San Diego

One thing you can count on, whether wild or domestic, San Diego loves animal stories. Below are five of the top animal stories NBC 7 brought you in 2024 in chronological order. Click into the stories to read more.

Whether you are waiting to watch the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square or going to bed early, there are plenty of ways to ring in the New Year.

With the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, were taking a look back to when he lived in San Diego. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik has more on the lasting impact that had on San Diego.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined leaders from around the nation and the world Sunday in remembering former President Jimmy Carter as news spread that Carter had died at age 100, after living longer than any other U.S. president.

The temporary shelter at Golden Hall, in downtown San Diego, closed in December, as the city continues to seek new shelter beds.

Golden Hall, a long-standing emergency homeless shelter in San Diego, has permanently closed after five years of service. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik has more on how the closure has impacted those that relied on the shelter.

The battle over immigration enforcement in San Diego County has drawn national attention, as President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration – and his promise of mass deportations – draw closer.

Prominent figures close to President-elect Donald Trump are taking aim at the county board’s new policy that looks to end any transfers into ICE custody. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer reports.

The event takes place at the San Diego Convention Center in downtown San Diego and features dozens of automakers showing off their newest models, including the latest EVs.

This family event — deemed “America’s largest balloon parade” — kicks off Holiday Bowl festivities and takes place along the Bayfront in downtown San Diego. NBC 7’s M.G. Perez has more. 

La policía cree que había al menos nueve personas en el interior de la instalación en el momento del tiroteo y están tratando de entrevistar a todos ellos.

“Creemos que está luchando duro ahora mismo para recuperarse”, dijo el entrenador de Muay Thai de Kevin Ouda.

This year’s Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade takes place Friday at 10 a.m. Here’s everything you should know about the annual event.

Being home for Christmas is something that may be taken for granted. It takes on a whole new meaning for those who used to live on the streets. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik spoke with one woman who’s grateful to have a roof over her head this Christmas. 

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

San Diegans are making that last-minute dash to the grocery store to get those final ingredients for their holiday meal. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer stopped by some key places to see what people are buying and how they’re already celebrating.

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.

San Diego is usually quiet on Christmas Day — but that’s certainly not the case for many Chinese restaurants, like Mandarin House in La Jolla. Here’s which Chinese restaurants will be serving up dinner on Christmas Day in San Diego.

Starbucks union workers in Encinitas are striking for increase in pay and better benefits. Starbucks says that the strike only affects a small number of stores and most locations are operating as normal. 

Offices and services in the city, and the county of San Diego and other local municipalities will close over the Christmas holiday.