Man, woman found dead in Chula Vista apartment
A man and a woman were found dead in their apartment unit early Tuesday morning, according to Chula Vista police.
Want the Home Your Neighbor Just Passed Away In? What Every Buyer Should Know
The keys to buying a deceased neighbor's home lay in proper etiquette, working the right channels, and timing your approach appropriately.
Woman sentenced in human smuggling case off Del Mar that killed four
One of five people charged by federal prosecutors for their roles in a human smuggling attempt that led to the deaths of four people — including two children — off the coast of northern San Diego County was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison. The mass-casualty incident...
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.
