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Hot Padres Beat Up on Boston Again, This Time 11-1, to Win 5th Straight
The Padres, struggling to keep themselves above .500 all year, suddenly are hot, and Boston felt the burn Saturday, falling to them again in lopsided fashion. It was the Friars’ second straight rout of the Red Sox – this time they prevailed 11-1 – and their fifth win in a row.
Deputies Arrest Man Accused of Box Cutter Attack Following 6-Hour SWAT Standoff in Poway
A man was arrested Saturday evening following a six-hour standoff with a San Diego County sheriff’s SWAT team. The victim called 911 about 1:30 p.m. Saturday to report that his roommate attacked him with a box cutter at a house in the 13000 block of York Avenue, near the intersection of Scots Way, according to Lt. Gavin Lanning of the Poway Sheriff’s Station.
Passerby on Morning Walk Finds Man’s Body at Chula Vista Park
A man was found shot dead in an Eastlake park early Saturday and police are awaiting word from the Medical Examiner as to whether the case is a homicide or a suicide. A passerby walking near an amphitheater at Mountain Hawk Park around 6 a.m. spotted the man and initially believed him to be sleeping, according to OnScene.TV.
Man, 64, Dies After U-Haul Truck Strikes Tree, Trapping Him
A driver died Saturday following a crash in Bonita in which he became trapped in a U-Haul truck after it struck several trees. At approximately 12:11 p.m., Chula Vista police officers responded to calls about a single. vehicle that had hit a tree near Villas Drive and Villas Court. Medics...
Nick Christie, Miranda Melville of San Diego Await Fate on Paris Walk Relay
When El Cajon native Nick Christie took first in Saturday’s 20-kilometer race walk at the Olympic Trials, he knew he wasn’t going to the Paris Games in that event. Neither did Chula Vista’s Miranda Melville, runner-up to Robyn Stevens in that 12.4-mile race in Springfield, Oregon. Their...
Opinion: Let’s Put the Brakes on Vehicle Theft During the Annual Summer Surge
As we enter the summer months, temperatures are not the only thing on the rise. Vehicle thefts historically surge during summer months and peak during the month of July. Last year, more than one million vehicles were reported stolen, which accounted for an increase of 1% nationwide compared to 2022, with theft rates rising steadily since 2019. California leads the nation with the highest number of vehicle thefts in 2023 with 208,668 vehicles reported stolen.
Starting Monday, Landlords Can’t Charge More Than 1 Month’s Rent for Security Deposit
On Monday Assemblymember Matt Haney’s Assembly Bill 12 banning landlords from charging exorbitant security deposits will go into effect in California. The landmark tenant protection bill stops the practice of California landlords charging two times and (in some cases three times) the monthly rent as a security deposit. California now joins 11 other states in the country to limit security deposits to only one month’s rent.
Controversial Measure Overturning Oil Well Restrictions Won’t Be on California Ballot
California’s oil industry withdrew its controversial ballot measure challenging a state law that imposes new restrictions on oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes and schools. Environmentalists consider the industry’s decision a major victory because it removes the obstacle to a law that bans new drilling and...
Deputies Check 680 Vehicles, Arrest 2 People at DUI Checkpoint in Encinitas
Two people were arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence at a DUI checkpoint in Encinitas, authorities said Saturday. The checkpoint was conducted from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday in the 1800 block of S. Coast Highway 101, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Early Morning Fire Damages Albertsons in Vista, Prompting Temporary Closure
Fire damaged an Albertsons supermarket in Vista early Saturday morning, prompting a temporary closure. The two-alarm fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. Saturday at 1601 S. Melrose Drive in the Melrose Village Plaza, according to a social media post from News Flash San Diego. It was reported that sparks in...
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers; Tuesday’s Jackpot $137 Million
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $137 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, lottery officials announced. The numbers drawn...
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers; Tuesday’s Jackpot – $137 Million
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $137 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, lottery officials announced. The numbers drawn...
Public Memorial Set in August for Artist, Naturalist James Hubbell
A public memorial to honor the life of the artist, sculptor and naturalist James Hubbell will be held on Aug. 24 in Pacific Rim Park at the tip of Shelter Island. Hubbell died in May at the age of 92. Hosted by the Ilan-Lael Foundation, the 2 p.m. tribute will...
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:. — Coronado Shoreline;. — Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida...
Rep. Levin, an Environmental Lawyer, Blasts Supreme Court’s ‘Drastic’ Chevron Decision
Rep. Mike Levin, who worked as an environmental lawyer before his election to Congress, blasted the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overrule a nearly 40-year-old precedent guiding government regulation of the environment and medicine. The 1984 precedent the court overturned arose from a ruling involving oil company Chevron that...
CBP Reports Drop in Use of Force Against Migrants, But Migrant Advocates Skeptical
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported a sharp drop in the use of force against migrants at the southern border since last summer — 27% for the 12 months that ended May 31 — compared to a year earlier. Migrant advocates are skeptical. The Government Accountability Office...
Poway OnStage Celebrates 35th Anniversary Season with Concert by Kristin Chenoweth
Poway OnStage‘s upcoming 35th anniversary season includes a performance by a Broadway star, concerts and family friendly showcases. A season highlight, a fundraiser at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, will feature the renowned Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress and vocalist, Kristin Chenoweth. “Nearly 35 years ago, the...
Murder Case Proceeds Against Defendants Accused of Framing Temecula Man
Jury selection is underway for the trial of a man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for murder. The innocent man, Horace Roberts, 66, of Temecula spent nearly two decades in prison following the April 1998 strangulation of Terry Cheek, 33, until a group of San Diego attorneys proved he was wrongfully convicted.
Escondido Man Suspected of Murder in Case of Victim Run Down by Car in Carlsbad
A man suspected of killing another man early Friday by running him down near Buena Vista Lagoon was arrested during a traffic stop and jailed on suspicion of murder. Patrol officers responding to a report of a disturbance found the victim lying near the roadway in the 2300 block of Rue Des Chateaux at about 3:30 a.m., according to Carlsbad police.
U.S. Military IDs Two Navy Members Killed in Crash Near Pendleton Early Thursday
The U.S. military Friday has identified two Navy members who were killed Thursday along with a third as-yet-unidentified person in an early-morning traffic pileup on I-5 near Camp Pendleton. 38-year-old Jess Davis of Tennessee and 37-year-old Stephen Williams of Texas were among a group of four whose motorcycles crashed into...
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