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When a police officer is found dead in her home with a bullet between her eyes, who investigates?

Both Ciara Estrada and her boyfriend were San Diego police officers. They went with friends to a New Year’s Eve party. Pictures from that night show the smiling couple. The next day, Ciara was dead … discovered on her bathroom floor with her gun in her lap.

Her own department investigated the death and quickly ruled it a suicide. Investigators, who were her colleagues, made no arrests. Identified no suspects.

But her family says there’s more to her story – tragic circumstances that should have prompted a more thorough investigation. They don’t think the police dug deep enough into the death of one of their own.

For Museum A Month, we visit the San Diego Botanic Garden. At 55 years old, it's still growing and shining bright for the holidays.

South Bay Union is the first elementary school district in the region to have an esports program, according to the San Diego County Office of Education.

After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.

The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee.

We dive into the state of elder scams in our region, from the toll it can take on seniors and their families to what you need to know to spot a scam.

We unpack what America's history of racial discrimination can teach us about authoritarianism. Plus, a personal perspective offers a window into local history.

First, Punchbowl News is reporting Rep. Darrell Issa is eyeing Texas’ 32nd District. Then, we speak with a local expert on the legality of a September boat strike. Followed by, the risk that comes from flu and COVIDvaccination rates being down across the county. Finally, we bring you the story of a local toy drive that’s looking to provide support for local families.

After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.

A collaboration between movement and sound artists honors "all the big and little things" and reflects the strength of San Diego's interdisciplinary arts ecosystem.