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  • Four Killed in Shooting at Office Building in Orange, Suspect Hospitalized

    City News Service|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    Return to 714-240-3473. Department. Kimberly Edds, the public information officer for the Orange County District ORANGE (CNS) - A woman wounded in a shooting at an office building in Orange that left four people dead, including a child, was hospitalized in critical condition today. The suspect was also hospitalized in critical condition. It was unclear whether he was shot by police or the wounds were self-inflicted, Kimberly Edds, the public information officer for the Orange County District's Attorney's Office, told City New... Full story

  • Six Flags Magic Mountain to Reopen Today

    City News Service|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    VALENCIA (CNS) - On the first day theme parks are permitted to reopen in California, Six Flags Magic Mountain will fire up its roller coasters and begin welcoming back visitors today. The park will reopen for members and pass holders Thursday and Friday, then welcome the general public starting Saturday. Because of coronavirus concerns, tickets and reservations will be available online to California residents only. Capacity will be limited to 15%, but will be allowed to increase to 25% on Monday, when Los Angeles County...

  • Vegetation fire near Avohill Dr. and Gopher Canyon Rd.

    Updated Mar 31, 2021

    North County Fire, CalFire and Vista Fire Departments all responded to a vegetation fire at Avohill Drive and Gopher Canyon Road in Vista. There was no threat to Fallbrook or Bonsall and the fire departments were able to stop the rate of spread, however residents in Bonsall reported smoke throughout the area and the smell of fire.... Full story

  • Spring Heat Wave Sets Temperature Records in San Diego Area

    City News Service|Updated Mar 31, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Less than two weeks into spring, a spell of sultry Santa Ana conditions provided a preview of summer in the San Diego area today. The dry and warm winds out of the east delivered afternoon highs into the upper 80s and low 90s along the coast and across the inland valleys -- warmth exceeding that of the local deserts, according to the National Weather Service. The gusty heat wave resulted in a record high at Lindbergh Field, where the reading of 88 degrees... Full story

  • Santa Ana Winds bring elevated fire risk to San Diego County

    City News Service|Updated Mar 31, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Santa Ana winds will sweep through San Diego County today, bringing warmer temperatures and a heightened risk of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service. The winds out of the northeast are expected to be between 20-30 mph in the mountains, western valleys and deserts Wednesday, with gusts potentially reaching 45 mph in the mountains Wednesday afternoon, forecasters said. Wind speeds will remain tame in coastal areas on Wednesday, with gusts expected to top out at 25 mph. A wind advisory will be... Full story

  • Multi-state Mega Millions lottery numbers drawn

    Updated Mar 30, 2021

    LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The numbers in tonight's draw of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery are 11, 37, 47, 53, 56 and the Mega number is 15. The estimated jackpot is $152 million. The drawing was the 12th since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold. The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 302,575,350, according to the California Lottery. The overall chance of winning a prize is 1 in 24. The Mega Millions game is played in 45 states,... Full story

  • California educators pass controversial ethnic studies curriculum

    Varun Hukeri, Daily Caller News Foundation|Updated Mar 30, 2021

    ANALYSIS California's state education board unanimously approved a model ethnic studies curriculum Thursday, March 25, after years of divisive debate, multiple drafts and more than 100,000 public comments about the proposal. The nearly 900-page curriculum focuses on "historically marginalized peoples" – particularly racial minorities – and calls on students to study the "imperialism, settler colonialism and genocide, both cultural and physical" of those peoples. The curriculum... Full story

  • Elsinore player in fraud scheme that scammed elderly residents to be sentenced

    City News Service|Updated Mar 29, 2021

    LOS ANGELES (CNS) - An undocumented immigrant who participated in a telephone-based scheme that conned tens of thousands of dollars from elderly Inland Empire residents and others faces federal prison time at sentencing today in Los Angeles. William M. Barrios, 36, pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting he acted as a collector for overseas conspirators in the scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Also charged are Barrios' cousin, Elmer M. Barrios, 35, and 30-year- old Anuj M. Patel, both of Lake E... Full story

