Genome Rebel Craig Venter, La Jolla Lab Legend, Dead at 79
J. Craig Venter, the La Jolla biologist who helped lead the race to decode the human genome and later pioneered synthetic biology, died yesterday in San Diego. He was 79. Venter's work, from Celera's shotgun sequencing to laboratory-built genomes at his institute, transformed how researchers read and rewrite DNA and helped make San Diego a global genomics hub.
El Cajon Traffic Stop Results in Significant Narcotics and Weapons Seizure
EL CAJON, CA — Officers with the El Cajon Police Department conducted a significant narcotics and weapons seizure on April 19, 2026, following a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of one suspect. The incident began as a routine traffic enforcement stop. During the initial contact, officers observed...
Plumes of smoke billow to the sky as crews battle structure fire in National...
A commercial building in National City caught fire early Thursday morning, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky, and the scene remains active with no evacuation orders in place.
The Saddest Restaurant Closures in San Diego, Spring 2026
Tracking the loss of new and old restaurants in San Diego. In the current dining landscape, San Diego restaurants face challenges like the rising cost of goods, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations. Everything from longtime city institutions to newer places unable to find their footing can succumb to a combination of obstacles, although San Diego restaurateurs and chefs remain resilient — just check out...
Drug Ring Running from San Diego to Ballston Spa Busted by Feds
We just found the Breaking Bad sequel in Upstate New York...
Two San Diego smoke shops ordered to stop illegal marijuana sales
Two smoke shops in San Diego have been placed under a temporary restraining order due to allegations that they were selling marijuana without proper licenses.
Caltrans announces NB I-805 closure from May 1-4 for repairs
Caltrans has rescheduled the NB I-805 closure for Friday, May 1 at 9 p.m. through Monday, May 4 at 5 a.m. for drainage and pavement repairs, and drivers are encouraged to use I-5 North or I-15 North to avoid the area.
Portion of northbound lanes of I-805 near Miramar to close for repairs over the...
SAN DIEGO — Starting Friday night, all northbound lanes of Interstate 805 from State Route 52 to Miramar Road will be closed for culvert replacement underneath the freeway, south of Nobel Drive. This closure will resume on Friday, 9 p.m. until Monday, May 4, at 5 a.m., as part...
Clairemont Trail Branded A ‘Tinderbox’ As Hiker Says City Is Hitting Snooze
One of Clairemont’s most popular canyon cut-throughs is getting a reputation for all the wrong reasons. Regulars on the Keller Canyon trail say the route that funnels into Marian Bear Memorial Park is choked with dead trees, overgrown brush and scraggly palm clusters that look more like kindling than landscaping. The hiker who first raised the alarm says she has been filing reports...
SDPD, CHP conduct joint DUI checkpoint in Pacific Beach: Here are the results
The San Diego Police Department and the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI/Driver License checkpoint in Pacific Beach on April 24, resulting in the arrest of 7 people on suspicion of DUI and the impoundment of 7 vehicles.
