Morning Report: We’re Suing the County for Records – Again
Voice of San Diego is suing San Diego County — again. When District Attorney Summer Stephan announced a blockbuster criminal case that ensnared a former county contractor in February, she also mentioned a 2023 whistleblower complaint to county officials that raised alarms long before those charges. Our Lisa Halverstadt...
Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits
It's likely that many San Diegans who think they've secured Balboa Park resident permits have not completed the process correctly, according to city officials. Why it matters: If you didn't finish signing up, you could get a ticket for parking in lots reserved for residents. How it works: San Diego...
Repeated mail box break-ins in San Diego neighborhood causing concerns
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) said it is actively investigating reports of repeated cluster box unit break-ins, including in the San Diego neighborhood of Del Sur.
Any ‘queue’ why people line up for these places?
SAN DIEGO – They are the envy of all restaurateurs. Every community has them — hidden gems and popular places, those establishments that end their days with high sales and strong profits. For them, it is a dream come true. But attracting queues of customers regularly has less...
Chula Vista Realtor Buys Foreclosure, Finds Uninvited Tenant Inside
A routine foreclosure purchase in Chula Vista turned into a viral headache for longtime realtor Irma Mendez, who says she walked into her newly bought property and found a man living there. Mendez, who has worked in real estate for more than 20 years, told reporters the occupant refused a cash-for-keys offer and left behind spray-painted slurs, torn-out walls and piles...
San Diego pair charged in fentanyl death and counterfeiting scheme
SAN DIEGO, California - A federal grand jury indictment has charged two individuals with distributing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose of a 33-year-old resident. Maegan Hobbs, age 31, of San Diego, California, and David Michael Richards Hansen-Taylor, age 35, of Chula Vista, California, are accused of selling the lethal dose of fentanyl in September 2024, according to court records. On September 14, 2024, Hobbs allegedly warned...
San Diego Community College District temporarily renames Cesar Chavez campus
The San Diego Community College District temporarily renamed a campus honoring Cesar Chavez following sex abuse allegations against the labor leader.
SDG&E Warns Of New Payment Scam
San Diego Gas and Electric is warning of a scam urging people to send money though bar codes, gift cards and other untraceable methods.
Take a Hike: San Diego River Trail
Tucked right in the middle of Mission Valley is a walking path along the San Diego River. The big picture: The river trail is the perfect route if you don't have time to get out of the city but still want scenic views, shade and a cool river breeze. Zoom...
Weekend Tijuana River Valley H2S Emissions Exceeded Federal Guideline
People in the South Bay this past weekend, especially those living near the Tijuana River Valley (TJRV), experienced high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions, often recognized by a strong rotten egg smell. San Diego Air Pollution Control District monitors reported the average hydrogen sulfide emissions in the Tijuana River Valley in...
