Ex-nonprofit COO charged with embezzling more than $130K in public funds
The former chief operating officer of a nonprofit that contracted with San Diego County to distribute the anti-overdose medication Narcan has been charged with embezzling funds from the organization. Amy Knox, ex-COO of Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego, is accused of taking over $130,000 in public funds to pay...
San Diego committee approves speed limit reductions on 20% of city streets in push...
SAN DIEGO — Matt Keenan was riding his bike to a nearby movie theater on Camino Del Rio South in Mission Valley in 2021 when a driver struck and killed him. The posted speed limit was 35 miles per hour. "I'm here today because my husband was killed in...
Talmadge Woman Killed Trying To Stop Robbery, San Diego Man Gets Life Without Parole
A San Diego man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a woman who tried to break up a robbery in the Talmadge neighborhood, after a judge today handed down a life-without-parole sentence. The victim, 38-year-old Senait Legesse, was shot inside an apartment on July 15,...
Authorities identify victim in deadly downtown San Diego stabbing
The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has identified a man who was stabbed in downtown San Diego outside of Hotel Churchill, a residential facility for low-income, formerly incarcerated or homeless individuals, on Valentine's Day.
SDPD Ends Practice Of Issuing Press Passes To Media Members
The San Diego Police Department has discontinued issuing Media Identification Cards (Press Passes) and press parking placards, effective February 13, 2026. “While SDPD will no longer issue media identification cards, the department will continue to uphold the rights of all lawful news gatherers,” SDPD Chief Scott...
Habaneros Mexican Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Coronado
Habaneros Mexican Restaurant quietly opened its doors for a soft launch on Thursday, February 12, marking a major milestone in what owner Raiven Bahri describes as the culmination of a six- to seven-year journey. The new eatery is located at the Coronado Island Shell gas station, which Bahri has operated...
Whistleblower Faces Threats as Ex-COO Denies Stealing $132K for Surgeries and Disney Trips
Discovery of Financial Irregularities Shocks Leadership (Image Credits: Nypost.com) San Diego – A former chief operating officer at a local harm reduction nonprofit pleaded not guilty this week to felony charges of diverting more than $130,000 in public funds to personal luxuries.[1][2] Discovery of Financial...
Machete Mayhem On Hotel Circle Leaves Man Bloodied In Mission Valley
A man was wounded this morning in a machete attack in Mission Valley, according to San Diego police, and was rushed to UC San Diego Medical Center with a head injury. Patrol officers were called shortly after 9 AM to the 2300 block of Hotel Circle South, where they found the victim bleeding from the head while the...
Jeremy’s On The Hill Closes After 17 Years Serving Farm-To-Table Cuisine In Julian’s Backcountry
After 17 years as one of East County San Diego’s most celebrated destination restaurants, Jeremy’s on the Hill has permanently closed its doors in Julian’s Wynola community. The family-owned farm-to-table restaurant, located at 4354 Highway 78, announced its farewell in an emotional message to customers, thanking...
California Community Colleges approve 3 new bachelor’s degrees over California State University objections
Previously, community college leaders had not typically approved degrees that faced active objections from CSU. A recent report from WestEd, commissioned by the community college system, may prove to be a crucial turning point.
