Today's top stories from sunny San Diego:

Lindbergh expansion plan runs into mayor -- SDUT
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders wants to ground an airport authority expansion plan for Lindbergh Field to see if something more ambitious - with easier access to Interstate 5 - can be developed.

Toll road may have life yet -- NCT
Orange County agency may appeal Coastal Commission's rejection.

Local conservatives adrift after Romney pulls out -- SDUT
Republican Mitt Romney's withdrawal from the presidential race yesterday left local conservatives wondering where they'll turn in the November general election when no candidate may be a source of inspiration.

Clinton carried region's congressional districts -- NCT
It was close, but Hillary Clinton bested Barack Obama in the four congressional districts representing North County and Southwest Riverside County.

A Long-Awaited Facelift for the San Ysidro Port of Entry -- VoSD
Work is scheduled to begin on the first of three phases of a major construction project that will radically alter the face of San Diego's main gateway to and from Mexico.

Harder water coming out county residents' faucets -- SDUT
It's not your imagination: Your hair could be a bit harder to lather with shampoo and your dishwasher may leave more spots on the glasses. And take note if you home-brew beer.

Sheriff's Department urges drivers to heed new laws -- NCT
Motorists should be aware of several transportation laws that took effect at the start of this year and prepare for more that will take effect July 1, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said Thursday.

McClellan-Palomar opens customs inspection office -- SDUT
Pilots flying into McClellan-Palomar Airport from outside the country can undergo U.S. Customs inspection at the airfield as long as they make an appointment.