San Diego

A 17-year-old cancer patient in San Diego reported her purse was stolen from her hospital room during surgery at UC San Diego Health. The suspect is believed to be an employee of the hospital.

A 17-year-old cancer patient in San Diego reported that her purse was stolen from her hospital room during surgery. The suspect is believed to be an employee of UC San Diego Health.

The Covina City Council is set to vote on a 110-megawatt battery energy storage project proposed by RWE Americas, which has faced community backlash due to concerns over safety, transparency, and potential fires linked to lithium-ion batteries. The project, intended to stabilize the energy grid and generate economic benefits, was previously rejected by the city's planning commission after public opposition.

San Diego has halted a crackdown on street vendors due to a state appeals court ruling, frustrating merchant groups. The crackdown was previously credited with restoring order in areas like Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter.

A San Diego man used fake Gaza relief campaigns to raise nearly $600,000, which was sent to Hamas, and he attempted to transfer additional funds through cryptocurrency. Federal prosecutors are investigating the case.

A group of Skinheads allegedly attacked two Camp Pendleton Marines and a young couple in racially charged incidents last summer in San Diego. The attacks involved racist slurs and occurred at a popular Southern California pier.

A popular outdoor retailer is set to open a 148,000-square-foot 'mega adventure store' at Grossmont Center in San Diego in 2028.

Steve Hubbard, known as 'NamaSteve', has filed a third lawsuit against the city of San Diego, alleging his rights were violated when he was cited for teaching free public yoga classes. The dispute centers on whether the city's actions against him were lawful.

Steve Hubbard filed a third lawsuit claiming San Diego violated his rights by citing him for teaching free public yoga classes. The city of San Diego has issued citations against him for these activities.

Tala Fakhouri, who previously worked at the FDA on AI policy, now at Parexel, criticizes the biopharma industry for misinterpreting the FDA's flexible guidance in conservative ways to avoid risk. The article highlights concerns about how industry implementation diverges from the FDA's intended approach.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to align the county’s July 4 event with 'equity and racial justice' goals. The article's title criticizes the decision as a 'fiasco' and urges voters to remove officials.

Popular yoga instructor 'NamaSteve' filed a third lawsuit against the city of San Diego, intensifying the fight over outdoor free yoga. The conflict began after a run-in with park rangers.

A US Marine based in San Diego died during a training operation off the Southern California coast after being declared lost at sea. The incident occurred during a military exercise last week.

A marine heat wave has caused widespread seabird deaths off California's coast, with species like California brown pelicans, loons, and grebes starving due to disrupted food supplies. Scientists warn the situation could worsen with the strengthening El Niño, which is expected to bring historic ocean warming.

Eleven individuals pleaded guilty to a $65 million elder fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S., with lead defendant Hua Wang orchestrating the scheme from 2019 to 2023. Scammers, primarily Chinese nationals in the U.S. illegally, collaborated with Indian call centers, using fake identities and social engineering to steal cash, which was sent via mail to short-term rental addresses.

Marine Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was declared deceased after being lost at sea during a training exercise off San Diego. The incident occurred following a training activity in the area.

Marine Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was declared deceased after being lost at sea during a training exercise off San Diego. The incident occurred following a training activity in the area.

Ballast Point, a San Diego-based craft brewery, has permanently closed its San Francisco taproom. The closure was announced via an Instagram post expressing gratitude to customers.

San Diego's commercial fishing fleet, once the tuna capital with 40,000 workers, now has 130 fishermen. A Scripps apprenticeship aimed to help but only a few succeeded due to high costs, complex regulations, and competition. Some career-changers persist despite challenges.

California's commercial fishing industry faces a graying fleet with an average captain age of 48, prompting UC San Diego to launch an apprenticeship program to train new fishermen. However, declining pay for both crew and captains over the past decade, coupled with low local seafood supply in San Diego, highlights challenges in sustaining the industry.

The California fishing industry faces challenges with retiring captains and declining local seafood availability, prompting fishermen and restaurants to embrace the 'catch of the day' model. At Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside, chef Davin Waite uses ultra-fresh mackerel and yellowtail sourced directly from San Diego fisherman Shane Volberding, who delivers the same day his fish are caught using sustainable practices like ikejime and dry-aging techniques.

