California just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Gov. Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires intensify.
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A second SDSU student has come forward to report being sexually assaulted in recent weeks after ordering a ride-share vehicle.
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An unusual late-summer storm turned the weeklong fest into a sloppy mess, with tens of thousands stuck in foot-deep mud and with no working toilets.
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Federal government increased funding for environmental justice efforts. But it can be hard for organizations to access that funding.
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Emerging COVID-19 variants can bring with them new symptoms, potentially posing challenges for local health systems.
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A section of southbound Interstate 5 in downtown San Diego will be closed this weekend to repair the bridge deck over State Route 163.
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In rapid-fire votes in suspense file hearings, lawmakers determined the fate of hundreds of bills on crime, transgender students and more.
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The region ranked third-highest among California counties for vehicle theft in 2022.
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The California Public Utilities Commission said it's a way to guard against fuel price spikes this winter, which happened last year.
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department also will conduct heightened roadway enforcement over the same period.
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The events that led to the alleged violence began when the students started creating a disturbance while riding the Breeze bus at the end of the school day.
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