San Diego

CBP officers in San Diego seized over $67 million worth of illegal drugs during hauls between July 1 and July 31. The seizure effort encompassed narcotics including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Additionally, agents intercepted weaponry, such as an RPG launcher tube and several rifles, attempting to cross the border.

An 18-year-old from San Diego pleaded guilty to a federal charge. The charge was related to an incident where he was caught on video kicking and chasing a protected sea lion at a La Jolla beach.

US navy veterans and military health experts are concerned about sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln due to poor living conditions, water shortages, plumbing issues, and worsening mental health. The carrier has spent over 250 consecutive days at sea supporting operations in the Middle East. These concerns were raised despite Trump downplaying the reported strain on the crew.

An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion. The incident took place on the San Diego coast and was captured in a viral video.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary in Donald Trump’s administration, announced her departure to focus on being a mother. This exit occurs while President Trump's approval rating is reportedly at a historic low due to voter discontent over rising prices and the war in Iran. The article also noted reports of poor conditions onboard a warship redirected from San Diego to the Middle East.

Prosecutors in San Diego are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack. She faces accusations of fatally starving and torturing her adopted 11-year-old daughter, Arabella.

San Diego prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack. She is accused of fatally starving and torturing her adopted daughter, Arabella. The charges relate to the death of the 11-year-old girl.

KKR paid nearly 400 ISC employees substantial payouts following the sale of Integrated Specialty Coverages to Onex Partners. These payments, which ranged up to over $413,000, are part of a broader KKR initiative designed to share private equity profits and promote employee ownership across its portfolio companies. Employees stated that the windfall was life-changing, allowing them to fund vacations and down payments.

A former Customs & Border Protection officer, Jesse Garcia, was sentenced to nine years in federal court for allowing drug smugglers from the Sinaloa Cartel through the U.S.-Mexico border. Garcia admitted that he provided duty schedules and lane assignments connected to the cartel between 2021 and 2024. He received payment for each drug-laden vehicle allowed into the country.

Research suggests that bananas contain polyphenol oxidase (PPO), an enzyme capable of breaking down beneficial polyphenols found in ingredients like blueberries. A study published in Food & Function analyzing food absorption showed participants absorbed significantly fewer plant compounds after drinking a banana smoothie compared to taking supplements. However, some dietitians caution that the findings were based on only eight participants and that bananas still provide beneficial nutrients like fiber.

Federal courts ruled that the Trump administration illegally attempted to cancel environmental and clean energy grants totaling billions of dollars. Specifically, a federal judge ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to restore $1.6 billion in climate justice grants after finding it unlawful for the EPA to claw back the funds. Separately, an appeals court restricted the agency's ability to terminate over $20 billion in clean energy grants awarded to nonprofit groups.

Two courts ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cancel climate grants, ordering the EPA to reinstate $22 billion in funding for environmental and climate justice programs. A federal appeals court blocked the termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants, while a district judge mandated the restoration of $1.6 billion in grants after finding the EPA's withdrawal unlawful.

Two courts blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel climate grants, ruling the EPA’s termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants and $1.6 billion in climate justice grants unlawful. The rulings require the EPA to reinstate funds awarded under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act, though the agency has requested a delay to appeal.

Carl DeMaio, a San Diego Republican, is advocating for California Republicans to adopt a right-leaning strategy to energize their base rather than moderate to attract more voters. His Reform California movement supported candidates like Kristie Bruce-Lane in the June primary, leading to victories over establishment GOP picks in San Diego and the Central Valley. Bruce-Lane, backed by DeMaio's Reform Local Government PAC, defeated Ed Musgrove, a local official with GOP endorsements, in a Senate District 40 race.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals reported second-quarter profit of $31.5 million, or 18 cents per share, exceeding the 6 cents per share estimate. The company's revenue reached $308 million, surpassing forecasts of $293.8 million, with a full-year revenue forecast of $1.24 billion to $1.3 billion. Shares have risen 1% since the start of the year and hit $27, reflecting a 12% increase in the last 12 months.

