condos damaged in the blaze and two people examined for smoke inhalation.
Former principal sues Dehesa School District, alleging whistleblower retaliation
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A former principal at Dehesa School announced Friday plans to file a lawsuit against the Dehesa School District, alleging she was terminated in retaliation for reporting safety violations and fraudulent attendance practices connected to state funding. According to a complaint, Natoshia...
State Farm announces record $5 billion dividend; drivers to receive about $100 per vehicle
State Farm announced Thursday that it will issue a one‑time dividend this summer to qualifying policyholders across more than 49 million State Farm Mutual auto vehicles. The company said the distribution is funded by “financial strength and stronger‑than‑expected underwriting performance reported across the...
San Diego County officially bans ICE agents from non-public facilities
The ordinance ensures that county resources are not used to facilitate immigration raids and reinforces constitutional protections inside county spaces such as health clinics, child welfare offices, libraries, and other public service facilities.
School-Day Chaos As Two Buses Crash Outside Clairemont Elementary
The morning drop-off at Lafayette Elementary in Clairemont turned tense today when two school buses collided near campus, blocking a stretch of Printwood Way and prompting a California Highway Patrol SigAlert. The crash, reported around 7:30 AM, involved a Cajon Valley Union School District bus and a San Diego...
Inmate’s death ruled accidental overdose
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Sheriff's Office released information Saturday on the death of a 44-year-old inmate who perished while in custody at the San Diego Central Jail, calling the death accidental. On Nov. 16, 2025, at around 7:05 a.m., deputies were performing routine duties when they...
Cat food recall expanded over risk of serious illness
A recall of potentially harmful cat food has been expanded to include two additional lots of products, affecting 20 states, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement Friday.
Macias Family Health Center Opens | San Ysidro Health South Bay
San Ysidro Health hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newest health facility, the Macias Family Health Center. A new state-of-the-art healthcare facility expanding access to comprehensive, compassionate care for families and seniors across the South Bay and surrounding communities....
Child hospitalized with serious injuries after e-motorcycle crash in Scripps Ranch
An 11-year-old child who crashed on an electric motorcycle at a Scripps Ranch park was hospitalized with a severe head injury and a leg fracture on Friday evening. At about 5:28 p.m., officers from the San Diego Police Department responded to reports of a crash at Jerabek Park, located at 10200 Scripps Trail,...
