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Mountain Lion Cub Released Into Wild Following Recovery from Broken Leg
A mountain lion cub struck by a car late last year has been released into the wild following seven months of rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, it was announced Monday. The young male was released by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on...
Marine Riding Motorcycle Killed in Collision Outside Gas Station in Oceanside
A 20-year-old active duty Marine riding a motorcycle was killed when he collided with a vehicle near a gas station, Oceanside Police said Monday. At about 7:51 p.m. Sunday, OPD responded to a major injury collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of Douglas Drive and North River Road, said OPD Sgt. Clint Bussey.
L55 Tacos & More, Born from Lola 55’s Success, to Launch at Westfield UTC
San Diego’s only Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria, Lola 55, will launch an extension of the brand, L55 Tacos & More, set to open at Westfield UTC this summer. Lola 55 in East Village, which added a Carlsbad outpost in September, is the brainchild of Tijuana-born Frank Vizcarra, a fast-food executive who has logged decades with prominent brands including McDonald’s and Del Taco.
Stabbing Suspect Chased by Police Drives Off Navy Pier and Drowns in Bay
A front-desk clerk at a La Jolla hotel who allegedly wounded a guest with a knife early Monday during an assault at his workplace led police on a brief road chase a short time later before driving to his death into San Diego Bay. The events that led to the...
Silver Lining to Padre Loss – Three More Friars Headed to All-Star Game in Texas
Five Padres are set to represent San Diego at the All-Star Game in Texas, including rookie Jackson Merrill, after baseball officials named the reserves Sunday. Merrill, Luis Arraez and Robert Suarez will join Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr. – who each prevailed in the fan vote to determine the All-Star starters – in Arlington, Texas July 16.
7 Tips to Keep Your Feet Happy — and Healthy — This Summer
As we eagerly engage in the activities of summer, it’s crucial to prioritize the care of our feet. From leisurely beach strolls to adventurous mountain hikes, our feet and ankles bear the brunt of various seasonal elements and activities, which can occasionally lead to injuries. These foot and ankle...
MarketInk: Tony Lovitt’s Marketing Career Spanned ’84 Olympics to U-T to Children’s Books
Tony Lovitt is looking forward to watching on TV the volleyball competition this month at the Olympic Games in Paris. Lovitt, 69, has fond memories of working as the lead English and French public-address announcer for indoor volleyball at the Olympics in 1984 in Los Angeles and in 1996 in Atlanta, as well as at the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle and Spokane, Wash.
County Health Officials Release Updated Beach Closure and Advisory List
San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches Sunday. Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:. — Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar;. — Imperial...
Extreme Heat Will Continue to Bake Southern California’s Inland Communities Through Next Week
Extreme heat will continue to bake desert and mountain areas in southern California, including San Diego County, through at least Thursday night, forecasters said Sunday. Highs will potentially hit 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. “Areas west of the mountains will see a few...
‘Once in a Century’ Broadband Funding for California May Bypass Low-Income Communities
Starting next week, California residents have 30 days to challenge maps that will determine how $1.8 billion is distributed to increase internet access in the state. Actually getting the California Public Utilities Commission to accept changes to the federal maps is quite difficult, which internet access advocates with educational backgrounds are raising alarm over.
Temperature Hits Record 119 in Redding as Heat Wave Bakes Western States
A widespread heat wave is expected to deliver a fresh batch of record temperatures along the West Coast, as millions of Americans sweat through a heat dome over California. About 36 million people — roughly 10% of the country — are under excessive heat warnings coming from the heat dome centered over California, the National Weather Service said on Sunday.
Harley Rider Injured Crashing into Car Making U-Turn in Bay Terraces
A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured femur during a crash with a vehicle in the Bay Terraces community of San Diego, authorities said Sunday. The 40-year-old man riding a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound in the 6800 block of Doriana Street crashed into a 2012 Volkswagen Golf about 10:50 p.m Saturday as the car was pulling into a driveway to make a U- turn, the San Diego Police Department reported.
Bilingual Opera ‘Pancho Rabbit,’ Based on Children’s Book, Set for San Diego, Tijuana Stages in 2026
Bodhi Tree Concerts has announced the most ambitious undertaking in its 13-year history – the commission of a bilingual chamber opera. Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote, by a Pulitzer Prize-winning and Grammy-nominated composer, San Diego’s Anthony Davis, with a libretto by playwright and UC San Diego professor Allan Havis, is slated to premiere in January 2026 in both San Diego and Tijuana.
Analysis: Does California’s Kamala Harris Have a Better Chance of Beating Trump than Biden?
She worries Republican donors, has name recognition, and Democratic Party heavyweights are beginning to line up behind her. Vice President Kamala Harris would be President Joe Biden’s natural successor if he bowed to growing pressure and stepped aside as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, top Democrats say.
SDSU Alum Jebens, Doubles Partner Frantzen Upset Favored Duo at Wimbledon
Former Aztec tennis player Hendrik Jebens, joined by doubles partner Constantin Frantzen, posted an upset victory Saturday to advance at Wimbledon. They advanced to the third round in London, after taking out the second-seeded doubles team of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, winners at the Australian Open. Jebens and Frantzen...
Man Fleeing Scene of Armed Robbery in Teralta West Captured by Police
Police arrested a 35-year-old male suspect Saturday after he allegedly robbed a currency exchange in Teralta West. The suspect, said to be wearing a ski mask and armed with a handgun, allegedly demanded money from employees at the American Gold Exchange store, 4109 El Cajon Blvd., just after 5 p.m. They complied, providing the suspect with an undisclosed amount of cash, San Diego police said.
Quarrel Between Brothers in Mount Hope Leads to Stabbing, Arrest
A fight between a pair of brothers in Mount Hope Saturday sent one to a hospital and the other to jail. The violence was reported at 11:55 a.m. Saturday in the 3900 block of Broadway, said San Diego Police Department Officer J. Perales. A 23-year-old man and his 27-year-old brother...
Pedestrian on I-5 Struck, Killed by Truck That Then is Rear-Ended by Police Cruiser
A truck heading south on Interstate 5 past state Route 163 struck and killed a pedestrian early Saturday. OnScene.TV reported that the incident, at around 2:35 a.m., happened after an ambulance swerved suddenly. Two Marines in the truck told the news service that they saw the pedestrian at that point, but couldn’t avoid hitting him.
San Diego Police Officer Shoots, Kills Knife-Wielding Man in Bird Rock
A San Diego Police officer shot and killed a man Saturday after he approached officers with a knife during a disturbance in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla, authorities said. The disturbance was reported around 7 a.m. Saturday in the 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard, when police received multiple calls regarding a man with a knife, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
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