Former Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson called out local professional athletes Wednesday, saying they have failed to help San Diego and suggesting he’s the only one doing charitable works. U-T San Diego quoted Tomlinson as saying: “Who else is doing something? What other athletes are doing something here? That’s the way I always look at it, […]
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Marijuana Dealer, 20, Shot in Leg as Deal Goes Bad, Detective Says
A drug deal gone bad sent a 20-year-old marijuana dealer to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg, authorities said Thursday. The shooting in the 8200 block of Loma View Court in Spring Valley occurred about 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to San Diego County sheriff’s Detective Michael Moore. The dealer had gone to […]
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Gasoline Price at Highest Level Since October, Rising to $3.891 a Gallon
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County on Thursday rose to its highest amount since Oct. 3, increasing nine-tenths of a cent to $3.891. The average price has risen 23 of the past 24 days and is 7.4 cents more than one week ago and 28.5 cents higher […]
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Student Journalists Flood San Diego for National Collegiate Press Convention
Some of the nation’s top student journalists and their college advisers will invade San Diego this weekend to hone their skills and hear from top professionals, including the public editor of The New York Times. The 30th annual national convention of Associated Collegiate Press began Thursday and lasts through Sunday at the Catamaran Resort. “Some […]
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San Diego Moves Toward Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes
Members of the City Council’s Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee on Wednesday directed staff to develop regulations for electronic cigarettes in the city of San Diego. Councilman Mark Kersey, who brought the proposal to the committee, said the plan would be to have sellers of the devices apply for a permit under the city’s […]
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SDG&E Parent Sempra Energy Reports $1 Billion Profit for 2013
San Diego-based Sempra Energy on Thursday reported 2013 earnings of $1 billion, or $4.01 per diluted share, compared with $859 million, or $3.48 per diluted share, for 2012. The company’s 2013 earnings, or net profit, include $77 million in retroactive revenue obtained as a result of the California Public Utilities Commission General Rate Case decision […]
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Pacific Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Rain, Possible Flash Flooding
A powerful Pacific storm is expected to pound San Diego County with heavy rain and strong winds starting late Thursday. The National Weather Service issued several advisories for the region, saying up to 3 inches of rainfall in coastal and valley areas, 3 to 5 inches in the mountains and up to an inch in […]
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Motorist on Freeway Overpass in Oceanside
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a San Diego (5) Freeway overpass in Oceanside, authorities said Thursday. The victim was 53-year-old Oceanside resident Charles Soltysiak, Oceanside Police Department Traffic Investigator Eric Anderson said. He was struck by a westbound Ford Explorer, driven by Christian Thibodeau, 23, also of Oceanside, […]
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Professional Tree Trimmer Dies After Large Palm Tree Falls on Him
Authorities Thursday identified a 49-year-old professional tree trimmer who died when a large palm tree fell on him in a residential neighborhood in Rancho San Diego. Bernardo Teran of San Diego was fatally injured in the 1500 block of Falda del Cerro Court, near Valhalla High School, around 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the San […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor to Power Samsung’s New Galaxy S5
Qualcomm Inc. announced Tuesday that Samsung has selected the San Diego company’s Snapdragon 801 processor for it’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. “Qualcomm Technologies’ diverse technology portfolio enables the right processing and connectivity solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of Samsung Galaxy customers worldwide,” said Younghee Lee, executive vice president and […]
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Sundance Comes to San Diego With Free Film Screenings
Ever dreamed of going to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah to see the cutting edge in indie films? Now you don’t need to sweat the airfare. Sundance has come to San Diego, reports San Diego magazine, because of a unique collaboration with the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Film Forward brings recent […]
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Padres Enjoy Workouts, Mostly Carefree Spring in Prep for Season
Despite Chase Headley’s calf strain, the San Diego Padres are enjoying a typical spring training as the team prepares for its season opener at Petco Park March 30 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. See the gallery of the team posted on MLB.com Wednesday of Instagram pics with some stretching, some frolicking and a shot of a […]
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San Diego Names New Police Chief, Shelly Zimmerman, to Replace Lansdowne
Updated 5:27 p.m. Wednesday to add Zimmerman comments on her hiring and the state of the department. Only 24 hours after the vacancy opened, Shelley Zimmerman was named Wednesday by Mayor-elect Kevin Faulconer to be the new police chief of San Diego. Zimmerman, currently an assistant chief, will succeed William Lansdowne, who announced his resignation […]
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Faulconer Names Taxpayers Association Exec, 2 Others, to Mayoral Staff
The head of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association was one of three people named Wednesday to be deputy chiefs of staff under incoming Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Felipe Monroig will serve as the chief of community engagement, according to Faulconer, who takes office on Monday. Monroig previously was on the staff of former Councilman Carl […]