A federal judge Monday denied a request from attorneys representing people incarcerated in San Diego County’s jails to make immediate changes to the region’s jail policies in order to curb deaths among those behind bars.
Spring Valley Woman Arrested, Accused of Stabbing Man, 69, to Death in National City
A predawn stabbing in a neighborhood just east of San Diego Bay left a 69-year-old man dead Monday and a woman under arrest on suspicion of murdering him.
Boston-Based Firm Acquires Carlsbad Atlas Office Campus for $88.75 Million
Regent Properties has sold three commercial sites, including a Carlsbad research and development campus, for a combined $130.75 million, real estate officials said.
Caste in California: Tech Giants Confront Ancient Indian Hierarchy
America’s tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India’s ancient caste system, with Apple emerging as an early leader in policies to rid Silicon Valley of a rigid hierarchy that’s segregated Indians for generations.
Opinion: Justice in California Now Speaks Both English and Spanish
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s roots may be among the San Francisco elite, but his choice of the daughter of Mexican farmworkers in Imperial Valley to be Chief Justice of the California State Supreme Court is inspired.
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Case of Scripps Ranch Man, 87, Found Dead in Swimming Pool
A man accused of murdering an 87-year-old Scripps Ranch resident who was found dead in a backyard swimming pool pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge.
‘National Thrift Store Day’ on Aug. 17, San Diego Community Invited to Support Critical Homelessness Programs
Father Joe’s Villages invites the San Diego community to support its thrift stores with donations and to help raise awareness of how those donations can help local communities thrive.
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Flatbed Truck in Otay Mesa
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a flatbed truck at an Otay Mesa intersection, authorities reported.
Fire Damages Home of El Cajon Family on Vacation, Sitter and Cat Rescued
A home being watched by the family house sitter was badly damaged in a fire Monday. Firefighters responded to a blaze that started in a bathroom at the home on 1100 block of Brockton Street around 1:15 a.m. Monday, according to the Heartland Fire Department. The house sitter was able to escape the fire and […]
38-Year-Old Man Seriously Wounded by Gunfire in Valencia Park
A woman called San Diego Police at 9:55 p.m. to report she heard 10 to 12 gunshots and that her neighbor had suffered a chest wound,
Decision Day in Sacramento: Which Bills Did California Lawmakers Kill?
On “suspense file” day last week, state legislators killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more more.
Muggy Monsoon Pattern Over San Diego County to Persist This Week
A monsoon weather pattern for San Diego County was predicted to continue through this week, leading to a daily risk of thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoons over the mountains, the National Weather Service said.
Witnesses Say Woman Jaywalked Before Being Struck, Killed in El Cajon
A woman died in El Cajon early Sunday after being struck by a car while jaywalking on a dark street. The driver stopped and is cooperating with police.
Climate Change Could Increase Lightning in California — and Spark More Wildfires
As climate change continues to alter the landscape, particularly in the West, scientists warn that lightning strikes capable of igniting wildfires are expected to multiply.