Today in San Diego

A 17-year-old girl in North Carolina faces murder charges in connection with the mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Plus, new details about the gunmen's alleged plans, a fatal hatchet attack in Bay Ho, mold concerns at Monarch School, a new push to regulate high-powered e-bikes, and the latest on the Padres' playoff push.

A community comes together to restore Neal Petties Mountain View Community Park, Friars Road finally reopens in Mission Bay after more than a year of construction, and NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's Clear the Shelters campaign celebrates a record 323 pet adoptions.

San Diego police will be back in full force in the Gaslamp Quarter today to stop people from getting into brawls like we saw last weekend. A 26-year-old man has died after he crashed his e-bike into oncoming traffic. Today and tomorrow, adoption fees are half off at all San Diego Humane Society's campuses across San Diego County as part of NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's annual Clear The Shelters campaign. What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday.

The City of San Diego says more than two dozen additional police officers will be in the Gaslamp District to crack down on what they're calling rowdy, violent behavior. For the first time, California lawmakers are discussing a new bill that would set safeguards for lifeguards and park rangers who are exposed to the South Bay sewage pollution. Today, the San Diego Humane Society is waiving all adoption fees as part of NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's annual clear the shelters campaign. What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday.

A former Chaldean bishop faces a key court hearing, parents raise concerns about kids walking in extreme heat, and mosquito season is in full swing. Plus, the Poinsettia Bowl is returning to San Diego, General Mills is changing some of its most colorful cereals, and a near-total lunar eclipse lights up the night sky.

A plan to keep parking free at San Diego's beaches and bays just cleared its first hurdle. With extreme heat today, SDUSD and Poway Unified are shifting outdoor activities to morning hours. The crowding situation at the San Diego Humane Society just got even worse. NBC7's Steven Luke has those stories and more, plus your forecast from chief meteorologist Sheena Parveen on August 27, 2026.

A police shooting in Point Loma is under investigation after officers responded to reports of a person with a knife in a backyard. We break down what happened. Plus, San Diego County breaks ground on a new residential facility designed to help young people experiencing a mental health crisis.

La Jolla's sea lion protection debate heats up as a community group pushes to restrict access to the Cove during pupping season. Plus, the latest on the Supreme Court's mail-in voting ruling, a bomb threat scare at a Poway high school, and the Padres' new owners make their first news conference - promising to win it all.

The father of a Navy Sailor aboard the USS Lincoln has been detained by immigration officials. Seven people, including four children, were taken to the hospital following a rollover crash Saturday night in San Marcos. The community is cheering for the Sweetwater Valley Little Leaguers despite their elimination from the Little League World Series over the weekend.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

Poway Unified School District is investigating multiple instances of mold spores found in classrooms at Black Mountain Middle School. Sherriff's investigators are searching for the masked man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Vista. Kwanza Jones and Jose E Feliciano will be introduced as the Padres' new owners during a press conference at Petco Park tomorrow.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

Family and friends of missing Oceanside woman Angelica Brophy will be back on Palomar Mountain today to continue their search for the mother, who has been missing since early July. The USS Lincoln is on it's way back to San Diego, but it is still unclear when exactly it will return to NAS North Island. A celebration of life will be held today for former San Diego Chargers legend and sports broadcaster Billy Ray Smith Jr.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

After a historic 200 consecutive day deployment, the San Diego based USS Lincoln is heading home. The City of El Cajon is looking to revamp Parkway Plaza Mall after recent loss in customers, tenants, and businesses. The Sweetwater Little League is debuting in the Little League World Series today after their game was postponed. NBC7's Marianne Kushi has those stories and more plus your forecast from meteorologist Brooke Martell on August 21, 2026.

Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire in Dehesa. The issue of automated license plate reader cameras in San Diego will be under a spotlight today. A local little league team has their first game of the Little League World Series today. NBC7's Steven Luke has those stories and more, plus your forecast from chief meteorologist Sheena Parveen on August 20, 2026.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to ban ICE and CBP from using the county's two firing ranges to train their officers. San Diego City crews are already working to clear storm channels ahead of projected El Niño storms this winter. With the San Diego Padres sale finalized, Kwanza Jones has become the first black majority team owner in MLB history.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

Two straight days of major wildfires in San Diego County, including the Church Fire near Campo and the Sorrento Valley fire, where police have arrested a man accused of arson. Plus, a homicide investigation in Mt. Hope, a proposed ban on federal agents using the county gun range, and a new 4,000-person live music venue coming to San Diego.

We have an update on the Sorrento Fire that's forced evacuaiton orders. Plus, county supervisors are set to vote on state bills that would reduce rising utility costs. And, a local non-profit that helps provide job training and support to entrepreneurs. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more, include meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for Monday, August 17, 2026.

