Local news for San Diego County, California.https://sandiegocountyherald.com/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/husband-charged-in-ex-county-contractor-case/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/husband-charged-in-ex-county-contractor-case/Jeff Knox, whose wife Amy Knox is accused of misusing county funds while a top executive at the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego, denied theft, embezzlement, mortgage fraud and tax charges at his arraignment.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-middle-school-students-win-national-documentary-competition/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-middle-school-students-win-national-documentary-competition/Helena de la Houssaye and Harper Haden of Correia Middle School won first place and $3,000 in C-SPAN's StudentCam competition with a film linking the "No Kings" protests to the nation's founding.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/across-oceans-into-opportunity-one-student-s-journey-to-science-chula-vista-toda/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/across-oceans-into-opportunity-one-student-s-journey-to-science-chula-vista-toda/Krystal Role, who moved to the United States alone about two and a half years ago, is pursuing a career in cancer research with help from four Southwestern College Foundation scholarships.Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-law-enforcement-reassures-immigrant-communities-amid-federal-operation/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-law-enforcement-reassures-immigrant-communities-amid-federal-operation/Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy, speaking for the county's law enforcement association, said local agencies focus on public safety as federal immigration operations raise fears in immigrant communities.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/families-flock-to-memorial-park-for-day-of-the-child-chula-vista-event/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/families-flock-to-memorial-park-for-day-of-the-child-chula-vista-event/The free annual event in downtown Chula Vista, held Saturday, April 19, combined health and family resources with live Mexican music and dance and a lowrider car display.Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/supervisor-lawson-remer-calls-for-stronger-county-role-in-annual-address/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/supervisor-lawson-remer-calls-for-stronger-county-role-in-annual-address/In the annual State of the County Address delivered Wednesday, the acting board chair proposed a county-run bank, a managed care plan and a property transfer fee as federal support recedes.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/we-now-have-an-opening-date-for-the-gaylord-pacific-resort-thursday-may-15th/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/we-now-have-an-opening-date-for-the-gaylord-pacific-resort-thursday-may-15th/The $1.3 billion bayfront resort, billed as the largest hotel on the West Coast, will open its doors on Thursday, May 15, 2025.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/neighbors-in-southeast-san-diego-demand-investigation-into-shocking-footnote-in/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/neighbors-in-southeast-san-diego-demand-investigation-into-shocking-footnote-in/Neighbors in Emerald Hills and Encanto say a 2019 city code footnote that cut minimum lot sizes only in their part of San Diego explains why developers can build far more homes than zoning maps suggested.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/doctor-charged-in-2019-jail-death-agrees-to-surrender-license/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/doctor-charged-in-2019-jail-death-agrees-to-surrender-license/Friederike Von Lintig, whose manslaughter case ended without a verdict, has agreed to surrender her California medical license over her care of Elisa Serna at the Las Colinas jail.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/state-rent-cap-offers-little-help-for-san-diego-county-renters-facing-illegal-hi/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/state-rent-cap-offers-little-help-for-san-diego-county-renters-facing-illegal-hi/Tenants in El Cajon and elsewhere say landlords are exceeding the state's 8.6% limit, and in San Diego County their only option is to hire an attorney.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/exciting-new-korean-bbq-spot-coming-to-chula-vista-sura-korean-bbq/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/exciting-new-korean-bbq-spot-coming-to-chula-vista-sura-korean-bbq/The team behind Common Theory Public House and Realm of the 52 Remedies is bringing a 150-seat Korean barbecue restaurant with Mexican and Filipino dishes to 1960 Optima Street.Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/sdg-e-community-choice-power-groups-launch-integrated-customer-portal/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/sdg-e-community-choice-power-groups-launch-integrated-customer-portal/San Diego Gas & Electric and the region's two community choice aggregators announced a combined portal, MyEnergyCenter.com, that replaces SDG&E's My Account site and aims to make bills easier to understand.