A panel of federal appellate judges wrestled Wednesday morning with the complex and conflicting legal claims over the fate of the Mount Soledad cross in the latest legal showdown in the long-running case. Full Story »
While local government agencies across the region are cutting back services because of tight budgets, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has sought and received permission from county supervisors to spend approximately $322,000 a year on covered parking spaces for up to 130 cars driven by her staff. Full Story »
A 30-inch, cast-iron water main ruptured in the Mountain View neighborhood yesterday afternoon, sending thousands of gallons of water into surrounding streets and yards and flooding at least one home, authorities said. Full Story »
After major changes within First 5 San Diego earlier this year, county supervisors yesterday revised the rules over who will serve as chair of the tobacco-tax spending panel in the future. Full Story »
A $207,000 state grant will help provide 2,000 free child-safety seats to low-income families in San Diego County. Full Story »
A 30-inch cast-iron water main that ruptured in the Mountain View neighborhood Tuesday afternoon was repaired overnight and crews hope to have water restored to area homes by early afternoon. Full Story »
Thursday is the last day for nearly 1 million property owners in San Diego County to pay the first installment of their tax bill. Full Story »
Two adults and two children were displaced early Wednesday morning after a fire tore through their home. Full Story »
Homeowners in unincorporated areas of San Diego County will be able to participate in a pilot program that offers long-term financing for rooftop solar energy systems, under a plan approved by the Full Story »
A man used a demand note to rob a bank in Hillcrest Tuesday afternoon, San Diego police said. Full Story »
Firefighters were called to a fire at a home in Fallbrook early Wednesday morning. Full Story »
Elizabeth Sutorius had a lifelong love of Scottish Highland dancing. As a child, she and her twin sister performed with their parents, who had met through Scottish dancing. Full Story »
THE PROBLEM: Even as most of San Diego was drying out from Monday’s big rain, a patch of Sorrento Valley looked like the storm never stopped. Then again, it had looked that way for a couple weeks. Full Story »
An attorney for an El Cajon car dealership said yesterday a Sheriff’s Department report on a runaway Lexus crash was “only one local perspective,” and more research is needed to determine the facts behind the fiery accident that killed four family members. Full Story »
Nearly 40 years ago, the body of a 27-year-old man was found lying in the bedroom of a Pacific Beach apartment. He had been stabbed more than 61 times. Full Story »
The landmark Monterey cypress looming behind the sixth hole on the North Course at Torrey Pines was no match for Monday’s powerful storm. The trunk snapped near its base, and much of the 40-foot tree, which has been there for decades, toppled backward. Full Story »
Two law firms that filed a federal lawsuit against the city of San Diego alleging that police wrongfully destroyed property owned by homeless people agreed to suspend the case yesterday while they negotiate with city officials. Full Story »
Interstate 15: southbound on-ramp from South Centre City Parkway, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., road work. Interstate 5: northbound off-ramp to India Street/Sassafras Street, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. tomorrow, bridge work. Full Story »
Residents cleaning up after Monday’s tempest will likely have another day to prepare for the next two storms. Full Story »
The millions of dollars spent on a decade-long effort to create or enlarge coastal sanctuaries could fail to enhance protection for marine life because the state lacks funding to enforce or manage the project. Full Story »
A 30-inch cast-iron water main ruptured in the Mountain View neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, sending thousands of gallons of water into surrounding streets and yards and flooding at least one home, authorities said. Full Story »
For the first time in years, San Diego County will have a new lobbyist to manage its interests in Washington D.C. Full Story »
In response Tuesday to a Sheriff’s Department report on a runaway Lexus crash, an attorney for the El Cajon dealership which owned the loaner car said more research is needed to discern the “true” facts and circumstances of the Aug. 28 accident in Santee that killed four family members, Full Story »
Two law firms that filed a federal suit against the city of San Diego alleging that police wrongfully destroyed property owned by homeless residents agreed to suspend the case yesterday while they negotiate with city officials. Full Story »
A 30-inch water main ruptured in the Mountain View neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, sending thousands of gallons of water into surrounding streets and yards and flooding at least one home, authorities said. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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