Two men killed in shooting in Nestor
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead early Saturday morning in Nestor. Police say they received multiple reports of gunfire at about 3:25 a.m. in the area of 2002 Sunset Blvd, near Hollister Ave., about a mile and a half north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gov. Newsom creates new task force to clear encampments on state property
Governor Gavin Newsom has formed the SAFE Task Force to clear encampments on state property.
Encinitas councilmember facing felony assault charge, 2 misdemeanor counts
An Encinitas councilmember is facing one felony assault charge and two misdemeanor counts, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s office. Councilmember Luke Shaffer committed assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and was involved in a hit-and-run against another vehicle,...
Chula Vista woman reflects on big scratch-off wins ahead of $1B Powerball
“I ask people [if they play the lottery] and they say ‘No, I never win.’ and I say, 'Not with an attitude like that, you’re not!” said Leonar Mendell.
San Diego’s Dexcom lays off 350 employees
In its most recent round of layoffs, Dexcom cuts 3% of its global workforce, targeting mostly San Diego-based employees.
Residents voice safety concerns over lengthy streetlight outages in College Area
SAN DIEGO — People who live on Rockford Drive near San Diego State University are expressing concerns over safety due to broken streetlights. "It is black, it is dark and it's not safe for students, it's not safe for anybody on these streets cause you can't see anything," said Jim Jennings, a long-time resident of...
New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program in Major US County Plans To Hand Out $9,000...
A guaranteed income pilot program is launching in one US county to help high-risk pregnant women. San Diego County says the new program, known as Born Well, will provide 25 expecting mothers with $750 per month for a year. The nonprofit San Diego Foundation is providing $1 million to fund...
Marking a Milestone: Queen Mother Harmon Turns 94
Founder of the San Diego Peace Coalition, the San Diego Democratic Delegate and a longtime respected community activist, Mrs. Kathleen Harmon, affectionately known as “Queen Mother”, celebrated her 94th birthday this past Sunday, August 24th, at Kaluu Restaurant and Bar with a host of family and friends who came from...
Lockdown lifted at high school in East County
Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley was placed on lockdown Friday, education officials said.
Safe parking lot reopens to welcome the homeless living out of cars
A white 2000s-era Ford Mustang; it was more than just a car for Nikki Kersey. “I was living out of my car, yeah. Well, I live in a Mustang, so it was tight,” Kersey said.