Many Cities Ban Outside Sleeping Despite Worsening Problems With Homelessness
Changes in homelessness policy in cities such as San Diego can cause issues such as unsafe sleeping situations, increased presence of individuals with mental illness, and more. The main problems with homelessness often stem from other causes, but blanket bans on sleeping in public areas can exacerbate existing issues.
Search underway in San Diego for missing incarcerated man who removed GPS device
Randy Seitzinger, a 70-year-old incarcerated man, was reported missing after removing his GPS device while on an approved medical pass from the Male Community Reentry Program in San Diego, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is searching for him.
Uphill battle to recruit new commercial fishermen
A commercial fishing apprenticeship launched in San Diego to help rebuild the region's shrinking fleet has underscored just how difficult it has become to enter the industry, according to a recent report by CalMatters. The fishing apprenticeship, launched in 2020 by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Sea Grant p
Fireworks, drone shows and parades: Here’s where to celebrate the Fourth of July in...
Looking to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang — or maybe the gentle buzzing of drones? From the Big Bay Boom downtown to a drone show in La Jolla, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July across San Diego County. Here are a few:
San Diego Defense Boss Walks as Feds Drop Navy Bribery Case
A federal indictment that had a San Diego executive and his defense firm tangled in a Navy bribery probe has been tossed out, according to recent court records. Tuesday's dismissal lifts a cloud that had hung over Mark Larsen and Cask Technologies since the case was unsealed in 2024. Larsen’s...
SDUSD seeks reboot on screen time, a year after cell phone ban on campuses
Young people spend a lot of time on their tablets and phones. But they’re not just playing Roblox or scrolling through TikTok – they’re logging into educational programs and finishing homework assignments too. And for some parents, that’s a problem. “Many of us [parents] are working...
AI call systems deployed by these San Diego County law enforcement agencies
Two law enforcement agencies in San Diego County, the Sheriff's Department and El Cajon Police Department, have implemented AI call systems to transcribe non-emergency calls and route callers to the appropriate department, reducing wait times for people calling 911 and saving time for dispatchers to take emergency call
The Taco Stand Eyes Mission Valley Expansion
The Taco Stand, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant known for its Baja-inspired tacos and growing national footprint, is being considered for a new location in San Diego’s Mission Valley at 1050 Camino Del Rio South. The restaurant recently submitted documents to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Qualit
Black Rock Coffee Bar Eyes New Oceanside Site
Black Rock Coffee Bar, an Oregon-based coffee chain, is being considered for a new location in Oceanside at 1920 Oceanside Boulevard. The company recently submitted documents to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. The proposed location could replace Alberto’s Mexican Food, which is currently o
Gas leak prompts temporary shelter-in-place order for San Diego neighborhood
Residents in the 1200 block of Essex Street in San Diego are under a shelter-in-place order due to a severed gas line, and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

















