Community events in San Diego County: From Greek Festival to Philippine cultural celebration By Linda Mcintosh June 5, 2025 at 9:24 p.m. A sneak peek at upcoming street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community...
Founder of San Diego-based GirlsDoPorn pleads guilty to sex-trafficking conspiracy By Alex Riggins June 5, 2025 at 6:37 p.m. Michael James Pratt is last co-conspirator to admit guilt
La Jolla High players help rugby club make team history with national championship By Noah Lyons June 5, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. The San Diego Mustangs beat the defending champion for the first title in their 21...
Witnesses detain alleged gunman after shot fired outside UEI Oceanside campus By Caleb Lunetta June 5, 2025 at 5:54 p.m. No injuries were reported after at least one round was fired
San Diego County organizations win seven Proposition 1 grants By Paul Sisson June 5, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. Awards for mental health and drug treatment total $185 million, second most in the state,
Encinitas to explore more ways for Pacific View Arts Center to generate revenue By Barbara Henry June 6, 2025 at 3:15 a.m. The 1-year-old facility in the city's downtown features seven classrooms
San Diego federal jury deadlocks in trial of sheriff’s deputy who shot fleeing man in back By Alex Riggins June 5, 2025 at 3:37 p.m. Judge declared a mistrial after jury ended hung on civil rights violations
Suspected DUI crash in Chula Vista sends driver, 3 passengers to hospital By Caleb Lunetta June 5, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. Investigators alleged the driver was drunk when he struck a concrete pillar
‘Passion for learning’: Bishop’s School top grad shares secrets to her success By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Muping Wang, winner of the Harvard Cup for highest cumulative GPA, says she wanted to...
Suspected DUI driver arrested after one dies in Pacific Beach crash By Karen Kucher June 5, 2025 at 12:38 p.m. A passenger in a Corvette was killed Wednesday night
Review: Moonlight’s ‘Waitress’ serves up laughs and melancholy By Pam Kragen June 5, 2025 at 10:55 a.m. The Sara Bareilles-scored musical is making its San Diego regional premiere at the Vista amphitheater
Balance is key for La Jolla Country Day School top graduate Ayla Desai By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Being able to explore her interests while taking challenging classes culminated in the Trustees’ Award...
San Diego arts roundup: Hop aboard for TuYo Theatre’s immersive ‘La Llorona’ By David L. Coddon June 5, 2025 at 6:02 a.m. Also this week, a silent film at the Balboa Theatre, blues festival in East Village,...
‘The Children’s Bridge’ naming proposal is on pause. What’s next? By Noah Lyons June 4, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. A teacher at La Jolla's The Children's School says she and students will work to...
Former Encinitas middle-school campus supervisor sentenced to prison in molestation case By City News Service June 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Omar Hernandez Galeana, 22, was arrested pleaded guilty to sex-related charges
Suspect in 2011 Lincoln Park slaying found in Mexico, returned to San Diego By Teri Figueroa June 4, 2025 at 5:26 p.m. An arrest warrant was issued 14 years ago for Julio Mendez
Sheriff’s border crime team seizes nearly 4 tons of meth in South County By Teri Figueroa June 4, 2025 at 3:44 p.m. Haul marks the second largest meth bust in the team's 16-year history
Alleged bank robber arrested in traffic stop in Escondido By City News Service June 4, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. The robber took about $1,000 from a U.S. Bank then fled in a Prius, police...
Review: OnStage Playhouse’s ‘White Guy on the Bus’ pulls no punches By Pam Kragen June 4, 2025 at 5:17 p.m. The dark five-character, time-traveling play examines privilege, prejudice and race
Michelin Guide Mexico crowns two more Valle de Guadalupe restaurants with stars By Pam Kragen June 4, 2025 at 2:51 p.m. Now in its second year, the Mexico Michelins honors reduced the number of its recommended...
Driver dies after hitting parked forklift in Barrio Logan By City News Service June 4, 2025 at 9:08 a.m. The 24-year-old died and two passengers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries
Review: At newly opened Lilo, fun is just as important as the food By Pam Kragen June 5, 2025 at 7:54 a.m. The Carlsbad fine-dining restaurant takes diners on an engaging and immersive three-stage culinary journey
Desmond votes against his own resolution on sewage crisis By Tammy Murga June 4, 2025 at 4:26 p.m. County supervisor opposed changes. ''We gotta come across with some tough language.'
La Jolla Cove working group creates five-point public access plan to present to San Diego By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 3, 2025 at 5:13 p.m. The proposal to address human/sea lion interactions includes improved signage, a script for tour buses,...
Thunder and lightning likely to hit San Diego County on Tuesday night By Gary Robbins June 4, 2025 at 6:19 a.m. Forecasters say people should seek shelter immediately if they either see lightning or hear thunder.
