Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kenneth Bogard, 68, was dubbed the "Pacific Beach Rapist" for assaults stretching from August 1992 to October 1993.
The roughly five-hour standoff ended with the suspect's arrest.
Home sales in the county were up 11.6% from May and up 16.1% from June 2025, according to the California Association of Realtors.
Robert Stokes, 62, was arrested after police spotted him selling drugs to another person in Logan Heights, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Locally, the county has logged eight cases so far in 2026, about in line with the 15-20 seen in a typical year.
Davyd George Brand, 55, of San Ysidro, pleaded guilty in April in downtown Los Angeles.
The two-day event will feature more than 120 local artists, makers and small businesses offering handmade goods.
"With these 30 indictments, the message is simple: San Diego is a paradise, but it's not a gangster's paradise."
"It's heartwarming to see the excitement from all walks of life, including our marine life, coming together to celebrate the world's best."
The woman suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The bat is the 19th to test positive for rabies this year in San Diego County.
Three San Diego-area suspects struck about seven stores in the outlet mall area of Cabazon, according to the RivCo Sheriff's Department.
The suspect fled before officers arrived.
Police said the people involved in the shooting are known to one another and that the suspect or suspects left before officers arrived.
The blaze has burned 1,201 acres and is 10% contained, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
In areas with heavy smoke, air quality is expected to range from unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy for all individuals.
The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby areas.
The theme park's nighttime Halloween event will return Sept. 11 with its largest lineup in the event's six-year history.
"These births are an extraordinary testament to the dedication and expertise of our animal care and veterinary teams."
Residents can participate in four community sessions.
Marianne Zeitz and David Williams recognized through national Loved01 Cares initiative for extraordinary dedication to their mother
This year, 138 colleges and universities are sponsoring more than 3,250 Merit Scholarship awards.
Greenwater Services, owned by a Trump donor, has received about $2.8 million in federal contracts tied to the two projects, a report said.
IKEA has operated in the San Diego market since opening its Mission Valley store in 2000.
Genaro Lopez, 54, was "a powerful drug trafficker operating on both sides of the border," prosecutors said.
Officials reminded beachgoers they are allowed to take the edible fish, but the grunion must be caught by hand.
The special event at Lumi will feature a multi-course rooftop dinner curated by Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back.
The driver led deputies on a pursuit that reached speeds of up to 80 mph, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
An extreme heat warning will take effect Wednesday morning for the county's valleys and mountains.
A Silver Alert is active in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
The surgery was performed by a team of wildlife health experts from the Safari Park and surgeons from UC San Diego Health.
San Diego Humane Society is looking for the region's most photogenic pets as part of its annual calendar photo contest and fundraiser.
The grants come through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
The county is the fifth largest assessment jurisdiction in the United States.
On Friday, Supervisor Paloma Aguirre put out her proposed plan.
A preliminary investigation found the individuals involved knew each other and an altercation occurred at the encampment, police said.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
All weapons collected will be destroyed, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.