South County
In its 80th year, taxpayers association turns to volunteer leadership amid financial collapse
Nonprofit rescinds offer to interim CEO Richard Gentry in light of cash-flow problems
No murder charge for teen National City police said was linked to boy’s shooting death
Carlos Maldonado, 18, was charged with weapons possession in Chula Vista Superior Court Monday
The pandemic left a lasting imprint on San Diego County’s health care system
Five years later, telemedicine remains strong but staffing challenges remain
What would a police substation do for Chula Vista’s east side? The police chief wants your .
The South County city will explore what it would cost and whether it would meet...
Three migrants die while crossing U.S.-Mexico border during recent storm
The woman and two men died during separate incidents in the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area...
Trump moves to close gaps in San Diego border fence, but environmental concerns linger
Four spots in challenging terrain along the San Diego-Tijuana border are slated for new fence
Community events in San Diego County: From Desert BioBlitz to Garden Walking Tour
Sneak peek at San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows,...
EPA stands firm: It will not review Tijuana River Estuary for Superfund status
The federal agency told Imperial Beach mayor in a letter that a review was unwarranted...
As winter turns to spring, San Diego County is still in deep need of rain
Despite last week's storms, the region has recorded only half of its typical seasonal rainfall.
Sunny skies forecast for San Diego County this weekend once storm clears
The recent rain storm brought an average of 1 inch of precipitation to communities throughout...
District 1 supervisorial candidates debate homelessness, sewage crisis
Seven candidates are running to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Four participated...
Last big storm of winter slows traffic to a crawl, sends students home early and pelts San Diego County with hail
By Friday morning, 6 inches of snow is expected in the upper reaches of the...
Voting begins in South Bay’s crowded special election for county supervisor
Ballots were mailed over the weekend, and drop boxes throughout the district opened this week
Heavy rain snarling freeway traffic across much of San Diego County
The system will drop 6 to 12 inches of snow in the mountains above 5,000...
Arrest made in connection with 2023 shooting, body-burning in South Bay
Dwight Rhone, 73, is accused of shooting and then burning the body of Bernardo Moreno,...
Heavy rain expected across San Diego County until about 9 p.m. Tuesday
The foul weather could prevent people from seeing a total lunar eclipse late Thursday.
National City leaders consider letting cannabis lounge, retailers remain open longer
Officials are considering approving extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily to 6...
Woman crossing boulevard in National City dies after hit-and-run crash
The crash occurred shortly after 2:10 a.m. early Saturday on East Plaza Boulevard near Palm...
San Diego police oversight commission rejects slimming board, other changes
Suggestions for change at the San Diego Commission on Police Practices came after the resignation...
National City could be next in county to set tobacco retail license policy
The City Council will consider a draft policy that could prohibit flavored tobacco products and...
Here’s how much rain fell in 30 San Diego County communities before dawn Thursday
A second wave of rain is expected to through the county on Thursday night.
Elton John Petco Park ‘Curebound’ concert tickets go on sale Friday for general public
The fundraising concert has the potential to be the highest-grossing stadium show in San Diego...
First of 3 storms begins dropping much-needed rain across San Diego County
By the time it leaves Friday, it could drop more than 1 inch of rain...
Late winter storm to hit San Diego County with rain and snow Wednesday
Coastal areas could get half an inch of rain or more, and Mount Laguna could...
An easy walk along the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers birds and a breeze
The roughly 2-mile walk in Imperial Beach travels along a section of the 24-mile Bayshore...
UCSD’s long-awaited South County expansion takes shape with plans for bachelor’s degrees at Southwestern College
The public health courses could begin as early as next year — if funding allows,...
Deported mom returns to U.S. after 14 years away from her family. ‘God has given me this miracle.’
Marilú Montalvo is the latest in a group of deported mothers to return to the...
National City raising campaign contribution limits
Individuals can contribute can donate a max of $1,230 and political parties up to $2,455...
Woman sentenced in DUI crash that killed teen girl and her mother’s boyfriend
Tayishe Baltys was convicted of murder for the June 22, 2022, deaths of Jessica Talamante...
Temperatures are expected to hit the 80s along the San Diego County coast
The region will turn sharply cooler on Friday, and very light rain might fall inland...
Two people found dead in Chula Vista townhome
Chula Vista police are investigating the suspicious deaths at an apartment near the Chula Vista...
Chula Vista shelter’s first dog walking day brings smiles to the community and its adoptable dogs
The Chula Vista Animal Services’ Walk a Dog Day brought together more than 200 community...
Sabre Springs parents plead not guilty to killing 16-month-old son
Jamar and Helena Branch face a life behind bars in connection to the Nov. 6...
