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Vista Man Accused of Assault With a Deadly Weapon, Untraceable 'Ghost Guns' Seized
Chaos erupted in Vista on Wednesday evening when a gun-wielding man allegedly chased locals on Primrose Avenue, setting off a frantic search by sheriff's deputies that ended in the discovery of an arsenal of weapons, including untraceable "ghost guns." No shots were fired, and there were no injuries reported in the incident, which began around 7:30 p.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Teen Fatally Shot in San Marcos Business Center Parking Lot, Sheriff's Deputies Seek Witnesses
A teenage boy was fatally shot in the parking lot of a San Marcos business center late Wednesday night, officials said. The 17-year-old victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was hit in the upper torso during the gunfire that erupted around 11:30 p.m. on the 900 block of Los Vallecitos Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Ex-sheriff’s deputy facing new charges in 2020 fatal shooting of unarmed man
A grand jury indicted a former San Diego County Sheriff's deputy with federal civil rights charges on Friday for the fatal shooting of an unarmed detainee outside the downtown San Diego jail in 2020.
New state food-assistance program gives families with kids a break during summer break
The summer break is right around the corner for millions of California school children. While the kids can’t wait, thousands of parents are stressing the loss of free school meals, especially with the skyrocketing cost of groceries. “I can't afford it right now,” said Brenda Tellez, a Chula Vista...
More May Gray and Cloudy Conditions Expected in San Diego County This Weekend
Mostly cloudy conditions are expected this weekend for some parts of San Diego County, with cooler weather by the start of next week and gusty, west winds across the mountains and deserts, forecasters said Saturday. Coastal San Diego was expected to see highs in the upper 60s and low 70s...
SDPD investigating financial discrepancies in unit overseeing school safety program
The San Diego Police Department is investigating some of their own after a recent financial audit raised eyebrows. A spokesperson with the department confirms an internal investigation into accounting discrepancies within the Juvenile Administration Unit is ongoing. The unit is in charge of nearly 80 school safety programs across the county. Officers teach students to be cross guards and host events like Shop With a Cop.
Sting Sends Minor Decoys to North County Liquor Stores to Stem Sales to Youth
Authorities Saturday revealed the results of a sting operation aimed at catching retailers selling alcohol to minors and adults buying it for them. San Diego County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday joined agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in sending a pair of minors to purchase alcohol at five retailers, according to the sheriff’s department.
San Diego's Weather Forecast for May 17, 2024: Morning clouds, afternoon sun
We'll continue to wake up to overcast skies, with the potential of heavy mist and drizzle into the weekend. The marine layer will also help keep mild temperatures each morning. Inland areas will clear to sunny skies, while patchy clouds may linger at a few coastal neighborhoods into the afternoon.
With state transit funding frozen, MTS could face 'fiscal cliff' in summer 2025
The Metropolitan Transit System is grappling with a curve ball in its budgeting process after hundreds of millions of dollars in state funding were frozen because of California's budget deficit. State lawmakers approved SB 125 in 2023, pledging $4 billion to aid public transit agencies in their pandemic recovery efforts....
Video: Brian Norman Jr KO’s Giovani Santillan with uppercut to land interim title
Brian Norman Jr pulled an upset on May 18, when he faced local favorite Giovani Santillan at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. The contest served as the co-feature on the card headlined by Emanuel Navarrete vs Denys Berinchyk live on ESPN. The pair battled it out for the interim WBO welterweight title.
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