San Diego deputies look to dodge friendly-fire suit
SAN DIEGO (CN) — An attorney for a detective wounded in an officer-involved shooting argued in federal court on Thursday that fellow officers endangered him and others when they opened fire on a suspect. National City Police Department Detective Rowdy Pauu accuses San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies David Lovejoy...
Ghosts of the gate: Shipwrecks, smugglers, and sea legends at Point Loma
For centuries, the waters off Point Loma have been both a gateway and a hazard. Guarding the entrance to San Diego Bay, the peninsula’s rocky shoreline, strong currents, and frequent fog made it one of Southern California’s most treacherous stretches of coast. Long before visitors hiked the bluffs, ships ran aground,...
SUV involved in fatal Pacific Beach hit-and-run found by police
Police have recovered the White Mercedes SUV suspected to be involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Pacific Beach, and a GoFundMe has been created to raise funds for the victim's family.
Man accused of posing as law enforcement officer, attacking McDonald’s manager
A 40-year-old man was arrested Thursday after allegedly impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and attacking the general manager of a La Jolla McDonald's restaurant.
Winding Road Horror: One Killed In Granite Hills Pickup Wreck
A deadly crash on a rural Granite Hills road east of El Cajon left one person dead yesterday after a pickup truck went off the roadway and came to rest near the intersection of Greenfield Drive and La Cresta Road, authorities said. First responders found the occupant trapped inside the wrecked vehicle and later...
Santee Super Bowl Bash Ends in Gunfire as Teen Is Shot
A Super Bowl hangout in Santee turned into a crime scene when a teenager was shot after a firearm went off while teens were handling guns, according to sheriff’s investigators. Deputies were called to the home around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting and found a wounded...
San Diego Jury Nails Cartel Enforcer Tied To Yakima Slayings
A San Diego federal jury has convicted 23-year-old Ricardo Orizaba-Zendejas on charges that federal prosecutors say tie a border-region drug ring to the 2022 murders of a Yakima, Washington couple and their unborn child. Yesterday, jurors found Orizaba guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and...
Burgers vs. Bumper-To-Bumper: La Mesa’s First In-N-Out Plan Heats Up Grossmont Corner
La Mesa is already arguing over a burger joint that does not even exist yet. A shuttered bank at Grossmont Center Drive and Center Drive is being eyed as the city’s first In-N-Out, and neighbors are split. Some see a popular brand and fresh life for the shopping district. Others see a wall of brake lights clogging an...
Navy vet and retired paramedic chases Hollywood dreams
Ennis Jackson, a Navy veteran and one of the first Black paramedics in San Diego, retired after 35 years of service. He now plans on pursuing a career in Hollywood.
San Diego police identify suspected trailer thief who led wild freeway chase
Authorities on Thursday identified a 34‑year‑old woman suspected of stealing a trailer in Kearny Mesa and leading police on a two‑part road chase.
