A UC San Diego study found that Google searches for lorazepam, a prescription anxiety medication featured in HBO's "The White Lotus", increased significantly during the show's third season, raising concerns about potential misuse of the drug.

Jingle Terrace Nights is a free holiday event at Moonlight Amphitheater in December, featuring light shows, activities, refreshments, live entertainment, photo opportunities, and other special surprises for all ages.

Pacific Beach is transforming into a "Candy Coated Holiday Wonderland" with a tree lighting, holiday wreaths, a Santa Run, and a parade, as well as other festive activities, from Dec. 1-13.

Travelers heading into or out of San Diego International Airport on Sunday, Nov. 30 may face delays due to high air traffic volume, with some arriving flights being delayed an average of 23 minutes.

Residents in North County may hear distant rumbles or explosive sounds from December 1-6 due to live-fire training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

An 83-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in San Ysidro, sustaining a pelvic fracture and brain bleed, and was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A 60-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run in the Hillcrest neighborhood on Saturday, and the suspect remains at large.

Twin brothers Matt and Mark Schultzel, both surgeons at Sharp Memorial Hospital, use advanced technology to perform surgeries and share a passion for patient care and education.

The holiday weekend has been cool and pleasant, with patchy fog expected Saturday night, followed by Santa Ana winds on Monday and Tuesday, and possible showers continuing through Wednesday.

San Diego FC was eliminated from the MLS postseason after losing to the Vancouver Whitecaps, while Inter Miami CF advanced to the MLS Cup with a 5-1 win over New York City FC.

Lions, Tigers & Bears, an Alpine wildlife sanctuary, hosted a special Thanksgiving lunch for its residents, featuring raw turkey and pumpkins, and raised money to feed and care for the animals.

San Diego FC will face the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Western Conference Final at Snapdragon Stadium, and fans can watch the game at various locations around San Diego County, with the winner advancing to the MLS Cup on Dec. 6.

A 44-year-old Escondido man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed an 11-year-old boy earlier this week, after the community helped investigators identify the suspect.

San Diego City College Men's Basketball Head Coach, Mitch Charlens, achieved a major milestone this week by winning his 400th career game, and was celebrated by his team and the college community for his accomplishments and the positive impact he has had on the lives of his players and coaches.

City Cruises San Diego is offering a variety of holiday-themed cruises with festive dining, entertainment, and panoramic bay views, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day experiences.

Surfin' Santa will return to Seaport Village on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. to spread holiday cheer with a festive parade, live music, holiday decor, and family-friendly fun.

The Solo Angeles Motorcycle Club is hosting their annual Tijuana Toy Run on Dec. 14 to collect toys at El Cajon's Hacienda Casa Blanca and give them to children in Tijuana.

Moon Valley Nurseries in San Diego has opened its Christmas tree lots on Black Friday, offering discounts and expert advice to help customers select the perfect tree.

A police pursuit that began in Los Angeles early Saturday morning and stretched across multiple counties ended in Carlsbad, where the suspect was taken into custody after spike strips were deployed and the suspect was driving at speeds of 65 mph.

The USS Midway is serving as a mobile command center for Christmas in San Diego, featuring over a million lights, tilted jingle jets, and a flight deck full of F-14 Tomcat jets, F-5 Tiger 2s, and helicopters, and is open to visitors until December 30th.

Ocean Beach in San Diego County is bustling with holiday shoppers as local businesses offer Black Friday deals and prepare for Small Business Saturday, providing a stress-free shopping experience with unique items not found at retail giants.

Multiple agencies responded after reports of two people falling from the U.S.-Mexico border wall in San Diego County.

Josephine Guinauli Aquino, 64, pleaded guilty to concealing her father-in-law's death in the Philippines for over six years in order to illegally collect over $175,000 in government and private retirement benefits.

San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings and its human resources manager pleaded guilty to federal charges involving a years-long pattern of hiring undocumented workers, some of whom had access to sensitive military-related equipment, and agreed to forfeit $230,000 in profits earned through the illegal hiring practices.