Homeowner warns neglected palm trees surrounding school pose fire risk
A Rancho Bernardo homeowner is warning that dozens of untrimmed palm trees surrounding a local elementary school and nearby homes are creating a serious fire risk
Carlsbad Tragedy: Swimmer Found Dead As Rough Surf Pounds San Diego Coast
A weekend swim off South Carlsbad State Beach ended in tragedy for a 53-year-old man, whose body was recovered Sunday after he went missing the night before, officials said. The death comes as the National Weather Service warns of hazardous surf and strong rip currents along the San Diego coastline, and lifeguards are
New rebate for first-time zero-emissions vehicle buyers in California
Californians are getting a tax break again for EVs thanks to the MyFirstEV program. It provides a $3,500 rebate for new EV models and $1,750 on used/pre-owned models for first-time buyers.
Opinion: San Diego transportation needs a reality check, not just more bike lanes
For years, many of us have been saying the same thing: San Diego is not a bike-friendly city. In five or ten years, I believe many of today’s decision-makers will look back and realize the concerns raised by residents and business owners were not resistance to change; they were grounded in reality.
Surprise Sunday Blackout Plunges East San Diego Into The Dark
Thousands of residents across eastern San Diego suddenly found themselves in the dark yesterday when an unplanned power outage cut electricity to several neighborhoods. Lights flicked off around lunchtime, leaving homes, traffic signals and small businesses scrambling while utility crews rushed to track down the proble
Man trying to steal Freightliner tree-trimming truck at knifepoint dies after driver fights back,...
California police are investigating an alleged armed carjacking attempt that turned fatal when the driver of a Freightliner work truck fought back against the attacker. The incident occurred on July 18, 2026, in San Marcos, California, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (SDCSO). Police responded to the
Horror moment teen’s cliff jump goes wrong as he flies through the air before...
THIS is the shocking moment a cliff jump goes horribly wrong as a teenage boy smashes into rocks before hitting the water. Harrowing footage shows a teenager leaping off cliffs in San Diego as a crowd of spectators watch from a distance. Instead of a smooth dive, the boy slams...
Barbusa: Family, tradition and the flavors of Sicily
The Busalacchis are the first family of Italian cuisine in San Diego; they have been for as long as I can remember. When I was first married, before children, my wife and I would enjoy dinner at Busalacchis up on Fifth in Hillcrest, then later at Cafe Fantastica and Zucchero in Little Italy. When Italian food was what
Good news, renters. San Diego County landlords can’t raise your rent as much as...
Inflation slowed down earlier this year in San Diego County, and that means local property owners won’t be able to set rents as high. Starting this Saturday, the new cap on rent increases for the San Diego region is 8.2% — a drop from last year’s limit of 8.8%. The change comes from a cost-of-living adjustment set by t
Colt trained by Bob Baffert dies after racing injury at Del Mar
A 4-year-old colt has died after suffering an injury during a race at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, track officials announced today.

















