County Jail Population Spikes Post-Proposition 36
The number of people held in county jails has ticked up since police countywide began enforcing crimes tied to Proposition 36, a state initiative aimed at cracking down on repeat drug and theft offenders. The county sheriff’s office reported Friday that 511 of the 4,263 people held in San Diego...
Parent demanding accountability after allegations surfaced
A San Diego County father is demanding accountability after staff members at the Youth Transition Campus dressed up as the minors they teach on Halloween.
San Diego County jails will test wearable health devices aimed at preventing in-custody deaths
SAN DIEGO - As part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of deaths in custody, the San Diego Sheriff's Office will soon begin testing biometric monitoring devices designed to alert staff when someone in jail is in medical distress. Speaking at a meeting of the Citizens' Law Enforcement...
Officer-Involved Shooting in Alpine Under Investigation After Replica Handgun Found
On November 5, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred in the 1700 block of Kyrsten Terrace Ct. in Alpine, California. The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. and involved deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. One person died at the scene.
Firefighters battle 60-acre border fire in steep and rocky terrain
Firefighters are battling a brush fire near the U.S.-Mexico border, which spread to 60 acres with 0% containment Saturday afternoon and was burning in steep and rocky terrain.
Multiple motorists arrested at Pacific Beach DUI checkpoint
Police arrested nine motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence at a checkpoint in Pacific Beach. Officers and deputies from the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and the UC San Diego Police Department conducted the DUI/driver’s license checkpoint in the 2400 block of Grand...
A sea in fury: Drone video captures dramatic king tides at Sunset Cliffs
Drone footage captured the powerful king tides event in San Diego, showing the ocean crashing against the rocky shoreline and providing a preview of future sea-level conditions.
Man shot to death at Ocean Beach Pier
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found shot at the Ocean Beach Pier shortly after midnight, authorities said Saturday. Officers responded to a 911 call about gunshots in the 5000 block of Niagara Avenue at 12:23 a.m. Saturday, when they found the victim shot, according to the San Diego...
Officials launch major project that could save lives in wildfires: ‘A matter of life...
"That doesn’t mean that we have to sit back and do nothing." Officials launch major project that could save lives in wildfires: 'A matter of life and death' first appeared on The Cool Down .
San Diego Rolls Out ‘Oops’ Tags to Correct Recycling Mistakes and Reduce Contamination
San Diegans might notice a new tag hanging from their waste bins, and it's not a Halloween trick but a nudge towards better recycling habits. The City's Environmental Services Department (ESD) has begun leaving "oops" tags on bins containing improper items, serving as a reminder to residents to sort their waste...
