The Latest Breaking News from San Diego County

District attorney encourages immigrants, refugees to report crime, says legal status won't be reported

SAN DIEGO — There's a new outreach effort under way in the region's immigrant and refugee communities to encourage people to report crimes, and authorities say those who come forward will not face retribution because of their immigration status, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office announced last week.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Data shows racial disparities among San Diego-area's victims of violent crime

SAN DIEGO — Guns were the most-used weapon in homicides in San Diego County last year, the assailant usually knew the victim, and arguments were the most common motive in the killings, newly released research found.

Tribune News Service · Nov 12, 2022

Great white shark photobombs epic photo of a surfer: ‘Photograph of a lifetime’

A snapshot taken in San Diego County features a surfer alongside a shark breaching the waves

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022

All candidates for San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk — Barbara Bry and Jordan Marks — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. 

Ballotpedia · Oct 14, 2022

Tropical Storm Kay hits Southern California with a bang: 100-mph winds, intense rain, sweltering heat

LOS ANGELES — Tropical Storm Kay brought sizzling temperatures, intense rain and winds topping 100 mph to some parts of Southern California, sparking concerns about coastal flooding and mudslides in fire zones.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 9, 2022

In lawsuit over distance learning, parents accuse San Diego schools of violating Constitution

SAN DIEGO — Five of San Diego County's largest school districts and one charter school were sued last week by parents who say the schools failed to provide adequate instruction to their children during distance learning two years ago in what they allege was a violation of their constitutional rights.

Tribune News Service · Sep 4, 2022

Big south swell could produce 10 foot waves at San Diego beaches

SAN DIEGO — A storm that originated off New Zealand and sent historically large waves to Tahiti and Hawaii will produce breakers in the 4 to 7 foot level, with sets up to 10 feet, at some San Diego County beaches through early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022

How San Diego secured its water supply, at a cost

As a worsening drought forces millions of Californians to use less water, one corner of Southern California has largely shielded itself from supply-related woes: San Diego County

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

Homelessness up 10% in San Diego County. 'More miserable out there than I have seen in years'

SAN DIEGO — The numbers have confirmed what many already suspected.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

Amid drought, California desalination project at crossroads

For more than two decades, California’s Orange County has debated whether to build a seaside plant to convert ocean water into drinking water in the hopes of buffering against ever-drier weather and drought

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022