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Gas leak prompts evacuations in Carmel Valley

July 25, 2016 4:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Gas leak prompts evacuations in Carmel Valley

construction crew accidentally damaged a gas line in a Carmel Valley shopping center Monday morning, prompting several businesses to evacuate while repairs were made.


Driver checks on tire, gets carjacked

July 25, 2016 3:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Driver checks on tire, gets carjacked

A driver who was checking his truck for a possible flat tire was carjacked by a man and woman in the community of Encanto, San Diego police said.


Arrest made in 2013 freeway killing in La Mesa

July 25, 2016 9:03 am Published by Comments Off on Arrest made in 2013 freeway killing in La Mesa

Law enforcement officials will announce Monday arrests that were recently made in the 2013 freeway killing of Xusha Brown, Jr.


Swimmer dies near Sunset Cliffs

July 24, 2016 4:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Swimmer dies near Sunset Cliffs

A swimmer who fell backward into the ocean while trying to climb out of the water in Sunset Cliffs was pronounced dead after lifeguards were unable to revive him, a San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman said.


2-hour standoff ends with warrant arrest

July 23, 2016 11:16 pm Published by Comments Off on 2-hour standoff ends with warrant arrest

Police tried to serve a warrant on a North Park man who slammed the door in their faces, then threatened suicide in a two-hour standoff before surrendering Saturday night.


Brush fire near Ramona 50 percent contained

July 23, 2016 1:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Brush fire near Ramona 50 percent contained

A brush fire that started near Ramona had burned 28 acres by Saturday morning and was 50 percent contained, Cal Fire authorities said.


Camp Pendleton blaze 35 percent contained

July 22, 2016 7:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Camp Pendleton blaze 35 percent contained

A Camp Pendleton brush fire that has charred 800 acres was 35 percent contained as of Friday evening, fire officials said.