Lara McCaffrey

Prices for housing, energy, and even child care make San Diego among the most expensive places to live in the country. We take a look at where things stand today and what efforts are underway to make the region more affordable.

The weather forecast has led the Padres to cancel FanFest on Sunday.

Many California cities have turned to law and order policies as the homelessness crisis spins out of control. National City, however, is trying a different approach: Instead of police, experienced caseworkers provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced his pick for the next San Diego Police chief — Assistant Police Chief Scott Wahl. The City Council will meet in the coming weeks to interview Wahl for the job. And ambulance company AMR has introduced a new training program aimed at hiring more female emergency technicians.

There were no reports of any damage or public threats related to the quake.

Dog parents were on high alert after social media posts claimed that rat poison was sprinkled around the dog park.

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The strike started on Dec. 17 and disrupted trash services for Chula Vista and portions of the city of San Diego.

The door of a federally contracted armored vehicle flew open, spilling cash on both south and northbound lanes of the I-5.

Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.