Family of 12-year-old homicide victim still seeks justice one year later
Despite an arrest, no one has been charged with his death. Sofia Smith and her family continue to push for answers as the investigation moves from police to the DA's office.
SeaWorld parks accused of using ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics in new legal complaint
The parent company of SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place in Chula Vista has been faced with a class action complaint, accusing the theme parks of misleading customers about ticket prices.
Security video shows death of man restrained by police after removal from Gaslamp bar
New video is surfacing of a man who died after he was handcuffed and held on the ground by police following his removal from a downtown San Diego bar. The family of 40-year-old Gabe Garza filed a federal lawsuit against the officers involved and the San Diego Police Department. Last week, the family obtained a copy...
Mother, newborn escape fire that destroyed mobile home and all their belongings
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A California mother is grateful she and her newborn daughter were able to escape a fire that destroyed their home and everything inside. Violeta Nieto was nursing her 4-day-old daughter, Tahlia, last Thursday in her mobile home in Fallbrook when she noticed smoke filling the room. She says the fire...
Man convicted in Chula Vista hatchet killing sentenced to 56 years to life
A man convicted of killing another man with a hatchet behind a Chula Vista business was sentenced Monday to 56 years to life in state prison. Angel Padilla, 42, was convicted by a Chula Vista jury of first-degree murder for the Dec. 9, 2020, killing of Abraham Raymond Alvarez, who was homeless at the time of his...
Local Couple Raises Concerns Over East Village Parking Citation Incident Caught on Tesla Video
A San Diego couple claims that a parking enforcement officer issued a citation in the East Village neighborhood, then retracted it after learning their Tesla had recorded the incident. The event occurred on December 6, 2025, near Izola Bakery at 1429 Island Avenue. The couple parked around 12:30 p.m. and paid for...
Infant boy found dead in restroom, investigation underway
An infant boy was found dead in a portable restroom in Mission Bay on Monday, and the San Diego Police Department is investigating the death as suspicious.
WATCH: Humpback whales engage in rare anchovy feed off San Diego coast
Humpback whales were spotted feeding on a giant bait ball of anchovies off the coast of San Diego, a rare sight in Southern California, as they migrate south to Baja California to breed.
Hidden Camera Discovered in Restroom at The Shoppes at Carlsbad Raises Safety Concerns for...
A hidden camera was found in a public restroom at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, a large shopping center in North County San Diego, on December 6, 2025. A visitor discovered the device in a unisex bathroom on the mall’s second floor, near Spencer’s and Journeys. The camera was hidden under a dispenser and connected to a...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seizes $192,000 Worth of Drugs Hidden in Child Booster...
Brenda Rocha Blossom via iStock CBP agents know well by now that they might not be installed for safety. The post U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seizes $192,000 Worth of Drugs Hidden in Child Booster Seats appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