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/construction-of-frontwave-arena-in-oceanside-ramping-up/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/construction-of-frontwave-arena-in-oceanside-ramping-up/The privately funded, $80 million-plus venue in El Corazon Park is expected to open by next summer, with the San Diego Sockers lined up as a tenant.Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/la-nacional-brings-authentic-mexican-flavors-to-booming-downtown-chula-vista/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/la-nacional-brings-authentic-mexican-flavors-to-booming-downtown-chula-vista/The owners of National City's Machete Beer House opened the family-friendly restaurant and bar at 279 Third Avenue in October 2023.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/south-bay-s-alvarez-hopes-new-law-will-boost-affordable-housing-across-californi/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/south-bay-s-alvarez-hopes-new-law-will-boost-affordable-housing-across-californi/AB 1449, co-authored by San Diego Assemblymember David Alvarez, exempts certain urban affordable housing developments from CEQA, the state environmental law that lets residents challenge projects in court.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-military-is-turning-to-microgrids-to-fight-global-threats-and-global-warming/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-military-is-turning-to-microgrids-to-fight-global-threats-and-global-warming/Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego can run on its own power for 21 days, a model the Pentagon hopes to spread across its installations as it pursues energy resilience and carbon neutrality.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-weekend-arts-events-trolley-dances-poetry-and-motel-soap-art/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-weekend-arts-events-trolley-dances-poetry-and-motel-soap-art/The Blue Line dance tour returns for its 25th year, joined by poetry, theater, music and gallery openings across San Diego through Sept. 17.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/as-heat-wave-descends-sdg-e-tests-virtual-power-plant-in-shelter-valley/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/as-heat-wave-descends-sdg-e-tests-virtual-power-plant-in-shelter-valley/San Diego Gas & Electric is piloting a network of connected home and business devices in East County to cut demand and send power back to the grid during extreme heat.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/montgomery-steppe-takes-early-lead-in-district-4-supervisor-election/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/montgomery-steppe-takes-early-lead-in-district-4-supervisor-election/San Diego City Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe holds an early lead in the special election for the vacant District 4 supervisor seat, but at roughly 41% she appears short of the majority needed to avoid a November runoff.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/california-celebrates-a-decade-of-a-key-environmental-data-tool/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/california-celebrates-a-decade-of-a-key-environmental-data-tool/State officials and advocates say the environmental data tool has helped direct limited resources to disadvantaged communities such as Barrio Logan and the Imperial Valley.Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-city-of-chula-vista-announced-several-holiday-hours-for-city-offices-and-fac/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-city-of-chula-vista-announced-several-holiday-hours-for-city-offices-and-fac/City offices, libraries, community centers and other facilities will close on various days around Christmas and New Year's, while 911 response and public parks stay open.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/mexico-and-us-agree-to-clean-up-cross-border-pollution/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/mexico-and-us-agree-to-clean-up-cross-border-pollution/Mexico has pledged $144 million toward sewage projects under a new treaty addition meant to end years of cross-border pollution that has shuttered South County beaches.Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-far-behind-on-goal-of-building-more-roundabouts/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/san-diego-far-behind-on-goal-of-building-more-roundabouts/The city built just two of the 15 roundabouts promised for 2020 and now faces a steeper pace to meet its updated targets, while advocates push for cheaper temporary versions.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/new-california-funding-helps-college-students-who-are-foster-kids/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/new-california-funding-helps-college-students-who-are-foster-kids/An extra $48 million in California funding for foster youth in college is expected to ease housing insecurity for San Diego County students this school year.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/vons-closure-in-vista-deepens-food-insecurity-for-many/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/vons-closure-in-vista-deepens-food-insecurity-for-many/The shuttering of the Santa Fe Drive grocery store has stretched shopping trips for residents, including seniors without cars, and raised questions about the shopping center's future.Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/chula-vista-mayor-wants-to-rid-tolls-from-south-bay-expressway-chula-vista-today/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/chula-vista-mayor-wants-to-rid-tolls-from-south-bay-expressway-chula-vista-today/Mayor Mary Casillas Salas wants the regional transportation agency to use its 2027 option to pay off the SR 125 toll road debt so commuters can drive it for free.Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/slipknot-announces-chula-vista-show-for-the-summer-chula-vista-today/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/slipknot-announces-chula-vista-show-for-the-summer-chula-vista-today/The heavy-metal band confirmed a 38-date tour that wraps up June 18 at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, with tickets going on sale January 21.Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/santa-ana-man-arrested-for-copper-theft-in-irvine-after-hiding-in-a-storm-drain/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/santa-ana-man-arrested-for-copper-theft-in-irvine-after-hiding-in-a-storm-drain/Irvine police say a 27-year-old Santa Ana man fled by bicycle and on foot before officers found him inside a storm drain and arrested him on suspicion of attempted grand theft, felony vandalism and resisting arrest.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/expired-registration-stop-in-north-oc-leads-to-armed-felon-arrest/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/expired-registration-stop-in-north-oc-leads-to-armed-felon-arrest/Police say officers found a Glock handgun during a pre-tow inventory search of a car stopped for expired registration, and the registered owner, who was prohibited from owning firearms, was booked into Orange County Jail.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/16-year-old-arrested-for-weekend-double-shooting-in-fresno-s-tower-district-chie/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/16-year-old-arrested-for-weekend-double-shooting-in-fresno-s-tower-district-chie/Fresno police arrested a 16-year-old in Fowler over a weekend shooting, and the mayor announced immediate safety changes for the Tower District after the fourth shooting there in four months.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/openai-engineer-arrested-in-bugging-of-executive-conference-room/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/openai-engineer-arrested-in-bugging-of-executive-conference-room/Federal prosecutors say a 35-year-old engineer planted an encrypted audio recorder behind a television at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters; he was arrested Friday and remains in custody.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/us-air-force-removes-all-bombers-from-british-air-base-targeted-by-a-suspected-t/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/us-air-force-removes-all-bombers-from-british-air-base-targeted-by-a-suspected-t/The bombers used in strikes on Iran have returned to the United States following a probe into a planned attack on RAF Fairford, as President Trump weighs further options against Tehran.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/usc-s-jahkeem-stewart-reintroduces-himself-at-22-miles-per-hour/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/usc-s-jahkeem-stewart-reintroduces-himself-at-22-miles-per-hour/The defensive tackle, sidelined for the first four games of the season, scooped up a fumble and ran 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in the Trojans' win at the Coliseum.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-waggle-an-army-descends-on-san-francisco-with-stickers/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-waggle-an-army-descends-on-san-francisco-with-stickers/An exhibition built around the BTS star's art collection opens Saturday at SFMOMA, while Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth debuts in Silicon Valley and designer Nicole Hollis opens her first shop in Dogpatch.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/could-americans-move-to-a-32-hour-workweek-what-to-know-about-the-proposed-bill/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/could-americans-move-to-a-32-hour-workweek-what-to-know-about-the-proposed-bill/A proposal reintroduced Sept. 8 by Rep. Mark Takano and Sen. Bernie Sanders would lower the point at which overtime pay begins from 40 hours to 32 over several years, without cutting pay or benefits.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/rehab-home-where-presley-gerber-died-target-of-inquiry-by-california-regulators/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/rehab-home-where-presley-gerber-died-target-of-inquiry-by-california-regulators/California's Department of Health Care Services is reviewing whether Resolutions Living was providing services that require a state license, after a complaint from a rehab reform advocate.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/xavier-becerra-shows-off-his-bde-big-dad-energy-in-interview-with-the-standard/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/xavier-becerra-shows-off-his-bde-big-dad-energy-in-interview-with-the-standard/In a game-show-style sit-down, the Democratic candidate for California governor gave a blunt answer on Israel, said he would accept money from Purdue Pharma, and tested out a pickup line.