  • No timeline given for extracting wedged ship from Suez Canal

    SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press|Updated Mar 29, 2021

    Mar 27, 2021 4:43PM (GMT 23:43) SUEZ, Egypt (AP) - A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt's Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday, as authorities made new attempts to free the vessel and reopen a crucial waterway whose blockage is disrupting global shipping and trade. Meanwhile, the head of the Suez Canal Authority said strong winds were "not the only cause" for the Ever Given running aground on Tuesday, appearing to push back against conflicting assessments... Full story

  • SD County reports 205 COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

    City News Service|Updated Mar 28, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County public health officials reported 205 new infections and seven additional deaths on Sunday. The county said three new vaccination sites would open in the coming week, one in Escondido, one in Southeastern San Diego and another at the Sherman Heights Community Center. A clinic will begin administering vaccines from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at the North Inland First United Methodist Church, 341 Kalmia St. in Escondido. Appointments are required for the walk-through...

  • Warm weather predicted across San Diego County

    City News Service|Updated Mar 28, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Offshore winds are expected to lead to warm weather across San Diego County Sunday, with temperatures in the 80s inland from the coast and over the lower deserts this afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Skies were clear Sunday morning with breezy offshore flow, mainly near the mountains and foothills and below the passes. Wind gusts were generally 30 mph or less. High temperatures along the coast Sunday were expected to be 74-79 degrees with overnight lows of 46-52. Highs in the western valleys...

  • San Diego Comic-Con to hold in-person convention in November

    City News Service|Updated Mar 28, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego Comic Con has announced dates for a three-day in-person convention over Thanksgiving weekend. "Comic-Con Special Edition" will take place Nov. 26-28 at the San Diego Convention Center. "It is our hope that by fall conditions will permit larger public gatherings," said David Glanzer, spokesman for the nonprofit organization. It will be the first in-person convention produced by the organization since Comic-Con 2019, and the first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. "The fall event will...

  • Asylum seekers expected at SD Convention Center tonight

    City News Service|Updated Mar 27, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - About 500 girls between the ages of 13-17 --unaccompanied children who are seeking asylum in the United States -- are expected to arrive at the San Diego Convention Center this evening, Mayor Todd Gloria said today. The convention center will be used over the next 30-35 days to provide temporary shelter, the mayor said Saturday. About 30 more girls will be arriving Monday, he said. The center will accept no more than 1,400 children. "This is a temporary...

  • Unemployment rate decreases to 7.2% in San Diego County

    City News Service|Updated Mar 26, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 7.2% in February, down from a revised 8% in January but well above the year-ago, pre-pandemic rate of 3.2%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.5% in February, down from 9% in January, but also well above the 4.3% rate from February 2020. The comparable estimates for the nation were 6.2% in February, 6.3% in January and 3.5% in February 2020....

  • Teen accused in crash that killed 2 homeless men in Escondido arraigned

    City News Service|Updated Mar 26, 2021

    ESCONDIDO (CNS) - A 13-year-old girl who allegedly stole her mother's SUV, then crashed it off an Escondido street while fleeing a traffic stop — killing two homeless men sleeping on the roadside — pleaded not guilty today to vehicular manslaughter and other charges. The teenager, whose name has been withheld because she is a minor, was taken into custody Thursday morning and booked into juvenile hall in San Diego, according to the Escondido Police Department. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, the girl, who had taken her...

  • San Diego Oasis to hold COVID-19 webinar to answer questions from seniors

    City News Service|Updated Mar 26, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego Oasis, Sharp Healthcare and West PACE will host a free online community conversation Friday to answer questions many of the region's older adults may have about the COVID-19 vaccine and its rollout. Many of these older adults, who were categorized as a high-risk population to contract the COVID-19 virus, are receiving their vaccinations and are now able to venture out, with some doing so for the first time since the pandemic began a year ago. At 1 p.m., the webinar will seek to answer these...

  • Newsom to expand vaccine eligibility as county reports 210 new COVID-19 cases

    City News Service|Updated Mar 25, 2021

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to everyone in the state aged 50 and older beginning April 1, then to everyone aged 16 and up on April 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today, as San Diego County public health officials reported 210 new infections and 11 deaths. The state has been receiving roughly 1.8 million doses a week, but anticipates receiving 2.5 million weekly doses by early April, then more than 3 million per week by the end of that month. Newsom said the state will have the capacity to...