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EPA chief Zeldin launches talks with Mexico to end sewage hitting San Diego, Navy SEALs: 'Out of patience'

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to San Diego April 22, where he met with Navy SEAL vets and local leaders to assess a Mexican sewage crisis contaminating US waters.

US Environment April 16

EPA chief takes on Mexican 'sewage crisis' flowing into US waters where Navy SEALs train

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is expected to visit San Diego Tuesday to view the Tijuana sewage problem leaking into US waters and meet with Navy SEALs who train there.

Border security April 15

Trump admin's DOT announces deal for high-tech border checkpoint in crucial California sector

The Trump administration is set to announce a new state-of-the-art border facility near the existing Otay Mesa crossing in the San Diego-Baja, California, region.

US Earthquakes April 14

Earthquake shakes San Diego area

San Diego Fire said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the San Diego area on Monday.

Mexico April 3

Mexico to dump millions of gallons of sewage into Tijuana River, US continues to be a dumping ground: Official

Mexico will dump 400 million gallons of sewage into the Tijuana River, which could spill into the united States, a San Diego official said.

US Environment March 27

Trump EPA chief to 'confront crisis' of Mexican sewage polluting San Diego area beaches

Lee Zeldin, who heads the EPA, will visit the California-Mexico border "in the near future" to inspect toxic sewage flowing into the Pacific Ocean from Tijuana.

Border security March 17

Trump policy on border jumpers empowers use of 'maximum consequences,' border agent tells Fox

President Donald Trump has allowed Customs and Border Protection agents the ability to hand out "maximum consequences" to those caught illegally crossing the border.

Border security March 14

Vets group patching border fence pledges vigilance amid Trump success: 'There are still gaps'

President Donald Trump's quick success at securing the southern border has not stopped the Border Vets from continuing their work to plug any holes they see in the barrier.

Major League Soccer March 13

San Diego soccer team enhances security to eject fans who use common Mexican 'anti-gay' chant during game

San Diego FC is making significant additions to its security and stadium operations to curb fans from using a common Mexican chant during games.

Immigration March 12

Blue state county faces backlash after failed vote to scrap 'super sanctuary' policy: 'Fringe Democrats'

San Diego County’s “super sanctuary" policy will remain in place for now following a failed vote to scrap it from Republican county officials.

Immigration March 3

California Coast Guard captain sounds alarm as migrants from adversary countries inundate Pacific waters

California Coast Guardsmen are seeing an influx of migrant crossings by boat — and with them, more foreign nationals from U.S. adversary countries including Russia and China.

Illegal Immigrants February 19

Coast Guard intercepts 'panga' boat with 20 suspected illegal migrants in waters off San Diego

Twenty migrants were caught by a U.S. Coast Guard crew that interdicted their boat off the waters of San Diego on Tuesday night, the military branch said.

Immigration February 16

San Diego migrant shelter closes after no new arrivals since Trump took office; over 100 employees laid off

A San Diego migrant shelter is closing and laying off 115 employees after not receiving any new asylum seekers since President Trump took office and turned off the CBP One phone app.

US February 13

Fishing boat captain who rescued Navy pilots after jet crash describes surreal moment: 'What we see in movies'

A charter fishing boat captain described rescuing two fighter jet pilots from the water after a Navy jet crashed into the San Diego Bay.

US February 12

Navy fighter jet crashes into San Diego Bay near naval air station; 2 pilots rescued

Two military pilots were rescued after their Boeing EA-18G Growler jet crashed into the water in San Diego Bay on Wednesday morning. It's unclear what caused the Navy aircraft to crash.

Illegal Immigrants January 29

Coast Guard stops boat carrying 21 illegal immigrants heading toward San Diego

The Coast Guard and CBP stopped a boat carrying 21 illegal immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador heading toward San Diego on Monday evening.

Tiger Woods January 24

Tiger Woods moves Genesis Invitational to San Diego after wildfires impact LA course

Tiger Woods' Genesis Invitational is being moved from Los Angeles to San Diego after the devastating wildfires damaged a course in Los Angeles.

San Diego January 23

American hiker shot by suspected Mexican cartel while on US soil

U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector officials confirmed that a hiker was shot and robbed by “suspected cartel members" while exploring an area of San Diego County near the U.S.-Mexico border with a group.

Trump's First 100 Days January 21

Trump goes toe-to-toe with sanctuary cities over deportation as illegal immigration crackdown set to begin

Sanctuary cities, like Chicago and San Diego, have doubled down on their commitment to be a safe haven for migrants and refuse to assist in federal deportation efforts.

US Education January 8

Frat members at San Diego State University charged after pledge set on fire during party skit

Four members of San Diego State University's Phi Kappa Psi fraternity were charged after a skit at a party last year led to a pledge being set on fire.

Stop Smoking November 17

Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds

A UC San Diego study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not sticking to regulations on shipping and flavor restrictions. Researchers and experts discuss the concerning findings.

Illegal Immigrants October 21

Migrants caught at border bussed, flown out of San Diego in possible 'cover up' before election: official

A San Diego County official criticized the flying of illegal immigrants out of California to other states so close to the presidential election.

Homeless Crisis October 11

Blue cities plagued by homeless encampments face threat as woman’s body found in suitcase

After the remains of Shannon Reeder, 37, were found stuffed into a suitcase in a Seattle homeless encampment, experts say encampments nationwide need more government oversight.

Antisemitism Exposed October 11

Jewish organization blasts colleges in billboard ad near San Diego State University to combat antisemitism

A Jewish organization is blasting a bold message on a billboard near San Diego State University and calling on colleges to fight antisemitism.

True Crime September 12

TikTok 'Scarface' star, who murdered wife and her lover, mockingly claps while sentenced to life in prison

A former TikTok star will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his estranged wife and her lover, a judge ruled during a heated proceeding.

LIFESTYLE August 30

California officials ticket the 'Bubble Pirate,’ an artist and Navy veteran, for 'fluid littering'

A Navy veteran who dubs himself the "Bubble Pirate" was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after a performance in La Jolla, California, and is ordered to appear in court.

Illegal Immigrants August 29

Migrant groups attempt to board school buses in California: report

Parents in California say they are concerned about their child's safety after suspected migrants tried to board school buses picking up elementary students in two separate occasions this week.

California August 17

Bizarre laws in California that could get you into trouble

There are strange laws unique to states throughout the country, and California is no different. Certain cities throughout the state have laws that may seem a bit strange.

VIDEO August 8

See the San Diego Zoo's new giant panda bears in action

Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are the first giant pandas to arrive in the U.S. from China in 21 years.

WILD NATURE August 8

San Diego Zoo debuts two giant pandas from China in key conservation partnership

The San Diego Zoo in California is debuting two giant pandas on August 8 in its new habitat as part of a 30-year long conservation partnership with China.