Mountain lion spotted twice in Mission Trails Regional Park
A mountain lion has been spotted at least twice within the last few weeks at Mission Trails Regional…
La Mesa leaders approve 114-unit housing project in downtown village amid parking supply concerns
La Mesa officials voted unanimously to green-light a new development with 114 homes in the downtown village district,…
East County Roundup: Local and Statewide News
July 29, 2026 (San Diego) – Recent top stories in other media include fire insurance relief for…
Extreme heat and dangerous ocean rip currents about to hit San Diego County – San Diego Union-Tribune
A large high-pressure system will move into San Diego County late Wednesday, triggering several days of extreme heat…
Sexually violent predator released to home in Borrego Springs – San Diego Union-Tribune
Law enforcement officers went door to door in Borrego Springs this week to inform residents that a sexually…
Lemon Grove extends interim city manager contract, search for permanent pick continues
Leaders in Lemon Grove extended the city’s contract with interim City Manager Tony Winney as the city’s nationwide…
Big surf and hot weather making quick return to San Diego County – San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego County is immersed in the “dog days of summer,” a phrase that refers to the hot,…
Ambitious president who turned Southwestern College into a rising star plans to retire – San Diego Union-Tribune
Southwestern College President Mark Sanchez, who is widely credited with turning the once deeply troubled Chula Vista campus…
‘The Wild West of short-term rentals.’ La Mesa takes step to regulate vacation rentals
City leaders in La Mesa voted unanimously to pursue regulations on short-term vacation rentals, citing a surge in…
Tropical Storm Elida to generate waves up to 9-feet Sunday at San Diego County beaches – San Diego Union-Tribune
Tropical Storm Elida will produce waves as high as 8-to-9 feet at some San Diego County beaches starting…
Forward progress stopped, most evacuation orders lifted on Thorn fire in East County – San Diego Union-Tribune
Following an all-night battle, firefighters announced forward progress had been stopped and most evacuation orders were lifted Thursday…
El Cajon City Council turns down pay raise amid budget concerns
The El Cajon City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted down a proposal to give itself a pay raise,…