The County of San Diego is hoping the public can help find the owner of a puppy that was taken to its Bonita shelter with a severe collar injury.

An investigation is underway after law enforcement recovered a stolen City of San Diego fire engine in Fallbrook.

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:28 p.m. in San Diego County, California. Ranch Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

The first substantial storm of the fall brought widespread downpours and gusty winds across San Diego County Tuesday.

Anything ... out on the street, that’s going to get carried into the storm drains and out into our beaches and ocean from the runoff," said an official from San Diego Coastkeeper.

Hospice celebrates Día de los Muertos: The Elizabeth Hospice will put on a the Day of the Dead celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at its Mission Valley office, 8989 Rio San Diego. The family-friendly cultural event features a potluck, crafts, music and storytelling. Bring a dish to share. RSVP at [email protected].

A robotics and computer coding teacher at Gompers Preparatory Academy in San Diego is being recognized for his exceptional dedication to students.