Today in San Diego

Nearly 90,000 students in San Diego USD will return back to school tomorrow. San Diego is now facing the threat of legal action from the Trump administration over its sanctuary city policy. A new safe sleeping lot is now open in the Grantville neighborhood. 

The murder trial for Larry Millete will move forward in a South Bay court after a judge denied a request to move the trial due to heavy publicity and public interest in the case. Millete is accused of murdering his wife, Maya, in 2021. San Diego Police are investigating a downtown shooting at a Ralph's grocery store. Plus, thousands of students across San Diego are counting down the last days of summer, how parents can get some extra back-to-school help. NBC7's Steven Luke has what you need to know to start your Saturday.

State Attorney General Rob Bonta says thirteen people were arrested during a human trafficking sting at this year's Comic Con. A junior at Del Norte High School has launched an app to help the homeless, focusing on helping the many different kinds of homeless people. It'll be a hot weekend, but not as hot as it has been. NBC7's Marianne Kushi has the weather and news headlines you need to know to start your weekend.

Today will be the hottest day of the week, with the deserts nearing 120 degrees and mid 80's at the coast. Imperial Beach City Council voted to appoint councilmember Mitch McKay to Mayor to replace former Mayor Paloma Aguirre. Work on San Diego State's Mission Valley campus is officially underway.

Heat advisories and warning are going into effect today through Friday for a majority of San Diego County. San Diego County is now one of a handful of counties in the country facing the threat of legal action from the Trump administration over it's sanctuary city policy. Dozens of people, including church leaders and volunteers, accompanied migrants to their hearings in an effort to prevent ICE arrests happening at some immigration courts.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday.  

Three men are expected in court in Vista, accused of sexually assaulting three underage girls in San Marcos. Neighbors in Pacific Beach are suing over a large development in their neighborhood. NBC7's Steven Luke has the headlines you need to know to start your Tuesday, and NBC7's Chief Meteorologist Sheena Parveen is tracking the heatwave that is on the way. 

One man is behind bars this morning after a deadly shooting at a rooftop bar in the Gaslamp. This morning, local authorities are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a female jogger in El Cajon. La Jolla's latest bid to become it's own city is facing a new challenge after the city of San Diego claimed the secession effort would cause "irreparable harm."   What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

The City of San Diego made changes to a lawsuit to stop La Jolla from becoming its own city, saying the Association for the City of La Jolla did not collect enough signatures to continue its efforts. People who live in a Middletown neighborhood protested to stop a proposed 14-story high rise from being built on Columbia street. The County Health Department is warning people at Southwest High School that people there might have been exposed to tuberculosis.

A Chula Vista man accused of killing his wife has asked for a change of venue for his trial. Plus, the San Diego Sheriff's Department is warning business owners of an increase in smash-and-grab style robberies. And, a local organization at the forefront of the fight against opioid overdose deaths loses it's contract with the county. NBC 7's Dana Williams has these stories and more, along with meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast for Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Starting today, you will see changes on the route you drive to the San Diego International Airport. Plus, victims are sharing images of a man arrested for flashing and groping several women, in hopes more come forward. And the Padres will have some fresh faces for tonight's game at Petco Park. NBC's Nicole Gomez has these stories and more, as well as meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for this Friday, August 1st, 2025.

San Diego International officials are planning to open the new entrance to the airport on Friday, we break down the changes you can expect. Political tensions boiling over in Poway, the new recall effort one city council member is now facing. Plus the housing market in San Diego is in transition, how San Diego's once red-hot real estate is becoming a buyer's market. NBC7's Steven Luke has what you need to know to start your Thursday.

Right now it appears San Diego is safe after a tsunami advisory was issued along the west coast following a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia. Investigators believe a 17-year-old driver died after he was street racing Chula Vista. A San Diego woman accused of using ring cameras to spy on her ex-husband and his family has pleaded not guilty.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

A family is dealing with the loss of a maintenance worker hit and killed by an out of control driver in the South Bay. Plus, the San Diego City Council will discuss the future of the troubled 101 Ash Street property during a public meeting today. And, actor Faizon Love is set to appear in court after police say he assaulted a Mission Valley hotel worker with a credit card reader. NBC 7's Steven Luke has these stories and more, including meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Today, the San Diego City Council is considering Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal to charge for parking in Balboa Park. A Encinitas woman is speaking out after she confronted ICE agents making immigration arrests at a local Home Depot. Local school districts are now anxiously awaiting billions of dollars in once frozen funding from the federal government.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

$45 Million in new funding towards stopping the sewage crisis along our Southern border has jumped a major hurdle in congress. The city of San Diego recently signed a new 10-year lease with the company managing Campland and the Mission Bay RV resort. The final day of Comic-Con is here. The exhibit halls open at 8:30 for attendees.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

New details about the City of San Diego's response to the historic floods in January 2024. Plus, we've learned new information about how the federal government is reaching out to local law enforcement agencies. And, we may find out next week if paid parking will be implemented at Balboa Park. NBC 7's Dana Williams has these stories, as well as meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast, for Saturday, July 26, 2025.