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/santa-clara-county-approves-blueprint-for-childcare-san-jos-spotlight/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/santa-clara-county-approves-blueprint-for-childcare-san-jos-spotlight/County supervisors unanimously approved a strategy aimed at expanding childcare, with a focus on vulnerable communities, provider pay and new facilities.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/chargers-stumble-out-of-the-gate-in-loss-to-cardinals/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/chargers-stumble-out-of-the-gate-in-loss-to-cardinals/Arizona beat Los Angeles 26-14 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as turnovers, penalties and a porous defense marred the debuts of new Chargers coordinators Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/sf-s-311-app-has-closed-hundreds-of-drug-complaints-unaddressed/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/sf-s-311-app-has-closed-hundreds-of-drug-complaints-unaddressed/Hundreds of drug-use reports filed through the city's 311 app have been closed without action, even though officials say 311 is the right place to report them.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/one-year-later-how-buster-posey-fared-at-his-first-trade-deadline-with-the-giant/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/one-year-later-how-buster-posey-fared-at-his-first-trade-deadline-with-the-giant/With San Francisco sitting at 47-65, Buster Posey is again trading veterans for prospects, and last year's deadline deals offer a mixed early return.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/lurie-welcomes-federal-regulation-of-waymo-and-robotaxi-industry/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/lurie-welcomes-federal-regulation-of-waymo-and-robotaxi-industry/San Francisco's mayor is supporting Rep. Kevin Mullin's proposal to require autonomous vehicle companies to meet minimum emergency-response standards after robotaxi breakdowns during the July 4 fireworks and a December blackout.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-giants-never-ending-nightmare-bader-s-scooter-accident-schmitt-s-knee-and-mo/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-giants-never-ending-nightmare-bader-s-scooter-accident-schmitt-s-knee-and-mo/San Francisco's win over first-place Milwaukee was overshadowed by a season-ending-type knee injury to Casey Schmitt, a new setback for Harrison Bader and a looming trade deadline sell-off.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/upcoming-curriculum-changes-in-the-2026-2027-academic-year/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/upcoming-curriculum-changes-in-the-2026-2027-academic-year/Students in three majors face course renumbering, new requirements and extra upper-division units ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, along with a new STEM OPT opportunity for some international students.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/is-california-s-top-two-primary-system-a-flop/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/is-california-s-top-two-primary-system-a-flop/Fifteen years after voters adopted the system, the governor's race and most statewide contests are headed for conventional Democrat-versus-Republican showdowns, reviving debate over whether the top-two primary delivers on its promises.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/asucr-senate-meeting-the-highlander-newspaper/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/asucr-senate-meeting-the-highlander-newspaper/The Associated Students of UC Riverside approved a sweeping set of constitutional changes, four resolutions and two sustainability grants without opposition at its last Senate meeting of the academic year.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/she-found-structure-thanks-to-boxing-now-she-s-giving-teens-a-second-chance/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/she-found-structure-thanks-to-boxing-now-she-s-giving-teens-a-second-chance/Daysi Garcia, who found direction through boxing as a young adult, now runs youth programs that pair training with mentorship, court advocacy and college guidance.Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/jurupa-oak-to-be-preserved-under-lawsuit-settlement/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/jurupa-oak-to-be-preserved-under-lawsuit-settlement/A lawsuit settlement between conservation groups and Richland Communities will set aside land around the roughly 13,000-year-old tree in Jurupa Valley and bar development near it.Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/musk-sounds-off-as-openai-trial-begins/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/musk-sounds-off-as-openai-trial-begins/Elon Musk testified that OpenAI's leaders are "looting" a charity as his lawsuit against Sam Altman went to trial, with lawyers for both sides trading sharply opposed accounts of the company's origins.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-empress-new-groove-iconic-chinatown-building-gets-sold/https://sandiegocountyherald.com/article/the-empress-new-groove-iconic-chinatown-building-gets-sold/A coalition of nonprofits has reached a deal to purchase the six-story landmark at 838 Grant Ave. for $32 million, ending a dispute with its owner that lasted nearly a decade.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Ling