State hosting Monday meeting about funds for San Diego flood victims
San Diego residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged during the January 2024 storm and flooding may be eligible for new federally funded programs, according to officials. The California Department of Housing and Community Development will be in San Diego on Monday to share details of two new programs at a...
Cal Fire makes quick work of brushfire near Lake Henshaw
An attack from both the air and on the ground Sunday kept a brush fire to six acres in the community of Lake Henshaw, east of Palomar Mountain. Cal Fire announced at 4:10 p.m. Sunday that the fire was burning in light grasses in the area of East Grade and Highway 76. Firefighters deployed aircraft and ground crews,...
San Diego’s first beach toy borrow box tackles plastic waste
Sand toys left behind on the beach can be swept into the ocean by rising tides. Once in the water, plastic toys break down until eventually becoming microplastics--or even smaller nanoplastics.
Police seek help finding suspects in fatal Ocean Beach shooting
Police Friday sought the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in a fatal shooting in Ocean Beach. The shooting occurred on Wednesday in the 5000 block of Newport Avenue, near Bacon Street, according to the San Diego Police Department. Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous. The gun used...
Tame Impala announces San Diego stop on ‘Deadbeat Tour’
Global psych-rock powerhouse Tame Impala—the musical project of Australian artist Kevin Parker—has announced a U.S. tour in support of his highly anticipated new album, "Deadbeat," and San Diego fans won’t have to wait long to catch it live.
Deputies search for missing man with dementia in El Cajon
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office asked the public Saturday for help finding a 78-year-old man with dementia missing from El Cajon. Dawoud Ajaj was last seen at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of Peach Avenue, according to sheriff’s officials. Ajaj is of Middle Eastern decent....
The Rib Tips At This Humble BBQ Joint In California Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Hidden in the unassuming community of Spring Valley, just east of San Diego, sits a barbecue destination that might forever change how you think about California cuisine. Cali BBQ doesn’t announce itself with flashy signage or tourist-trap gimmicks – it lets the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats do all the...
A look at Mexican Independence Day celebrations across the county this weekend
Celebrations around San Diego County will mark Mexico's 215th Independence Day this weekend, from Chula Vista to Escondido. featuring music, dancing, food and traditional crafts.
San Diego Council plans to protect Sunset Cliffs from coastal erosion move forward
The San Diego City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to adopt a coastal resilience master plan focused on flooding and erosion risks. According to the city, the plan "was developed to help the city brace for the impacts of a warming climate." Of particular note is the proposed impact to Sunset...
Elite military troops swim San Diego Bay to raise money for special ops veterans
A military special operations mission in the waters of San Diego Bay, Saturday, raised awareness and money for programs to help veterans. 108 participants representing the Navy SEALs, Green Berets, DELTA Force, and the Marine Raiders started with a run down Coronado Beach on their way to Glorietta Bay. That's where...
