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Chula Vista Man, 61, Who Disappeared During Mountain Hike Found Dead
A 61-year-old Chula Vista man who went missing during a hike in the Riverside County mountains was found dead in a ravine, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday. The body of Hantae Kim was discovered Wednesday adjacent to a dry wash at the bottom of a canyon...
Summer Camp Isn’t Just For Kids!
Why should kids have all the fun? Summer camp is for adults, too! The Parks and Recreation Department’s AgeWell Services program will present its Summer Camp program over three days next week, July 16-18, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adults ages 60 and better are welcome to participate in...
Man, 40, Fatally Stabbed at Mira Mesa Home in Predawn Quarrel
A man was fatally stabbed Friday during a predawn quarrel at a Mira Mesa home. The violent death in the 11000 block of Mont Blanc Drive, east of Camino Santa Fe, was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m., according to the San Diego Police Department. A woman brought the 40-year-old victim...
Man Pleads Guilty to Hit-and-Run in Oceanside Cyclist’s Death
A Riverside man pleaded guilty this week to fatally striking a bicyclist in Oceanside on St. Patrick’s Day, then fleeing the scene. Christian Joshua Howard, 26, pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony count of hit-and-run causing death and a misdemeanor count of destroying or concealing evidence in connection with the March 17 crash that killed 51-year-old Tracey Gross, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.
Scripps Research Adds 8 Faculty Members, Experts in Immunology, Medicine, More
Scripps Research is welcoming eight new scientists whose research focuses on HIV, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune disorders and more. “This enormously talented group of scientists brings a diverse array of cutting-edge science to us that will further enrich our community,” says Peter Schultz, PhD, president and CEO of Scripps Research. “These appointments will lead to exciting collaborations and breakthroughs as we continue to push the frontiers of scientific discovery and innovation in medicine.”
Hot Hot, Hot: High Heat Continues in San Diego County Deserts, Valleys
Parts of San Diego County are seeing record-setting temperatures Friday at the tail end of a heat wave that has gripped the area all week, and forecasters said highs in the triple digits are still expected. It was 105 in Campo on Thursday, breaking the record for the day of...
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launched from California Experiences Rare Failure
The second-stage engine on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffered a rare malfunction in space during a routine Starlink mission on Thursday night, imperiling the satellites in the California company’s first rocket failure in more than seven years. Roughly an hour after the Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg...
San Diego Weekend Guide: July 12-14 – Fire Trucks & Friars
Kids of all ages like to play, right? There’s lot of frolicking going on this San Diego weekend, at the beach, in the streets and even at fire houses. The seventh annual All-Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair is dedicated to children of all abilities. Enjoy free activities and giveaways while tapping into resources for families at 11 a.m. Friday at the Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Road.
Navy Detective, Former El Cajon Police Officer, Pleads Guilty to Unreasonable Use of Force
A local Navy detective and one-time police officer who used the largely banned carotid restraint neck hold on a handcuffed man, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges. Jonathan Christopher Laroche, 40, of Spring Valley, entered the plea to using unreasonable force on the man last year, as well as lying on his application to the Navy’s Criminal Investigations Division regarding why he left the El Cajon Police Department.
Rep. Peters Says President Biden on ‘Losing Course’ and Must End Campaign
After hinting of his concerns for several days, Rep. Scott Peters said bluntly Thursday that President Biden should withdraw from the 2024 campaign. “Today I ask President Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign,” said Peters. “The stakes are high, and we are on a losing course.”. Peters,...
San Diego County Boosts Free COVID Testing with Positive Test Results on Rise
San Diego County public health officials on Thursday urged people to get up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and tests as cases of illness caused by the virus increase. According to the county, the rate for positive COVID-19 tests has increased to more than 14% and wastewater surveillance – which can detect the amount of virus active in the community – has risen both throughout California and in San Diego.
Chamber of Commerce Names 2024 Small Business Award Winners
Five local small businesses were recognized Wednesday by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to the San Diego community and economy through the annual Small Business Awards. “It is no secret: small businesses are the backbone of our region’s economy, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and bringing...
Two People Hospitalized After Suspicious Fire in San Ysidro Homeless Encampment
An encampment fire early Thursday morning near the northbound Interstate 805 off-ramp to San Ysidro Boulevard left two people burned and hospitalized. A California Highway Patrol officer spotted the fire just after 5 a.m., and San Diego Fire-Rescue was called to the scene to extinguished the blaze. The CHP found...
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