Couple sentenced for torturing niece in rural San Diego County mobile home
Devin Hughes and Kayla Reynolds were sentenced to 25 years in prison for the severe abuse of their 7-year-old niece in Boulevard.
Police Seek Suspect After Otay Mesa Rideshare Driver Is Seriously Injured
San Diego police are asking for help identifying a man accused of seriously injuring a rideshare driver during an early-morning confrontation at an Otay Mesa shopping center on Aug. 22. No arrest has been announced, and investigators have not publicly established what led to the dispute beyond a reported disagreement o
‘Baptism by orca’ moment caught on video off San Diego
Whale watchers out of San Diego last Wednesday were treated to a close encounter involving orcas that are more commonly encountered deep in Mexican waters. It was an extraordinary greeting that included a special moment for one passenger, who was sprayed in the face by an exhaling orca nicknamed Terso. "Whenever you
San Diego Housing Costs Outpace Trash-Driver Pay
San Diego County remains difficult to enter for prospective homeowners, particularly for households working in lower-paid occupations. In 2025, 17% of county households could afford the median-priced home, according to the California Association of Realtors, with the same figure reported by KPBS. Affordability was 11%
This La Mesa Barbecue Spot Serves SMOKED Brisket and Loaded Burgers, La Mesa, California
Open Mon–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM | Sun, 11 AM–8 PM. La Mesa barbecue cravings lead straight to Smokey and the Brisket, where slow-smoked meats and loaded burgers turn an ordinary meal into full comfort-food mode. The menu brings together Texas-style...
Some San Diego City Councilmembers are asking for help to rein in Waymo, robotaxis
Some San Diego city councilmembers are asking for authority to regulate driverless taxi services. They’d like to limit the number of cars, where they can charge and park and how often empty they can roam city streets. On Monday, councilmembers will consider formally requesting state lawmakers give them the...
Former Navy civilian employee sentenced to 6 years for bribery, tax fraud
A former Navy civilian employee, James Soriano, was sentenced to six years in prison for participating in bribery and tax fraud schemes involving defense contractors.
Popular California breakfast chain closes 3 restaurants, including its original location, amid expansion plans
Breakfast Republic, a San Diego-based breakfast and brunch chain, permanently closed its restaurants in North Park, Ocean Beach, and Encinitas on August 9th. The closures were announced in late July…
Deputies seek tips in Encinitas hit-and-run that injured pedestrian
ENCINITAS — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a driver who seriously injured an Encinitas pedestrian in an Aug. 16 hit-and-run, releasing new details about the suspect vehicle as the victim faces a lengthy recovery. In a Sept. 8 release, the...
‘Relief is coming’: Hot, humid weather will finally break in Southern California
Friday will kick off a cooling trend across California, bringing relief to the Southland after days of brutal temperatures and abnormal humidity.

















