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Two people were found dead in a home on Miracielo Court Wednesday afternoon

San Diego police officer convicted of domestic battery
Jurors either acquitted Seth Tate or were unable to reach verdicts on four other counts

Hells Angels member sentenced to prison for hate crime attack in Ocean Beach
Troy Scholder was one of 17 people indicted in the June 6, 2023, attack

Driver dies after crashing into parked Jeep in Mount Hope
The 24-year-old driver lost control of his SUV on 42 Street

Bicyclist dies after being hit by a car while crossing Escondido street
The man was crossing west of the intersection of East Valley Parkway and Ash Street around 9:10 p.m. when a Honda Accord hit him

Man fatally shot by San Diego police officer in Ocean Beach identified
Jacob Lyle Epple, 32, was shot while approaching officers with a knife, police said

Man fatally shot by police officer in Ocean Beach is identified
Authorities say Jacob Lyle Epple, 32, was shot by Officer Yosgart Miranda as Epple approached officers while wielding a knife

San Diego jury faults OC district attorney and his top assistant in harassment lawsuit
DA Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson, now a judge, retaliated against a prosecutor

Former Encinitas middle-school campus supervisor sentenced to prison in molestation case
Omar Hernandez Galeana, 22, was arrested pleaded guilty to sex-related charges

Alleged bank robber arrested in traffic stop in Escondido
The robber took about $1,000 from a U.S. Bank then fled in a Prius, police said

Driver dies after hitting parked forklift in Barrio Logan
The 24-year-old died and two engers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries

Most freshwater fish in county contain parasites, study finds
A UC San Diego study finds that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California had parasites capable of infecting humans.

Stabbing leads to SWAT incident in San Diego neighborhood
Officers surrounded a home near Winchester Street and Rachael Avenue Monday morning

Police fatally shoot man in Ocean Beach after pursuit ends in a crash
Officers initially were called to check on the man, who was standing in the middle of a street blocking traffic

Woman shot by police in East Village sentenced to probation, time served
The family of Rosa Calva, 31, said she was in the midst of a health crisis when she was shot by an officer at her home in May 2020.

Man sentenced to 10 years for East Village shooting death
Dajon Shingleton was initially charged with murder for shooting John Reed, but a San Diego jury found him guilty instead of voluntary manslaughter.

Victims of fatal San Diego-area traffic accidents identified
The most recent of the two roadway fatalities took place shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, when Kealan Hannigan of Escondido got into a collision with an SUV while riding a...

Family files lawsuit against San Diego police in restraint death of man outside downtown bar
Gabriel Jesus Garza was removed by security from Star Bar and then restrained by police

San Diego dermatologist charged with $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud allegations
Prosecutors allege Dr. Ghada Kassab falsely invoiced Medi-Cal for up to 233 patients daily

Man sentenced to prison for random trolley attack on 71-year-old rider
Israel Valdivia stabbed and seriously wounded a man at an El Cajon trolley station

Babysitter pleads guilty to molestation of young girls
Brittney Mae Lyon was arrested in 2016 along with her boyfriend in connection with the molestations

Motorcyclist, 30, seriously injured in Midway crash
The 30-year-old woman was riding south on Pacific Highway around 6 a.m. May 28 when she lost control of her motorcycle, police said

Trump blasts Jurupa Valley transgender athlete set to compete in CIF State meet
AB Hernandez continues to prepare for the CIF State Track and Field competition, which takes place Friday and Saturday in Clovis.

Person detained in connection with fatal stabbing in San Marcos
The stabbing was reported around 4:55 p.m. on Richmar Avenue

One killed in two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in City Heights
The fatal crash occurred at 2:35 a.m. early Saturday morning on northbound Interstate 15, north of Interstate 805

State overturns policy that barred crime scene and autopsy photos from parole hearings
The District Attorney's Office petitioned for the reversal, arguing the photos offered important context

Pickup driver killed in solo crash off Interstate 15
The driver was headed south, north of Adams Avenue, in a Toyota Tacoma, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday

San Diego man accused of smuggling exotic birds across U.S.-Mexico border
It's the second exotic bird smuggling federal criminal case in recent weeks

Family of OB woman killed by police during Capitol riot settles wrongful-death lawsuit for $5M
Ashli Babbitt's family had sought $30M, alleging that the U.S. Capitol Police officer who shot her did so without 'any warnings or commands' and that she 'posed no threat'

Former student sentenced for sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl at Mount Miguel High
Reyvon Tafare English, 19, was sentenced Monday to 24 years in state prison

Ex-San Diego surrogacy consultant sentenced for stealing client funds
Lillian Arielle Markowitz pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of thousands of dollars

San Diego financial firm CEO sentenced for multimillion dollar fraud scheme
Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos of Ethos Asset Management Inc. caused more than $17 million in losses

Woman who died in jail custody identified as San Diego resident
Callen Lines, 31, was found unresponsive inside her jail cell in Santee

Three victims identified in separate traffic fatalities over weekend
The deaths occurred in Chula Vista, San Diego and Mount Helix

UCSD scientists develop gel to attract baby coral and encourage reef growth
The gel, called SNAP-X, releases scents that attract the larvae and can help restore dying reefs, researchers say

Reward offered in teen’s 1997 Mission Bay drowning death, ruled a homicide
Curtis Williamson, 16, was killed during a large fight at Crown Point Shores Beach

San Diego County seeks public’s help after rabid bat found at Safari Park
Anyone who had direct with the bat, or knows of someone who did, was urged to call County Public Health Services.

