A fault line halted plans for a 40-story tower. Years later, the site remains...
A downtown block across from San Diego City College has sat vacant – paused as if under construction – for more than a decade, after it was stalled by the discovery of a fault line running directly beneath it. In 2014, Liberty National Corporation purchased four plots worth...
Anderson lights fire under County Charter Reform debate
The most significant County of San Diego Charter reforms in decades are on the table — and the discussion was just elevated a huge notch. In response to the proposal pushed forward last month by a majority of the Board of Supervisors to extend their own term limits, on Friday Supervisor Joel Anderson unveiled an alternative County reform measure that he says will not only...
City Advances Plan to Implement New State Law SB 79 that Encourages More Homes...
From Inside San Diego: The City of San Diego is advancing a locally tailored approach to implement a new California law [SB 79] that encourages more homes near transit. Inside San Diego Excerpts: The City’s approach allows a phased rollout in certain areas, providing time to develop a plan shaped by public input. In areas not eligible for phased implementation, the City will be...
SDPD sergeant identified after shooting at parolee
SAN DIEGO — Authorities have released the name of the San Diego Police Department sergeant who shot at a fleeing female parolee Wednesday in Carmel Mountain Ranch. The sergeant who discharged his weapon has been identified as Jeffrey Houchins, according to a statement released Friday by Lt. Juan Marquez of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. Houchins has been with the SDPD for 16 years...
San Diego Police, Fire-Rescue face job eliminations in proposed city budget
Potentially major staffing changes could be on the table for the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) and San Diego Fire-Rescue if Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed budget is approved. Dozens of positions would be eliminated or frozen across both departments. Under the proposed budget, SDPD would cut positions for 11 lieutenants,...
Major fire erupts at San Diego Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fire crews battled a major blaze Saturday morning at the San Diego Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club, leaving the building with significant damage and prompting a safety closure. According to San Diego Fire-Rescue officials, a call came in around 4 a.m. reporting smoke and flames at the club, which […]
State Route 163 southbound lanes close Saturday for 10-hour maintenance window
SAN DIEGO — All southbound lanes of State Route 163 between Interstate 8 and Interstate 5 will close for 10 hours Saturday as crews conduct maintenance work. The closure will run from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 9 while workers pick up litter, trim trees, remove overgrown brush and repair damaged pavement. Several on-ramps to southbound SR-163 will also close, including...
Officers find cocaine in vehicle and stop smuggling attempt at San Diego Ports of...
SAN DIEGO (KYMA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped smugglings attempts at two Ports of Entry. On April 28 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, CBP officers stopped a 21-year-old man in a Ford-250 and referred him to secondary inspection. A canine team alerted the officers,...
San Diego Pride announces this year’s lineup
The organizers of the San Diego Pride Music Festival announced some of the artists performing at this year's event, including names in the electronic/pop scene such as HAYLA, Wreckno and Haute & Freddy.
Public’s help wanted in identifying National City burn victim
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking help from the public to identify a man who died from burn injuries in National City in February, who was believed to be African American, in his late 30s or 40s, and around 5-foot-5.
