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‘I don't blame responding officers,' father of Point Loma shooting victim says
One day after San Diego police revealed they had been called out to a Point Loma home twice in the week before a deadly shooting earlier this week, a victim's family member told NBC 7 on Friday he believes responding officers are not at fault. "I don't blame responding officers....
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.
Birch Aquarium announces Living Seas transformation
La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego Wednesday announced Living Seas. This reimagined exhibition will replace the aquarium’s famed Hall of Fishes next summer. The exhibition, the largest capital improvement since the aquarium was built in 1992, invites guests to journey through...
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 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...
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...
HADESTOWN to Return to San Diego in November
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to San Diego this Fall. As an added season event in Broadway San Diego's 47th Season, the show will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, 2024. Tickets are available now at the San Diego Civic Theatre Box Office and online at BroadwaySD.com. Group orders for 10 or more can be made by emailing Groups@BroadwaySD.com.
Politics Report: How Close Are Harris and Gloria?
The hottest and most unsubstantiated rumor in San Diego politics right now is that Mayor Todd Gloria is poised to take a position in the administration of a President Kamala Harris, should she actually win the presidential race. Its origin seems to be only that Gloria and Harris are perceived...
"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...
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...
BYU Cougars Set To Face Chris Beard's Ole Miss Squad In The 2024 Rady Children’s Invitational
BYU will face Ole Miss in the opening round of the 2024 Rady Children’s Invitational, the organization announced. A rematch of last season’s Final Four between Purdue and NC State opens the four-team tournament on Nov. 28 at Noon PT at LionTree Arena in San Diego, Calif. The Cougars and Rebels finish play on Thanksgiving Day at 2:30 p.m. PT on FS1.
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