Mystery Candy Sickens Six Students at Escondido School
Six students at San Pasqual Union School in Escondido were checked out by paramedics yesterday after sharing a candy bar that school officials say contained an unknown substance. First responders treated the children on campus, and one student was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries described as...
Cops, Chopper Sweep La Mesa Streets In Lake Park Mystery Hunt
La Mesa police, backed by a San Diego County sheriff's helicopter, spent this morning searching the area near Lake Park Way and Baltimore Drive for what they described only as a “suspicious person,” according to the department. The initial alert did not include any suspect description and did not indicate whether...
Americans in Mexico warned of danger as violence breaks out
A San Diego woman vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was advised to shelter in place today at the resort where she is staying, as violence erupted around the city and throughout western Mexico.
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver in Lemon Grove Gets 8 Years for Broadway Fatal Crash
A La Mesa man is headed to state prison for eight years after a wrong-way, head-on crash in Lemon Grove killed a front-seat passenger and injured others, including the woman’s teenage son, on a stretch of Broadway near Sweetwater Road, authorities said. Prosecutors say 28-year-old James Mendias pleaded guilty...
Person dumped in garbage truck rescued in San Ysidro
A person inside a trash bin was rescued from a garbage truck in San Ysidro after being dumped into it, and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
San Diego police warn popular “Senior Assassin” game could lead to dangerous situations
Police are not banning the game but are urging parents to speak with their teens about the risks, especially when using toy guns that resemble real firearms.
Chris Tomlin Bringing Back ‘Worship Under the Stars’ for Fall 2026
Chris Tomlin is bringing back ‘Worship Under the Stars’ for three special outdoor nights in 2026.
Raise fares or cut service: MTS budget woes force bad options on riders who...
This story is also available in Spanish here. Venancia Cruz Villalobos begins her workday long before she steps onto the Blue Line trolley at San Ysidro. Five days a week, the 42‑year‑old crosses the border from Tijuana and boards the Trolley that takes her to downtown San Diego.
Lopez: Frustrated by chronic homelessness and severe illness, they found an answer hiding in...
A psychiatrist and an attorney in San Diego say an existing statute could address severe mental illness and addiction.
Abandoned residence destroyed by fire in University Heights
Abandoned buildings in University Heights was a total loss after collapsing from fire Saturday, authorities said.
