August 19, 2025 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police Department needs your help; DNA may hold the key to uncovering the identity of a woman lost to time—and justice.

August 19, 2025 (San Diego) – Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl, has been found in the San Diego in fake M-30 oxycodone (pain killer) pills. District Attorney ...

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View our exclusive interview with Robert Neary. October 13, 2023 (El Cajon) – Musical entertainer Robert Neary, also a TV and Broadway actor, brings his acclaimed “So Good! The Neil Diamond ...

May 16, 2025 (San Pasqual)—The #AcademyFire has been halted at 49.7 acres, according to Cal Fire, with no structures lost or injuries. The fire briefly threatened structures along Highland ...

By Pennell Paugh May 4, 2022 (La Mesa) – On Wednesday, April 27, the City of La Mesa (the City) provided a virtual meeting between the public and San Diego Community Power (SDCP) and San Diego ...

East County News ServicesAug. 18, 2025 (La Mesa) – The city of La Mesa is seeking a finance director to take the place of interim Director of Finance John Herrera. The city has an advertisement ...

East County News ServicesAug. 18, 2025 (La Mesa) – The city of La Mesa is seeking a finance director to take the place of interim Director of Finance John Herrera. The city has an advertisement ...

August 18, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – As summer transitions into fall, September brings seasonal events such as an ...

Health experts slam action as irresponsible, putting Americans’ health at risk ...

Health experts slam action as irresponsible, putting Americans’ health at risk ...

June 25, 2024 (San Diego) -- As temperatures soar across the country, leashed pets of all breeds, shapes and sizes are welcome at Petco pet care centers nationwide, where they and their families ...