Tenant protection rules in Imperial Beach take effect in March
The City Council approved rules that disqualify certain cosmetic work as substantial remodels
San Diego will be dry into March, and it’s going to get hot
A high pressure system will begin to push temperatures more than 10 degrees above average...
Review: OnStage Playhouse’s ‘Alabaster’ explores trauma and healing through art
The quirky four-character drama is both harrowing and funny in its San Diego premiere
National City will explore whether to offer immigration legal aid
The city will explore how such a service would work, its costs, who could use...
Chula Vista man involved in fatal Fresno-area crash
The man was driving a Honda Accord that veered off Interstate 5 south and plunged...
More air purifiers available for South County households impacted by sewage crisis
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is distributing 10,000 of the devices to...
No relief in sight as San Diego continues second driest rainy season on record
A Pacific storm swirling off Canada is expected to stay far to the north, denying...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension for San Diego County
Holders of permits can incinerate debris with permission beginning Monday morning when conditions allow
National City stabbing at Arco gas station leads to multiple arrests
National City police said the fight included up to 10 people
Thousands of U.S. and Mexican troops are at the border. Here’s where they are and what they’re doing.
The Mexican National Guard has set up checkpoints to search vehicles while U.S. troops assist...
San Diego County’s seasonal rainfall remains far below normal despite Thursday’s drenching
The region was getting drenched Thursday by an atmospheric river — a column of moisture...
Heaviest rain of three-day storm has yet to hit San Diego County
Through Friday, between 1 inch and 2.5 inches of rain are expected at the coast...
National City pho spot ranked No. 4 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2025
Seven other independent mom-and-pop eateries in San Diego and La Mesa also made this year's...
Chula Vista OKs spending plan to hire more police as city continues to grow
The City Council approved a police captain, six officers, four patrol vehicles and more
Heaviest rainfall this winter and potential floods forecast for San Diego County
The storm is expected to bring about 2 inches of rain to northern and southern...
Body found in Lower Otay Reservoir prompts investigation
A fisherman spotted the partially submerged body about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the San...
Two dead on freeways in San Ysidro and Otay Mesa
A pedestrian was struck on I-805 in San Ysidro Monday and later a body was...
Officer escapes serious injury after alleged inmate attack at Donovan prison
An inmate at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Center in southern San Diego County allegedly attacked...
Six years later, Chula Vista still refusing to follow court order on cannabis licenses
Coronado entrepreneur is pleading with a judge to compel city officials to enforce a previous...
National City leaders give themselves a 10% raise
The full-time mayor and part-time council voted 4-1 for the increase
2 suspected smuggling attempts by sea thwarted in San Diego
Sixteen people were detained by federal agents after a suspected smuggling boat was found in...
Former San Diego County Teacher of the Year pleads guilty to sex crimes with sixth-grader
Jacqueline Ma, who taught elementary school in National City, is expected to be sentenced to...
Bonita now has an official hometown song written by a third-generation teen
Debut of 'Home in Bonita' set for Feb. 9
SoCal storm systems expected to graze San Diego heading into Super Bowl weekend
Parts of North and East County could get a tenth of an inch of rain...
Protest closes freeway, businesses shut doors for ‘Day Without Immigrants’ in San Diego
Social media posts called for people to stay home from school and work and to...
Border crossings have declined. Yet ICE keeps moving detained migrants out of San Diego.
For those moved to detention facilities elsewhere in the country, the odds of winning asylum...
Construction resumes on U.S.-Mexico border wall in San Diego
Crews were closing off the remaining 100-foot gap of the border wall replacement project near...
Hundreds protest Trump’s mass deportation plans in San Diego County
People crowded onto National City and Vista streets Friday in of immigrant communities
Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people. Here’s what they found.
The point-in-time count comes at a particularly unstable moment for those sleeping outside.
After nearly a week, 6,625-acre Otay Mountain brush fire declared fully contained
Gusty winds and then much-needed rain played a big role in the week firefighters worked...
Medical examiner’s office seeks help in identifying woman found at Chula Vista MTS station
The woman, believed to be between the ages of 18 and 25, was found unresponsive...
Are efforts to address sewage crisis at risk with federal health agency gag order?
Trump istration has paused communications with the county and will not share results of a...
Supervisors approve new mental health crisis unit in Chula Vista
When open, the unit will bring the total number of units to eight, including a...
One dead in crash off SR-54 in Chula Vista
The crash happened at 11:17 p.m. Monday near the Highland Avenue off-ramp, the CHP reported
Most evacuation orders removed in Border 2 fire area amid rainy conditions
Rain that arrived late Saturday in San Diego County brought with it cautious optimism as...
