Woman dies trying to swim across U.S. border in San Diego

Border Patrol said agents took 36 Mexican nationals into custody, including 13 people who were pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Nov 1, 2021

TikTok star pleads not guilty to killing wife and man in San Diego

Prosecutors said Ali Abulaban installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad, and when he heard his wife and another man talking, he went to her apartment and shot them to death.

• Oct 26, 2021

Sailors describe out-of-control fire aboard Navy ship

A group of naval sailors fought a ferocious battle in July against an unexpected enemy when fire raced through their ship in San Diego. David Martin has their story.

• Aug 11, 2020
• 1:41

Firefighters struggle to contain fire on Navy warship

Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports.

• Jul 13, 2020
• 1:14

More Americans head into lockdown amid pandemic

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all counties in the state to close indoor operations at restaurants, bars and museums as coronavirus cases continue to surge. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts announced it will resume classes this fall, but only online. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

• Jul 13, 2020
• 4:12

Sailors injured in fire on U.S. Navy ship

A U.S Navy ship caught fire Sunday morning at Naval Base San Diego. At least 18 were injured aboard the USS Bonhomee Richard.

• Jul 12, 2020
• 0:30

New COVID-19 cases rising in 40 states

Florida reported more than 200,000 coronavirus cases within two weeks as the average age of new infections in the Sunshine State has dropped to 21. David Begnaud has the latest.

• Jul 6, 2020
• 4:01

National Guard patrols LA amid protests

Cities across the country are imposing curfews while others are calling in the National Guard as chaos overwhelms peaceful protests. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• May 31, 2020
• 2:19

Homemade air purifiers help protect against COVID

A group at the University of California, San Diego is building homemade air purifiers for classrooms and labs as an added layer of protection against COVID-19. Dr. Jon LaPook shares more.

• Oct 6, 2021
• 1:26

Kevin Faulconer discusses California recall campaign

Californians will head to the polls Tuesday to cast votes in a recall election that will determine whether or not Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom keeps his seat. One of Newsom's Republican challengers, former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why he believes public health mandates should be determined at the local level, and how he thinks he can bring "common sense" back to Sacramento. Then, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses his interview with GOP frontrunner Larry Elder.

• Sep 12, 2021
• 14:16

Navy IDs 5 sailors who died in helicopter crash off California coast

The MH-60S helicopter was on a routine flight from an aircraft carrier when it crashed into the Pacific Ocean some 60 miles off the coast of San Diego.

• Sep 5, 2021

Navy helicopter crash now recovery operation

The U.S. Navy has shifted its rescue operation to a recovery operation in Tuesday's helicopter crash. Five sailors who were aboard the aircraft have been declared dead. Lana Zak has the latest.

• Sep 4, 2021
• 0:27

5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes off California

The search continues for five crew members of a Navy helicopter that crashed off the coast of San Diego. One crew member was rescued.

• Sep 1, 2021
• 0:15

5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes off San Diego coast

One crew member rescued and five unaccounted for after chopper went down during routine flight off aircraft carrier, officials say.

• Sep 1, 2021

6-year-old orca dies suddenly at SeaWorld San Diego

The 6-year-old female orca named Amaya died Thursday and the cause of death will not be known until results of a post-mortem examination are complete, SeaWorld said.

• Aug 21, 2021

Video of deputy's purported fentanyl near-death experience doubted

Experts are expressing skepticism over a video showing a San Diego County sheriff's deputy fainting while making an arrest and being exposed to the powerful drug.

• Aug 10, 2021

Real estate markets skyrocketing in major U.S. cities

Millions of people left major cities in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown, but now many are returning. The real estate markets are skyrocketing, with Manhattan real estate brokers reporting the number of sales surging to the highest level in six years. Michael George reports.

• Aug 1, 2021
• 2:13

Navy sailor charged with starting warship fire

The Navy has charged a sailor with starting the fire last year that destroyed a U.S. warship docked off San Diego. The fire, aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, burned for more than four days and was one of the Navy's worst warship fires outside of combat.

• Jul 29, 2021
• 0:16

Rent prices soar in U.S. cities

Rent prices are rising well past their pre-pandemic levels in multiple U.S. cities. Realtor.com says the median rent last month is up 8% compared to the same time last year. Rents are at new highs in 44 of the nation's largest markets. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Jul 17, 2021
• 8:00

Southern California fires

A massive Southern California wildfire is threatening more homes after advancing three miles since Saturday. At 270,000 acres, it is the third largest wildfire in modern California history. Carter Evans reports.

• Dec 18, 2017
• 2:42

Firefighter death

A firefighter from San Diego was killed Thursday while battling the fourth-largest wildfire in California's history. The Thomas fire is raging along the coast in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It started 11 days ago and has burned almost 400 square miles and 1,000 structures.

• Dec 14, 2017
• 0:22

Calif. wildfires worsen

Firefighters in Southern California are battling another massive wildfire. The new fire in San Diego County erupted Thursday and exploded in size. Dry and windy conditions are fueling the flames that have destroyed 500 homes and other buildings across the region. Carter Evans reports.

• Dec 8, 2017
• 3:02

Trump's proposed border wall

Today is the deadline for contractors to finish their prototypes of President Trump's proposed border wall. All eight are already finished and stand in a remote section of San Diego. The Trump administration has asked Congress for $1.6 billion in financing to start the new wall project, but it is not approved yet. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Oct 26, 2017
• 3:09

SoCal heat wave

Temperatures soared into the triple digits Monday in Southern California. This unseasonable heat wave has increased the threat of new wildfires from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Oct 23, 2017
• 1:46

Female Marines making history in San Diego

A platoon of women graduated alongside their male counterparts for the first time at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Jamie Yuccas has the details.

• May 6, 2021
• 1:43

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