Police say report of shots fired in Chula Vista likely a case of swatting
Chula Vista police determined Tuesday that a shots fired call was a hoax, but only after closing down part of Fourth Avenue. At 10:48 a.m., the department received a call reporting a possible shooting at an apartment in the 100 block of Fourth. Patrols responded, supported by Chula Vista’s Drone as First Responder...
Woman arrested for suspected DUI after crash with five children in the vehicle
A National City woman was arrested after leading police on a brief pursuit with five children in the vehicle, resulting in a crash and multiple charges including driving under the influence.
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy talks staffing, technology and eastern substation
San Diego County’s second-largest city needs more police officers, according to its top cop. Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy has been blunt about what she calls a “staffing challenge” — turnover among the department’s nearly 300 officers and the fewest officers per capita in the region, even as the city sees...
The new MTS mural on Beyer in San Ysidro!
This article about the new mural painted on Beyer Boulevard in San Ysidro, so I had to go see it. The multi-wall mural was created by artist Mr. B Baby, whose real name is Michelle Guerrero. It’s her second collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which operates the San Diego Trolley. (The first...
San Diego leads California in affordable housing construction, report says
SAN DIEGO — San Diego is outpacing other major California cities in building affordable housing, according to an annual report on home construction released on Monday. Mayor Todd Gloria celebrated the city's progress, noting that San Diego issued permits for 8,782 new homes last year, surpassing Los Angeles, San...
Rescued Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Released Back to the Wild
The pair were rehabilitated at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
Starbucks to Close Several Locations in San Diego County
Starbucks is set to close several of its stores in San Diego County, ending service at locations that have served loyal customers for years. The closures are part of a wider restructuring across North America. On Sunday, NBC 7 observed multiple San Diego stores removing equipment and posting notices about...
Some grocers say San Diego’s new digital-only coupon ban ‘severely limiting’ deals
A new City of San Diego ordinance going into effect on Wednesday requires grocery stores to make digital coupons available to everyone, whether they have access to a smartphone or not. But Albertsons, which also owns Vons and Pavilions, says the new ordinance is “severely limiting the number of discounts...
New report reveals nearly one-third of San Diego households struggle to meet basic needs
SAN DIEGO — A new study by the United Way of California reveals that nearly one-third of households in San Diego County are not earning enough to cover their basic needs, with the actual cost of living far exceeding federal poverty guidelines. The report, which examines expenses such as...
San Diego food banks prepare for government shutdown impact on military families
A government shutdown is as a real possibility, and hunger relief organizations across San Diego are preparing for the potential impact on military families and low-income households.

















