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New MTS Copper Line trolley service opens between El Cajon, Santee
EL CAJON, Calif. — The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s new Copper Line started running Sunday morning. The Copper Line is a new East County Connector Trolley serving stations between El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Town Center. The Copper Line serves each station every 15 minutes most...
Student loan grace period ends Monday for borrowers
SAN DIEGO — A college education can cost students thousands of dollars depending on whether or not they attended a public institution, in-state or out-of-state or private university. The government programs designed to help student loan borrowers struggling with their payments during the pandemic end Monday, Sept. 30. That...
Three San Diego Fire-Rescue members injured during crash on way to help Hurricane Helene relief efforts
SAN DIEGO — Three members of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 8 were injured during a vehicle crash early Sunday morning. The vehicle crash happened on East Highway 20 near the border of Texas and Louisiana. They are part of a 48-person team that was headed to North Carolina to assist in relief efforts after Hurricane Helene.
CA Gov. signs bill into law that prevents counties from taking some foster children benefits
SAN DIEGO — For years, county governments throughout California took social security or disability payments from foster children without their knowledge or consent and deposited it into county bank accounts. A CBS 8 investigation last year found San Diego County had collected $3,214,968 in retirement benefits, disability payouts or...
Rabid bat found at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
SAN DIEGO - County public health officials Saturday were looking for people who may have come in contact with a non-resident bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park almost a week ago. On Sept. 23 around 2:15 p.m., a wild bat who tested positive for rabies and later...
16-year-old girl escapes would-be kidnapper in Coronado
A man is under arrest on suspicion of trying to kidnap a 16-year-old girl near the Coronado Public Library, according to Coronado Police. In a statement posted to Instagram Friday evening, police say 45-year-old Nan Wang of Trona, California approached the girl at about 1:30 p.m. Friday as she was waiting for a bus in the library's park area.
'Mañana sera Bonito' Karol G album designed by San Diego based artist
SAN DIEGO — Humberto Cruz is an illustrator and graphic designer, who's had a love for art since he was a child. About five years ago, he turned his biggest passion into a full time job with the help of social media. “It's fun and it's like therapy,” Cruz...
Accused San Diego ATM bomber released on $50,000 bail
SAN DIEGO — A Mira Mesa man accused of bombing two San Diego ATMs as part of a burglary spree has been released on $50,000 bail. The U.S. Attorney’s office believes it has a solid case against Son Nguyen, 44. Investigators said they found explosives at the man's...
Team USA Climbing coach takes climbing to new heights
VISTA, Calif. — A climbing coach for Team USA is redefining the fastest way to scale a wall. In this Zevely Zone, I met a climbing visionary at 'The Wall' Climbing Gym in Vista. When the Olympics roll around the most popular sports are usually swimming, gymnastics and track,...
Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in National City
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — One man is dead after a shooting involving a Sheriff's deputy in National City, San Diego Police confirmed Friday. The shooting happened Friday afternoon on Hoover Avenue near the National City Mile of Cars, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. Deputies on patrol stopped a 2002 white Acura sedan just before 1:30 p.m. on Mile of Cars Way. Authorities say a man got out from the passenger side of the vehicle and ran from the scene.
City of San Diego agrees to pay $7M after a cyclist was paralyzed and dies in crash involving 2 cars in Old Town
SAN DIEGO — The city of San Diego is set to pay $7 million to the family of a cyclist who was severely injured while riding in a shared bike lane in Old Town. Marc Woolf was riding his bike home from his job at the San Diego Zoo when a car backed into the road on Congress Street in Old Town. Woolf hit the car and was thrown from his bike into oncoming traffic where he was struck by a second car.
First human case of West Nile virus this year reported in 71-year-old man
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in a human this year, in a 71-year-old man who became infected while traveling and is in the hospital Friday. The man recently traveled to rural Colorado, where it is believed he was bitten...
California audit finds only 1 in 5 community college students transfer to university
SAN DIEGO — For many community college students, a new semester means a step closer to transferring to a four-year university. “Coming to community college allows students to be able to transfer to maybe a more prestigious college that they might want to go to,” San Diego Miramar College Student Taha Baig said.
Art therapy helps people experiencing homelessness in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — A local organization is using art to help people living on the streets in San Diego. "They call me Master Lee Airbrush King," said Lee, an artist experiencing homelessness. We watched Lee painting his canvas near the tracks at the Old Town Trolley Station. "My wife...
Man pleads not guilty to 1991 killing of woman in Emerald Hills
SAN DIEGO — A man accused of strangling his on-again, off-again girlfriend at her Emerald Hills home more than 30 years ago and then fleeing the country pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder. Alfredo Hernandez Hernandez, 66, is accused in the Aug. 4, 1991, slaying of 39-year-old Terri Bistodeau,...
Weekend Watch September 27 - 29 | Things to do in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — There is plenty to do around San Diego County this weekend. Here are a few to consider!. Over 100 restaurants across more than 30 neighborhoods in San Diego are participating. Ends Sunday, September 29th. Multi-course menus start at $20. No tickets, but reservations are highly recommended.
Victor Krvaric pleads not guilty to assault weapon charge
SAN DIEGO — The son of former San Diego County Republican Party chair Tony Krvaric pleaded not guilty Thursday to a felony count of possessing an illegal assault weapon. Victor Krvaric, 24, was arrested last week on suspicion of the illegal weapons possession, according to San Diego County sheriff's officials, after a search warrant was served at the Krvaric family's home.
ATF trains local law enforcement, military on explosive investigations
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is training local military and law enforcement agencies on post-blast investigative techniques. CBS 8 caught up with instructors at the Republic Services Sycamore Landfill in Santee where they've been teaching students how to process a bombing scene.
San Marcos teen critically injured in e-bike crash, hit-and-run suspect arrested
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — A quick trip on an e-bike nearly took the life of a teenager in San Marcos. As Jonathan Ramos remains in the hospital, the man accused of running him over and fleeing the scene came face to face with a judge and the teen’s mom Thursday.
CBS 8 archives rescue a precious family memory from 1976
SAN DIEGO — When a San Diego family received bad news about a 1976 mural was torn down and lost they called CBS 8 to help find any coverage from our archives. When I first started reporting at CBS 8 a couple of decades ago, I covered the news of the day, but one of the best parts of my job now is digging into San Diego's history. In 1976, San Diego celebrated America's 200th birthday, the Bicentennial. "I just remember him being excited to go to work because he was going to go to work and paint," said Martha Gooden-Lewis. She is the daughter of Travis Gooden, a World War II Army veteran known for his patriotism and artwork. "This is a picture of a mural that he made for church. It was called Heavenly Flight," said Martha.
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