County offers tips to prepare for ICE confrontations
Businesses and employees concerned about federal immigration enforcement actions can learn about their rights through a new video training series. The three County videos on what to do before, during and after visits from federal authorities are designed to help keep workplaces safe and compliant. More in-depth...
KEN KRAMER’S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: Imperial Valley’s Yuha Desert
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. We come aboard the Maritime Museum's iconic Star Of India, as she goes to sea! We head to the Imperial Valley's Yuha Desert and the airport at Ramona to check out a couple of lesser-known but entirely wonderful museums.
Ocean Beach Alley Stabbing: Woman Admits Knife Attack Near Hodad’s
A San Diego woman has admitted to stabbing two men in Ocean Beach after a predawn confrontation near the neighborhood’s main drag, a violent alley attack that left both victims badly hurt and tied up the case in San Diego Superior Court for months. Jana Nicole Halaska, 29, pleaded...
Balboa Park Freeway Tragedy: Man On Foot Killed On Northbound I-5
A late-night walk on the freeway turned deadly Wednesday when a man traveling on foot in traffic on northbound Interstate 5 near Balboa Park was struck by two vehicles and fatally injured, authorities said. The crash was reported around 9:25 PM, and the pedestrian died from his injuries before he could be taken to a...
Broadway Bombshell: Downtown San Diego’s Spreckels Building Hits the Auction Block
One of downtown San Diego's most recognizable addresses is headed to the virtual auction block. The iconic six-story Spreckels Building, along with its 1,463-seat theater, has been listed for a lender-driven online auction, putting one of the city's best-known landmarks up for grabs. The auction posting gives...
California Rescuers Spot An Animal Drifting In A River With Its Head Trapped
When a man spotted something unusual drifting among the debris of a swollen river in San Diego, California, it didn’t take long to realize an animal was in trouble. He didn’t hesitate and quickly reached out to the San Diego Humane Society. The animal was too far from shore for rescuers to reach by foot, and one...
California argues it is not liable for the death of a girl in San...
SAN DIEGO (CN) — The State of California asked a San Diego Superior Court judge to dismiss claims against it on Friday in a lawsuit over the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a jet ski in Mission Bay in 2023 while using a paddleboard.
Hotel Del Coronado ends relationship with renowned sandcastle artist
CORONADO, Calif. — The Hotel del Coronado has terminated its partnership with Bill Pavlacka, the celebrated sandcastle artist known as "The Sandcastle Man," after citing violations of hotel policies. The separation took effect February 5. Pavlacka has created elaborate sand sculptures outside the luxury beachfront...
Plane makes emergency landing on SR-67 in Lakeside
A single engine private plane made an emergency landing on State Route 67 in Lakeside on Saturday morning, partially blocking the slow lane with its wing.
Kaisu Bakehouse Popping Up Across San Diego
Kaisu Bakehouse, a marshmallow-based dessert concept known for Asian-inspired flavors, is preparing to host a series of pop-ups across San Diego. The concept was founded by Katarina Su, who relocated to San Diego at the end of 2025 after running a dumpling pop-up in Atlanta, according to San Diego Magazine. Su...
