Rare Orca Pod Crashes San Diego Coast, Scripps Snaps The Shots
A rare pod of killer whales turned San Diego’s coastline into a live nature documentary this week, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography had front-row seats. On Tuesday, Scripps shared striking photos of a small group of Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales cruising just off the local coast, with close-up shots...
The Saddest Restaurant Closures in San Diego, January 2026
Tracking the loss of new and old restaurants in San Diego this month. If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. In the current dining landscape, San Diego restaurants face challenges like the rising cost of goods, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations....
All lanes on southbound I-15 in San Diego reopen after multi-vehicle crash
A crash involving multiple vehicles caused all lanes of southbound Interstate 15 near Balboa Avenue to be blocked Wednesday afternoon.
Tesla showroom among shops no longer at Westfield UTC mall
Two stores recently closed at Westfield UTC mall in University City.
Beloved Costco $5 rotisserie chicken is now facing a class-action lawsuit
Costco is being sued in a proposed class action that claims the retailer falsely advertised its beloved Kirkland Signature $5 rotisserie chicken as having no preservatives . Filed Thursday in San Diego by Escondido resident Anatasia Chernov and Big Bear resident Bianca Johnston, the lawsuit claims Costco’s in-store...
Son upset over Wi-Fi router being moved to mom’s room blasted her with shotgun...
A California man has been convicted of murdering his sister and nephew, blasting them both with a shotgun, along with his mother, after he flew into a "rage" the Wi-Fi router being moved out his room. The post Son upset over Wi-Fi router being moved to mom's room blasted her with shotgun 'nobody knew he had' so he...
Orange County Man Awaits Sentencing for Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Surfers’ Parked Cars
A man is set to be sentenced for stealing surfers’ phones and bank cards from their cars. Moundir Kamil, 56, of Orange County, orchestrated a scheme that saw him steal almost $1 million from surfers at beaches in San Diego County, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and others. As CBS8 reports,...
San Diego Region Braces for Soaring Temperatures as Forecasts Predict Heat Above Seasonal Average
As the week progresses, San Diegans are experiencing a noticeable uptick in temperatures, with forecasts predicting highs that will surpass the seasonal average by a considerable margin. According to the National Weather Service in San Diego, "Temperatures will continue to warm with high temperatures getting to 5 to...
12 totally normal San Diego, California habits that confuse newcomers every time
People move to San Diego thinking they’ve got it figured out: sunshine, beaches, and chill vibes. Then a week in, they realize everyone here is operating on a rulebook they never got. In 2026, newcomers keep saying the same thing. It’s not the rent or the traffic that throws...
Cold Storm Slams San Diego As City Scrambles To Open Extra Homeless Beds
With a cold, wet system rolling through San Diego County yesterday, the city has activated its Inclement Weather Shelter Program, bringing extra beds online for people experiencing homelessness. The activation adds downtown shelter capacity on a first-come, first-served basis for tonight only. Where to Go and When....
