Arrest made in fatal San Marcos house fire that killed two
SAN MARCOS — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of arson and murder after a house fire in San Marcos killed two people on Saturday. Around 11:45 p.m. on March 28, first responders found a home engulfed in flames in the...
Chula Vista family mourns sudden death of son after losing police officer father
A Chula Vista family is mourning the sudden death of 27-year-old Roman Padilla from leukemia, less than a year after his police officer father died unexpectedly.
Pacific Beach Porch Killing Breakthrough as Cops Nab 1994 Suspect
Thirty-two years after a man collapsed on a Pacific Beach porch with fatal stab wounds, San Diego police say they finally have someone in handcuffs. Detectives credit a mix of fresh DNA work and old-school persistence for breathing life into a case that had been sitting in the cold file room for decades.
Community push leads to parking solution amid La Mesa construction concerns
Construction in a busy La Mesa area nearly reduced parking at the Allison Avenue lot, sparking concern from local businesses and residents. After strong community pushback, the city shifted plans.
Shoppers Evacuated As California Brush Fire Gets Too Close
Dramatic video captured a massive wall of flames closing in on a shopping center in Santee, California, on Sunday evening. Thick smoke billowed high as shoppers were evacuated and fire crews arrived to battle the brush fire. Here’s the latest.
Police Warn Against Beach ‘Fight Club’ Gatherings
The San Diego Police Department is warning residents that organized 'fight club' gatherings on local beaches are not allowed. These events can lead to large fights, injuries, and unsafe behavior that affect families and others enjoying the coast. Officers are focusing on prevention and deterrence to keep San Diego...
Two Found Dead in San Diego House Fire
Two people were found dead after a house was engulfed in flames in San Diego. The San Diego Sheriff's Bomb and Arson Unit and the Homicide Unit are investigating the cause and circumstances of the fire. More information: https://t.co/DShVE4RY8z.
Sheriff’s K9 Unit visits Vallecitos Elementary
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Detection K9 Unit visited Vallecitos Elementary School in Rainbow to show students how trained dogs detect suspicious odors and packages. The team shared their specialized tools and explained how they keep the community safe.
San Diego Libraries Closed March 31
All San Diego Public Library locations, including North Clairemont Library, will be closed on Tuesday, March 31 for a city holiday. Libraries will reopen on Wednesday, April 1.
Partial remains of California banker missing since 1999 found twice, 23 years apart
“It’s not often we see someone end up as a John Doe twice.”

















