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1 dead, 4 injured in San Diego shootings; suspect arrested

1 dead, 4 injured in San Diego shootings; suspect arrested

NBC News — A man was arrested after two overnight shootings in downtown San Diego left one person dead and four others injured, authorities said early Friday. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of J Street about 10:30 p.m. Thursday, San Diego Police Lt.

New Clothes Gifted to Man Wearing SDFD Fire Gear

New Clothes Gifted to Man Wearing SDFD Fire Gear

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A San Diego man and a local police officer came to terms on a trade Thursday that helped the whole city. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department received multiple reports from concerned citizens in the Sports Arena area regarding a transient man who was walking around wearing bright yellow fire department clothing.

Are We There Yet? San Diego County's Pathways to Red Tier

Are We There Yet? San Diego County's Pathways to Red Tier

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Once San Diego County advances into the red tier of California's tiered reopening blueprint, restrictions on restaurants, gyms and other businesses and activities will begin to lift. While it's far from signaling things are back to normal, the short move to red tier will be a huge step forward for the local economy and county residents hoping to work some of their favorite activities back into their routines ( Padres games, anyone?).

MCAS Miramar's Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to Permanently Close

MCAS Miramar's Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to Permanently Close

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A long-time museum at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is closing its doors for good. The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, which is operated by MCAS Miramar, will close forever on March 28, according to a spokesman for the base.

USMC Chopper Makes Emergency Landing Near Torrey Pines State Beach

USMC Chopper Makes Emergency Landing Near Torrey Pines State Beach

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A Marine Corps helicopter landed in the sand at Los Penasquitos Lagoon near Torrey Pines State Beach on Monday afternoon. The aircraft made a low approach over vehicles in the adjoining parking lot in order to land safely, a witness told NBC 7.

Unexplained Shaking, Boom Reported Across San Diego County

Unexplained Shaking, Boom Reported Across San Diego County

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — An "unknown event," as the U.S. Geological Survey is referring to it, had many San Diegans posting on social media Tuesday saying they had heard a boom and felt sudden shaking. Whatever it was, it was noticed at around 5:10 p.m., with many who reported the event concentrated in the southern half of San Diego county.

Man With Local Ties Linked to Netflix's 'Cheer' Accused of Sexual Misconduct Involving Child

Man With Local Ties Linked to Netflix's 'Cheer' Accused of Sexual Misconduct Involving Child

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A man who grew up in Scripps Ranch and is connected to the hit Netflix series "Cheer" was arrested in Texas last week by the Coppell Police Department on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to Dallas County Sheriff's Department records.

Thieves Crash 'Jackass' Star Bam Margera's Bentley Into San Marcos Home

Thieves Crash 'Jackass' Star Bam Margera's Bentley Into San Marcos Home

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — "Jackass" reality TV and film star Brandon "Bam" Margera briefly stopped into a San Marcos gas station's convenience store Wednesday morning to get gas and charge his phone before having his Bentley stolen, the star said. Margera told NBC 7 he had an early morning appointment with a shaman in Escondido in San Diego's North County.

ATF Aiding Investigation Into Cause of Chula Vista Shoe Store Fire

ATF Aiding Investigation Into Cause of Chula Vista Shoe Store Fire

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team has been deployed to assist the Chula Vista Fire Department in the investigation into the shoe store fire that injured four firefighters Monday. The fire broke out at around 5:40 p.m., inside the Action Footwear, at 655 H Street, according to the Chula Vista Fire Department.

San Diego's First First-Responders Get the Coronavirus Vaccine

San Diego's First First-Responders Get the Coronavirus Vaccine

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — The officers and firefighters, who were not expecting to be vaccinated till much later, were able to get the shots because the vaccine had already been thawed and prepared for hospital and medical staff, and was hours away from becoming unusable

Creek Fire 90% Contained, acreage remains the same at 4,276 acres.

Creek Fire 90% Contained, acreage remains the same at 4,276 acres.

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A fast-moving brush fire burning amid a red flag warning has scorched more than 4,200 acres in San Diego's North County, even prompting evacuations for more than 7,000 residents. Cal Fire officials said Saturday that the fire was 90% contained while the acreage remained the same. As of 6 p.m.

Sailor eyed in possible arson on Navy ship that burned for days

Sailor eyed in possible arson on Navy ship that burned for days

NBC News — Investigators believe a massive fire that erupted on the Navy ship the USS Bonhomme Richard may have been intentionally set, and a sailor has been identified as a possible suspect, two defense officials confirmed Wednesday. The new details in the investigation of the July fire were reported Wednesday by KGTV-TV of San Diego, where the amphibious assault ship is based.

