County startups recorded $5.7 billion in venture capital dollars in 2024, but the number of deals remains low.

Three wildfires broke out in quick succession overnight and into early Tuesday in northern San Diego County, California. That comes amid another round of Santa Ana winds, which prompted Extreme Fire Weather Warnings on Monday.

Dr. Wennberg said that a particulate sampling device about 20 miles south of the Eaton fire had detected high levels of toxins, including lead, chlorine and bromine in the air. Ninety percent of the homes in the Altadena were built more than a half-century ago, when lead paint and asbestos were still used in home construction.

Evacuation orders that were issued have expanded due to a growing vegetation fire that broke out in the Bonsall area of San Diego County Tuesday morning.

Six planets are set to align Tuesday evening, four of which will be visible to the naked eye, according to astronomers. NASA refers to this phenomenon as a planet parade, and there are a few good viewpoints here in San Diego County.

From Campo to Balboa Park and even Tijuana, our region offers several ways to enjoy train rides and train history

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:28 a.m. in San Diego County. Riverview Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Eli Tomac entered the season tied with James Stewart for 10 consecutive winning seasons. In 250s, Julien Beaumer scored his first win.

Lilac Fire initially started today at 1:19 a.m. in San Diego County. After being active for less than an hour, it has burned three acres, an increase of three acres since the last update. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

NWS' 3:40 a.m. advisory indicates winds were blowing northeast at speeds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Jan. 20 to Friday, Jan. 24. Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend. MLK Day of Service: Hands on San Diego hosts community service events Jan. 20 and other days throughout the county to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Visit handsonsandiego.org/mlkday.