SAN DIEGO — A forum to educate the public on how to recognize human trafficking, report it and how to use resources to stop it was held Thursday in San Marcos. According to the county’s human trafficking task force, which put on the meeting.in the San Diego region, 80% of sex trafficking victims were born […]
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All 6 survive when Navy helicopter crashes in water near San Diego
A Navy helicopter on a training mission in California crashed into the water near San Diego on Thursday, and all six people aboard were rescued and brought ashore, a Navy official said. An MH-60R helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron 41 went into San Diego Bay “during routine training” around 6:40 p.m., Naval Air Station […]
Breeze Airways is now offering direct flights to San Diego from JAX
Starting on May 1, there will be a non-stop flight from Jacksonville to San Diego, California. The flights begin at $150 for a one way. Customers can use promo code GETFRESH to take 35% off* base fare on round-trip flights to our newest city and 45 more destinations. Read: Jags headed back to London for […]
Tow truck procession crosses San Diego for driver killed on NYE while servicing a car
EL CAJON, Calif. — A 50-plus tow truck procession took place Saturday in honor of tow truck driver Dale Alan Pumphrey who died while servicing a car on New Year’s Eve. “Everyone is here showing our respect, doing a last ride for our friend,” said Yousif, a AAA tow truck driver, and Pumphrey’s friend. “It’s […]
Body found in San Diego home’s freezer may be woman missing for 9 years, police say
A body found in a San Diego freezer last month may have been that of a woman who has been missing or dead for up to nine years, police said Thursday. “Out-of-town” family members who were visiting a residence called local authorities when they discovered the body in the freezer, police said in December. The […]
San Diego lowriders show out as cruising ban officially lifted
SAN DIEGO — Highland Avenue was lined with spectators once again to cheer on the return of the decades-old tradition of “Cruisin.” It’s all due to the grassroots effort of the United Lowrider Coalition with some help from local San Diegan and State Assembly Member David Alvarez with the passage of AB436, which repeals any […]
Where to watch fireworks, things to do on New Year’s Eve in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The new year is approaching fast and there are many ways to ring in 2024. San Diego, ranked the second best place in the U.S. to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a recent study, has lots to offer during the holiday season. From family-friendly events to holiday pop-up bars and bottomless mimosas, […]
Surfer Emerges From Water as ‘Angry’ Sea Batters San Diego Coast
A surfer was spotted walking to shore as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of an “angry” sea, and issued a high surf warning for San Diego on Friday, December 29. The stormy conditions have wreaked havoc on the California coast, with water surging into residential areas, and powerful waves knocking people off their feet. […]
A Cop Who Killed A San Diego College Student In 1986 Gave ‘Safety Tips’ In A TV News Ride-Along Days Later
This is an excerpt from our true crime newsletter, Suspicious Circumstances, which sends the biggest unsolved mysteries, white-collar scandals and captivating cases straight to your inbox every week. Sign up here. On the night of Dec. 27, 1986, a San Diego college student called her parents from her boyfriend’s place to let them know she was […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park adds new water tank for wildfire aid
SAN DIEGO — A newly installed water tank at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is aiming to help first responders during wildfires to Escondido and surrounding areas, animal officials said. An 8,500 gallon helicopter water tank, located in a secluded section of the safari park, will provide an additional accessible water reserve to existing […]
Warmer weather for Santa and his crew gearing up for a So San Diego Christmas flight
SAN DIEGO — As rain begins to taper off, cloudy skies will continue to take over into Sunday (Christmas Eve) as Santa and his reindeer gear up for their busiest night of the year. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures Saturday were slightly cooler than Friday along the coastline and for some inland areas. […]
Family finds body in freezer of San Diego home
Family members found a dead body in the freezer of a San Diego home on Friday, the San Diego Police Department said. The “out-of-town” family members immediately called police after they found the body in the freezer of a residence on the 4900 block of Zion Avenue at about 11:45 a.m. local time, police said […]