The county's Elder Justice Task Force, which was formed in 2020, says it has identified more than 4,600 local victims and more than $325 million in losses since its inception, resulting in state and federal prosecutions of over 70 defendants.
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The Fleet Week Foundation will work with the port and the show's executive producer, Sandy Purdon, to apply for grants and accept donations supporting the event.
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Flu and COVID-19 cases are expected to rise in San Diego County as families gather for the holidays. Health officials are concerned about low vaccination rates.
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Rep. Mike Levin is reintroducing a bill to ban oil drilling off the California coast in response to the Trump administration's plan to restart off-shore drilling along the California and Florida coasts.
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A statewide program to help Californians with lower incomes buy electric bikes was suddenly scrapped last month, surprising bike advocates and raising questions about a lack of transparency.
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A new American Psychiatric Association poll shows rising holiday anxiety, driven by politics, finances and grief.
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The representatives have been trying to see the facility since October, after getting reports of subpar conditions. On Monday, they were allowed in.
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Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out and some longtime workers are weighing self-deportation.
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Community plan updates for the College Area and Clairemont aim to encourage more housing near trolley stops and on commercial strip malls.
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The airport expects a 2%-3% increase in travelers for the period from Nov. 21 through Nov. 30.
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If Proposition 50 survives the legal challenges, the new voting map could lead to the lone Republican seat in San Diego — the 48th Congressional District represented by Darrell Issa — flipping to the Democrats.
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