San Diego County gas prices see largest increase since 2022
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 14.8 cents Saturday to $5.146, its largest one- day increase since Sept. 29, 2022. The average price has increased 17 consecutive days, including 10.4 cents Friday, and is the highest it's been since May 22, 2024. It is 46 cents...
Red Steps and Lomas head up San Diego gang wars
On May 26, 1989,18-year-old Edgar Hernandez, a.k.a. “Huero,” was acquitted of the charge of murdering a rival gang member, Rudolpho Rios, a.k.a. “Nene.”. After the jury returned its verdict, San Diego Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Zumwalt Kutzner, who presided over the trial, indicated that she could have understood...
Man sentenced to 12 years for punch in OB that killed 35-year-old victim
A man who punched another man in Ocean Beach, causing the victim injuries that led to his death months later, was sentenced Friday to 12 years in state prison. Andrew Restrepo, 34, punched 35-year-old Sean Glenn on May 10, 2023, knocking him unconscious and leaving him hospitalized until his death on Aug. 5.
Meet the machine helping CAL Fire draw the line against flames
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — When CAL FIRE crews respond to a wildfire, some of the most important work happens on the ground, carving out space where flames can’t move forward. One of the key tools behind that effort is the fire dozer, a bulldozer-style machine designed to...
Driver killed after BMW crashes into tree in Sorrento Valley
A 28-year-old man was killed in a high speed crash in the Sorrento Valley area early Saturday morning, and DUI is suspected to be a factor in the fatal crash.
Daylight Savings Time comes this Sunday morning
Daylight Saving Time is upon us. I don’t mind when we “fall back” in the Fall since we get more sleep. When we “spring forward” in the Spring, it cuts out an hour of sleep, which can be devastating to teenagers who enjoy sleeping in.
San Ysidro School District races to fix multi-million-dollar budget shortfall
The San Ysidro School District is facing a fiscal crisis and is working with the county to find solutions, including potential budget cuts and layoffs, to avoid insolvency.
Crash of BMW kills driver in Sorrento Valley
A 28-year-old man died Saturday when his vehicle crashed into a tree in Sorrento Valley. Officers with the San Diego Police Department responded at 5:40 a.m. Saturday to a report of a vehicle on fire and a person down in the street in the 6500 block of Mira Mesa Boulevard near Flanders Drive, according to Officer...
Three men sentenced to life without parole for gang-related San Diego murders
Three men convicted for their roles in a string of gang-related killings across San Diego were each sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors allege the three men, along with several others who have already pleaded guilty to various charges and been sentenced, were involved in...
Social media influencer runs into San Diego school after encounter with ICE
A local social media influencer, known for warning neighborhoods about the whereabouts of ICE agents, posted a video to social media that appeared to show him gaining entry to King Chavez High School while being chased by federal authorities. Arturo Gonzalez, 24, appeared to be let into the school by...