Pedestrian struck by car and killed in Midway District
According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined not to be factors in the crash

Gunman in Logan Heights killing sentenced to 16 years in prison
Torrodney Prevot was arrested for the Aug. 22, 2022, slaying of Devin Payton

Arizonan dies from injuries sustained in Pine Valley crash
James Michel, 86, of Yuma, Ariz., was injured April 24 on Interstate 8

Vehicle rams into La Jolla eyewear store during burglary
At least $100,000 in damage is estimated at EyeStructure on Prospect Street, police say

One killed, four injured in crash on I-805 near National City
The crash was reported just before 9 a.m. on the southbound freeway near Logan Avenue, between the Legacy Walk and Lincoln Park neighborhoods

Husband who dumped wife’s legs in Rancho San Diego trash bin sentenced in killing
Jack Potter, 72, was arrested in 2021 in connection with the death of Laurie Potter

Gun trafficker sentenced for robbing undercover agent at gunpoint during sting
Jonathan Flores met with the ATF agent in order to sell him a gun

Man shot by San Diego police while holding infant daughter sentenced to 14 years in prison
Police say Steffon Nutall threatened his ex-girlfriend, then took their child and ran from officers

Woman arrested in Ocean Beach stabbings
Two men were wounded in April 13 attacks at Bacon Street and Newport Avenue

Homicide unit investigating woman’s suspicious death and seeking ‘person of interest’
Jadeline Laurent, 28, was found dead Monday at her home on Euclid Avenue

Grand jury report takes aim at San Diego parking policies
The report says the city must improve transparency on how it uses parking revenue and make it easier for drivers to know where they can park and how much it...

Coronado man dies after being struck by suspected DUI driver
Robert Spittler, 44, died after his vehicle was struck in downtown San Diego Saturday

Missing East County woman found dead in Harbison Canyon
No foul play was suspected in the death of Michelle Moden, 53, but the investigation continues

Man found with rifle, meth arrested at Ramona traffic stop, officials said
A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he was found with a rifle and a few grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Ramona, authorities said Sunday. On...

Former Border Patrol agent moves toward trial in on-duty sexual misconduct case
Juan Angel Prishker, who has since resigned, allegedly groped one woman after she was detained

Man stabbed multiple times in road rage incident in San Diego
The violent encounter occurred at Euclid and Federal Boulevard Thursday

Toxic algae bloom again killing marine animals
The neurotoxin domoic acid has been detected in an algae bloom off the coast for the fourth year in a row, and this one is called 'the worst we've ever...

Suspect sought in armed robbery in Midway District
A $1,000 reward is offered for help in finding a man who robbed an adult store Feb. 17

Former county probation employee sentenced for helping son evade capture in murder case
Carla White helped hide her son, who was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in East County

Chula Vista towing company pays damages for selling Navy officer’s car while deployed
The Navy lieutenant had parked his car at a friend's house while he deployed at sea

Offender who walked away from San Diego halfway house arrested
Nick A. Lopez was taken into custody at a trolley station on Palm Street in Middletown Tuesday

Man sentenced in hot tub fight that ended in murder at Campland on the Bay RV resort
Michael Lawrence Callahan was convicted in the 2023 shooting death of 49-year-old Ryan Abbott

Armed man surrenders to police after standoff in La Jolla
Crisis negotiators and a SWAT team were involved in the incident on Via Casa Alta near La Jolla Scenic Drive South. Several schools in La Jolla went on temporary lockdown.

Former Mount Miguel High student pleads guilty in restroom sex assault
The student, who was 18, pleaded guilty to three felony sex-crime counts against a 15-year-old girl

Pedestrian who died after being struck by vehicle in Valley Center is ID’d
Elias Arenas of Escondido was walking on North Lake Wohlford Road when an SUV struck Thursday

Man killed in suspected Lemon Grove homicide identified
Julio Orozco Cabrera, 25, was found suffering from traumatic injuries on Broadway Tuesday

Pedestrian killed in crash in Chula Vista
The male was struck by a Toyota RAV4 on Fourth Avenue Thursday night, police said

Trial for Chula Vista man accused of killing missing wife delayed until January
Larry Millete is accused of killing wife May "Maya" Millete, who disappeared in January 2021

Man charged in killing of 2 Venezuelan migrants ordered to stand trial
Guillermo David Gonzalez is charged in the Barrio Logan slayings of Junior Alastre, 23, and Osnaider Silveira, 28

Former Encinitas campus supervisor pleads guilty to sex crimes with student, 12
Omar Hernandez Galeana, who worked at Diegueno Middle School, is slated to be sentenced to a 28-year state prison term

Five victims of recent San Diego County crashes identified
The crashes occurred in La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, downtown San Diego and Lakeside

El Cajon police arrest man in fatal stabbing
Police determined that the victim and suspect were involved in a physical altercation prior to the stabbing.

