Ocean Beach Library closes for massive renovation
Ocean Beach residents face nearly two years without their neighborhood library as the century-old branch undergoes a $14.45 million renovation and expansion. The Ocean Beach Library, near Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Santa Monica Avenue, closed Aug. 29 and is expected to reopen in summer 2028. For local children, the cl
Second man identified in fatal San Diego plane crash
Authorities have identified Frederic Carl Hewett as the second victim of a fatal plane crash at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport on Sept. 7. The accident also claimed the life of 45-year-old Roger Shimizu when their Cessna airplane caught fire on the runway during what witnesses described as a training ma
‘Bogus’ daycare providers in California stole $10 million meant for low-income families, police say:...
Each of the 12 individuals charged is alleged to have received amounts between $538,000 and $1.2 million.
Rising gas prices squeeze small business budgets in North County
Rising gas prices are squeezing the wallets of small businesses throughout North County, and some food truck owners say they are bearing the brunt of higher fuel costs.
San Diego bikeway projects aim to improve safety, but construction frustrates drivers
San Diego is in the midst of a major expansion of its bicycle network, with seven bikeway projects underway across the city that will eventually add more than 21 miles to the network. But as construction moves forward, some drivers say the projects are creating frustration in the short term...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into parked car in University Heights
A 33-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday after crashing his KTM motorcycle into a parked BMW 328i in San Diego's University Heights.
Escondido taqueria makes The New York Times 50 best restaurants list
An Escondido taqueria named Mesa Agricola was named one of The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in the United States.
Adams Avenue Street Fair returns to Normal Heights
The Adams Avenue Street Fair returned to Normal Heights with 300 vendors, local food, art, and music across 10 blocks in a 44-year community tradition.
San Marcos Rideshare Driver, 50, Accused of Assaulting Passenger on SR-78
A 50-year-old rideshare driver was booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of felony sexual battery after a 21-year-old passenger told investigators he touched her inappropriately and sexually assaulted her during a ride along State Route 78 in San Marcos. Ramon Ochoa Reyes was taken into custody in connection w
Don’t Talk About the Billionaire Tax
Proposition 40 would force Californians with a net worth of more than $1 billion to pay a one-time 5 percent tax on their assets. The money would mainly go toward healthcare. For the latest Sacramento Report, Nadia Lathan asked San Diego’s legislative delegation if they support or oppose the measure. Most would not say
