Four San Diego Schools Named Finalists for 2026 America's Best Schools
Schools recognized for academic proficiency, positive culture, and serving diverse student populations
San Diego Unified, Teachers Union Reach Agreement, Call Off Strike
San Diego County Inflation Drops to Lowest Rate in Over a Year
Crime
Freeway Pursuit, School Threats, and More: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Police Find SUV Believed to Have Killed PB Bar Manager in Hit-and-Run
Detectives actively searching for driver who fled the scene after fatally striking Qwente Bryant
Man Arrested for Impersonating Officer, Assaulting McDonald's Manager
Alleged assailant claimed manager was an 'illegal alien' before putting him in chokehold
Weather
Powerful Pacific Storm to Pummel San Diego With Heavy Rain, Winds, Waves
Forecasters warn of potential flooding, snow, and dangerous conditions across the region.

Hourly Weather Report for Scripps Ranch, San Diego
Latest weather conditions and forecast for San Diego neighborhood
San Diego Crews to Repair Texas Street Ahead of Storms
Northbound lanes to close Friday night for stormwater channel and embankment work.
Lifestyle
Albert Einstein Academy Hires New Principal Amid Ongoing Turmoil
The charter network's pick said he wants to unify the school, but faced questions about his former role as a Chula Vista Elementary School District admin.

San Diego Woman Receives $5K Mattress Refund After NBC 7 Responds
Rosalie Clayton finally gets her money back after weeks of delays and failed attempts to reach the company.
San Diego Schools Avert Planned Strike After Reaching Agreement
The San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Education Association have reached a mutual agreement, preventing a one-day strike scheduled for February 26.
Sports
Padres' A.J. Preller Addresses Contract Extension Talks
Preller remains optimistic about reaching a new deal with Padres chairman John Seidler.

San Diego native Kevin Vance aims high in first season as Aztecs' baseball coach
Vance takes over a once-proud program that hasn't had a winning record in four years and hasn't reached an NCAA Regional in eight years.
San Diego State firmly on bubble in latest NCAA Tournament Bracketology
The Aztecs are the penultimate team in the field, according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi
Travel
Adventure Cruises Launches Luxury Private Yacht Charters in San Diego
New service offers high-end audio, vintage decor, and professional crew for small-group maritime experiences.

Tourist Trains Return Summer 2026 with New Routes & Schedules
Rail travel renaissance brings sleek upgrades, direct connections, and summer specials across Europe and the U.S.
Plane Makes Miracle Emergency Landing on San Diego Highway
No injuries reported after single-engine plane touches down on State Route 67 in Lakeside.