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If you’re one of the people returning a holiday gift, you’re not alone. The National Retail Federation is predicting that the return rate for the 2024 holidays will be 17% higher than it is annually, reports NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes.

Esther Sanchez secured a second term as the mayor of Oceanside. She won by a slim margin, of only 232 votes, but hopes the backing of the new city council will make her second term more productive.

The 2024 Direct TV Holiday Bowl will take place Friday at Snapdragon Stadium, and features Washington State vs. Syracuse

The animals are joined by 84 others, 11 of whom were also relinquished the same day in December, making a total of 135 of the animals available for walk-in adoption

An 11-year-old Muay Thai boxing champion is on life support after being hit by a car in an unincorporated area near El Cajon Saturday, with his loved ones asking for prayers and support as they hope for a miraculous recovery.

One San Diego woman is grateful to be home for Christmas, with halls to deck that are all her own.

For nearly 50 years, the Salvation Army has been serving free Christmas meals in downtown San Diego.

From Christmas trees to wrapping paper, there’s a lot to be mindful of when it comes to giving back to the earth. Here’s a simple guide to recycling your Christmas tree and other holiday waste.

Firefighters are battling a fire that broke out at the former In Cahoots Dance Hall & Saloon building in Mission Valley on Christmas morning, officials said.

NASA’s Parker Solar Space Probe is making history. It’s gotten closer to the sun’s atmosphere than any other humanmade object.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing a street outside of a crosswalk, the Chula Vista Police Department said Tuesday.

A new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, giving tenants more latitude to respond to an eviction summons.

The study found that bees in hives under lamp posts are staying up at night, which could impact people and the food they eat in the long run.

Holiday light displays abound throughout San Diego County, with many on display into early next year as well. Here is a list of some of the best light displays in the region.