A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search. The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue to recovery efforts, covering 2,400 square miles with ships and aircraft. The incident follows a similar military search in Morocco for missing Army soldiers.

Vermont lawmakers passed a law restricting automatic license plate tracking, but police circumvented it by using out-of-state surveillance systems. The loophole allows tracking of vehicles when they travel outside Vermont, raising privacy concerns and highlighting the use of a national network of cameras not addressed in the state law.

Brian Russino, a 35-year restaurant industry veteran and The Cheesecake Factory kitchen operations manager, advises avoiding 'Monday buns' due to potential freshness issues. He explains that many restaurants receive weekend deliveries, and leftover ingredients may not be as fresh by Monday. The Cheesecake Factory combats this with systems like date coding, inventory rotation, and forecasting.

A 70-year-old man is suing San Diego for $35 million. The lawsuit stems from a sidewalk fall that caused him a broken neck and back.

Pasadena Police Department members won medals at the United States Police and Fire Championships in San Diego, competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, and bowling. The department's defensive tactics team placed second among 36 agencies, and three gold medalists won their championship matches by submission, including Officer Inga Woiwode, who earned her eighth consecutive gold medal.

Since March, a large number of dead seabirds have been discovered along the coastal stretch between Santa Barbara and San Diego. The article describes the number of dead seabirds as 'tremendous'.

San Diego's Altus Schools has acquired the ChatGPT-powered humanoid robot Ameca, which school officials describe as the 'world's most advanced AI-powered humanoid robot.' Experts have raised alarms about the technology.

At the 2026 BIO conference in San Diego, biotech and startup executives discussed challenges posed by China's growing influence in drug development, strategies to strengthen the U.S. biotech industry, and the role of artificial intelligence in gaining competitive advantages. Key topics included navigating Washington politics, addressing pricing policies, and accelerating AI adoption.

Vaccine makers are navigating significant challenges, including canceled mRNA vaccine contracts and reduced government funding, but some remain cautiously optimistic. The article highlights disruptions caused by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, such as dismantling universal vaccine recommendations and potential future policy shifts.

California voters are increasingly rejecting ballot measures that add new taxes, despite the state's high tax burden. Recent election results show declining approval rates for tax increases, including rejections in San Francisco and other Democratic-leaning regions.

Over 200 Hells Angels members were monitored by police during their annual May 'Southrun' event in San Diego, leading to 64 traffic citations, 24 arrests, 14 firearm seizures, and multiple vehicles impounded.

California has the highest gas prices in the U.S., but they have increased less since the war in Iran began compared to most other states. A Mobil gas station in San Diego displayed fuel prices as an example.

Brandon Copeland and Elizabeth Ucman were sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for starving their 4-month-old daughter Delilah to death in 2021. Delilah, who weighed 7 pounds at birth, was found unresponsive at 3 pounds, 10 ounces in abysmal living conditions. Family members delivered victim impact statements, expressing anguish over the child's suffering.

Fuerte Elementary in San Diego is facing a crisis due to infestations of rodents, mold, mildew, mosquitoes, and cockroaches, creating toxic learning conditions for students. The school has been described as having the most toxic rooms imaginable for children to learn in.

A California nurse from San Diego miraculously survived a helicopter crash during the Baja 500 race in Mexico.

Andrew Corona moved from the US to Bangkok in 2025 and continues working US hours, finding the overnight schedule more relaxing. He and his fiancée pay $2,500 in rent for a two-bedroom condo in Thonglor, a Bangkok neighborhood, motivated by remote work opportunities and lifestyle changes.

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted 17 migrants aboard a panga-style vessel off the coast of San Diego. The incident occurred approximately 10 miles west of Sunset Cliffs after an aircrew spotted the vessel southwest of Point.

A San Diego community group, Save Del Cerro, is challenging the development of All Peoples Church's mega church project in court, arguing city officials violated environmental laws by inadequately analyzing traffic impacts. The church claims its Sunday services will generate 2,000 daily trips, but the city used a traffic study showing only 280 weekday trips to exempt the project from further analysis.

A 74-year-old San Diego man, Dwight Rhone, has been charged with four murders, including a cold case over 30 years old, after being arrested in December 2024 in connection with human remains found near Interstate 5 three years ago.