U.S. Coast Guard crews inspect an illegal charter operating in the vicinity of the USS Midway in San Diego Bay. Photo: U.S. Coast Guard By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–U.S. Coast Guard crews terminated an illegal charter operating in the vicinity of the USS Midway in the San Diego Bay. On Oct. 6, a Coast…
By SDCN Editor Chula Vista, CA–Chula Vista police are continuing their search for the gunman who shot four people Saturday at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista. One victim was identified as a 16-year-old boy with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his legs. The victim is believed to have been involved in the initial…
U.S. Border Patrol agents display smuggled fentanyl pills worth an estimated street value of nearly $165,000. Photo provided by El Centro Sector Border Patrol By SDCN Editor Indio, CA–A female rideshare passenger was arrested for attempting to smuggle fentanyl through the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint Saturday morning, El Centro Sector Border Patrol said. The incident…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is taking a multi-pronged approach through enforcement and education to combat the deadly use of fentanyl. Sheriff Kelly Martinez joined local, state, and federal leaders for a roundtable discussion on the fentanyl crisis in San Diego County. “We are thankful for the partnership we…
Jon Bon Jovi By Gina Yarbrough Santa Monica, CA–MusiCares has named Jon Bon Jovi as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year. The frontman and founder of the Grammy award-winning band Bon Jovi will be honored at the 33rd annual Person of the Year benefit gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 2….
A new state-of-the-art fire station will open in East County to reduce response times in the surrounding communities. Photo: County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A new state-of-the-art fire station will open in the East County to reduce response times in the surrounding communities, officials said. The East Otay Mesa Fire Station…
Larry Elder By Gina Yarbrough Palm Beach, FL–Republican Presidential Candidate Larry Elder announced Thursday that he suspended his presidential campaign and is endorsing former President Donald Trump. The conservative talk show host released a statement after exiting the race: “I want to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported…
Police line tape. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–A motorcyclist was killed Saturday when he struck the back of a vehicle and was ejected in the roadway in Carlsbad, authorities said. Carlsbad police responded to calls of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist around 6:28 p.m. in…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Beach closures for Avenida Lunar Coronado and Silver Strand shorelines were lifted this weekend after water quality samples met California health standards, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality reported. Beaches remain under advisories for North Cove Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, Tourmaline Surf Park in Pacific…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In response to recent reports of city of San Diego residents receiving a “water update” notice at their homes, the city is warning people to be aware. According to the city of San Diego, the notices, which include a request to “Please call us ASAP,” appear to be from a…