Community Calendar: La Jolla meetings and more, June 5-13 By La Jolla Light June 3, 2025 at 3:47 p.m. Weekly and monthly events, plus blood drives
Police investigating fatal shooting in City Heights By Karen Kucher June 3, 2025 at 3:54 p.m. Someone called 911 shortly after 3:20 a.m. to report the shooting, which occurred on Olive...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Reopenings join newcomers in time for summer By Noah Lyons June 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Looking ahead to the fall, a new Italian restaurant is anticipated to open near La...
La Jolla News Nuggets: Countdown menu, research grants, dance prize, Conrad residencies, more By Noah Lyons June 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. News and events in brief
A year after James Hubbell’s passing, Ilan-Lael Foundation carries on his legacy By Pam Kragen June 3, 2025 at 8:13 a.m. The artist's Julian-area home-turned-arts-center is welcoming guests for a Father's Day open house
All the News That’s Fit: Body dysmorphia, career psychopaths and healing plants By Scott Lafee June 3, 2025 at 5:31 a.m. Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Woman gets 11 years for Del Mar DUI crash that killed boyfriend By Teri Figueroa June 3, 2025 at 10:21 a.m. Elizabeth Brooks pleaded guilty in the 2024 crash that killed John Fraser, 62
South I-5 traffic into Mexico reopens after being blocked by Tijuana teachers By Karen Kucher June 2, 2025 at 6:35 p.m. All traffic on southbound I-5 was briefly diverted off at Camino de la Plaza in...
Review: New Village’s stages a towering ‘Mountaintop’ By Pam Kragen June 3, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. The well-acted and visually stunning production is one of Carlsbad theater's best
La Jolla tide pool enthusiasts help kick off statewide public science project By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The month-long Snapshot Cal Coast initiative invites volunteers to take photos of tide pool species...
Stabbing leads to SWAT incident in San Diego neighborhood By City News Service June 2, 2025 at 3:02 p.m. Officers surrounded a home near Winchester Street and Rachael Avenue Monday morning
La Jolla crime and public safety news: Car crashes into bench and tree; police blotter By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Crime and public safety
Tip alleging undocumented workers prompted ICE raid at Buona Forchetta, warrant says By Alex Riggins June 2, 2025 at 8:27 p.m. Federal agents suspected 19 of 40 workers at the South Park restaurant weren't authorized
State senator recognizes La Jolla student for eco-friendly sunscreen By Noah Lyons June 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Martin Valkanov, a seventh-grader at San Diego French-American School, created the sunscreen at home and...
Hike of the week: Take an hour to enjoy Navajo Canyon’s native vegetation and peace By Maura Fox June 2, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. The 2.3-mile out-and-back hike is easy, but hikers will need to navigate a few stream...
Is Charley Crockett country music’s next big 40-year-old thing? By Tribune News Service June 2, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. The fast-rising singer-songwriter will perform Friday at Harrah's Rincon Southern California resort in Valley Center
Coolers, scopes, sequencers: San Diego County opens new public health lab By Paul Sisson June 2, 2025 at 7:17 a.m. $93 million investment is expected to enhance the speed and depth of local public health...
Crews gain ground on Pala brush fire, expect full containment Monday By David Garrick June 1, 2025 at 8:47 p.m. The Henderson fire started Friday and destroyed a travel trailer and forced the evacuation of...
Police investigating apparent gunfight in Linda Vista By David Garrick June 1, 2025 at 11:05 a.m. Officers found shell casings in front of a house after receiving multiple reports of gunshots...
Police fatally shoot man in Ocean Beach after pursuit ends in a crash By City News Service June 1, 2025 at 4:23 p.m. Officers initially were called to check on the man, who was standing in the middle...
New UC San Diego student-run club roots students in nature and restfulness By Noah Lyons June 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Rooted @ UCSD began this spring as a way to encourage students to find solace...
San Diego playwright readies spooky ‘Point Loma’ play for off-Broadway run By Pam Kragen June 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Tim Mulligan based his script on a real-life haunted home near Liberty Station in Point...
Flute innovator Claire Chase’s musical field of dreams began on a San Diego baseball field By George Varga June 2, 2025 at 8:55 a.m. The San Diego native is one of the most innovative and acclaimed flutists in the...
Homelessness counts can be confusing. Here’s how 5 work. By Blake Nelson June 1, 2025 at 10:19 a.m. Each approach has pros and cons when it comes to quantifying a diverse population.
Federal money allocated to finish key Oceanside shoreline study By Phil Diehl June 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Congressman Levin says long-awaited project will conclude in 2026 with recommendation for sand replenishment project
Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck on State Route 67 near Poway By Jayne Yutig May 31, 2025 at 10:52 p.m. The rider was traveling along State Route 67 near Ellie Lane when he crashed head-on...
