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San Diego woman sentenced over 5 years for embezzling millions from employer

by City News Service Feb. 14, 2026, 9:04 a.m.Feb. 14, 2026, 10:11 a.m.

GirlsDoPorn.com; law enforcement photo of Michael James Pratt

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Judge orders GirlsDoPorn owner to pay trafficking victims $76 million

by Staff and Wire Reports Feb. 13, 2026, 6:29 p.m.Feb. 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Escondido Police cruiser

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Suspected Escondido serial flasher jailed

by City News Service Feb. 13, 2026, 11:35 a.m.Feb. 13, 2026, 11:35 a.m.

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Alleged Sinaloa cartel associates charged with hiring teenage hitmen

by City News Service Feb. 13, 2026, 9:04 a.m.Feb. 13, 2026, 9:04 a.m.

the exterior of a building in a parking lot with cars parked in front. There is a yellow "M" on a dar part of the edifice, over an entryway.

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Man accused of impersonating officer, battery of victim he called an ‘illegal alien’

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Feb. 12, 2026, 6:27 p.m.Feb. 12, 2026, 6:27 p.m.

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La Jolla attorney disbarred for allegedly harassing legal social media influencer ‘Law by Mike’

by JW August • Times of San Diego Feb. 12, 2026, 2:28 p.m.Feb. 14, 2026, 7:01 p.m.

Federal courthouse guilty not guilty

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Drug dealer convicted in trafficking case tied to double murder, including pregnant woman

by City News Service Feb. 11, 2026, 10:21 p.m.Feb. 11, 2026, 10:24 p.m.

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Violent crime in San Diego is down – with one exception

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Feb. 11, 2026, 3:49 p.m.Feb. 11, 2026, 3:49 p.m.

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UCSD, despite posting Border Patrol warnings to students, accepts Homeland Security funds

by Phoebe Huss • CalMatters Feb. 11, 2026, 9:25 a.m.

Two people in caps hold up signs, one reading "Flock lied" and the other "Restore trust." They are seated in a crowded gallery with a TV hanging on a wall in front of the room.

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Privacy activists call on California to remove covert license plate readers

by Associated Press Feb. 11, 2026, 7:49 a.m.Feb. 11, 2026, 7:49 a.m.

Mission Valley attempted kidnappings

Crime

71-year-old Indiana man enters not guilty plea in 1975 North Park homicide

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Feb. 10, 2026, 10:10 p.m.Feb. 10, 2026, 10:10 p.m.

A woman dressed in a red flannel shirt with her arms behind her back in a booking photo.

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Wife of CalFire captain who was stabbed to death ordered to stand trial for murder

by City News Service Feb. 10, 2026, 1:58 p.m.Feb. 11, 2026, 11:42 a.m.

A sign directs drivers to parking areas in Balboa Park.

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Officials announce reward in Balboa Park parking meter vandalism

by City News Service Feb. 10, 2026, 1:10 p.m.Feb. 10, 2026, 3:56 p.m.

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Wild ride: Police pursuit of trailer leads to I-15 closure, suspect’s arrest in traffic

by Staff and Wire Reports Feb. 10, 2026, 11:32 a.m.Feb. 10, 2026, 7:51 p.m.