Oceanside man arrested in homicide from February
The motive for the murder of Felipe Martinez was not known.

Man killed after his scooter crashed into concrete barrier in La Jolla
The victim was ejected from the scooter and run over by a driver, who fled the scene, police said.

Man killed when scooter crashes into concrete barrier in La Jolla
The 25-year-old was ejected from the scooter and struck by another vehicle in the 3200 block of Torrey Pines Road

Motorcyclist suffers broken leg in crash near Midway District
The 26-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle and was ejected in the 4100 block of Pacific Highway

SDPD officer becomes nation’s only amputee motorcycle cop
Mark Wright, a U.S. Marine veteran, lost his left foot following a traffic crash in 2022

Man who fatally shot victim outside San Diego Central Library sentenced to prison
Kenneth Chaney killed 20-year-old Trey Walker in 2023 over a stolen backpack

Driver killed, enger injured in Lakeside crash
The crash occurred at around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday on El Monte Road

5 victims killed in recent San Diego County crashes identified
The crashes occurred in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Lemon Grove, Fairmount Park and Carmel Valley

Man sentenced to probation for fire at abandoned InCahoots building
The man was smoking when he accidentally set the Mission Valley building on fire, according to the prosecutor

Man perched atop freeway bridge for 19 hours snarls traffic
The man told police he was not suicidal or mentally ill and was trying to set some sort of record, the CHP said

Solana Beach dog groomer sentenced in attempted sex assault
Tony Choi attacked the 75-year-old victim at her home on Oct. 31

At least one dead in crash on I-805 in National City
The crash was reported Sunday night on the northbound freeway at state Route 54

Man stabbed to death in Grant Hill after allegedly trying to assault girlfriend
San Diego police were informed about a domestic violence incident near 28th Street and L Street around 12:42 a.m. Saturday.

Family of woman found dead inside van at San Diego tow yard sues city, police
The body of Monica Cameroni De Adams was found a month after her parked van was struck by a drunk driver.

S.D. County issues warning on locally harvested shellfish
According to the county, the warnings don’t apply to shellfish sold at stores from approved sources, including local markets or restaurants

Chula Vista man pleads guilty in Otay Mesa crash that killed two migrants
Authorities said he crashed after fleeing from U.S. Border Patrol on state Route 905 last October

Driver killed after vehicle goes off freeway in San Diego
Vehicle transitioning from SR-94 to northbound I-15 went off roadway into embankment early Thursday, according to CHP

Driver killed after vehicle goes off freeway in San Diego
Vehicle transitioning from SR-94 to northbound I-15 went off roadway into embankment early Thursday, according to CHP

Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision in Carlsbad
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Carlsbad, authorities said Thursday. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. Wednesday in the 6600 block of Carlsbad Boulevard, according to...

Medical examiner identifies six victims killed in recent crashes
The crashes occurred in North County and San Diego over the past week

Body with gunshot wound found near Waterfront Park
Police suspect the death was a suicide but homicide detectives are investigating

Reward offered for tips in slaying of man in Lemon Grove homeless encampment
Tyrice Jacquett, 50, was found dead at the transient camp near North Avenue on Aug. 27, 2023

Guilty plea in fraud scheme targeting senior citizens
Prosecutors say six victims in California and Arizona gave just over $200,000 combined to Jiaci Liu in the span of one week

Two killed in weekend SR-94 crash
The crash occurred about 12:30 a.m. Saturday when a Dodge Challenger lost control on a transition ramp

Motorcyclist suffers fractured wrist in collision with pickup in Point Loma
The crash occurred at the intersection of Catalina Boulevard and Santa Barbara Street

Off-campus apartment near USD settles hazard complaint with city
Owners of The Carl agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty to resolve fire alarm system allegations

Man shot by San Diego officer while holding baby pleads guilty
Steffon Nutall pleaded guilty to charges including child endangerment and assault with a semi-automatic firearm

8 people killed in separate San Diego County crashes identified
Three of the crashes occurred the same day

North County trio accused of using children to grow and sell psilocybin mushrooms
Prosecutors say a 9- and 11-year-old helped the defendants at locations in Fallbrook and Bonsall

Navy contractor pleads guilty in San Diego bribery scheme
Philip Flores itted providing gifts to a contracting officer's representative at NAVWAR

Body found in San Diego Bay near Embarcadero
The man's body was found around 6:40 a.m. near The Rady Shell, according to the San Diego Harbor Police Department