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City Council considers sales tax increase for Nov. ballot
SAN DIEGO — San Diego City Council will hear a proposal to place a one-cent sales tax increase on the November 2024 ballot on Monday afternoon. If approved, it could bring $400 million per year to the city for neighborhood upgrades. This will include fixing potholes, repairing streets, sidewalks...
Rady Children's unionized nurses set to strike Monday after failed negotiations
SAN DIEGO — Negotiators representing Rady Children's Hospital nurses opposed the latest agreement with the hospital and have decided to strike for the next couple of days in San Diego. Prompted by rising housing costs throughout the county, the strike will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m....
Downtown businesses prepare for San Diego Comic-Con crowds
SAN DIEGO — Comic-Con is one of the busiest times of the year for Downtown San Diego. Businesses are preparing for the influx of customers and some are getting creative to celebrate the event. People wearing costumes of all kinds will line the streets downtown this weekend, and the...
San Diego County leaders react to Biden's decision to end reelection bid
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County elected officials were weighing in Sunday on President Joe Biden's announcement that he's withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called Biden a "leader, patriot and true public servant who has always put the good of the country first."
San Diego Pride Festival drives large crowds to celebrate LGBTQ community
SAN DIEGO — Balboa Park was full of color following the Pride Parade at the San Diego Pride Festival where attendees got the chance to listen to more than two dozen performers on its four stages. “It's the music, it's the feeling, it's the vibes and the way how...
Opening day of the Del Mar Racetrack sells out for 85th annual event
DEL MAR, Calif. — The horse racing season at the Del Mar Racetrack kicked off Saturday afternoon. It's the 85th year of the San Diego summertime tradition. The energy was high Saturday as people and horses lined up at the racetrack for the start of the 2024 season. "I...
Masked intruder fatally stabs man in Chula Vista
CHULA VISTA - Police were asking the public for help Saturday identifying the person who stabbed a 49-year-old man to death in his Chula Vista apartment. Officers responded at about 8 p.m. Friday to reports of a stabbing at the Terra Vista apartments in the neighborhood of Otay Ranch, according to the Chula Vista Police Department.
Temporary Connector Closures Expected on I-8 This Weekend
SAN DIEGO - Interstate 8 will experience temporary freeway-to- freeway connector closures this weekend and into next week, officials said Saturday. The following connector lanes on I-8 will temporary close from 8 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday and from 8 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to Caltrans:
Sheriff's investigating shooting that left 1 dead, 3 hurt
ESCONDIDO - One person was killed and three were injured in a shooting at an unknown location in San Diego County early Saturday morning. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call from a cell phone at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday near Civic Center Drive in Vista, according to homicide detectives.
Egg farm fire could impact the price of eggs throughout Southern California
RAMONA, Calif. — Flames tore through a building with about 70,000 chickens inside an egg farm in Ramona Thursday evening. Fire officials tell CBS 8 the fire caused about $2 million in damages, which includes the building and the chickens. “Whenever you have an event like this, it reduces...
Naval Academy cadet sues City of San Diego after lifeguard jet ski collision
SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Naval Academy cadet is suing the City of San Diego after being run over by a lifeguard jet ski while swimming off La Jolla cove. The Torrey Pines High School graduate was knocked unconscious and nearly drowned during he collision on December 26, 2023.
Here's how San Diego was impacted by CrowdStrike outage
SAN DIEGO — Friday’s CrowdStrike worldwide outage impacted services all over San Diego. Lines wrapped around the San Diego International Airport, as airlines were forced to delay and or cancel dozens of flights. "We got through security and we were heading to the gate and a sign popped...
Family of Sacramento mother found dead pleads for safe return of missing kids who could be near San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An international search continues for two missing children after their mom was found dead in Northern California. Their father has been named a person of interest. Authorities believe he crossed into Mexico, but said the kids may still be near San Diego. Friday marked five days...
Chula Vista I-5 freeway encampment | Caltrans posts notice to vacate
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A homeless encampment that started off on the shoulder of the I-5 in Chula Vista has grown to several on all sides of the freeway on and off ramps. Drivers said they reported it to Caltrans, but nothing was done until they contacted CBS 8.
San Diego City Attorney finds flaws in lease proposal of mega-shelter for Kettner and Vine
SAN DIEGO — Days after San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst questioned the finances behind Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal to enter into a 30-year lease for a 1,000-bed homeless shelter, the City Attorney has now come forward with potential legal issues if the city moves forward as is. On Monday,...
San Diego Zoo's giant pandas will make their public debut on August 8
SAN DIEGO — Visitors to the San Diego Zoo can mark a date on their calendar Friday to see the two giant pandas recently flown to Southern California from China -- Aug. 8. That's the day Yun Chuan (pronounced yoon chu-an) and Xin Bao (pronounced sing bow) -- the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years -- will be available for the viewing public at the zoo's new Panda Ridge.
San Diego County couple behind multi-state crime ring ordered to pay millions to Ulta, Sephora
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County couple behind a nationwide retail crime ring that stole more than $8 million in beauty products has been ordered to pay millions of dollars in restitution to Ulta and Sephora. National crime ring. Kenneth and Michelle Mack, residents of Bonsall, pleaded guilty...
Cajon Valley board member questions superintendent's $19,000-a-month credit card bill
EL CAJON, Calif. — From May 2022 through the beginning of March 2024, Cajon Valley Union Superintendent David Miyashiro averaged $19,000 in purchases on his district-issued credit card. In all, according to credit card statements obtained by CBS 8 through a state records request, Miyashiro racked up nearly $399,821...
Security and safety top concerns for San Diego Pride events
SAN DIEGO — CBS 8 is celebrating love out loud as we count down to the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival that starts in less than 48 hours. This year, there are heightened security concerns after a string of drive-by pellet gun shootings in Hillcrest. Crews were setting...
Inside Warung Rie Rie | Indonesian dining in the chef's San Diego backyard
SAN DIEGO — A fine dining experience you won't find anywhere else in San Diego County is located next to a school on a residential street in Serra Mesa. Warung Rie Rie is an Indonesian restaurant run by Chef Rie Sims and her husband Dave Sims. Guests dine in their backyard inside a traditional rice house shipped from Indonesia.
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