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Potential Pirates' decision would effectively hand NL ROY Award to Jackson Merrill
Padres fans have already made their minds up when it comes to which players should win this year's National League Rookie of the Year award. But unfortunately, the fine folks in San Diego don't get a vote. The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year is basically a two-horse race at...
San Diego DA: No Charges Against Officers in Seven OIS Cases, Use of Lethal Force Deemed Justified
San Diego has witnessed a series of intense officer-involved shootings (OIS) in the past year, with the District Attorney recently releasing reviews of seven incidents, all concluding no criminal state liability for the officers in question. One such case was on the evening of August 29, 2023, when Jesse Nelson fatally shot his mother and her dog, engaging in a gunfight with responding officers and later being shot by a SWAT sniper. The review found that "when the officer shot Nelson, Nelson posed an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury that, from all appearances, had to be instantly confronted and addressed," as reported by the District Attorney's office.
Shark tries to yank tuna away from fishermen off San Diego, video shows
Wild video shows the moment a group of fishermen fought a shark over a tuna.The incident happened off the San Diego coast.In the footage, the shark is seen biting a large tuna that they caught on a line. After a brief game of tug-of-war, the shark let the fish go and swam away.The mako shark weighs several hundred pounds with some serious teeth and jaws, so the fisherman had their work cut out for them.
No. 20 Duke Continues California Trip with UC San Diego Sunday
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 20 Duke concludes opening weekend on Sunday, Aug. 25, traveling to La Jolla, California, for a meeting with UC San Diego. Sunday will mark the first meeting between the two programs and kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. MATCHUP NOTES. Sunday will mark Duke...
San Diego schools expand mental health support with wellness coaches
A new California grant program is boosting mental health support in schools. KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco says certified wellness coaches will help address the rise in students’ mental health issues. A word of warning, this story mentions suicide. Kaleb Coleman is an eighth grader at Wangenheim Middle...
"Let's Go Brandon" T-Shirts Can Be Barred from Middle School on Grounds of Vulgarity
Before we get to Brandon, let's detour to Bethel School Dist. No. 403 v. Fraser (1986). Matthew Fraser gave this nomination speech for a friend who was running for high school vice-president:. I know a man who is firm—he's firm in his pants, he's firm in his shirt, his character...
San Diego Firefighters Successfully Contain 1-Acre Brush Fire in Torrey Pines State Park
A brush fire consuming one acre in Torrey Pines State Park was halted yesterday without threatening any structures or causing injuries, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The fire reported around 2:27 p.m. near Guy Fleming Trail, just south of Los Peñasquitos Marsh, led to the evacuation of the park and the deployment of SDFD Copter 3 for water drops to aid in controlling the blaze.
Man, 53, Suffers Brain Bleed in SD Crash After Losing Control of Lincoln Town Car
A 53-year-old man was hospitalized Saturday with bleeding of the brain after he lost control of his 2008 Lincoln Town Car and was struck from behind by another car in the San Diego neighborhood of Kensington. The crash was reported at approximately 11:23 pm. Friday and San Diego Police officers...
U.S. Air Force Veteran Lorenzo Ramos Launches Operation Book Support to Aid Local Communities
Operation Book Support is a veteran-owned company helping libraries, thrift stores, educational institutions, and other organizations sell used books, DVDs, CDs, and video games online. United States – August 24, 2024 — Operation Book Support (OBS), founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Lorenzo Ramos in San Diego, California, is...
Iconic Ocean Beach Pier closes for good after storm damage
The iconic Ocean Beach Pier is so badly damaged that it won't reopen to the public until it's replaced with a more modern structure with new amenities. Why it matters: It's the end of an era for the aging, deteriorated landmark that's defined San Diego's coastline for nearly six decades.
Concerning video shows sea lion charging at tourists after they were encroaching on the wild animal: 'Close the entire beach'
It seems the poor sea lions at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, can't catch a break from inconsiderate tourists. In a recent video posted on social media by the Instagram account Tourons of National Parks (@touronsofnationalparks), tourists were filmed getting uncomfortably close to a sea lion. With some people standing as close as a few feet, it appeared the sea lion had little space to roam freely in its natural habitat.
Accessory dwelling units coming to a Clairemont neighborhood
A neighborhood in Clairemont that is made up primarily of duplexes is planning on building eight accessory dwelling units on the property. NBC 7 assignment editor Lindsay Hood looked into and found that there were permits to build eight accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the cul-de-sac. Three of them will be affordable housing units. Under the ADU Bonus Program, affordable ADUs are required. The duplex that was there before is still there as construction goes up around it.
6 Days Left to Nominate Your Favorite Environmental Enthusiast for a Cox Conserves Heroes Award
There are only six days left for the public to nominate their favorite local environmentalist for a Cox Conserves Heroes award and a chance to receive up to $30,000 for their environmental nonprofit of choice. The award is part of a national sustainability initiative by Cox Enterprises designed to recognize...
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