Police investigate threat at San Diego Zoo but find no danger
Police said they checked the area and surveillance footage but didn’t see any problems after there was a call about a potential threat at the San Diego Zoo.
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Possible drowning victim found on Black’s Beach later died at hospital
A person walking at Black’s Beach near La Jolla found a man lying face down on the sand Friday night. He was taken to a hospital, where he could not be revived.
Oceanside police make arrest in fatal Saturday altercation
The victim has not been identified, pending notification of next of kin.
Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tank in Garden Grove under threat of exploding
‘We are bringing people in from all over the country … trying to come up with additional options,’ a fire official said.
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room.
Separate and unequal: The ‘Whites Only’ sign was a visible reminder of American racism
After the Civil War, the Jim Crow system enforced racial separation, supported by beliefs in white superiority, seen in “whites only” signs.
San Diego mosque shooting one in long line of racist terror attacks. ‘A throughline that does not stop.’
Hate ideology now moves rapidly through mainstream social media, gaming platforms, encrypted chats and anonymous online forums.
Outdoors: Comings and goings at Secret Spring
A wildlife camera at this remote spring in Palomar Mountain records a variety of animals.
Chula Vista council unanimously adopts $661 million budget
The Chula Vista City Council approved its largest budget in recent memory, with a $661 million operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2026-27, a $43.8 million increase over the prior year’s spending plan.
San Marcos artist designs coin for U.S. Mint to celebrate country’s 250th anniversary
A collectable coin issued by the U.S. Mint this year to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, was designed by San Diego area artist Chris Polentz