San Diego CA

California faces a growing bed bug crisis, with five major cities leading the fight against these resilient pests. Recent reports highlight surging infestations driven by travel and urban living. Los Angeles: Travel Hub Under Siege. Los Angeles tops California’s bed bug hotspots due to its massive population and...

Thriller at Killers big wave contest held in 25-foot waves at Todos Santos Island. Grant "Twiggy" Baker and Katie McConnell won men's and women's divisions, respectively. Justine Dupont injured her back but is expected to recover and return. Big wave surf contests are few and far between in today’s world....

A former Albertsons that anchors an east Chula Vista shopping center has sat vacant for 12 years — but a recent vote by city officials could change that. This story came in part from notes taken by Jennifer Hua, a San Diego Documenter, at a Chula Vista Planning Commission meeting last month. The Documenters program...

San Diego has plenty of pizza shops, but Pizzeria Luigi in Golden Hill keeps pulling locals back with huge New York–style slices, fair prices, and zero pretense. People love that it feels like a true neighborhood joint, not a polished tourist trap, with pizzas that taste as good at 11 p.m. as they do at lunch.

San Diego’s Phil’s BBQ has built a loyal following with simple rules: big flavor, big portions, and fast, friendly service. Lines wrap around the building most days, and locals still say it’s worth it for those mesquite‑grilled ribs and rich, tangy sauce. From regulars grabbing a...

UC San Diego researchers found a blood-based biomarker can predict a woman's risk of developing dementia as many as 25 years before symptoms appear, according to a paper published Tuesday. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found higher levels of phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) — a protein linked to...

A motorcycle and truck collision on Balboa Avenue in Kearny Mesa resulted in major injuries to the motorcycle rider, and the road is closed for three hours while police investigate.

ENCINITAS — Authorities are searching for a man who smashed a window at an Encinitas clothing store with a rock and stole merchandise last month. Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded after the agency’s communications center received a report at about 10:37 p.m. on Feb. 14 that a rock had been...

To mark Women's History Month, Mayor Todd Gloria and each member of the San Diego City Council honored 10 "Women of Distinction" at Tuesday's council meeting. Gloria named Maria Chavez, immigration legal director at Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, this year's citywide Woman of Distinction. Citing...

A 34-year-old man awaiting trial on murder and assault charges at San Diego Central Jail was found hanging in his cell on Sunday afternoon and later died at a hospital, according to sheriff's officials. Deputies discovered him during a routine check around 2:55 PM, called for help, and jail medical staff and San...