Who is Nora Vargas? Rising California Democrat abruptly quits
Democratic member of the board of supervisors in San Diego County, Nora Vargas, said she is resigning due to security issues.
PETA files legal objection to SeaWorld settlement: "Animal abuse"
San Diego says SeaWorld owes millions of dollars in unpaid rent, but PETA alleges "the city is proposing that it let the abusive park off the hook."
Red flag warning for Nebraska in aftermath of California fires
"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the NWS said.
California fire map update as Fig, Border 2, Hughes blazes rage
As of Friday morning, there are nine active wildfires burning in California and a red flag warning remains in place.
Where active-duty troops at US-Mexico border will be deployed
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that approximately 1,500 troops would be sent to the border this week.
California wildfires: New warnings for LA and San Diego amid high winds
"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.
Lilac Fire evacuation map: San Diego County residents told to leave homes
Two new fires ignited in San Diego County on Tuesday, as firefighters continue fighting blazes further north in Los Angeles.
Lilac fire map, update as new California blaze sparks evacuations
"The fire is growing with a moderate rate of spread and structures are threatened," Cal Fire said as it issued evacuation orders.
Man attends San Diego open house, unprepared for what he finds: "What the"
A huge crowd turned up to an open house in San Diego, leading TikTok users to vent their frustrations.
California wildfires: San Diego fears as Red Flag Warning area expands
"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.
Fluorescent sand might help save California's shrinking beaches
An expert task force in San Diego has proposed utilizing fluorescent trackers to better understand the movement of the area's sand.
Delayed flight leaves passengers stranded—golden retrievers step in
Social media users were delighted by the canine helpers in the viral clip, with one hailing them as "true heroes."
US border agents warned about revenge shooting: Report
A memo issued on December 5 warned Border Patrol agents of a possible retaliatory shooting by cartels in the coming days.
Hannah Kobayashi video update questioned by private investigator
Los Angeles police say that the missing Hawaii woman has crossed the border into Mexico.
California whooping cough map shows surge of deadly disease
Whooping cough levels are at their highest since pre-pandemic in California, mirroring similar patterns elsewhere, say scientists.
Awe as whale surfaces under couple's boat: "Amazing and terrifying"
A lucky couple got up and close with a whale that stopped to say hello while they were on their boat.
Woman high-fives priest during quinceañera, has internet cringing
Isabel Chavez said her unexpected reaction had her family in stitches and is something they "still joke about."
Urbanization puts San Diego's furry residents at risk
San Diego is a hotspot for bats, which play a crucial role in U.S. ecosystems—as humans expand, some species are suffering.
California now "dangerously hot"—Excessive heat warnings going into Friday
Temperatures are soaring across much of California this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 114 degrees in some regions.
Democrat mayor's challenger gains as cost of living plagues California
A new survey finds independent candidate Larry Turner is closing the gap on San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria.
TikTok star turned killer: Ali Abulaban's shocking story hits Peacock
The story of former TikTok star Ali Abulaban, convicted of killing wife Ana Abulaban, is told in a Peacock documentary.
San Diego told to avoid drinking alcohol as California heat wave hits
The National Weather Service has issued new advice as extreme heat hits the Southwest.
House prices are rising fastest in these three cities
New York saw the fastest annual rise in home prices between June 2023 and June 2024, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Giant pandas make "historic" US debut at San Diego zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years.
California to send 200 litres of water per second to Mexico amid shortage
Thanks to bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Mexico, emergency supply has been possible for more than 50 years now.
After taking dog year to notice refrigerator magnet—she instantly hates it
Bobbie Resnik told Newsweek: "She doesn't bark at it all the time anymore, but sometimes I catch her staring to make sure it doesn't move."
Kamala Harris criticized in home state newspaper: "Huge liabilities"
The San Diego Union-Tribune blasted Harris as "a key leader of the White House effort to hide Biden's decline" in a Sunday op-ed.
California mayor blasts plan to help migrants buy houses
El Cajon mayor Bill Wells has spoken out about the costs undocumented migrants cause his county.
Panda diplomacy returns as pair of giants travel from China to San Diego
A pair of pandas is coming to San Diego Zoo. The last pandas from San Diego returned to China in 2019
Gigantic sinkhole swallows soccer field in Illinois
The incident took place at Gordon Moore Park in the town of Alton on Wednesday morning, leaving behind a massive crater in the field.