California urges flu shots as new H3N2 strain emerges; San Diego sees 5,200 cases...
SAN DIEGO — The California Department of Public Health is urging people to get flu vaccinations amid a rise in cases statewide and the detection of a new strain called H3N2 subclade K. The alert comes as San Diego has experienced a steady rise in flu cases since late...
These Are The Must-Try California BBQ Joints That Deliver Unforgettable Flavor
California is no longer just borrowing barbecue traditions – it’s rewriting the rules in its own bold, smoke-filled way. Across the state, pitmasters are proving that patience, fire, and flavor don’t belong to one region alone. From backyard smokers turned cult favorites to polished BBQ joints drawing...
Southern California library book returned 46 years later
The La Mesa Branch Library recently received a book that was 40 years overdue, with no late fees, and the staff is hoping the anonymous borrower will come back to the library to reminisce about the book.
Cucina Enoteca to close Del Mar location as San Diego restaurant shutdowns rise
DEL MAR, Calif. — Cucina Enoteca is closing its Del Mar location next month, adding to a growing wave of restaurant shutdowns across San Diego over the past year. The two-story, 8,200-square-foot restaurant at Flower Hill will close in mid-March. Urban Kitchen Group told CBS 8 in a statement they spent the past year...
Torrey Pines Park Patrol Leads to Narcotics Arrest and Multiple Sales Charges
MURRIETA, CA — Officers with the San Diego Police Department arrested a male suspect on narcotics-related charges following a proactive patrol at a Torrey Pines park. The encounter began when officers contacted the individual outside of his vehicle, noting that he displayed physical signs of being under the influence.
San Diego man pleads guilty to role in international elder fraud scam
Victor Lee Marion, of San Diego, pleaded guilty as part of a fraud scheme that resulted in elderly victims losing more than $40 million.
Low-calorie and vegan soft serve available at Brites in Pacific Beach
PACIFIC BEACH – A new competitor has appeared in the soft serve market: An ice cream shop in Pacific Beach Marketplace called Brites. Located at 4315 Mission Blvd., Brites has taken over the space in the suite previously occupied by a tea shop and shares space in the underground parking structure anchored by Ralphs.
Video Captures Tense Gunfire Between Police, Felon In Balboa Park
Authorities have released body-cam footage of a police shooting that wounded a felon last month after he allegedly fired a pistol at a pursuing officer during a foot chase in Balboa Park.
Sticker Shock Ahead as San Diego Water Bills Poised To Soar 44%
San Diego households already dealing with higher water bills may want to buckle up. A new long-range analysis presented to city leaders this week warns that rates might need to climb about 44% between 2028 and 2031, on top of increases already approved for this year. Council members were shown a financial model that...
Sinkhole shuts down San Diego intersection
A sinkhole in San Diego has forced the closure of several stretches of roads.
