The Navy has accepted delivery of future USS Detroit, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship that will be based in San Diego. The Detroit is the eighth littoral combat ship to be delivered to the Navy and the fourth Freedom variant to join the fleet. All of the ships have been based in San Diego as […]
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Border Patrol Catches Man with $4 Million Worth of Drugs
U.S. Border Patrol agents said a man carrying nearly $4 million worth of drugs was caught Sunday on Interstate 5 near San Clemente. During a vehicle stop, agents found 24 bundles of methamphetamine, 42 bundles of cocaine, and 15 bundles of fentanyl. The driver was also in possession of marijuana for personal use. In total, agents […]
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Countdown Begins to County’s Largest Skate Park — in Linda Vista
A major San Diego skate park moved a step closer to reality Monday as Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Councilmember Scott Sherman attended a groundbreaking. “Not only are Linda Vista residents getting the skate park they’ve always wanted, they’re getting the largest skate park in the entire county,” Faulconer said. “This is just one way we’re […]
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North Park Gang Member Gets 11 Years for Sex Trafficking
A member of a North Park-based gang was sentenced to 11 years in prison Monday for his admitted leadership role in a criminal enterprise that engaged in assault, robbery and sex trafficking of minors. Aaron Dwayne Pittman, known on the streets as “Q-Tip” or “Lil’ Q- Tip,” was sentenced under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt […]
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University City Robbery, Sex Assault Brings Call for Public’s Help
Updated at 3 p.m. Aug. 15, 2016 Authorities asked the public Monday for help in identifying and finding a man who robbed, beat and sexually assaulted a woman over the weekend at her University City apartment, leaving her hospitalized. The victim, who is in her 20s, had just been dropped off by a friend following […]
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Eric Weddle’s Cousin Wins Olympic Bronze in Weightlifting, Ending U.S. Drought
Eric Weddle is celebrating the Olympic success of his cousin Sarah Robles — who won a bronze medal in weightlifting. It was the first U.S. medal in the sport since 2000. The former Chargers star, now with the Baltimore Ravens, tweeted his pride: Honored to be ur cousin @roblympian. You conquered the impossible Sarah! U […]
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Heat Wave Keeps San Diego Sizzling: When Will it End?
Updated at 6:41 p.m. Aug. 15, 2016 The dog days of summer kept hounding the San Diego area Monday as a spate of extreme heat intensified across the sun-baked region. The wilting warmth pushed afternoon temperatures into the 80s and 90s along the coast, the 90s to 105 in inland areas, the low to mid-90s […]
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SDG&E Employee Injured After Platform Hits Power Line
A San Diego Gas & Electric employee was injured Monday when the elevated platform he was working on apparently made contact with a power line. The accident occurred alongside Shady Lane in El Cajon in the late morning, according to city officials and the utility company. SDG&E spokeswoman Amber Albrecht said she could provide no […]
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DUI Suspect Leads CHP on Chase to Bonsall
A DUI suspect led a California Highway Patrol officer on a brief road chase on state Route 76 Monday afternoon before crashing the SUV he was driving near Bonsall Preserve and getting arrested. The roughly five-minute pursuit began shortly after 3 p.m. at Gird Road, where the officer saw the white Ford Explorer drifting in […]
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Deal Reached in Case Against Agency Accused of Discrimination
The Justice Department reached an agreement Monday with Eastridge Workforce Solutions to resolve allegations that the San Diego-based temporary staffing agency’s Mira Mesa office discriminated against work- authorized non-U.S. citizens. The Justice Department’s investigation found that from at least March 2014 until at least September 2015, Eastridge had a pattern or practice of requesting specific […]
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Just Testing: NCTD Says ‘Short’ Coaster Train Not For Passengers
The North County Transit District on Monday advised passengers to avoid boarding a short Coaster train they might see approaching stations, because it’s being used for testing. The test train has a locomotive and a pair of passenger cars, and mostly operates at night. Normal Coaster trains have five passenger cars. NCTD officials said they […]
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Free Holiday Bowl Tickets Offered in Sporting Goods Drive
The Holiday Bowl and U.S. Bank have announced an inaugural sporting goods drive in October to provide athletic equipment to underprivileged youth in San Diego. The “Give the Gear” event is scheduled for Oct. 15 at Qualcomm Stadium. Organizers encouraged the public Monday to donate their gently used athletic gear. Occupants of the first 500 […]
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Out with the Old, In with the New; Skyline Hills Library Demolished
Work crews Monday demolished the old Skyline Hills Branch Library to make room for a larger replacement. The branch, which was built in 1969 and covered 4,400 square feet of floor space, was closed 2 1/2 weeks ago. It was razed to make way for the new building, which has been a top priority for Councilwoman […]
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Alleged Gang Member Involved in Deputy-Involved Shooting Dies
An alleged gang member who was shot by sheriff’s deputies while armed with knives following a brief pursuit in Vista that ended in a crash has died from his injuries, authorities said Monday. Deputies attempted to stop 33-year-old Sergio Daniel Weick’s Lexus near the intersection of Knapp Drive and North Santa Fe Avenue Thursday afternoon, […]