CRIME & SAFETY
Riverside Man Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run Count in Oceanside Cyclist’s Death
A Riverside man accused of fatally striking a bicyclist in Oceanside on St. Patrick’s Day, then fleeing the scene, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a felony count of hit-and-run causing death. Christian Joshua Howard, 26, is accused of hitting 51-year-old Tracey Gross with his vehicle while she was riding...
Motorcyclist awarded over $3M by jury for freeway crash into stopped CHP vehicle
A Vista jury awarded more than $3 million to a motorcyclist who crashed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle on a North County freeway, with the biker's attorneys saying Tuesday that the officer negligently stopped his vehicle in lanes of traffic. Jurors ruled earlier this year in favor of Christopher...
Man Killed, 2 Injured in Pedestrian Collision on Oceanside Boulevard [Oceanside, CA]
OCEANSIDE, CA (May 6, 2024) – One man died Sunday night a pedestrian collision on Oceanside Boulevard, near College Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. Police reported that the driver of an eastbound Toyota Corolla collided with three pedestrians crossing the street. The driver promptly stopped and...
Jacob Johnson and Eduardo Zambrano Dead after Striking Parked Truck on Interstate 5 [Oceanside, CA]
Two Camp Pendleton Marines Killed in Car Accident near Cocklerburr Road. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m., near Cocklerburr Road. Following the preliminary inquiry, the driver of a silver Hyundai Genesis swerved off the road and collided with a parked Kenworth tractor-trailer. Emergency responders pronounced the two individuals in the Hyundai vehicle deceased at the site.
Vista Chino shut down after vehicle caught fire and struck signal pole
A vehicle caught fire and struck the signal pole at Date Palm Drive and Vista Chino this morning. The car reportedly caught fire after driving over the freeway offramp. The driver and passengers (1 adult and 3 children) were able to escape before the car engulfed in flames and took down the hill, crashing into the signal pole. No one was injured in the fire or crash.
Police tear down Gaza encampments at UCSD
Police cleared out the Gaza solidarity encampment at UC San Diego on Monday, making dozens of arrests, and that prompted another protest on campus. In other news, the Metropolitan Transit System is proposing a new trolley line. Plus, the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad opens its doors to anyone interested in the tools behind the tunes. We learn that the museum's latest renovation gives visitors a more hands-on experience.
Two Escape Fire in Oceanside Home’s Back Bedroom
A fire in the back bedroom of a residence displaced two residents who escaped the flames Monday, according to the Oceanside Fire Department. An emergency call was received at 6:55 a.m. from a concerned neighbor in the 600 block of Monica Circle who noticed smoke coming from the vents in the roof, OFD officials said.
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