Area Sea Cucumber Smuggler Faces Jail Time, Fines

The poached ocean creatures, which are used in food and for medicinal purposes, had a market value of between $5,000 and $10,000, prosecutors said.

Coming to a Location Near You This Weekend - A DUI Checkpoint

San Diego Police will be conducting a DUI checkpoint this weekend at an undisclosed location in the city.

San Diego City Council Confirms First Female Police Chief

Shelley Zimmerman replaces retiring William Lansdowne.

North County Warrant Sweep Nets Dozens of Arrests

Incoming SD Police Chief Zimmerman Is Set to Retire in 4 Years

Shelley Zimmerman is expected to be confirmed next week by the City Council, where she enjoys widespread support.

Shelley Zimmerman Named San Diego's Next Police Chief

Zimmerman will be the first woman ever to serve in the post.

Charge for Your Parties? You May Be Liable, High Court Says

The court says collecting an entry fee for a party with alcohol is akin to a nightclub, making the host responsible for not serving drinks to obviously intoxicated minors.

Another SDPD Officer Faces Sex-Crime Accusation

The officer in question has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the case.

SDPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Battery, False Imprisonment During Pat-Downs

Officer Christopher Hays was expected to resign Tuesday or Wednesday so he can fight the charges against him.

6 Men Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Hire Prostitutes in North County

Suspected Pimp Arrested in North County

The suspected pimp was arrested Wednesday night in the North County on suspicion of assisting and supervising an individual for the purposes of prostitution, felony evading and assault with a deadly weapon.

Man Caught Hauling 2 Tons of Marijuana Through San Diego on I-5

The illicit haul had an estimated street value of $1.65 million.

Arraignment Scheduled for SD Police Officer Accused of Groping Women During Pat-Downs

SDPD Officer Posts Bail, Arrested on Suspicion of Groping Women

Judge Takes New Trial Motion for Convicted San Diego Police Officer Under Submission

Anthony Arevalos, an 18-year veteran, was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for sexually assaulting and harassing women during traffic stops in the Gaslamp District.

Bodies of Man and Woman Found in North County Home, Appears to be Murder-Suicide

San Diego Police Officer May Face Criminal Charges

San Diego County Sheriff's Searching for Drunk Drivers During Super Bowl

Wondering How San Diego Police Collect Racial Data During Traffic Stops?

San Diego County Sheriff's Department is Hiring

Police Need Help Finding Hit-and-Run Driver

Authorities asked the public today for help in identifying a motorist involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist last week.

Red Flag Warning Extended As Heat, Winds and Dryness Persist

A "red flag" wildfire warning was in effect today in San Diego-area valleys and mountains for a fourth consecutive day.

Robber Hits Del Mar Pharmacy

The robbery occurred at the Del Mar Heights Road Rite Aid at 5:52 p.m.

Suspected Bank Robber Enters Plea Before Judge

Robert Anthony Hodge faces 29 years in state prison at his March 21 sentencing, authorities said. He's been connected to robberies in 4S Ranch and Del Mar Heights

MONDAY ESSENTIALS: Fire Danger Increased in County as Humidity Drops

Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to combine with warm weather and low relative humidity to raise the risk of wildfires in San Diego County.

Monday is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day

The state's AMBER Alert system has been activated in 216 times, resulting in the rescue or safe finding of 254 children.

Sex-Trafficking Prosecutions Spike In San Diego County

County prosecutors filed nine sex trafficking cases in 2009. Last year, that number rose to 43.

Increased Risk of Wildfire Prompts CalFire to Add Fire Crews

Strong winds, warm weather and low humidity have combined to raise the wildfire risk in San Diego County and the surrounding region.

Hantavirus Found in Poway and Neighboring City

Residents are urged to stay clear of rodents after mice in the area test positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus, health officials said.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Armed Felon on the Run, Escapes Sheriff's Stakeout in El Cajon

Authorities recovered firearms and evidence implicating the suspect in a number of commercial and residential burglaries.

Photo of Robbery Suspect Released as Sheriff's Ramp Up Search

Sheriff's investigators have released a still from video surveillance of a man who robbed a Poway Sprint and are asking the public to identify and help find him.

$10K Reward for Brother Missing in San Diego Double Murder Mystery

Gianni Belvedere, 24, was last seen the night of Dec. 23 near the area where his brother and fiance were shot just hours later.

San Diego Woman Pleads Guilty to Burning Daughter

The mother of 10 children reportedly was accused of burning her daughter for a simple childhood infraction.

County Upgrades Free, Mobile Emergency-Preparedness App

The county's Office of Emergency Services is offering a free, two-person camping tent donated by Target to the first 3,000 who download and set up the app.

Convicted Scam Artist to be Sentenced in San Diego

Authorities said Wanda Lee Ann Podgurski was responsible for an insurance and disability scam. They also said she taunted the county DA after she fled.

Bank Robbed in Torrey Highlands

The suspect passed a demand note to a teller around 1:40 p.m. at the U.S. Bank inside the Albertsons grocery store at 7895 Highlands Village Place.

UPDATED: Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak Train Identified as Former Del Mar Mayor

UPDATED: Former Del May Mayor Lou Terrell was killed Friday when he was struck and killed by an Amtrak train while chasing his dog.

Reward Offered in Search for Fugitive Wanted in 2 Counties

Matthew Dwayne Greene, 41, is wanted in San Diego and Riverside counties for alleged sexual assault on a minor and violation of probation.

Teens Suspected of Commercial Burglaries in Carmel Valley

Authorities said they arrested the teens after they smashed storefront windows to an indoor cycling studio.