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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.
Opinion: The Hatred of Homelessness Hits Home in Woodland Hills
Editor’s Note: The following column is a work of fiction inspired by the recent arrest of the disabled veteran known to many as the “Mayor of Woodland Hills.” The author has written extensively about the plight of the homeless in this neighborhood of Los Angeles. “Crazy white...
Point Loma Nazarene Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton Dies from Cancer
Point Loma Nazarene University Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton has died after a battle with cancer, school officials said Saturday. “Hamilton made a lasting impact on The Point, having served on campus for the past 19 years,” the university said in a statement. “Ethan was one of the most effective...
Point Loma Nazarene Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton Dies from Cancer
Point Loma Nazarene University Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton has died after a battle with cancer, school and PacWest conference officials said Saturday. “Hamilton made a lasting impact on the Point, having served on campus for the past 19 years,” the university said in a statement. “Ethan was one of...
San Diego Wave Officials Contest Former Employee’s Hostile Workplace Allegation
San Diego Wave FC and President Jill Ellis are denying allegations of a hostile workplace made by a former employee, who’s calling on the club to fire Ellis. “San Diego Wave FC has been made aware of a recent social media post by a former employee that contains inaccurate and defamatory statements about the club. Not only does the post contain a fabricated email, but the claims made therein are categorically false, including the ones directed at our President Jill Ellis,” the team said Wednesday.
Person Stabbed in Midtown San Diego
A person was stabbed Saturday in the Midtown area of San Diego, police said. The stabbing was reported at 11:55 a.m. Saturday in the 3100 block of Broadway, a public information officer with the San Diego Police Department told City News Service. The victim’s condition and identity were not immediately...
Bicyclist, 52, Killed in Crash with Vehicle in Lakeside
A 52-year-old bicyclist suffered fatal injuries when the victim was struck by a vehicle while riding on a rural highway in east San Diego County, authorities said Saturday. The accident occurred around 3:50 p.m. Friday on State Route 67 north of Mapleview Street in Lakeside, according to the California Highway Patrol.
McCain Fire in Southeastern San Diego County 95% Contained
The McCain Fire in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County was 95% contained Saturday after burning 1,595 acres, officials said. The fire’s size was upgraded from 1,362 acres to 1,595 acres early Thursday due to better mapping products, though the fire activity remained low, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
Be Alert: Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed for SD County Beaches
San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches Saturday. 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...
Triple-Digit Heat Continues in San Diego County Deserts, Valleys; Temps Could Hit 120 Degrees
An excessive heat warning remains in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday in the San Diego County deserts, with temperatures potentially topping 120 degrees. San Diego County valleys and mountains are under an excessive heat warning until at least 9 p.m. Saturday, with triple-digit heat possible. As usual, forecasters warned residents...
Israeli Surgeon Visiting San Diego Recalls Medical Students Rushing to Help Oct. 7 Victims
Prior to Oct. 7, 2023, a typical student at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s Medical School for International Health wouldn’t be drawn to studying subjects such as the impact of traumatic injuries or how to respond to mass-casualty events. According to their line of thinking, why bother mastering those skills if you aren’t going to pursue a career as a trauma surgeon?
San Diego Moms: San Diego Mom Franchises Gymnastics Business
San Diego mom Christina Grady is determined to give every child an opportunity to thrive in an engaging and physical space. Grady founded San Diego Gymnastics 16 years ago, and recently announced she is now offering a franchise program called GForce Gymnastics, Parkour & More. “From the beginning and our...
Legislature Finalizes November Ballot Measures: Here’s a Guide for California Voters
Much is expected of the California voter. In any given election year, we may be asked to dust off our labor lawyer hats, brush up on oil and gas regulations, reacquaint ourselves with decades of tax policy, or analyze infrastructure funding. We may have to weigh the moral pros and cons of capital punishment, marriage equality or pig protection and — over and over again — oversee all things dialysis clinic.
Diamondbacks Strike Back, But Padres Strike Last Thanks to Machado’s Walk-off Blast
The Force was with them, the Force fled them and then the Force returned. The Padres won 10-8 Friday on a walk-off home run by Manny Machado, but only after the Diamondbacks took a light saber to closer Robert Suarez in the top of the ninth, scoring six to turn a 7-2 Friar lead into an 8-7 deficit.
Portland Thorns in San Diego’s Side 1-0; Interim Wave Coach: ‘Keep Believing’
Despite seven saves by goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan, the San Diego Wave fell 1-0 Friday night to host Portland Thorns. The Wave’s (3-7-6, 15 points) last win was May 8. It is the second loss under interim coach Paul Buckle. The team is in 10th place in the NWSL standings.
Feeding San Diego Awarded Grant for Summer Meals to Keep Children from Going Hungry
Feeding San Diego has received a $50,000 grant from Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program. The grant is intended to combat hunger during the summer months and after school hours when school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. The funding is backed by the “Fight Hunger, Serve...
Welfare Check Leads to Hours-long Standoff in Chula Vista Before Man Surrenders
A man fired a gun into the ground and out of a window at a Chula Vista home Friday, prompting an hours-long SWAT standoff. After negotiations, the suspect exited the home in the 500 block of D Street before 8 p.m., surrendering to Chula Vista police without incident. While the investigation is still unfolding, officials reported on social media, for now the suspect is in custody on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm.
UCSD Researchers: Molecule, Via Cancer Drug, Can Prevent COVID-Related Organ Damage
A molecule that helps cancer cells survive could be used to prevent irreversible organ damage from infectious diseases such as COVID-19, researchers said this week. Published in Science Translational Medicine, the researchers’ work showed the molecule “can be suppressed with a repurposed cancer drug,” according to a news release on Wednesday.
Volunteers Pick Up Nearly Two Tons of Trash from County Beaches After July Fourth Holiday
Warm weather makes local beaches an enticing place to spend Independence Day, but those celebrations come with an environmental cost. July 4th celebrations leave more trash on American beaches than any other holiday, says the Surfrider Foundation, one of several organizations that took part in a countywide beach cleanup Friday as part of the annual “Morning After Mess” event.
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