Barrio Logan’s César Chávez Park celebrated with performers, vendors and free food By Lori Weisberg May 31, 2025 at 5:50 p.m. Port of San Diego sponsors "A Day at the Park" series to bring attention to...
Chula Vista bartender, musician mines restaurant career for material for the small screen By Lisa Deaderick May 31, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. Theodore “Ted” Holmes III has worked in restaurants and been making music since he was...
Homelessness went down in most cities. So what’s up with El Cajon? By Blake Nelson May 31, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. The count for East County's largest city has left local leaders frustrated and some service...
Proposed Encinitas budget projects nearly $5 million in new revenue By Barbara Henry May 31, 2025 at 10:53 a.m. New or expanded programs will add about $1.9 million in expenses to the proposed budget
Brush fire quickly spreads, forces evacuations in Pala By Caleb Lunetta May 31, 2025 at 12:33 p.m. Evacuations were ordered east of Henderson Road and around Magee Road
Bishop’s School bids adieu to 120 graduates at 2025 commencement By La Jolla Light May 30, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. Photo gallery
Woman shot by police in East Village sentenced to probation, time served By City News Service May 30, 2025 at 6:01 p.m. The family of Rosa Calva, 31, said she was in the midst of a health...
Chula Vista’s city manager announces she will retire in coming months By Tammy Murga May 30, 2025 at 5:53 p.m. The City Council is expected to begin discussions for her replacement on Tuesday.
La Jolla Country Day celebrates 120 graduates at commencement By La Jolla Light May 30, 2025 at 3:09 p.m. Photo gallery
La Mesa officer who shot at suspect during weekend pursuit also fatally shot man in 2017 By Alex Riggins May 30, 2025 at 4:18 p.m. Officer Taylor Persitza, who did not injure anyone Sunday, previously fatally shot a man alongside...
After wild trial over illegal renovations, judge delays order on fines against former El Cajon council member By Jeff McDonald May 30, 2025 at 2:19 p.m. Ben Kalasho, a former member of the El Cajon City Council, faced more than $2.5...
Review: Old Globe’s ‘One of the Good Ones’ a funny twist on racial bias By Pam Kragen May 30, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. Glora Calderon Kellett's one-act comedy is about a Pasadena couple's prejudice about their daughter's new...
Authorities identify victim, suspect in San Marcos fatal stabbing By Alex Riggins May 30, 2025 at 10:06 a.m. Sheriff's investigators said victim and suspect knew each other, and described the deadly stabbing as...
UC San Diego to simulate massive earthquakes at its outdoor shake table By Gary Robbins May 30, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. The testing is meant to determine if it's safe to use cold-formed steel in buildings...
Lawsuit questions police body camera footage in fatal Bird Rock shooting By Ashley Mackin Solomon May 30, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The grandmother of Dejon Heard accuses the San Diego Police Department of altering the footage,...
ICE detains another man who had been in a San Diego homeless shelter By Blake Nelson May 30, 2025 at 12:40 p.m. Public records offer a few new details about a previous incident at the same facility.
Michelin-recognized 24 Suns encapsulates its mission in new duck dish By Pam Kragen May 30, 2025 at 6:18 a.m. The Oceanside restaurant aims to celebrate all of China's many regional cuisines
For San Diego actress, starring in Moonlight’s ‘Waitress’ a full circle moment By David L. Coddon May 31, 2025 at 10:55 a.m. Lulu Lloyd was on the Broadway musical's national tour in 2019. The Vista production marks...
San Diego summer concert guide: 64 shows you won’t want to miss By George Varga May 30, 2025 at 6:39 a.m. Shakira and Wu-Tang Clan are just a few of the many artists headed this way,...
Family files lawsuit against San Diego police in restraint death of man outside downtown bar By City News Service May 30, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Gabriel Jesus Garza was removed by security from Star Bar and then restrained by police
How to avoid road closures, no-parking zones for this weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon By Caleb Lunetta June 1, 2025 at 5:46 a.m. The race will close streets and tie up state Route 163 Sunday
Community events in San Diego County: From Salsa Under the Stars to Concerts in the Park By Linda Mcintosh June 2, 2025 at 6:35 p.m. Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows,...
Cities in San Diego County included on Trump administration’s ‘sanctuary’ warning list By Staff And Wire Reports May 30, 2025 at 1:53 p.m. The county, as well as cities of San Diego, Vista, Santee and Chula Vista were...
Tri-City Medical Center votes to partner with Sharp Healthcare By Phil Diehl May 29, 2025 at 7:18 p.m. Decision concludes negotiations that began with UCSD Health in 2023
Police arrest alleged gunman two years after fatal shooting in Otay Mesa By Caleb Lunetta May 29, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. Investigators said Kenneth Fowler, 49, allegedly shot Daniel Flores, 27
Motorcyclist dies in crash with vehicle on Escondido street By Karen Kucher May 29, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. A 20-year-old rider died shortly after 7:30 p.m.
