Rescue of 16-year-old girl from collapsed sand hole

Lifeguards in San Diego rescued a 16-year-old girl after she was buried up to her neck in a collapsed sand hole at Mission Beach. Good Samaritans and first responders worked together to dig her out safely.

Giant Pandas Arriving in San Diego from China

Giant pandas are being sent from China to San Diego as part of a diplomatic effort, marking the first such arrival in the U.S. in over two decades. This move is seen as a positive step in improving U.S.-China relations and conservation efforts.

Ongoing Evaluation of California Detention Center for Illegal Immigrants

Fox News reports on the ongoing evaluation and extension of a mostly shuttered California detention center for illegal immigrants, with Rep. Jay Obernolte demanding its re-opening due to overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants. ICE extends the evaluation period multiple times, despite the facility remaining closed. San Diego’s Border Patrol sector continues to face challenges with recent border encounters.

U.S.-China 'Panda Diplomacy'

San Francisco and San Diego are set to receive pandas from China, continuing Beijing's 'panda diplomacy.' Only Atlanta Zoo will keep pandas in the U.S. after the deadline. Efforts have been made to advocate for the pandas, with San Francisco preparing for their arrival by 2025.

Border Patrol Apprehension Statistics

Border Patrol agents apprehended over 902,000 migrants who illegally crossed into the US between ports of entry in the first five months of FY24, a slight decrease from FY23 but a 12% increase over FY22. Texas-based sectors saw a 28% decrease due to increased enforcement efforts, while Tucson and San Diego sectors experienced significant increases.

Man Arrested for Smuggling Greenhouse Gases into U.S.

A man in San Diego has been arrested and charged for smuggling greenhouse gases into the United States, violating regulations set to slow climate change.

Border Patrol shooting of bandit at the southern border

Border Patrol agents in California shot and killed a bandit who was robbing other migrants as they crossed into the U.S. from Mexico. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants and the challenges faced by Border Patrol agents in securing the southern border.

Impact of Illegal Immigration on the US

Elon Musk warns about the dire consequences of the flood of illegal immigrants entering the US and the strain it puts on essential services. He highlights the issues of bursting dams and the challenges faced in San Diego due to the increasing number of migrants.

Migrant Crisis and Drug Smuggling in California

California GOP hopeful Kate Monroe discusses the severity of the migrant crisis in San Diego and efforts to repair a hole in the border wall. An American citizen was arrested for attempting to smuggle $130,000 worth of fentanyl pills through a California immigration checkpoint.

Migrant Crisis in San Diego

San Diego is facing a crisis as migrant centers run out of funding, and President Biden continues to drop off thousands of migrants in the city, overwhelming local resources.