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Growing number of California sheriffs no longer respond to mental health calls

A shift away from police-led responses spreads, but gaps in crisis teams leave some communities exposed

The Guardian - US · Jan 2

Multi-Agency Operation in San Diego County Breaks Up Human Trafficking Ring, Rescues 19

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1,733 cases of human trafficking were reported in California in 2024, involving 3,603 victims.

Latin Times · Jan 1

For this Catholic bishop, protecting immigrants is personal

Michael Pham fled communist Vietnam by boat as a child. Now, as bishop of San Diego, he is putting faith into action

The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2025

San Diego to shell out millions after everyone from heartless social workers to a police officer who aided in abuse of 11yo are exposed

She was found severely malnourished and covered in bruises. She did not make it.

We Got This Covered · Dec 15, 2025

Sisters of 11-year-old California girl allegedly starved to death by adoptive family awarded $31.5M

Arabella McCormack died in August 2022 after being allegedly tortured by adoptive family

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Ukrainian Woman Who Escaped the Russian Invasion Arrested by ICE During Her Green Card Interview

Ukrainian refugee detained by ICE during green card interview, despite legal status — her husband battles for release.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025

Trump administration reveals new militarized zone plan for California-Mexico border

Some 760 acres of public land in San Diego and Imperial counties is being transferred to the Navy to support border security, plan says.

Axios · Dec 11, 2025

High school in uproar after gymnasium is rented for adult content Fansly livestream: ‘It feels nasty’

One student said that the adult-content event would ‘ruin’ their school’s reputation

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

San Diego officials approve $30M settlement for family of teen killed by police

The San Diego City Council has approved a $30 million payment to the family of a 16-year-old killed by police

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Padres’ Mason Miller Trade Makes Even Less Sense Now

The Padres are planning to keep Mason Miller in the bullpen, which makes the package they gave up to trade for him look even worse.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025