New exhibit at Birch Aquarium spotlights endangered frog
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is opening a new immersive exhibit, "Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog", on March 20, 2026, which will highlight the species' story of resilience and the conservation efforts to save it from extinction.
Surf community criticizes new Olympic qualification system
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has released the qualification system for the 2028 Olympic Surfing competition, which will take place at San Diego's Lower Trestles, and has been met with both criticism and support from the surf community.
San Diego’s big music festivals keep collapsing — but its niche fests are thriving
The music festival industry is at a turning point — and San Diego is feeling it firsthand. More than 100 music festivals around the world were cancelled or went on hiatus in 2025, according to online source Music Festival Wizard. San Diego just saw its downtown-focused Wonderfront Music &...
Crash prompts temporary closure of several lanes on northbound I-5 in central San Diego
At least three lanes of northbound Interstate 5 were closed in central San Diego due to a crash, causing traffic to back up several miles.
California Weather Alert Today: 48° Cool Start in San Diego, California Before 75° Spring...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. California’s coastal air feels crisp and calm this morning, with downtown San Diego waking up at 48 degrees under clear skies. The bay sits quiet, and palm fronds barely move. That cool bite fades fast once...
Chelsea’s Voice returns with community block party, renewed mission to support families with disabilities
Chelsea Fabiszak wasn’t supposed to live past the age of nine. As young a child, she was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a severe neuro-developmental disorder causing regression in motor and language skills. But with the help of her community, her medical team, and the advocacy of her family, Chelsea...
New data shows decrease in number of fentanyl-related deaths in San Diego County
In 2022, San Diego County declared fentanyl a public health crisis. CBS 8 looked into fentanyl-related deaths in San Diego County and found a significant drop in deaths where fentanyl was either the cause or the contributing factor. In 2022, according to County data obtained by CBS 8, approximately two...
PLNU celebrates 25th anniversary of free healthcare clinic for uninsured patients
The line forms early every Saturday morning at the corner of University Ave. and 41st Street. People come to Mid City Church of the Nazarene in City Heights for a free food distribution. Some of them also come on Tuesdays and Thursdays for free basic healthcare. "My faith moves mountains,"...
This California Seafood Buffet Serves Crab The Way Coastal Diners Love It
Crack open the first crab leg and you know exactly why people keep coming back. The shell gives way with that sharp snap. Steam escapes. Sweet, tender meat slides free. That first dip into melted butter sets the tone for everything that follows. In California, seafood is serious business. At...
Credit One Bank to Pay $10.2 Million to Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful...
February 23, 2026 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Credit One Bank will pay $10.2 million to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by. the District Attorneys’ Offices of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and Santa Clara counties alleging that the company or its vendors made repeated, intrusive and harassing debt collection calls in...

















