Motorist arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds near North County school
A man who allegedly fired more than a dozen rounds into the air while driving near a high school was arrested on weapons charges, authorities said Tuesday. The barrage of gunfire, which caused no injuries, erupted shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday, east of Vista High, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire causes $1.1 million in damages to El Cajon sports bar
A fire on Tuesday morning caused extensive damage at Junction Bar & Grill, which had not yet opened for the day.
California ‘train surfers’ raise alarm as social media clout drives dangerous and life-threatening stunts
Wiley Jawhary of FOX 5 San Diego opened his report with a blunt reality that’s getting harder to ignore: the race for likes and views is pushing some people into stunts that are straight-up dangerous and life-threatening.
Drunken jaywalker loses part of his foot to Mercedes in University Heights: SDPD
A suspected drunken pedestrian suffered serious injuries when he illegally crossed a street in the University Heights community of San Diego and was struck by a vehicle, authorities said Sunday. The 36-year-old man suffered an open fracture to his leg and a partial amputation of his foot, the San Diego...
The best frozen yogurt in San Diego, ranked
Frozen yogurt is making a comeback, though in San Diego it may have never fully gone away. The big picture: The once-crowded froyo scene has been shrinking for years, industry data shows. But nostalgic fans are returning. State of play: Roughly 128,000 TikTok posts were tagged #froyo during the first...
Gaasterland refuses to give up Del Mar seat on SANDAG board
DEL MAR — After five years as the primary representative for the city of Del Mar on the SANDAG board of directors, some city leaders and residents say it’s high time for Terry Gaasterland to step aside and let one of her colleagues fill the role. However, she...
Southcrest Sidewalk Bust Ignites Uproar Over San Diego Police Tactics
Neighbors in Southcrest say a social media video circulating last Saturday shows San Diego Police officers detaining a man outside a liquor store at 38th Street and National Avenue. The clip, posted to an influencer's Instagram page, captures only part of the arrest, but that short segment has been enough to push...
San Diego Food Bank expands services with North County facility
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank opened a new, permanent location in Vista on Friday. Why it matters: The new facility allows the nonprofit organization to expand hunger-relief programs and food distribution services in North County, where demand is rising. Between the lines: The food bank was spending...
When it rains, it pours — especially for San Diego’s stormwater system
Time and time again, San Diego proves itself woefully underprepared for rainstorms. The issues with the city’s stormwater system have been endlessly prodded, but nothing seems to change. Just this month, rainstorms prompted a flood watch alert for the city and several flash floods across the county. In January 2024,...
$600 a month to use ‘fast lane’ at border crossings
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The City of Tijuana has begun preregistering border commuters who want access to a “fast lane” at the three major ports of entry in the Tijuana-San Diego region. The program is aimed at people who live in Baja California but work or...