ImmunityBio, Inc. reported a second-quarter loss of $230.4 million, or 22 cents per share, with adjusted losses of 8 cents per share. The company generated $51.2 million in revenue during the period.

A 1962 Cold War-era letter discovered in a California school time capsule details the threat of bomb attacks and the instructions given to San Diego families about preparing for such scenarios. The note to parents paints a stark picture of the nightmare scenario schools were readying for during that period.

Research into 3D printing human tissue and organs is advancing in US university and commercial labs, with San Diego-based Organovo recently achieving a milestone by printing functioning human liver tissue for drug testing.

San Diego is preparing for a winter of extreme weather under a 'super El Niño' season, which could bring floods, low rainfall, or severe coastal erosion. Aging stormwater systems and century-old dams heighten risks, prompting the city to form an El Niño working group across departments to monitor vulnerable areas like creeks and lakes.

A US military F-35B jet fighter crashed near Miramar airbase in San Diego. The pilot was unharmed following the incident.

The pilot of an F-35 military jet that crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, on Friday ejected and is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. CBS News' Carter Evans reported the details.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego after the pilot ejected safely. The incident, classified as a 'Class A mishap,' resulted in no fatalities but caused significant damage to the aircraft.

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego, causing a small fire that was extinguished by first responders. The pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, receiving treatment at a local medical facility.

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego, causing a small fire that was extinguished by first responders. The pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, receiving treatment at a local medical facility.

An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar airbase in San Diego, California, after the pilot ejected and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The US Marine Corps classified the incident as a 'Class A mishap,' and the jet costs approximately US$109 million.

An F-35 fighter jet crashed in San Diego, sparking a fire at Miramar air base. Firefighters responded to the crash site on July 31, 2026.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, which officials described as an 'aircraft mishap.' The cause of the crash remains unclear.

An F-35 military aircraft crashed near the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Authorities have not yet released information on the cause of the crash or whether there were any injuries.

An F-35 fighter jet crashed into a field near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday. Military officials confirmed the crash, and emergency personnel responded to the 'aircraft mishap' on a flight line.

A plane crashed at the U.S. Marine Corps' largest air base in Miramar, San Diego on Friday morning. Details of the crash were not immediately clear, but crews were responding to a nearby brush fire.

A plane crashed at the U.S. Marine Corps' Miramar air base in San Diego Friday morning. Details of the crash were unclear, but crews were responding to a nearby brush fire.

An F-35 military jet crashed in San Diego's Miramar neighborhood on Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Airbase. The incident occurred near the Miramar Airbase.

An F-35 military jet crashed in Miramar near San Diego, prompting emergency crews to respond at Miramar Airbase.

An F-35 military jet crashed in Miramar near San Diego, prompting emergency crews at Miramar Airbase to respond to the incident.

An F-35 military jet crashed in San Diego's Miramar neighborhood. Emergency crews at Miramar Airbase responded to the incident.

OCOOPA is recalling 1.5 million hand warmers due to overheating lithium-ion batteries that can ignite, causing fires, burns, and a death. An 83-year-old San Diego woman died in February 2026 from the incident.

A 17-year-old boy sustained severe mobility injuries after jumping off a notorious cliff in San Diego and colliding with its side during the fall.

A 17-year-old boy sustained severe mobility injuries after jumping off a notorious cliff in San Diego and striking the side during his descent.

Syphilis is spreading while researchers face federal constraints and a drug shortage. A person named GB participates in a research study in San Diego, seeking financial incentives and food, despite fears of needles and a history of meth use.

Marcos Arturo Kleiman Tronllan, a San Diego-based money service business owner, was arrested in Miami for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill a man who owed him money. Kleiman operated MoneyFlip LLC and previously MXN Financial LLC, and investigators suspect he used his businesses to launder drug money and evade federal regulations. The U.S. Department of Justice and Homeland Security agents conducted an undercover operation leading to his arrest.