Investigators are looking into how a 34-year-old man died while in custody of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. The California Coastal Commission is considering closing part of La Jolla Cove to visitors. Students at Del Sur Elementary in Rancho Santa Fe are hoping to make their way back to school this week after positive mold spore tests in several classrooms. NBC7's Monica Hernandez breaks down those stories, plus your forecast from meteorologist Sheena Parveen on August 16, 2026.

Family members of servicemembers aboard the USS Lincoln are speaking out about the deteriorating conditions after 9 months at sea. This weekend, more than a dozen public bathrooms are reopened after the city of San Diego closed them this summer. Warmer temperatures are drawing an unusual number of string-rays to the shallows of San Diego beaches.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

An 18-year-old La Jolla man pleads guilty after admitting he kicked a sea lion in a viral video. Plus, the USS George Washington heads toward the Middle East as families hope the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln may finally be coming home.

San Diego Sherriff's Department says an investigation is underway after human remains were found at Palomar Mountain State Park last night. All public bathrooms in Mission Bay Park are set to reopen tomorrow. Classes are back in session today for several school districts around the county. NBC7's Steven Luke breaks down the biggest stories this morning, plus your forecast from meteorologist Sheena Parveen on August 13, 2026. 

The San Diego County DA is seeking the death penalty against the adoptive mother accused in the death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack. Plus, a Poway hammer attack, oral arguments in Ali Abulaban's appeal, a hate crime investigation at a UCSD fraternity house, what's next for Big Bear's Shadow after Jackie's death, and Sweetwater Valley Little League's push for the World Series.

Families say their loved ones on aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln are dealing with conditions that are making them concerned. Plus, popular hiking areas temporarily closing due to extreme heat. And, a San Diego baseball team is two wins away from a trip to the Little League World Series. NBC 7's Steven Luke has these stories and more, including meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Thousands of students in the San Diego Unified School District return to classrooms today for the first day of school. New E-Bike rules are going into effect this week in San Diego. Developers for the Midway Rising project held a public forum to lay out the details of the initiative.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

Police say a man fired a shot that tore through a wall at a La Mesa apartment home and came inches from ending a neighbor's life. The community will have a chance to share their thoughts on the Midway Rising development project. Thousands of SDUSD students are getting ready for the start of a new school year tomorrow. NBC7's Monica Hernandez breaks down those stories, plus you forecast from meteorologist Brooke Martell on August 9, 2026.

San Diego Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a home on Summerview Court in Mira Mesa. Cal Fire says crews were able to stop the spread of the Beaver Fire in Jamul just before 6:00 last night. Today, San Diego County officials will be handing out free backpacks filled with school supplies at 3666 Kearny Villa Road.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is calling on Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in San Diego. A Marine recruit has died after suffering what was described as a "medical emergency." The City of San Diego has new e-bike regulations going into effect next week. NBC7's Nicole Gomez has those stories and more plus your forecast from meteorologist Sheena Parveen on August 7, 2026. 

For the first time in years, the water near the Imperial Beach Pier is safe to swim in, according to the county. And, a North County community group is pushing back on a proposed ice skating complex in Escondido. Plus, some neighbors in Scripps Ranch are on edge after a string of attempted car thefts and break-ins over the weekend. NBC7's Steven Luke has those stories and more plus your forecast from meteorologist Sheena Parveen on August 6, 2026.

The woman accused of killing her wife and beloved Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi at their home in Ramona has pleaded guilty. Westfield Plaza Bonita has sold for more than $200M to developers Lowe and Henderson Park. Nearly 95,000 local students return to San Diego's largest school district on Monday, and they're in for some changes this school year.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

President Trump is set to visit Los Angeles today to highlight his administration's accomplishments. And, local law enforcement will be out around San Diego County as a way to build relationships with community members. Plus, the Chargers are back in San Diego but just for a few days. NBC 7's Steven Luke has the top stories alongside Meteorologist Angelica Campos with your forecast for August 4, 2026. 

A San Diego teenager say he's been wrongly accused in an assault on a sea lion at La Jolla Cove. A Tijuana organization that provides medical care to deportees and people living on the streets is asking for help. A new online tool allows Californians to ask registered data brokers to stop selling their personal information without having to contact hundreds of companies individually.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

Some local beaches are closed after bacteria was detected in the water. And, county officials have closed three parks for the entire month of August because of the heat. Plus, new signs for tourists are up in Tijuana for easier access to destinations. NBC 7's Monica Hernandez has the top stories alongside Meteorologist Brooke Martell with your forecast for August 2, 2026.

