AG Bonta warns Del Mar could face penalties over stalled affordable housing proposal In a letter, Bonta's office warns the ongoing dispute over the proposed Seaside Ridge development could mean penalties for the city.

In a letter, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warns that the ongoing dispute over the proposed Seaside Ridge development could mean penalties for the city.

North County market owner gets temporary reprieve in immigration court Just Peachy owner Norberto Ambrosio-Aguilar appeared Tuesday, 12 years after his immigration case was closed. The Department of Homeland Security has been reopening closed cases since last summer.

Just Peachy Market owner Norberto Ambrosio-Aguilar's immigration case was continued until May to give his attorney more time to prepare. His case was closed in 2013, but Homeland Security recently reopened cases nationwide in an effort to bolster its deportation numbers.
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Del Mar’s Breeders’ Cup 2025: World-class racing and a $100 million boost for San Diego The Breeders’ Cup is considered the Super Bowl of horse racing. This is the fourth time the Del Mar Fairgrounds has hosted this marquee event.

The Breeders’ Cup is considered the Super Bowl of horse racing. This is the fourth time the Del Mar Fairgrounds has hosted this marquee event.

Poway Councilmember Tony Blain charged with four felonies ahead of recall The charges were filed by the San Diego County District Attorney's office Friday. They include perjury and asking for a bribe. Blain also faces one misdemeanor charge.

The charges were filed by the San Diego County District Attorney's office Friday. They include perjury and asking for a bribe. Blain also faces one misdemeanor charge.

Government shutdown could leave hundreds of thousands in San Diego hungry California's Department of Social Services warned counties that people on CalFresh may not receive their benefits in November if the shutdown continues past Thursday.

California's Department of Social Services warned counties that people on CalFresh may not receive their benefits in November if the shutdown continues past Thursday.

Escondido Union School District launches swimming, water safety program with YMCA The Escondido YMCA pool had been closed and in disrepair since the COVID-19 pandemic. The district spent $1.2 million to renovate the pool for its after-school program.

The Escondido YMCA pool had been closed and in disrepair since the COVID-19 pandemic. The district spent $1.2 million to renovate the pool for its after-school program.

Developer plans to sue Del Mar again over Seaside Ridge housing project Seaside Ridge is a proposed 259-unit apartment complex with 42 low-income units. The project has been stuck in legal maneuvering since 2022.

Seaside Ridge is a proposed 259-unit apartment complex with 42 low-income units. The project has been stuck in legal maneuvering since 2022.

San Diego County Fair announces next year's theme with nod to joys of reading At the same time, the fair also closed the book on the 2025 fair with lower revenues and lower turnouts for some grandstand concerts.

At the same time, the fair also closed the book on the 2025 fair with lower revenues and lower turnouts for some grandstand concerts.

Poway to clear thousands of trees from wildfire evacuation routes The main areas where trees will be removed are Twin Peaks Road, Espola Road and Green Valley Open Space.

Despite its designation as Tree City USA, Poway is cutting down hundreds of trees. It’s to help with wildfire evacuations.

Encinitas rescinds vote on ICE emergency, then reaffirms most prior actions Resident J. Garvin Walsh sent a letter to the city on Aug. 27, saying the emergency actions the city took on Aug. 20 violated the Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law.

Encinitas City Attorney Tarquin Preziosi said the emergency action did not violate the Brown Act, but advised the council that rescission was fiscally prudent to avoid fighting a lawsuit.

Nonprofit sues Oceanside over Eddie Jones Warehouse project approval The warehouse project was actually denied back in May, but the City Council reversed its decision in August. Now the city is being sued by the nonprofit Advocates for the Environment.

The project was denied back in May, but the City Council reversed its decision in August. Now the city is being sued by the nonprofit Advocates for the Environment.

San Dieguito Union outlines plan to reform school foundations after audit It could, however, take until March for all of those changes to be carried out.

It could, however, take until March for all of those changes to be carried out.

Brother Benno’s new Indoor Market offers free groceries, dignity for shoppers The Indoor Market is Brother Benno's new 1,400-square-foot food distribution center.

The Indoor Market is Brother Benno's new 1,400-square-foot food distribution center. The food is free, and the market only serves homeless and working-poor customers.

North County housing project clears big hurdle despite fire fears The proposed 453-home development includes single- and multi-family homes. Residents worry that it would make it harder to evacuate during a wildfire.

The proposed 453-home development includes single- and multi-family homes. Residents worry that it would make it harder to evacuate during a wildfire.

