Inside the County’s Battle to Keep Misconduct Records Private
The county spent more than a year fighting the release of behavioral health misconduct records that have since created a firestorm. The county fired its behavioral health director and pledged changes last month when it released records that Voice of San Diego first requested in March 2025. The county initially...
Man sentenced to 40 years for drug trafficking conspiracy linked to double murder
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - A man who took part in a drug trafficking conspiracy that led to the murders of two people, including a pregnant woman, was sentenced in San Diego federal court today to 40 years in prison. Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, 25, pleaded guilty to his role in the...
How Pala’s Pink Tourmaline Once Dazzled China’s Imperial Court
Deep in the pegmatite dikes of Pala and Mesa Grande, San Diego County miners once pulled out a gemstone so prized it traveled straight into the imperial court of China's last empress. Between 1902 and 1910, San Diego County supplied China with roughly 120 tons of gem-quality pink tourmaline, according to the San Diego
Inside the viral San Diego pizza that sells out in seconds
AJ Miller has transformed his Ocean Beach apartment into a birthplace for what his legions of online followers are calling life-changing pizza. The big picture: The pizza is crispy and extremely exclusive. He makes just 15 a week and sells out in under 30 seconds. His pies have also become...
Looking for a date-night spot? Zuma San Diego brings the wow factor
Zuma San Diego, a new contemporary Japanese restaurant located inside The Guild Hotel, offers a curated omakase dining experience and a vibrant atmosphere suitable for dates.
RV catches fire on southbound I-15 near Bonsall, blocking lanes
An RV fire on southbound Interstate 15 near Bonsall caused temporary lane closures and prompted an emergency response on Friday morning.
The California coastal city where realtors predict home prices will surge
A new real estate ranking has named the coastal hot spots where the cost of living is expected to go higher.
ICE Arrests Parents Near San Diego School, Mayor Gloria Issues Statement
Federal immigration agents detained the parents of two young children near John Marshall Elementary School in San Diego's Chollas Creek neighborhood this week, chasing the mother into a house under construction as she pleaded for help. The children, ages 2 and 5, remained at the school and continued their activities no
Black’s Beach Cliff Fall Sends Person Plunging 20 Feet, Triggers Air-and-Ground Rescue
A person reportedly fell more than 20 feet near a trail above Black's Beach, triggering a multi-unit emergency response from San Diego Fire-Rescue Department lifeguards, firefighters and medics. The patient sustained serious injuries and was eventually transferred to an ambulance before being taken to a local hospital.
California farm recalls eggs due to possible salmonella. What to look for
There have been a growing number of food recalls across California . A California farm just recalled several lots of organic shell eggs amid a salmonella outbreak in San Diego County, according to the California Department of Public Health. The recalled eggs were distributed throughout California, including to food del
