Lost Maltipoo Finds Family After Nearly 3 Years
A San Diego family who gave up hope after their dog vanished in 2023 got a midnight phone call that changed everything. A simple microchip scan brought Colby home after nearly three years.
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265 Days at Sea: USS Lincoln Sailors Finally Home
After spending 265 consecutive days at sea during a record deployment, USS Abraham Lincoln sailors returned to emotional family reunions in San Diego. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier completed one of the Navy's longest modern deployments.
Teens Create Pokémon-Style Game to Teach Kids About Cancer
Two 17-year-olds turned their families' cancer experiences into Tumor Tactics, a card game that helps children understand treatment, side effects, and hope. They're now teaching thousands of San Diego students through their nonprofit workshops.
Mom Dives Into Rough Surf to Save Unconscious Surfer
When Benita Karo saw a surfer knocked unconscious by a massive wave and floating face down in dangerous water, she didn't think twice about jumping in fully clothed. Her quick action saved the life of Bob, a surfer with 50 years of experience who's now making a full recovery.
Cancer Survivor Scores Dream Brewers Playoff Tickets in San Diego
Cheryl Bergemann planned her dream San Diego vacation before knowing the Milwaukee Brewers would make the playoffs there. Now the Sheboygan cancer survivor gets to watch her home team chase a World Series title on the trip of a lifetime.
San Diego Museum CEO Champions Discovery After 10 Years
Judy Gradwohl transformed the San Diego Natural History Museum by making scientific discovery accessible to everyone. Her collaborative leadership style brought 400 voices into planning and created a space where curiosity thrives.
San Diego Opens $29M Center for Addiction Recovery
A groundbreaking new facility in National City will offer something no other San Diego County center has: addiction treatment and medical recovery care under one roof. When it opens this fall, 670 people each year will get the coordinated help they need to heal.
9 Rescued Equines Find Hope at San Diego Sanctuary
Nine miniature and standard equines got a second chance at life when community volunteers transported them to Tecate Horse Rescue in late August. Some will help heal others through therapy while the rest await loving homes.
Eight Families Reunite at San Diego Park to Honor Heritage
Eight families spanning three generations gathered at MLK Park in San Diego for a reunion celebrating shared history, culture, and connection. The event brought relatives from Texas, Virginia, and California together for food, music, and storytelling.
15,000 Walk for Breast Cancer Hope at SDSU Oct. 18
Cancer survivor Janelle Temnick will join thousands at San Diego State University's Mission Valley campus for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. This year's walk adds a new 5K run and aims to raise $1 million for research and patient support.
San Diego Team Wins First World Series Spot Since 2016
The Sweetwater Valley Little League all-stars punched their ticket to Williamsport after dominating Hawaii 11-3 in the West Region Final. They're the first San Diego County team to make the Little League World Series in eight years.
Coast Guard Fireman Saves Unconscious Cliff Diver
When a cliff climber fell into San Diego waters and lost consciousness, an off-duty Coast Guard fireman didn't hesitate to jump in and save his life. Liam Mooney, 21, kept the injured man's head above water until professional rescuers arrived.