After scrapping tiny homes for the homeless in Spring Valley, county leaders turn toward Lemon Grove.
Records show California officials cancelled an agreement to give $10 million to San Diego County
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License plate reader helps identify suspect in armed robbery spree
The roughly hourlong spree of predawn armed robberies took place last week in Pacific Beach,...
La Mesa police investigating the shooting death of man found on High Street
The victim was seen staggering across the street, then falling down in the driveway of...
New lawsuit over Lakeside housing development once again pits Sierra Club against county
The lawsuit filed last week alleges the Greenhills Ranch project would threaten residents and wildlife
Community events in San Diego County: From Dog Days of Summer festival to Summer block party
A sneak peek at upcoming community concerts, street fairs, festivals, performances, art shows, blood drives,...
Navy investigator pleads guilty to excessive force, concealing prior police record
Jonathan Christopher Laroche was accused of putting a detained man in a stranglehold and hitting...
Here’s who’s playing at Southern California casinos this summer
SoCal casinos will host concerts this summer by Keith Urban, Jason Mraz, Lea Salonga, Dogstar,...
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21 unique San Diego coffee experiences
Looking for something special with your cup of joe? These shops and restaurants deliver difference...
The Dish: 27 local restaurants win Wine Spectator awards, plus six new restaurant openings
Also this week, new restaurant and bar openings in North Park, Pacific Beach, the Gaslamp...
County increases testing, UCSD Health workers return to masking as COVID surges
Continued increase in activity from two new variants spurs response in San Diego
La Mesa voters will decide in November whether to extend city’s sales tax
Many municipal budgets are tight, but voters have been hesitant to give more amid high...
Alleged cartel associates sentenced to life in prison for El Cajon kidnapping
Victor Medrano, 44, and Eliceo Flores, 36, were sentenced Tuesday in connection with a May...
Ukrainian Catholic church breaks ground on new permanent home in Santee
The St. John the Baptizer Ukrainian Catholic Church permanent home, which has been years in...
Bicyclist killed while attempting to cross highway in Lakeside
The California Highway Patrol said the driver was unable to avoid the bicyclist, who was...
Chain-reaction crash in Boulevard leaves three dead, one injured
Three vehicles were involved in the collision, reported last week on Old Highway 80 near...
Community events in San Diego County: From Cajon Classic Cruise to Moonlight Beach Concerts
A sneak peek at upcoming community concerts, street fairs, festivals, performances, art shows, library events,...
McCain fire in East County 50 percent contained
All evacuation warnings and road closures in the area were lifted as firefighters continued to...
La Maestra health center to expand in El Cajon
La Maestra community clinic is growing in El Cajon
East County wildland fire 50 percent contained in third day
Four helicopters are assisting crews on the ground as firefighters battle a brush fire sparked...
Parked cars vandalized with hate speech in El Cajon
The vandalism occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, targeting vehicles parked in a...
Bomb squad checks out suspicious device in car in La Mesa
Police called to Kelton Avenue Tuesday to contact a man waving a knife found a...
San Diego’s best burgers? U-T readers offer their own picks
We chose our 33 favorite burgers in May. Here are the ones our readers say...
Fire near Boulevard grows to 1,000 acres, prompting evacuations
The brush fire began after a vehicle fire spread to nearby brush around 3:55 p.m....
‘Girls in Green’ camp teaches teens firefighting skills
The U.S. Forest Service camp aims to help the agency boost its number of women...
Neighbor’s quick action wakes family and saves Santee home from fire
Jason Gaut didn't hesitate to act when he noticed the smoke rising above a neighbor's...
Man shot in leg in East County’s Bostonia neighborhood
The gunfire was reported about 3 a.m. Friday on Graves Avenue north of Greenfield Drive...
Pedestrian struck and killed in El Cajon
The crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday on Chase Avenue near Sunshine Avenue, police...
The U.S. Supreme Court just gave cities more power to clear homeless camps. What does that mean for San Diego County?
Mayor Todd Gloria said 'it will not change our strategy on homelessness.'
Weekend-long closure of SR-125 in East County
From 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, all southbound SR-125 lanes from westbound state...
Community events in San Diego County: From Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade to Fourth of July Carnival
A sneak peek at upcoming community concerts, street fairs, festivals, performances, art shows, library events,...
Public memorial set for famed artist James Hubbell on Aug. 24
Event for the iconic San Diego sculptor-designer will take place at his Pearl of the...
Life in prison for shooter who killed woman in car in Spring Valley
Jammerieo Austin, 29, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the slaying of Karmen Anderson,...
Veteran Healthcare on Wheels to roll into some MTS stations to help homeless veterans
The first stop will be Friday at the Old Town trolley station in San Diego
San Diego County backs off tiny home plan for homeless people in Spring Valley
Officials will have to continue relying on a hotel voucher program that costs taxpayers significantly...
San Pasqual Tribe brings Ziggi’s Coffee to the backcountry
Colorado-based coffee franchise has opened its doors in San Diego County. Craft espresso, smoothies, refreshing...
