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CRIME & SAFETY
Multiple people killed, arrests made in vehicle crash on SR-163 in Kearny Mesa
At least four people were killed and two drivers were arrested in a multi-vehicle crash on state Route 163 in the Kearny Mesa area early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
One Dead, Three Injured in San Diego County Shooting
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 reports at around 2:25 a.m. Saturday of victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds who later arrived at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, according to sheriff’s officials.
Opinion: One tragic night four decades ago forced San Diego to grow up
A deadly clash between white cops and a Black man in 1985 led to years of tension and trials — but also inoculated the city against the sort of race riots that racked Los Angeles and other big cities a few years later.
Fiery Crash Leads to Multi-Cars Incident in Miramar California
The male driver of the Ford Mustang crashed into the center divider wall and landed in the middle of the freeway’s traffic lanes. The Mustang caught on fire in the engine department. Up to 8 other vehicles hit the debris and were damaged. Good Samaritans got the driver of...
San Diego Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Help to Find Suspects in Spring Valley Multiple Shooting and Burns Incident
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in the pursuit of suspects involved in a Spring Valley shooting. This unsettling event left five individuals with gunshot wounds and two children with burn injuries. The violent episode unfolded on the evening of November 18, 2023, as deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station were summoned to the 9000 block of IIdica Street around 8:00 p.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. First responders provided immediate aid, and subsequently, the wounded were transported to hospitals in the vicinity, with the two children receiving care at Rady Children’s Hospital.
Woman, 23, Fatally Shot at Homeless Encampment in Chula Vista
Members of law enforcement were searching Friday for more information about who may have shot and killed a 23-year-old woman found dead in a Chula Vista neighborhood Thursday night. Patrol officers responding to a 911 call found the victim with a man on the roadside in the 200 block of...
LIST: Massive IT outage impacts multiple San Diego agencies & services
San Diego Superior Court officials said Friday’s widespread IT outage affected the court’s computer systems, but those with court dates should report to their assigned courtroom as scheduled.
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...
CrowdStrike outage affecting San Diego governments, hospitals, airport and border crossings
A widespread Microsoft outage linked to cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike disrupted San Diego County public agencies and flights at the San Diego International Airport Friday. The website DownDectector, which tracks user-reported internet outages, recorded growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security, FedEx and Amazon, and major U.S. carriers including Delta and United.
Update: Death Investigation – Vista Detention Facility
On Monday, July 15, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators were notified Chase Mitchell, a 53-year-old man in custody at the Vista Detention Facility, passed away while being treated at a hospital. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office extends our sympathies to the Mitchell Family and those affected...
Felon Arrested for Alleged Possession of `Ghost Gun’ in San Marcos
A 25-year-old felon was arrested after being found with a self-made firearm, police said Sunday. Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on West Mission Road, near Comet Circle in the San Marcos area, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. A passenger in...
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