Residential structure fire displaces family, one victim hospitalized

Residential structure fire displaces family, one victim hospitalized

By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A family was displaced, and one person was hospitalized following a residential structure fire that broke out early Friday morning in north county, fire officials said. Oceanside fire crews were dispatched at around 1:07 a.m. to a single-story house located at 2601 Guinevere Street in Oceanside. When fire crews arrived on…

CBP intercept cocaine concealed in watermelon shipment

CBP intercept cocaine concealed in watermelon shipment

CBP officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of watermelons. Photo by Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of…

El Cajon police seek victims of molestation at local motel

El Cajon police seek victims of molestation at local motel

Michael Inman and Lawrence Cantrell were arrested by police on suspicion of molestation of female minors. By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–The El Cajon Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying victims related to the sexual molestation of underage females that occurred at a Motel 6 in El Cajon, authorities said On March…

USA Blind Soccer team plays international friendlies in Chula Vista

USA Blind Soccer team plays international friendlies in Chula Vista

Chula Vista’s David Brown to compete in USA Blind Soccer’s International Friendlies in Chula Vista on Sunday. Photo provided by USA Blind Soccer By SDCN Editor Chula Vista, CA–History will be made this weekend in Chula Vista as the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team made its debut on the pitch with two international friendlies…

Pedestrian fatally struck in vehicle collision

Pedestrian fatally struck in vehicle collision

By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A male pedestrian crossing an intersection on Friday evening was fatally struck by a vehicle in North County, authorities said. The incident took place just after 8 p.m., near the intersection of Taylor Street and Cresthaven Drive in Vista.  Sheriff’s deputies along with Vista Fire Department personnel responded to the traffic…

San Diego creates ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program

San Diego creates ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In response to an executive order signed in January by Mayor Todd Gloria, the Development Services Department announced this week that it has created the Affordable Housing Permit Now program for 100% affordable housing projects and emergency shelters.  The program provides enhanced customer service and expedites reviews, dictating that they…

Doctor who sexually assaulted patients sentenced to prison

Doctor who sexually assaulted patients sentenced to prison

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A doctor who sexually assaulted four patients while they were under anesthesia, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said.   Leng Ky, 43 pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting an unconscious victim and one count of sexual battery by…