Pursuit suspect accused of driving SUV through homeless man’s tent arrested
The 48-year-old Spring Valley man is accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit from...
2-month-old baby who died after being left in hot car in Santee ID’d
Diana Sofia Aleman Roman was left inside a car for about nine hours after her...
‘Fentanyl steals families:’ A new billboard shows just some of the hundreds of San Diegans lost to opioids
Parents rallied in Lakeside this week to raise awareness about the drug.
Community events in San Diego County: From Black Arts and Culture Music Festival to Concerts at the Cove
Sneak peek at upcoming community concerts, street fairs, festivals, performances, art shows, blood drives, community...
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Where to go for Fourth of July fireworks, parades and festivities: a guide for San Diego County
From the Big Bay Boom to Star Spangled Extravaganza and a host of firework shows...
Death investigation launched after 2-month-old baby found in car in Santee
A family member called 911 after the unresponsive infant was found in an SUV shortly...
Detectives ask for public’s help in finding Lemon Grove murder suspect
Daniel Ethridge, 34, is wanted in connection with the shooting death of Gregory Moore, 39,...
San Diego rent is down, but maybe not in your area. Check our list
America's Finest City is the 8th most expensive metro in the U.S., down from seventh...
One wounded in Spring Valley shooting
The gunfire erupted at a home on Don Pico Road Tuesday morning during a fight...
Three injured in Lemon Grove shooting
Two men and a woman were shot outside a home near Dain Court and Jadam...
A missing East County man’s remains were found years ago, but investigators still trying to figure out what happened
Christopher Schafer was 28 years old when his family in El Cajon last saw him...
San Diego airport is getting a new parking operator — and it’s not Ace
Ace Parking, which for decades has managed parking at the airport, has been replaced by...
San Diego County Fair starts its 20-day run in Del Mar
By noon Wednesday, the June gloom had burned off and a long line had already...
Man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for hit-and-run death of motorcyclist in Campo
EL CAJON — A man who fatally struck a motorcyclist in Campo on Thanksgiving Day and fled...
Deputies arrest 3 during DUI checkpoint in Santee
SANTEE — A DUI checkpoint Saturday evening and Sunday morning yielded three arrests after nearly 1,100 cars...
San Diego is a top spot for border crossings. How many people arrive only to become homeless?
For the past few years, Catholic Charities has had shelter space for about 1,800 asylum...
25 years to life sentence for man who stabbed victim in Chula Vista hotel room
CHULA VISTA — A man who fatally stabbed another man in a Chula Vista hotel room...
Fire spreads from house to tree and sparks brush fire in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY — One Spring Valley home was destroyed, a second was damaged and flying embers sparked...
UCSD Health says it will expand offerings at ‘East Campus’ hospital
UC San Diego Health has had big plans for its "East Campus Medical Center" since...
Community events in San Diego County: From Paddle for Peace to City Heights Food Festival
ALPINECommunity pays tribute to veterans on Wall of Honor The Alpine Community Center, at 1830...
Pet of the week: Tail-wagging German shepherd mix looking for home
Animal: Nala, a 5-year-old female German shepherd mix; No. 904727. Where: San Diego Humane Society,...
Gloria makes final push for new shelter funding amid shouting protesters and questions from council members
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has again publicly pressed the City Council to set aside...
San Diego Community adds new price options, including one offering utility customers lower rates
Saying it's responding to customers pinched by inflation that's tightening household budgets, San Diego Community...
Steele Canyon High aide arrested for allegedly being drunk, furnishing alcohol to students
EAST COUNTY — A 23-year-old special education aide was arrested on suspicion of being intoxicated and...
Motorcyclist, 54, killed in crash in rural East County
EAST COUNTY — A motorcyclist died after colliding with a car making a left turn on a...
SANDAG narrows possible routes for Del Mar train tunnel to three choices
San Diego County's regional planning agency released three possible routes this week for the proposed...
4 displaced after fire destroys two mobile homes in Shelter Valley
EAST COUNTY — Fire crews knocked down a fire that damaged two mobile homes in Shelter...
Japanese bazaar downtown brings together different strands of culture, celebrates community
SAN DIEGO — There was a little bit of everything for those who showed up at...
The trouble with nurdles, the plastic pollution you may not know about
Nurdles are everywhere. Never heard of them? They are the raw form of plastic resin...
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon returns this weekend. Avoid traffic headaches and plan your route.
SAN DIEGO — Leaving the house Sunday morning? You're going to want to plan ahead.The Rock 'n'...
Community events in San Diego County: From Filipino Cultural Celebration to competition for first responders
CARLSBADFamily walking tour at lagoonA family walk is at 10 a.m. June 15 at Batiquitos...
Crews halt wildland fire in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
A wildfire scorched about 185 acres on Thursday in the San Diego County desert.The blaze...
Investigators determine Santee deaths at senior housing were murder-suicide
SANTEE — Investigators say an 82-year-old man fatally shot his 79-year-old wife before turning the gun on...
