May 10, 2026 Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn Southern California beaches face repeated closures as untreated sewage from the Tijuana River continues to contaminate coastal waters near San Diego.
May 7, 2026 Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested over two dozen cruise ship workers in San Diego in an alleged child exploitation ring bust at the port.
May 7, 2026 Border Patrol arrests two illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses near San Diego in back-to-back busts Border Patrol agents arrested two illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses near San Diego last week, with both now being processed for removal.
April 13, 2026 San Diego taco chain targeted by boycott over CEO's alleged Trump support Roberto's Taco Shop, a popular San Diego taco chain, faces left-wing backlash after a TikTok user alleged its CEO is a Donald Trump supporter.
March 17, 2026 23 arrested in alleged panga illegal immigrant smuggling plot off California coast U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a panga-style boat near San Clemente Island on Saturday, and 23 people were detained and turned over to ICE.
March 17, 2026 Ex-TV reporter allegedly turned roadside gunman, grilled victims on ethnicity before opening fire Former San Diego TV journalist accused of racially motivated shootings on mountain highway, allegedly asking victims about ethnicity before firing.
February 13, 2026 Beloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years Coronado's beloved "Sandcastle Man" vows to continue building elsewhere after hotel split while supporters rally behind Bill Pavlacka on social media.
February 3, 2026 First-grade teacher flips American flag upside down in San Diego classroom, sparks investigation California teacher faces scrutiny after viral video shows her turning American flag upside down in first-grade classroom at San Diego area school.
January 13, 2026 San Diego school district beefs up security, provide scripts to keep ICE away: report The San Diego school district strengthened security after the Trump administration rescinded a policy protecting schools from ICE arrests.
December 16, 2025 California school district lets students change names and gender identity in secret from parents San Diego school district faces scrutiny over student gender change forms after education watchdog report reveals controversial district practices and policies.