He’s young. His company is, too. Can they put region on map as entertainment destination?
Production company says its media hub and virtual production project in Chula Vista will generate...
‘Don’t count on’ rain, Cal Fire says as fight continues with Otay wilderness fire
The Border 2 fire burned 6,625 acres by 3 p.m., officials said
Border 2 fire forces road, park and recreation center closures
The fire shut down roads to through traffic near the burn area and closed recreation...
Border 2 fire prompts some San Diego County school closures due to air concerns
Here is a list of school closures caused by the wildfire burning near Otay Mountain
Nearly 6,300-acre fire expanding east in Otay wilderness as nearly 700 firefighters fight back
Wind from the ocean pushed the Border 2 fire east Friday and the evacuation area...
‘More than just a pool:’ Border View reopens pool closed since COVID-19 shutdown
The YMCA facility in San Ysidro offers swimming lessons, water exercises and free lessons for...
Why is this happening? When will it end? And just how dry is it? Fires, winds leave San Diego County on edge
Forecasters said the Santa Ana winds will intensify on Thursday, before rain follows this weekend.
Sleeping homeless woman dies after being run over in San Ysidro
Deborah Linda Super, 65, was sleeping near a wall when she was accidentally run over...
Santa Ana winds gust to 102 mph, delivering direct hit to San Diego County
The winds exploded in power before dawn Tuesday and will hold much of their strengthen...
Chula Vista child molester who filmed the abuse sentenced to 25 years to life in prison
Antonio Medina Jr., 33, pleaded guilty to molesting children and possessing child pornography
CDC survey: Most living near Tijuana River say their health has worsened
Results also showed that 71% of households believed their tap water was unsafe
Chula Vista woman, Filipino couple accused of running $44 million book publishing scam
Indictment alleges trio was behind PageTurner, a company that defrauded authors by impersonating literary agents...
Imperial Beach OKs new renter protections. Advocates say they’re not strong enough.
The law, which still requires a second vote, disqualifies cosmetic improvements as substantial remodels
Prebys Foundation making $5.2 million bet on healing value of arts and nature
The organization awarded 59 grants for organizations providing real-world experiences thought to help prevent mental...
Federal environmental public health agency to investigate Tijuana River sewer gas impacts
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will issue its findings in a written...
Preliminary report released on border agent’s fatal helicopter crash in Potrero
The Dec. 16 crash killed Air and Marine Operations Agent Jeffrey Kanas, a 16-year Customs...
Trump has threatened to end CBP One, making asylum appointments more coveted than ever
The CBP One app was implemented two years ago as a safe and orderly way...
Sneak a peek into soon-to-open cannabis lounge, first in San Diego County
Sessions by the Bay, a dispensary and lounge based in National City, will offer spaces...
Delayed Otay Mesa East border project poised to begin construction with key agreements reached
SANDAG on Friday approved the for an agreement with the federal government on the...
Public’s help sought in Chula Vista pizzeria cold case killing
Ryan Cunningham, 22, was beaten and stabbed on March 20, 2004, while he was sitting...
How should Chula Vista spend federal grant funding in low-income communities? Public input sought
The federal funding can be used on streets, sidewalks, recreation centers, senior programs, childcare and...
Is push for Tijuana River Valley Superfund designation dead? County weighs options
EPA official tells county leaders stopping sewage flows takes priority over sampling for contamination
EPA rejects petition to investigate Tijuana River Valley for a superfund designation
Federal agency said samples of contaminants from previous years did not exceed its thresholds for...
Teens break world record giving away shoes to kids in need in San Diego
Youth-led Chula Vista-based nonprofit gives out more than 21,600 shoes and gets in Guinness World...
It’s Three Kings Day — for many it’s time to pick up the Rosca de Reyes, a traditional Mexican bakery treat
Chula Vista bakery among many in both San Diego County and Tijuana that prepare treats...
Who could represent South County as supervisor? Interest in Vargas’ seat grows, ahead of a key board meeting
The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four...
National City wants public input on controversial fuel transfer station project
Residents of west National City worry added truck trips will impede efforts to improve air...
Two North County beaches added to county’s advisory list
Carlsbad State Beach at Tamarack Avenue and another piece of the shoreline 150 feet north...
Imperial Beach’s District 4 is getting new multi-family housing and its first public park
The 46-unit development will have a 5,244-square-foot corner park
Brush fire in remote Otay Mountain area contained
The fire had charred around 25 acres by Thursday afternoon. The cause of the fire...
Imperial Beach mayor latest to announce bid to replace Nora Vargas
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno have also expressed...