Chief Michael W. Banks shares updates on border arrests and security measures
Chief Michael W. Banks, Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector, posted a series of updates on his official Twitter account in early January 2026 regarding border security operations and recent apprehensions. On January 4, 2026, Banks reported the arrest of an individual near San Diego: "USBP...
San Diego man arrested for doxxing ICE attorney
SAN DIEGO, California - Gregory John Curcio, a 68-year-old resident, has been arrested for allegedly doxxing an ICE attorney by posting her personal information online and encouraging harassment, according to federal prosecutors. Curcio was taken into custody on September 22 and made his initial court appearance in...
Santana High shooter could get a chance to walk free
The shooting at Santana High School is still the deadliest one in San Diego County history. Now the man behind it, who was just 15 when it happened, has a chance to be resentenced.
Two men sentenced to life without parole for fatal 2021 Chollas Creek shooting
Two men convicted of the 2021 fatal shooting of a man whose body was found at Chollas Creek Open Space Park were sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Anthony Robert Padilla, 66, and Joseph Montoya Bartolome, 43, were both convicted of first-degree murder for the...
New Goodwill retail store comes to La Jolla
The new store is located near Prospect Street, which Goodwill San Diego describes as the gateway to La Jolla Cove and other popular tourist destinations.
San Diego Sheriff’s Department Seeks Help Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Benji Vertongen in Spring Valley
The San Diego Sheriff's Department is seeking assistance from the public in the search for a missing 12-year-old boy in Spring Valley. Benji Vertongen was reported missing after he was last seen exiting his residence on the 4600 block of Resmar Road. Described as wearing a light blue UCLA shirt...
Court to determine whether Santana High School shooter Andy Williams is eligible for resentencing
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Superior Court hearing is planned for Tuesday, January 6 to determine whether Santana High School shooter Charles ‘Andy’ Williams is eligible for resentencing and release from prison. Penal Code 1170(d) allows individuals who have served at least 15 years of a ‘life without...
Waist-Deep floods turn homeless shelter into California disaster zone
San Diego, California – Chaos struck downtown San Diego yet again as torrential rain hammered the city, drenching
Art classes in Balboa Park during 2026.
A variety of art classes in Balboa Park will be available during 2026. Hands-on workshops, guided by professional artists, will welcome creative people at Spanish Village Art Center. For a fee anyone can learn to create Art Journals, Collage, Chinese Brush Paintings, Paper Art, Silk Paintings, and more!. I saw...
REVIEW: Duran Duran Prove Endurance Is The Ultimate Flex At San Diego’s Viejas Arena
With MTV officially shuttered in 2026, Duran Duran’s San Diego stop felt like a living counterargument to the idea that pop relevance expires with its platforms. At Viejas Arena, the band delivered a kinetic, visually rich performance that affirmed their status not as relics of the MTV era, but as victors who long...