The United States and Mexico reached an agreement to fix the raw sewage crisis coming from Tijuana. Plus, Fire crews have stopped forward progress on a brush fire near Campo. And, NASCAR is coming to San Diego for the first time ever. NBC's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more, including meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast for this Friday, July 25, 2024.

This morning, a man is in jail on attempted murder charges after police say he stabbed a woman inside a grocery store in Egger Highlands. 37-year-old Jessica Boykin is being charged with murder, and a number of other charges after investigators say she drove for 4 miles on a inland hiking trail before hitting 27-year-old Max Rouette. The Comic-Con craze is here! We have a full list of events on our website NBC7.com.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Thursday. 

A drunk driver who drove on a bike trail before hitting and killing a man in Vista is expected in court today. Mayor Todd Gloria and Caltrans have agreed to let city crews clean up homeless camps on freeways. MTS is expanding its trolley service for Comic-Con.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will finally be whole today for the first time since Nora Vargas stepped down suddenly from her post just weeks after winning reelection. Sheriffs investigators have obtained a number of videos helping them piece together what happened Friday in a crash on Highway 67 between Poway and Ramona which killed 5 people. Harbor Police have arrested 40-year-old Frank D'Anna and booked him on charges of boating under the influence and hit and run after his 65-foot sportfishing boat collided with the port side hull of USS Midway.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Tuesday. 

The owner of as popular Pacific Beach restaurant is facing backlash after news the location could be the future home of a 25 story high-rise. Plus, today the San Diego City Council will decide the date for a public hearing on proposed water rate hikes. And, Cal Fire is getting ready to make some major upgrades to it's nearly 70-year-old Ramona attack base. NBC 7's Audra Stafford has these stories and more, plus meteorologist Angelica Campos' forecast for this Monday, July 21, 2025.

Water bills will soon go up, after a San Diego city council voted to increase water rates by 62%. The Chula Vista city council will be discussing new regulations for e-bikes. Day two of San Diego Pride kicks off today, with Kim Petras headlining the festival at Balboa Park. 

The San Diego Pride parade and festival will kickoff today, with the parade starting at 10 this morning. A San Diego biologist was killed in a plane crash after taking off from Ramona and presumably crashing 470 miles off San Diego's coast. People are planning to hold two rallies in Pacific Beach over plans to build a 23-story residential tower on Turquoise street.

It's the biggest week for Pride events in San Diego, with the annual parade set for tomorrow morning. Plus, San Diego has a new leader of it's catholic diocese. And, San Diego police raided an underground casino, twice. NBC's Steven Luke has these stories and more, along with meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for Friday, July 18, 2025.

Trash pickup service resumed in Chula Vista after some local union workers at republic services were honoring a strike in Boston. Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled his proposal to add paid parking at Balboa Park, which would create three tiers of paid parking and add parking meters on streets surrounding the park. New rules banning overnight parking for RV's across San Diego are now in effect. 

ICE agents were seen in Mission Bay detaining multiple people. A Chula Vista ADU contractor is facing a state criminal investigation for allegedly pocketing millions of dollars for projects that were never started or completed. Legoland says they will launch a new space space themed land early next year.

A growing memorial in Chula Vista for an 8-year-old boy who was hit and killed by a car while riding his electric scooter. The Chula Vista city manager could declare a state of emergency as soon as Thursday if their trash problem gets worse. Tonight, Chula Vista native and former "American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez will go for the golden buzzer on "America's Got Talent." What You Need To Know To Start Your Tuesday. 

A child on an electric scooter has died after being hit and pinned beneath a car in Chula Vista. Church leaders across California have developed a new security protocol prompted by the increase in ICE actions. Hundreds of horses have begun arriving at Del Mar ahead of the racetrack's Opening Day on Friday.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

Tomorrow, the San Diego City Council will meet to discuss the redevelopment of the San Diego Civic Center. The Chula Vista City Council has advanced new electric bike rules that would ban anyone under 12 years old from riding the vehicle within city limits. Vista is removing some safety features for cyclists over concerns they increase driving dangers.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

People living in Chula Vista are hoping trash services will resume after the Republic Services garbage trucks stopped trash collection on Friday. San Diego police say they've identified two people responsible for at least 11 commercial burglaries across San Diego. Investigators now know what caused a group of brush fires in the East County.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

A lithium-ion battery explosion caused a fire in an apartment building in La Jolla early Thursday morning on La Jolla Blvd. The City of Oceanside is warning people to look out for a new scam, where people are posing as water agency workers. A developer is presenting their plans to build a giant sports and entertainment complex on Chula Vista's bayfront, to the Port of San Diego board, next Tuesday.

