Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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MENIFEE - A man lost control of his motorcycle in Menifee today, struck a curb, was thrown off and critically injured. Menifee Police Department officers responded about 5:50 a.m. to the area of Menifee Road and Scott Road, near Woodbine Park, on reports of the collision and found the man down at the scene. The man was taken by Cal Fire paramedics to a hospital in critical condition. An investigation into the accident revealed the man was riding his motorcycle southbound on Menifee Road when he lost control, according to the... Full story
ESCONDIDO (CNS) - Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, today joined local leaders today at a news conference to announce a bill that would make it illegal to camp within 1,000 feet of ``sensitive'' areas where children gather. The bill is intended to address the state's homelessness situation, Jones said at Grape Day Park in Escondido alongside former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Escondido City Councilman Joe Garcia, among others. ``We cannot simply continue allowing people to...
SAN DIEGO - Hot conditions were predicted to continue in San Diego County into the middle of next week, peaking Monday and Tuesday with isolated thunderstorms possible over the mountains this afternoon and Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. The NWS issued an excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. Sunday to 11 p.m. Tuesday in the San Diego County deserts with dangerously hot temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees expected. Accuweather predicts that Fallbrook... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Former San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Will Rodriguez-Kennedy said today allegations in a newly filed lawsuit asserting he raped another man were disproven by an audio recording indicating a consensual encounter between the men on the night of the alleged attack. The plaintiff in the lawsuit filed Thursday contends he was raped by Rodriguez-Kennedy in August 2021. When the allegations first surfaced in May, Rodriguez-Kennedy denied the claims and subsequently announced that he was taking a leave of... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - President Joe Biden said today that a tentative rail labor agreement has been reached averting a potential strike that would have affected train commuters and supply chains throughout San Diego. Amtrak was bracing for potential large-scale disruptions in service because of the looming nationwide rail strike that was set to begin at midnight Friday. In a statement released Thursday, Biden said the agreement is "an important win for our economy and the...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose today for the 12th consecutive day increasing 1.2 cents to $5.381. The average price has increased 15.9 cents over the past 12 days, including 2.1 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. It is 10.6 cents more than one week ago, 2.3 cents more than one month ago, and $1.034 higher than one year ago. The average price is $1.016 less than the record $6.373 set June 15. It... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - As a heat wave continues to grip the Southland and drive up air-conditioner use, a Flex Alert calling for voluntary power conservation to reduce strain on the state's electric grid will be in effect for a third straight day today. The California Independent System Operator -- which manages the state's power grid -- issued the first Flex Alert of the week on Wednesday, urging residents to reduce electricity use from 4 to 9 p.m. The alert worked, and the state... Full story
OCEANSIDE - A body turned up in an Oceanside lake today, authorities reported. Patrol officers responding to a report of a foul odor in the area of Guajome Lake discovered the body in the water shortly after 11:30 a.m., according to the Oceanside Police Department. OPD detectives and the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office were investigating the fatality, police said. The decedent's identity was not immediately available. Copyright 2022, City News Service, Inc. ... Full story
SAN DIEGO - County supervisors voted unanimously today to accept $2 million in state funding aimed at helping Afghan refugees. According to county officials, the $2 million in Afghan refugee supplemental funding comes from the California Department of Social Services. Officials said San Diego County is one of only four counties to receive the money. Supervisors on Tuesday also heard a detailed report on accomplishments over the past year by the Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, which was created in...