2025 San Diego County Fair: Everything you need to know — new foods, discounts, concerts and more By Pam Kragen May 30, 2025 at 11:13 a.m. This year's fair kicks off Wednesday, June 11, and runs through July 6
San Diego dermatologist charged with $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud allegations By City News Service May 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Prosecutors allege Dr. Ghada Kassab falsely invoiced Medi-Cal for up to 233 patients daily
DNA tests confirm human remains found were of 10-year-old girl on capsized panga By Karen Kucher May 30, 2025 at 3:35 a.m. The girl had been a passenger on a suspected smuggling boat that capsized off Del...
Tropical moisture could affect outdoor events this weekend across San Diego County By Gary Robbins May 29, 2025 at 2:48 p.m. The unusual storm system is capable of producing light but widespread drizzle.
Man sentenced to prison for random trolley attack on 71-year-old rider By City News Service May 29, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. Israel Valdivia stabbed and seriously wounded a man at an El Cajon trolley station
Babysitter pleads guilty to molestation of young girls By City News Service May 29, 2025 at 12:53 p.m. Brittney Mae Lyon was arrested in 2016 along with her boyfriend in connection with the...
First year? No problem. Country Day freshman impresses on varsity baseball team By Noah Lyons May 29, 2025 at 12:56 p.m. Athlete of the Week: Elias Hanley completed the season with a sub-2 ERA for the...
Encinitas Council gives initial approval to new fire hazard maps By Barbara Henry May 30, 2025 at 3:36 a.m. Amount of land included in “very high” fire areas will increase by 4.9 percent from...
Review: ‘Beautiful Noise’ musical a stunningly candid bio-musical By Pam Kragen May 29, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. The Neil Diamond jukebox musical is playing through Sunday at the San Diego Civic Theatre
Bird Rock first-graders show appreciation for lifeguards while learning ways of the water By Noah Lyons June 2, 2025 at 4:53 p.m. The community outreach project is one of many that teacher Kristi Nelson’s class participates in...
San Diego arts roundup: New Village Arts set to climb ‘The Mountaintop’ By David L. Coddon May 29, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Also this week: Missing Persons at Fiesta del Sol, the Black Keys in concert and...
Military families to move back into Murphy Canyon homes a week after deadly jet crash By Karen Kucher May 29, 2025 at 6:10 a.m. Thirty-nine families had been displaced from their homes after a private jet crashed last Thursday
South Bay Union trustees OK plan to close at least one school By Tammy Murga May 29, 2025 at 6:28 p.m. The plan includes closing Central Elementary at the start of the 2026-27 school year
Name of slain San Diego police officer added to fallen officer monument. ‘We miss you every day.’ By Caleb Lunetta May 28, 2025 at 5:21 p.m. Officer Austin Machitar's name was the 35th to be added to the monument
A growing interest: Students join in to create mini orchard at La Jolla Elementary By Ashley Mackin Solomon May 29, 2025 at 11:04 a.m. A volunteer project led by parent and master gardener Jennifer Giaconi plants 26 fruit trees...
La Jolla Garden Club puts a spring in the step of award recipients By Ashley Mackin Solomon May 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Three community college students studying horticulture receive scholarships, and the Friends of Coast Walk Trail...
Review: Oceanside Theatre delivers a twist in ‘Latin History for Morons’ By Pam Kragen May 28, 2025 at 12:42 p.m. San Diego-raised actor Rick Najera is bringing his own story to John Leguizamo's one-man show
La Jolla’s Fourth of July show to feature 500 drones, but organizers seek donations By Ashley Mackin Solomon May 28, 2025 at 12:02 p.m. The number of drones is more than doubling, but future shows may be in jeopardy...
UCSD study: Tijuana sewage isn’t the only pollutant detectible in the air By Tammy Murga May 28, 2025 at 5:46 p.m. Researchers found illicit drugs and chemicals from tires in the Tijuana River becoming airborne.
Malibu Barbie Cafe will pop up in San Diego in July By Pam Kragen May 28, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. The bubble-gum pink, '70s-themed restaurant and skating rink will serve up selfies and an all-day...
La Jolla Music Society announces first four resident arts companies at The Conrad By George Varga May 30, 2025 at 3:58 a.m. The partnership will provide higher visibility and a number of other benefits for Art of...
The world’s longest living pygmy hippo in captivity is a Ramona resident By Caleb Lunetta May 28, 2025 at 12:09 p.m. Hannah Shirley, 51, cared for at the Ramona Wildlife Center, broke a world record this...
‘My head was spinning’: Former San Diego deputy who fatally shot fleeing, unarmed man testifies By Alex Riggins May 27, 2025 at 6:44 p.m. Aaron Russell took the stand in his own defense against federal civil rights charges