A brush fire in Jamul is now 75% surrounded just as it's set to be the hottest day of the week. NBC7's Steven Luke has what you need to know to start your Thursday.

Heat advisories and warnings are in place for communities across San Diego County today, especially in the inland areas. A Rancho Peñasquitos family is accusing an ex-wife of secretly spying inside their homes using their own Ring cameras. A popular shortcut through the Hillcrest Mission Valley area has reopened after being closed for three years.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

The murder trial of Larry Millete, who is accused of killing his wife Maya, could move out of the South Bay. Plus, the Padres may have lost yesterday, but fans got to witness some hometown history in the making. And, later today, board members with the San Diego Unified School District will vote on a permanent policy addressing cell phone use on campus. NBC 7's Steven Luke has these stories and more, including meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for this Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

With summer vacations now in swing, California drivers are being warned to be on the lookout for increased fuel prices at the pump. A proposed 14-story high-rise near Mission Hills is now on hold after months of pushback from neighbors. Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been selected as a starter for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. Fellow Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jason Adam were selected as reserves.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

Hundreds of volunteers spent part of the day after 4th of July cleaning up local beaches. San Diego Humane Society is trying to reunite 125 stray pets that ended up in their care over the holiday weekend. Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach is set to fully reopen tomorrow.

County Animal Services have identified the person who dragged a dog behind a Jeep in Spring Valley. The interim director of San Diego Pride says festivities will go on as planned despite criticism of one of the headline performers. There are now water warnings in effect at several beaches in San Diego County due to high bacterial levels.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

More than 200 lifeguards will be monitoring San Diego beaches, as thousands are expected to celebrate the 4th of July in San Diego. There will be parades and firework shows across San Diego County, including in Coronado, Julian, and Scripps Ranch. 

A man is set to face murder charges Thursday over a fatal crash on Interstate 805 in Chula Vista. San Diego Police are searching for a suspect in a brazen daylight robbery in Normal Heights, shaking the victim's sense of safety. As many gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, the San Diego Humane Society wants to keep your pets safe. NBC7's Steven Luke has what you need to know to start your Thursday.

The initial results from the County Supervisors District 1 race are in, with Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre commanding 53% of the vote compared to 47% for Chula Vista Mayor John McCann. Billions of federal education funds earmarked for California schools are being withheld by the Trump administration after the Department of Education said it would not give money to programs that do not align with the President's values. San Diego police are cracking down on oversized vehicles parked illegally in beach communities.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

California's gas tax is increasing today, it's just one of a few reasons you may to fill up sooner than later. For the first time in a century, the city of San Diego is charging for trash pick-up. Plus it's the final day for South Bay voters to cast their ballots in the race for county supervisor. NBC7's Steven Luke has what you need to know to start your Tuesday.

Opening statements are set to begin in the trial for a man accused of shooting a San Diego police officer. Plus, the San Diego City Council will finish finalizing the city's six billion dollar budget. And, tomorrow is the last day to cast your vote in the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 special election. NBC 7's Audra Stafford has these stories and more, as well as meteorologist Angelica Campos' forecast for this Monday, June 30, 2025.

There are only a couple days left for voters in the South Bay to make their choice in the County Board of Supervisors Special Election. Plus, San Diego leaders will take the next step in finalizing the city's budget. And, if you're staying local for the Fourth of July, we have a list of festivities and where to find them. NBC 7's Dana Williams has these stories and more, including meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast for this Sunday, June 29, 2025.

The legal battle over President Trump's move to try and end birthright citizenship is far from over according to legal experts NBC 7 spoke to, despite the administration's victory limiting nationwide injunctions. San Diego city leaders held a public meeting to discuss the city's smart streetlight and license plate reader program amid concern the data could be shared with federal immigration offices. Caltrans is hopeful that a project laying concrete 30 feet below SR-52 will help keep the road stabilized and free of bumps.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

Federal immigration raids have sparked fear in some communities and the San Diego Police Department are concerned people won't reach out when they need help. Plus, the arrest of an unarmed Encanto man has led to a new lawsuit. And, the manufacturers of two popular weigh loss drugs have decided to cut out the middle man. NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has these stories and more, including meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast for this Friday, June 27, 2025.

Hospitality workers could soon be paid more across the city of San Diego after a San Diego City Council committee pushed forward a proposal to increase their minimum wage. San Diego Police are looking for a man who posed as a rideshare driver, then sexually assaulted a woman in Pacific Beach. And if you're looking to cool off, there's some new beach advisories you'll want to keep in mind. NBC7's Nichelle Medina has what you need to know this Thursday morning.