San Diego will again try to close the Golden Hall homeless shelter downtown
Nobody new is being admitted to San Diego's Golden Hall homeless shelter as the city...
County warns of TB exposure on trolley Blue Line
People who traveled on the San Diego Trolley Blue Line between Jan. 27 and Feb....
Effort to train 1 million in bystander CPR crosses 100,000 mark
High school students practiced hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation in downtown San Diego on Thursday, their efforts...
San Diego County to open new affordable housing for older adults amid overwhelming demand
More than 120 new apartments are opening this week for low-income older adults, the first...
Homicide detectives investigating after 2 people found dead at senior living facility in Santee
SANTEE — Homicide detectives are investigating after the bodies of a man and a woman were found...
Nearly four years after protests took a violent turn in La Mesa, the healing continues
From his home near the corner of Finley Avenue and Fourth Street, Leroy Johnson could...
Man arrested in Lemon Grove on suspicion of soliciting a minor for sex
LEMON GROVE — A 48-year-old man was arrested in an undercover operation last week on suspicion of...
Why won’t San Diego publicly share detailed data about who’s enrolled in homelessness programs?
Last year, in mid-October, a U.S. military veteran joined a program for homeless residents in...
Street sign in Linda Vista unveiled in remembrance of Howard Wayne
SAN DIEGO — About 50 friends, family members and Linda Vista residents turned out Saturday morning for...
At Three Sisters Falls, new trail amenities and Kumeyaay name aim to help ‘revive the narrative of the land’
Hikers headed to the popular Three Sisters Falls in the Cleveland National Forest can expect...
Memorial Day weekend will be cool – but summer could be hotter than normal
The Memorial Day weekend will be cooler than normal. But the summer months will likely...
Community events in San Diego County: From Valley Vibes fundraiser to The Fallbrook Follies
CARLSBADGenealogy buffs host 'Stories among the Headstones'Speaker Cheri Hudson Passey will present “Stories among the...
Two fires break out in Borrego Springs, briefly threatening homes and causing some damage
Two fires broke out within roughly 75 minutes of each other and a little more...
Fire breaks out at construction site of $950M water treatment plant in Santee
SANTEE — Fire broke out at the construction site of a $950 million water treatment plant in...
San Diego leaders respond to ‘promising’ and ‘troubling’ report showing a continued rise in homelessness
Local and federal officials expressed cautious optimism Wednesday about new statistics showing only a small...
County, UCSD Health start negotiations on East Campus mental health unit
For the second time in nearly two years, county supervisors unanimously supported significantly expanding mental...
Homelessness is up throughout San Diego County, but not by as much as you might think
The number of people living outside or in vehicles rose in Escondido, Encinitas and El...
La Mesa man who fatally shot driver on East County freeway sentenced to 50 years to life in prison
EL CAJON — A La Mesa man who chased after another vehicle on state Route 94 and...
Alleged thieves suspected of following man from ATM and stealing thousands from parked car in El Cajon
EL CAJON — El Cajon police arrested three men suspected of following a man from an...
Memorial Day 2024: From Chula Vista to Escondido, events slated throughout San Diego County
Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across San Diego County throughout Memorial Day weekend and on...
Motorcyclist killed in Chula Vista crash was La Mesa resident
Authorities on Monday publicly identified a motorcyclist who was killed Saturday in Chula Vista. The...
Still no vote scheduled for the mayor’s plan to turn an empty warehouse into a large homeless shelter
An effort to convert an empty warehouse near the airport into a massive homeless shelter...
Wrong-way driver struck, killed while allegedly running from head-on collision in La Mesa
LA MESA — A wrong-way driver who was allegedly fleeing a head-on collision he was involved in...
San Diego’s biggest medical provider is all in on robot-assisted surgery
Sharp HealthCare is among 11 medical providers worldwide to gain early access to the next...
Second sexually violent predator OK’d for release to same Jacumba Hot Springs home
EAST COUNTY — A man designated as a sexually violent predator was approved by a judge Friday...
Community events in San Diego County: From Santee Street Fair to Vista Strawberry Festival
BONITAGenealogy buffs meet at libraryThe Chula Vista Genealogical Society education meeting is from 1 to...
Two arrested on suspicion of trading fentanyl for stolen merchandise in East County
EAST COUNTY — A 44-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of running a scheme...
Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County’s public health director, wins statewide award
Citing her 23 years of service as San Diego County's public health director, the California...
‘She made certain that her city had the very best’: Hundreds mourn Joan Jacobs in a park bearing her name
SAN DIEGO — Decades ago, Irwin Jacobs turned down a teaching job at a new university in...
Fire destroys home, spreads to brush near Loveland Reservoir near Alpine
EAST COUNTY — A house fire spread into brush near Loveland Reservoir near Alpine on Monday afternoon,...
Two killed when motorcycle crashes while being chased by El Cajon police
EL CAJON — A motorcycle rider allegedly fleeing from police crashed into two vehicles in El Cajon...