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Coronado mayoral candidates face off in live debate
CORONADO, Calif. — Three candidates running for mayor of Coronado will face off during a debate hosted by The Coronado News. The debate will be held Tuesday, September 24 in the Nautilus Room of the Coronado Community Center. Live stream of the debate. The Coronado mayoral debate will be...
Historic yacht built 18 years before Titanic visits San Diego Bay
SAN DIEGO — A historic yacht that once entertained several U.S. Presidents is stopping in San Diego. In this Zevely Zone, I toured the 'El Primero'. It's a miracle the old ship is still floating because it was built 18 years before the Titanic was launched in 1911. "It...
As San Diego hotel workers strike, healthcare union pulls event from Hilton Bayfront hotel
SAN DIEGO — Following weeks of striking by employees at San Diego's Hilton Bayfront hotel, a medical union Tuesday announced it has moved venues for its biennial convention as a show of solidarity. The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals had scheduled its convention from Oct....
Neighbors: Security footage shows alleged thief who is breaking into cars in Leucadia
SAN DIEGO — Neighbors on West Jason Street in Encinitas are concerned after multiple cars in the area were broken into. They believe one person is responsible and was caught on camera. Security camera video from Jeremy Stockham shows his truck being broken into at around 4:45 Sunday morning.
New California law helps add bike lanes along coast
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new California law will speed up the process to add bike lanes and walkways in coastal areas. "I'm always constantly looking to see who is going where and at my lane in anticipation," said Jason, who lives in Ocean Beach. He rode his bike to...
Explaining the rise in San Diego's Crow population
SAN DIEGO — In the early 1980's, the common Crow came as far south as Carlsbad and could be found in East County. "They weren't in the metro area of San Diego or near the coast. Since then, they've completely filled in by the late 1990s," said Phillip Unit, the Curator of Birds and Mammals at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Pacific Beach neighbors concerned that kids are riding recklessly on e-bikes
SAN DIEGO — People in Pacific Beach say underage kids are riding recklessly on e-bikes, and they fear someone is going to be seriously injured or killed. CBS 8 is Working for You to find out what the rules are and what is being done about the problem. “If...
National Banned Books Week in San Diego
LA MESA, Calif. — National Banned Books Week, Sept. 22 through Sept. 28, highlights books in America that have been taken out of some libraries. The American Library Association, Office for the Intellectual Freedom reports in 2023 the number of unique titles that were challenged rose 65% compared to 2022.
SDPD officer dies in Riverside County shortly after DUI arrest
FRENCH VALLEY, Calif. — A San Diego police officer died in Riverside County this weekend shortly after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI and released from a county jail. Lawrence Orso, 46, of Murrieta, was found unresponsive just before 10 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot outside the Cois Byrd Detention Center in the unincorporated community of French Valley. Lifesaving measures were started but Orso was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, which said, "There was no evidence of foul play."
Newsom signs law requiring schools to ban or limit smartphone use
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Smartphone use on school campuses across California will either be banned or limited by the start of July 2026. The change comes as a result of Governor Gavin Newsom signing AB 3216, the Phone-Free School Act. “We know that excessive smartphone use increases anxiety, depression, and...
San Diego mayor and downtown leaders unveil plan for cleaner, safer streets
SAN DIEGO — More police presence is expected downtown after Mayor Todd Gloria and other downtown leaders unveiled a new plan to clean up downtown Monday. "Our plan outlines a path forward for safety, a vision where families are able to walk down the sidewalks from Petco Park without walking through crowds engaging in open drug use," said Betsey Brennan, President and CEO of the Downtown San Diego Partnership.
Men who rescued swimmer bit by shark in Del Mar honored with Carnegie Medal
SAN DIEGO — Two San Diego County residents who helped save a man who was attacked by a shark in the waters off Del Mar will be awarded the Carnegie Medal, which recognizes civilians who perform acts of heroism, it was announced Monday. Kevin Barrett, 51, of San Diego,...
California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling
SAN FRANCISCO — California sued ExxonMobil Monday, alleging it deceived the public for half a century by promising that recycling would address the global plastic pollutions crisis. Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said that even with recycling programs, less than 5% of plastic is recycled into another plastic product...
Padres fans hopeful for a postseason run, set record for season attendance
There’s a ton of excitement in San Diego after the Padres swept the Chicago White Sox this weekend. The magic number for the Padres to clinch a postseason berth is now down to one. "We're gonna sweep the Dodgers and then the Diamondbacks and we're gonna win the division....
Water contact closures lifted in Imperial Beach
Most of the shoreline at Imperial Beach is open Monday, following three years of nearly continuous closure from sewage and pollution at the South Bay city's beaches. Late Sunday, San Diego County's Department of Environmental Health and Quality lifted the beach closures in Imperial Beach for Cortez Avenue and the end of Seacoast Drive, less than two miles from the International Border.
World's largest female surfing competition returns to Oceanside
The annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro in Oceanside is the biggest female surf event in the world. This year, 148 women from across the globe competed for the iconic Super Girl cape. 15-year-old Eden Walla is the 2024 Super Girl winner. Surfer Reid Van Wagoner is a local competitor...
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags. California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other...
Inside look at Garage Collective in Barrio Logan
SAN DIEGO — If you don't know by now that Shawn Styles loves cars, you haven't seen my car specials. Well, I've found a place in Barrio Logan, the Garage Collective, and it's heaven on Earth. I'm going to take you on a tour. Georgia Raddon is the event...
Using shelter animals to show the softer side to the corporate 'dog eat dog world'
SAN DIEGO — Making a profit is critical to the success of any business, but so is the importance of employee bonding. In this Zevely Zone, I witnessed the softer side of corporate America in a dog-eat-dog world. At CBS 8 we are always 'Working for You' and sometimes...
Crowds flock to TwitchCon in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — TwitchCon made a stop in San Diego this weekend, attracting large crowds to a big event with technology, games and activities. “It's like a meet-up for the community that watches streams,” TwitchCon Attendee Carlos Ramirez said. Carlos traveled from Los Angeles to attend his first...
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