CHP Spent $5.1M Responding to Protests in San Diego, Adjacent Counties

CHP Spent $5.1M Responding to Protests in San Diego, Adjacent Counties

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Southern California's division of the California Highway Patrol spent $5.1 million on overtime for officers during local demonstrations against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd on May 25, the agency told NBC 7. CHP's Border Division, which encompasses all of San Diego, Imperial, Orange and parts of Riverside counties, reported paying for more than 58,300 overtime hours.

Officer, Demonstrator Play Game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' During Protest

Officer, Demonstrator Play Game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' During Protest

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A crowd of demonstrators gathered Tuesday evening for several hours at Waterfront Park, outside the south entrance of the San Diego County administration building, calling for change in light of the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. San Diego resident Arturo Gonzalez was in the crowd, recording what was happening by way of Facebook Live.

Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Reported Among MCRD San Diego Recruits

Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Reported Among MCRD San Diego Recruits

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Despite adjustments made at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego weeks ago to protect against the new coronavirus, a number of recruits have tested positive at the base, the U.S. Marine Corps confirmed.

Kayaking Siblings Rescued From Tecolote Creek During Storm

Kayaking Siblings Rescued From Tecolote Creek During Storm

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Two siblings who were kayaking in Tecolote Creek during Friday afternoon's rainstorm needed to be rescued by San Diego Fire-Rescue Department firefighters and lifeguards from the San Diego Swift Water Rescue Team. Responders arrived to the Tecolote Creek bridge near Sea World Drive and Tecolote Road in Bay Park just before 3:30 p.m.

2 Planes From Wuhan, China, Land in Calif; Passengers to Remain at Travis, MCAS Miramar

2 Planes From Wuhan, China, Land in Calif; Passengers to Remain at Travis, MCAS Miramar

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — One of two planes that departed Wuhan, China, Tuesday evening en route to the United States landed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Wednesday morning. The two flights, Kalitta Air flights 373 and 375, were contracted by the U.S. government to bring U.S.

Tierrasanta Mother Whose Toddler Was Found Dead in Hot Car Pleads Guilty

Tierrasanta Mother Whose Toddler Was Found Dead in Hot Car Pleads Guilty

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A Tierrasanta mother whose toddler was found dead in a hot car last August pleaded guilty Wednesday to child endangerment. Pricilla Marquez Harris, 24, was arrested by the San Diego Police Department on September 19, 2019 on child endangerment charges after a nearly 6-week long investigation following the toddler's death in early August.

Aterrizan en California dos aviones procedentes de Wuhan, China

Aterrizan en California dos aviones procedentes de Wuhan, China

KVEA-TV (Universal City, CA) — Ambos aviones que partieron de Wuhan, China, el martes por la noche en ruta a Estados Unidos llegaron a la Base de la Fuerza Aérea Travis en Fairfield, en el área de la Bahía, antes de las 5 a.m. el miércoles.

Theta Chi Fraternity Suspended, Evicted from SDSU Campus

Theta Chi Fraternity Suspended, Evicted from SDSU Campus

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — A fraternity chapter based at San Diego State University has been suspended by both the university and its national chapter following confirmed violations of policies prohibiting hazing.

City Workers 'Temporarily Relocated' from Ash Street Building With Asbestos Violations

City Workers 'Temporarily Relocated' from Ash Street Building With Asbestos Violations

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) employees Friday afternoon received a memo advising that the city had made the decision to voluntarily evacuate the building located at 101 Ash Street for 30 days.

2 Hospitalized After Fentanyl Overdose

2 Hospitalized After Fentanyl Overdose

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Two men were transported to UC San Diego Medical Center after overdosing on narcotics in San Diego's Stockton neighborhood on Thursday evening, police said. San Diego Police arrived at around 6:12 p.m. to the 3000 block of Island Avenue, one block east of Kimbrough Elementary School, just north of Logan Heights.

Documents Reveal Border Agents Targeted U.S. Pastor Over Caravan Marriage Ceremonies

Documents Reveal Border Agents Targeted U.S. Pastor Over Caravan Marriage Ceremonies

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Newly released documents show border agents began investigating an American pastor working with migrants in Tijuana in January 2019 when intelligence revealed possible evidence of marriage fraud. But the pastor said she did nothing wrong, and in the course of the investigation, border agents violated her constitutional rights.

4 Injured After Car Strikes Bus Near Fallbrook

4 Injured After Car Strikes Bus Near Fallbrook

KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA) — Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a bus near Fallbrook, police said. Shortly after 9:00 p.m. Monday, officials responded to South Mission Road near the River Village Shopping Center after a vehicle struck a Breeze Bus operated by the North County Transit District.
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