Parents push Encinitas to act after daughter’s crosswalk death The Bridget and John Chalekian said they don’t want another family to go through the grief they went through.

Bridget and John Chalekian said they don’t want another family to go through the grief they went through.

North County's first transitional housing for foster youth opens in Vista According to the National Foster Youth Institute, between 11% and 36% of youth aging out of foster care will experience homelessness.

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, between 11% and 36% of youth aging out of foster care will experience homelessness.

Encinitas City Council advances homelessness restrictions Homelessness in Encinitas decreased by 12% from last year, according to the latest Point-in-Time Count.

Council member Jim O’Hara put forth the proposals. He said they were meant to help sheriff's deputies better enforce ordinances that are already on the books.

San Diego Zoo celebrates Panda Day, 1-year anniversary of pandas' return One year ago, pandas returned to the San Diego Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo released a limited-edition Panda Day commemorative pin on Friday, KPBS reporter Alexander Nguyen reports.

One year ago, pandas returned to the San Diego Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo released a limited-edition Panda Day commemorative pin on Friday.

Students who blew whistle on Canyon Crest Academy Foundation feel vindicated by audit report The audit found discrepancies between the CCAF’s records and previously audited balances and tax returns.

The audit found discrepancies between the CCAF’s records and previously audited balances and tax returns.

San Diego Roman Catholic Diocese launches ministry to support refugees in court The program is in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactic of arresting refugees and asylum seekers after their immigration hearings.

Bishop Michael Pham said he felt compelled to act after seeing the raids in El Cajon and North Park. It reminded him of the regime he fled in Vietnam as a young boy.

San Diego County among Justice Department’s 35 'sanctuary' jurisdictions The county was only one of four counties singled out by the DOJ for policies, laws or regulations that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."

The county was only one of four counties singled out by the DOJ for policies, laws or regulations that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."

The Carlsbad City Council is compromising on traffic circles in the city’s Barrio neighborhood. Instead of five as originally planned, the area will get one.

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Comic-Con Day 2: For some con-goers, it's all about the toys Along with the throngs of cosplayers and nerdy and geeky fandom, there’s all the "merch." Short for "merchandise," it covers collectibles from action figures to plushies to trading cards.

Along with the throngs of cosplayers and nerdy and geeky fandom, there’s all the "merch." Short for "merchandise," it covers collectibles from action figures to plushies to trading cards.

Comic-Con Day 1: On the hunt for Superman-you have to have a plan Day one of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown Thursday for the pop-culture extravaganza.

Day one of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown Thursday for the pop-culture extravaganza.

Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran, to make the most of your experience, you need to have a game plan.

San Diego's congressional Democrats criticize SCOTUS ruling on injunctions Republican Rep. Darrell Issa praised the ruling, calling it a historic win for the Trump administration and the rule of law.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its final decisions of the term Friday. The most significant: a ruling that curbs the national injunction against President Trump’s birthright citizenship order. A local legal expert discussed what the decision could mean going forward.

ATF report rules Oceanside Pier fire accidental, caused by faulty wiring The report noted before the fire, there were reports of people being shocked when they came into contact with the lampposts on the pier.

The report noted before the fire, there were reports of people being shocked when they came into contact with the lampposts on the pier.

Escondido's first 'fire resilient' community a 'bonus' for homebuyers Dixon Trail is the first community to be rated "Wildfire Prepared Plus" by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a research group backed by the insurance industry.

With peak fire season now underway, the threat to homes is ever-present, especially in high fire danger zones.

One community is seeking to change that. Dixon Trail is a development in Escondido that’s certified as the first fire-resilient community in the nation.

Historic Juneteenth flag raising in Encanto Black Arts District The flag was raised in a ceremony at the National Black Contractors Association building on the corner of Imperial Avenue and 61st Street, the start of the district.

The flag was raised in a ceremony at the National Black Contractors Association building on the corner of Imperial Avenue and 61st Street, the start of the district.

'I wasn't sure we'd get out.' Lakeside rancher was first to report Monte Fire The blaze erupted for unknown reasons at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, next to Brenna Drake's ranch.

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, next to Brenna Drake's ranch.

Caltrans targets I-15/SR-78 bottleneck with new express lanes Right now, to get onto SR-78 from the express lanes on I-15, drivers have to cross over five lanes of traffic and, at the same time, dodge incoming traffic from West Valley Parkway.

Right now, to get onto SR-78 from the express lanes on I-15, drivers have to cross over five lanes of traffic and, at the same time, dodge incoming traffic from West Valley Parkway.