Lifeguards are on high alert this weekend for intense waves and strong rip currents. And, an investigation is underway as to what caused a fighter jet to crash at MCAS Miramar on Friday. Plus, a family was evacuated from their La Mesa home overnight after an RV near their house caught on fire. NBC 7's Monica Hernandez has the top stories alongside Meteorologist Brooke Martell with your forecast for August 1, 2026.

An extreme heat warning is in store for the weekend across San Diego County. And, investigators unveiled more details about the sex trafficking busts during Comic-Con weekend. Plus, pickleball is taking over the Gaslamp Quarter next month.  NBC 7's Steven Luke has the top stories alongside Meteorologist Brooke Martell with your forecast for July 31, 2026.

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and longtime San Diego radio host Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at the age of 64. A San Diego police officer shot a passenger in the shoulder during a stolen car investigation in San Ysidro. 27 people were arrested in San Diego during a human trafficking sting over Comic-Con weekend.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Thursday. 

Lifeguards respond to multiple cliff rescues at Sunset Cliffs as officials once again warn about the dangers of the popular coastline. Plus, the Tijuana zoo at Parque Morelos is shutting down after an audit uncovered serious animal welfare concerns, and city leaders are asking the San Diego Zoo to help relocate more than 160 animals. And, health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to a deli in Ramona, with several people reporting illnesses.

Funeral services begin for longtime South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham as the nation honors his decades of public service. Back in San Diego, lifeguards are sounding the alarm after two recent drownings and a spike in ocean rescues, warning that dangerous surf and rip currents remain a serious threat. And a viral video showing a teenager critically injured after an illegal cliff jump in Point Loma, and why first responders hope others learn from it.

Three people are dead and seven others injured after a deadly shooting in Seattle at a food festival. And, a man who stole an excavator in North Park was arrested. Plus, the San Diego Tourism Authority said San Diego Comic-Con brings in $165 million for businesses, hotels, and restaurants around the city.  NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has the top stories alongside Meteorologist Sheena Parveen with your forecast for July 27, 2026.

Sunday wraps up five days of fan-favorite panels and surprise celebrity appearances at San Diego Comic-Con. And, a Barrio Logan post office is closing its doors soon. Plus, young adults who've spent time living on the streets are now receiving housing help. NBC 7's Monica Hernandez has the top stories, alongside Meteorologist Brooke Martell with your forecast on July 26, 2026.

Thousands of fans will pack the Gaslamp Quarter as Comic-Con weekend continues. And, there's rising concerns after a string of break-ins at Kensington. Plus, there's outrage after a viral video shows a young man attacking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove. NBC 7's Monica Hernandez has your top stories alongside Meteorologist Brooke Martell with your forecast for July 25, 2026.

There is much better progress on the Creelman Fire that's been burning since Wednesday. And, a group of young adults who have experienced homelessness in San Diego are receiving housing help. Plus, health officials in San Diego County are trying to track down anyone who may have touched a bat at a Vista diner. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has your top stories, plus your forecast from Meteorologist Sheena Parveen on July 24, 2026.

Firefighters continue working in Ramona to battle a brush fire that's burned nearly 350 acres. Over the next few days, downtown will be pop culture central as Comic-Con returns. After seven years, Birch Aquarium is preparing to once again offer a chance to snorkel with leopard sharks. NBC7's Steven Luke has the details on all those stories and more, plus your forecast from meteorologist Sheena Parveen on July 23, 2026.

Oceanside Police have put a pause on their search for a missing mother so they can focus on investigative efforts to find her. New lower speed limit signs are now going up in San Ysidro. A second Ringer's Roller Rink has opened along the Embarcadero. NBC7's Marianne Kushi has those stories and more, along with your forecast from meteorologist Sheena Parveen on July 22, 2026.

Tonight, people in the South Bay have the chance to weigh in on a new ballot measure that could revamp how the city of Chula Vista is managed. Cal Fire is welcoming a $20 million infrastructure improvement project at Ramona Air Attack Base. The Port of San Diego has approved renaming the West side of Spanish Landing Park as Kumeyaay Beach.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Tuesday. 

Another U.S. service member has been killed, and another injured during a controlled detonation of ammunition on a downed Iranian drone in Northern Iraq. A Grant Hill liquor store owner is criticizing San Diego police, saying officers took too long to respond after a burglary at his store. Thousands of people lined University Avenue on Saturday for the annual San Diego Pride Parade, one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

The U.S. military launched new retaliatory strikes on Iran early this morning after two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan. A carjacking attempt in San Marcos ended with the suspect in the hospital. A high surf advisory will begin tonight at 5 for San Diego County beaches.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

More than 250,000 people are expected to line the streets this weekend for today's annual Pride Parade in Hillcrest. Today family and friends will resume their search for an Oceanside mother and ER nurse on Palomar Mountain. After 103 matches, 16 cities and 3 countries, the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially comes to a close tomorrow.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday.