Man tied to San Diego drug cases admits to killing couple and unborn child Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, 22, pleaded guilty to murdering Cesar Murillo and his pregnant wife, Maira Hernandez, in 2022 over a drug debt. He confessed to orchestrating the kill…

San Diegan among NASA's newest astronauts that could fly to the moon — or Mars A San Diego military pilot is among NASA's newest astronaut recruits, positioning her for potential missions to the moon or Mars.

La Mesa Oktoberfest is back for its 52nd year of fun La Mesa Oktoberfest returns for its 52nd year from Oct. 3-5, evolving from a small gathering to Southern California’s largest Bavarian festival. Guests can enjoy food, live music, and family-friendly …

Officials asking for help from public IDing hate crimes suspect San Diego officials are seeking public assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a series of hate crimes, including graffiti targeting various religious sites since December. The…

Lisane Basquiat is transforming isolation to inclusion for Soulful Saturdays Lisane Basquiat is reviving Soulful Saturdays on October 11 to combat post-pandemic isolation. Held at Novo Brazil Brewery in San Diego, the event focuses on community connecti…

Shooting in City Heights involved officers, San Diego police say A shooting involving San Diego police occurred Tuesday morning in City Heights, near Orange Avenue and 51st Street. Details about the number of officers involved and the time of the incide…

How a social media campaign got a Navy doctor removed from leadership Navy Cmdr. Janelle Marra was removed from leadership amid an online harassment campaign targeting her LinkedIn profile, which showcased her work in LGBTQ+ healthcare. The campaign, fu… timesofsandiego.com/military/202...

Father Joe’s opening detox facility, first of its kind in the city Father Joe's Villages will open a 44-bed detox facility in San Diego, the city's first, providing essential support for homeless individuals battling substance use. The center aims to en…

North County Transit District turns 50: Here's what's planned for milestone year The North County Transit District is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking its establishment on September 20, 1975. Plans include a redesigned SPRINTER vehicl… fox5sandiego.com/news/local-n...

Shooting involving officer under investigation in City Heights San Diego police are investigating a shooting incident involving an officer that occurred in City Heights on Tuesday.

Democrats rage over Trump’s threat to prosecute political enemies President Trump has explicitly called for the prosecution of his political enemies, angering Democrats who view this as an abuse of power. Democrats fear he is manipulating the Justice De…

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Father Joe's opening 44-bed detox facility for San Diego's homeless population Father Joe's Villages is launching a 44-bed detox facility aimed at providing substance detox services and sober recovery shelter for the homeless population in San Diego.

A Broken Friendship Is Breaking National City Hall A legal claim by National City's mayor's assistant, Josie Flores Clark, alleges harassment and defamation among city officials amidst a bitter feud sparked by a development dispute. The conflict has esc…

Morning Report: A Gas Station that Was Never Built Has Derailed National City Politics A proposed gas station in National City ignited political turmoil, leading to allegations of misconduct involving city officials and local mortuary operators. The pro…

NASA names San Diego’s Katherine Spies to new astronaut class, possible Mars trip NASA has selected Katherine Spies from San Diego as one of its newest astronauts, joining a class of ten candidates. Spies, a Marine Corps test pilot with over 2,000 fligh…

San Diego State students cite poor communication on immigrant and protest rights San Diego State University students express concerns over inadequate communication regarding immigrant rights and federal policies, particularly in light of recent protests…

Padres clinch playoff spot, set sights on wild-card series against Cubs The San Diego Padres secured a playoff berth with a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their fourth playoff appearance in six years. They will face the Chicago Cubs in a wi…

Padres earn spot in playoffs after beating Brewers The Padres secured a playoff spot with a 5-4 extra-innings victory over the Brewers, highlighted by Freddy Fermin's walk-off single. Jose Iglesias contributed with a sacrifice bunt and a home run. The t…

New movie filmed in San Diego featuring Leo DiCaprio releases Friday Paul Thomas Anderson's film "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, premieres Friday after six weeks of shooting in San Diego. The story centers on a former revolutiona…

San Diego, welcome back to the playoffs! Padres walk off Brewers to punch postseason ticket The San Diego Padres secured their spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 in 11 innings. This victory marks the team's return to po…

Clouds and showers to clear Tuesday, may return later in week Clouds and scattered showers will clear from San Diego County by Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 79-100°F across various areas. While rain chances may return on Tuesday, drier w…

2 arrested, over 20 citations after DUI checkpoint in East County A DUI checkpoint in Lemon Grove resulted in two arrests and over 20 citations, including for unlicensed and suspended licenses. The event, held Saturday evening, screened 518 vehicles and…

Casa Cornelia to honor immigration defenders at 18th La Mancha Awards Casa Cornelia Law Center will hold its 18th La Mancha Awards on Oct. 23, honoring attorneys and community leaders for their pro bono work in immigration rights. Highlights include the…

Trafficker admits to killing couple, including pregnant mother, tied to San Diego-based drug cases Benjamin Madrigal Birrueta, a Mexican drug trafficker, pleaded guilty in San Diego to killing a married couple, including a pregnant woman, over a drug tr…

Tuff-N-Uff returns to San Diego for 14-bout card of amateur MMA Tuff-N-Uff returns to San Diego on September 26 for a 14-bout amateur MMA card at The Observatory in North Park. The main event features Shimon Smotritsky against Troy Green. Tickets start …

WATCH: First look at Legoland's space-themed indoor coaster coming 2026 Legoland California will introduce a new space-themed indoor coaster, Galacticoaster, in 2026. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the ride will launch families through cosmic LEGO scenes.…

US Customs officials report $24M in narcotics seized last month in San Diego In San Diego, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 10,000 pounds of narcotics worth $24 million and over $340,000 in unreported cash last month, across 155 incident…

Border Report Live: Americans 'dominate' drug trafficking A recent Border Report Live episode highlights that U.S. citizens constitute 80% of convicted drug traffickers, according to the Cato Institute. Despite several drug busts involving Mexican natio…

San Diego Humane encourages adoptions to celebrate National Dog Week The San Diego Humane Society is urging the community to adopt shelter dogs during National Dog Week, as they face severe overcrowding with 711 dogs in care but only 405 kennels. Adopti…

Midway Rising plan for San Diego’s sports area site up for key vote The Midway Rising plan for San Diego’s 49.2-acre sports area is up for a key vote, proposing a $3.9 billion redevelopment with over 4,000 residential units, a new arena, and commercial …

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 California Coastal Commission public hearing in Fort Bragg The California Coastal Commission will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2025, at Fort Bragg Town Hall. The agenda includes general public comments, consent calenda… www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHw-...

Fewer international students enrolling in American universities, report says A report indicates a 19% decline in first-time international student enrollment in U.S. universities, particularly from Asia, potentially dropping to 40%. This decline threaten…

San Diego County home sales up in August as median prices edge down In August, San Diego County saw a 1.3% increase in home sales compared to July, though sales dipped 0.6% from the previous year. The median home price fell slightly to $1.02 million. Ex…

Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle on I-5 near Camp Pendleton A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton early Monday morning. The accident occurred around 12:23 a.m. when a 21-year-old driver hit the pedestrian i…

San Diegans Owe a Desal Company $35 million for Unmade Water San Diegans face a $35 million bill for unmade water from the Channelside desalination plant, with costs rising due to delays and required upgrades. The Water Authority must continue purchasin…

Live music, local artisans, and taco tasting at Pacific BeachFest Pacific BeachFest returns on Oct. 4, celebrating community with live music, a fish taco contest, and various beachside activities. Spanning from Felspar to Grand Avenue, the free event ho…

Alleged drug trafficker pleads guilty to killing witnesses, including pregnant woman Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta pleaded guilty to federal charges for the murders of two witnesses, including a pregnant woman, in a drug trafficking case in San Diego. The …

Music promoter sentenced in San Diego for agreeing to launder drug money Hugo Lever, a music promoter, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiring to launder $100,000 in drug proceeds, believing he was helping a trafficker, who was actually an u…

San Diego Unified families can now apply to enroll in other schools San Diego Unified School District families can apply until November 3 to enroll their students in schools outside their neighborhoods for the 2025 school year. The choice program offers…

Light scattered showers could return Tuesday, cooler for first week of fall Light scattered showers are expected in San Diego on Tuesday as lingering tropical moisture persists. Rain amounts will be minimal. A cooling trend will follow, with coastal tem…

Border Report: Mapping Racism in U.S. Immigration Laws A UCLA project, "Mapping Deportations," reveals that from 1895 to 2022, 96% of deportation orders targeted nonwhite-majority individuals, reflecting systemic racism in U.S. immigration laws. The int…

Serial flasher in Torrey Pines gets 270 days in jail, $4,400 fine Rene Cruz-Crupetillo, a 28-year-old man, was sentenced to 270 days in jail and fined $4,446 for indecent exposure incidents involving multiple victims in Torrey Pines. He pleaded guilty t…

Pedestrian walking on I-5 near Camp Pendleton struck and killed A pedestrian was struck and killed early Monday on I-5 near Camp Pendleton. The man, walking in the northbound lanes, crossed into southbound traffic and was hit by a Ford Mustang. The inci…

San Diego I-5 closures set for roadwork and culvert updates All northbound lanes of I-5 from Mission Bay Drive will close from September 26 to September 29 for roadwork and culvert updates. Detours include SR-163, SR-15, and I-805. Several on-ramps will…

City explains move to eliminate community parking districts San Diego plans to eliminate community parking districts due to a projected $258 million budget deficit and concerns over transparency and accountability. Redirecting $1.8 million in parking me…

Spirit Airlines suspending service to San Diego, other cities amid bankruptcy Spirit Airlines is suspending operations in multiple cities, including San Diego, and plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid its second bankruptcy. The company faces f…

LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO – Music on the coast this week This week in San Diego features notable performances, including Benson Boone at Pechanga Arena on Sept. 27. Blues guitarist Anthony Cullins also performs the same night at Beaumont’s Eatery. Other highl…

Clairemont High, Marston Middle schools on lockdown following ‘credible threat’ Clairemont High and Marston Middle schools in San Diego are on lockdown due to a credible threat. Police are conducting a safety sweep of the Clairemont High campus. Parents…

Music promoter sentenced to 18 months in prison for money laundering Music promoter Hugo Lever was sentenced to 18 months in prison for money laundering after accepting $100,000 he believed to be drug proceeds from an undercover agent. Lever, CEO of DA …