SAN DIEGO - A bill by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, D-San Diego, to allow qualified nurse practitioners to perform first- trimester abortions without a supervising physician was approved by the state Senate today.' Senate Bill 1375 follows work Atkins did in 2013 on Assembly Bill 154, which allows nurse practitioners to provide first-trimester abortions under the supervision of a doctor. In 2020, Assemblyman Jim Wood, D-Santa Rosa, authored AB 890, which created opportunities for qualifying nurse practitioners... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The Buffalo Bills released punter Matt Araiza today, two days after he and two college teammates were accused in a lawsuit of raping a 17-year-old girl last year when he was a San Diego State University student. ``This afternoon, we decided that releasing Matt Araiza was the best thing to do,'' general manager Brandon Beane tweeted. ``Our culture in Buffalo is more important than winning football games.'' Araiza was not in uniform for Friday's 21-0 preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers. Regarding... Full story
ELFIN FOREST (CNS) - A body turned up under suspicious circumstances today in a rural community near Lake Hodges. The discovery off the 8000 block of Harmony Grove Road in the Elfin Forest area was reported shortly after 7 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The body, which was lying just off the roadway, was wrapped in an unidentified material, Lt. Chris Steffen said. Homicide detectives were called in to take charge of the investigation. The road was closed in the area until further notice.... Full story
A former Camp Pendleton Marine who drove drunk and caused a wrong-way crash that killed a motorcyclist in Fallbrook was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison. Adam Daniel Barooshian, 29, was convicted of second-degree murder for the New Year's Day 2019 crash that killed 29-year-old Christopher Williams of Oceanside. At the time of the crash, Barooshian was on probation for a prior DUI offense, prosecutors said. He was tried twice, with jurors in his first trial convicting him of gross vehicular manslaughter... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A flood watch is in effect in parts of San Diego County starting at noon today, according to the National Weather Service. San Diego County mountains and deserts, Julian, Borrego Springs and Pine Valley are affected by the flood watch from noon through Thursday evening. Flooding is caused by excessive rainfall. Excessive runoff can result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The NWS recommends those living in areas prone to flooding to be prepared to take action... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A security breach involving an unscreened piece of luggage prompted an evacuation of San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 today along with a several-hour grounding of its flights. Authorities cleared the public out of the travel hub at the bayside airport about 12:30 p.m., after a man entered the post-screening area of the airport with a carry-on bag that had been identified for an additional check, according to the Transportation Security Administratio...
SAN DIEGO - A man arrested in San Diego during a nationwide sextrafficking sting has been charged by federal prosecutors with trafficking a 15-year-old girl. The arrest was part of "Operation Cross Country,'' which was conducted earlier this month by the FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Officials said the sting led to the rescues of more than 200 sex trafficking victims, including 84 minors. The FBI's San Diego office said at least 17 victims were located in the region, one of whom was underage. According to a... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - With above-normal temperatures expected in the San Diego area and many parts of the state, a statewide Flex Alert will be in effect from 4 to 9 p.m. today, urging residents to voluntarily cut back on power use to avoid strain on California's electrical grid. The Flex Alert was issued by the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state's power grid. During the Flex Alert, consumers are asked to set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits, and take other voluntary... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Language for a measure on the November ballot taxing retail marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas of San Diego County was approved today by the Board of Supervisors. The board voted 4-1 for language that includes calling Measure XYZ ``a bipartisan solution to advance a safe, regulated, and legal adult cannabis market in San Diego County.'' Supervisor Jim Desmond voted no. Changes to the language approved Tuesday included adding that a majority of the board urged a yes vote; appropriate edits to the wr...
SAN DIEGO - A man who pleaded guilty to taking part in a nationwide racketeering scheme targeting the elderly, which took more than $300,000 from at least 10 San Diego County residents, was sentenced today to nearly four years in federal prison. Jack Owuor, 25, of the city of Paramount in Los Angeles County, was charged along with seven others with taking over $2 million from more than 70 senior citizens across the nation. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the defendants phoned seniors and falsely claimed their...
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding in parts of San Diego County through this evening, according to the National Weather Service. The risk of flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible in a portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Coachella Valley, Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning Excessive runoff may result in...
BONSALL - A person escaped uninjured today after a pickup truck went off Old Highway 395 on its side 20 feet down an embankment and hit a tree, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash involving a white Ford pickup was reported at 2:37 p.m. Saturday, according to a CHP incident log. After the crash, someone in the pickup had to crawl out of the wreckage through the driver's side window because the doors wouldn't open, the CHP said. The person was not injured. It was unclear whether the person was the driver or a... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A 20-year-old orca that was born and lived at SeaWorld has died of an infection, the marine park announced today. Nakai died Thursday night despite ``aggressive therapeutic and diagnostic efforts'' to treat the whale's infection, a statement said. Nakai was born at SeaWorld San Diego in 2001, and participated in hearing studies to help scientists better understand the impact on orcas of noise from ships and other human activity. "He'll be remembered as a curious... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch today for parts of San Diego County. The flood watch for San Diego deserts and mountains is in effect starting at 2 p.m. Excessive runoff from rain can result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone areas. Monsoonal moisture is expected to increase today and scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast with heavy rainfall expected this afternoon and evening. Those living... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A 48-year-old man who drove his vehicle into San Diego Bay today was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, Harbor Police said. The man was driving a Kia Soul with a 22-year-old female passenger at about 1 a.m. Sunday on Harbor Island Drive when he drove off the road and into the bay, said Harbor Police Sgt. Troy Nicol. The two got out of the vehicle through an open window and swam ashore, the sergeant said. The man was booked into jail and was being held on $50,000 bail. A tow truck hauled... Full story
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. *... Full story
