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Roxana Kennedy, who is white, accused four Latino council members of conspiring to replace her with a younger, Latino officer. The city called it “a racist assumption.”

Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.

The City of Chula Vista’s 4th Fest will return for the 250th celebration of our nation’s birthday, offering the public a free fireworks display at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center on Saturday, July 4. The event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Presented by Seven Mile Casino, this year’s 4th Fest will feature a simultaneous broadcast in English and Spanish through Amor 102.9. The Elite Athlete Training Center’s gates will open at 7 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Food will be available to purchase through a variety of vendors. In addition to free parking at the Elite Athlete Training Center, attendees can also park for free at the adjacent New Hope Community Church, located at 2720 Olympic Parkway. Mountain Hawk Park, located at 1475 Lake Crest Drive, will open starting at 7 a.m. and is another great spot to view the fireworks show. Street parking there is available on a first-come basis. All City parks close at 10 p.m. Please see the attached image for a map of the parking areas. Please be aware of several restrictions at the Elite Athlete Training Center, Mountain Hawk Park, and New Hope Community Church. At the Elite Athlete Training Center, the following items are not allowed: alcohol, tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vapes), drugs, tents and canopies/pop-ups, grills, tailgating, pets and drones. At Mountain Hawk Park, charcoal grills are not allowed (propane grills are OK); enclosed camping tents are not allowed (canopies up to 10 ft. X 10 ft. are OK, with a limit of three per party); kegs, bottles, and other glass containers are not allowed; drones are not allowed. Pets must be on leash, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited. New Hope Community Church is available for parking only – no tailgating. Too many animals go missing around the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors and comfortable, as loud fireworks can cause them to panic and jump or even break through fences and escape. Make sure your pet is properly identified with license and identification tags or on tape on the collar and also microchipped. If your pet escapes, check with Chula Vista Animal Services and other local shelters, and search online pet websites such as 24Petconnect and Pawboost. Neighborhood apps such as Ring and Nextdoor are also useful for posting lost or found pets. The private use of fireworks in San Diego County is against the law. To report the unauthorized use of fireworks, call the Chula Vista Police Department non-emergency line at (619) 691-5151. All City offices including libraries and recreation centers will be closed on Friday, July 3. In addition, trash pick-up in the City of Chula Vista will not be delayed. City of Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

The law, signed by President Trump in January 2025, requires immigrants accused of certain crimes to be detained, even if they aren’t charged or convicted.

The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed this iconic fish for decades, and last spring, just as the Trump administration was laying off all kinds of scientists, the wild population of this fish plummeted to only 20 individuals. Officials then took an irrevocable step.

San Diego filmmaker Fernando Jay Huerto is about to enter the filmmaking competition for the 20th time. Here’s why he keeps coming back.

Looking to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a bang — or maybe the gentle buzzing of drones? Here are a few Fourth of July events to check out in San Diego County.

The caregivers, nearly all of them Filipino, are each owed six-figure sums tied to unpaid wages from working at residential care homes.

Join VFW Post 10577 for a family-friendly morning celebrating classic rides, community spirit, and our local veteran community! Held at the Oceanside Elks Lodge, this vibrant event welcomes all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorbikes. Come out to browse an incredible lineup of unique vehicles, check out local businesses, and participate in a raffle. Admission is entirely free for spectators. Vehicle registration is $35 (includes your exhibition space, entry for 1st–3rd place trophies, and a raffle ticket). Local non-food vendor businesses can also secure a setup spot for $50 to connect directly with North County residents. 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting the mission and veteran community programs of VFW Post 10577.

Join us for a night of healing, conservation, and friendship at the historic Balboa Theatre in San Diego on August 19th. "The Last Dive" is a new documentary that premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the award for best cinematography in a doc feature! This exclusive event will feature a full night of programming including a red carpet, a special healing activation and guided meditation, a Daybreaker dance party, an exciting raffle, and panel discussion with Director Cody Sheehy, special guest Terry Kennedy, and Executive Director of Wildcoast Serge Dedina, Ph.D, Chapter Director of Sierra Club San Diego Mark West, Western Director of NRDC Joel Reynolds, Founder and President of WarFighter Scuba Nick Powers, and manta researcher Jane Vinesky. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy and produced by acclaimed Mark Monroe, "The Last Dive" is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary that invites viewers to reflect on our connection to the natural world — and the wild, mysterious creatures that help us find our place in it. Terry is a legendary figure in Baja, Mexico, an American veteran who has spent decades living on and in the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s sailboat to signal their next dive, and together they explored the ocean’s depths — an extraordinary bond that turned Terry into an unexpected conservationist. Now in his 80s, Terry embarks on one final journey to a remote island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend. But he’s also searching for something deeper: peace, closure, and a chance to say goodbye. Official Film Website "The Last Dive" on Facebook / Instagram