Author Archives for Ben Cheeks

California leads the nation in homeless attacks

July 14, 2016 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on California leads the nation in homeless attacks

California led the nation in violent crimes against the homeless by “housed” assailants last year, with San Diego contributing one of 20 known crimes statewide, according to a report released this week by the National Coalition for the Homeless.


Hit-run driver sought after deliberate collisions

July 14, 2016 9:32 am Published by Comments Off on Hit-run driver sought after deliberate collisions

A hit-and-run driver repeatedly bashed his pickup into another driver’s car and forced it against the side of a house in Carlsbad late Wednesday, police said.


Street racer in Vista crash has died

July 14, 2016 8:52 am Published by Comments Off on Street racer in Vista crash has died

A driver suspected of street racing in Vista before crashing head-on into another car on Monday has died of his injuries, authorities said Thursday.


Men apparently playing ‘Pokemon Go’ fall off bluff

July 13, 2016 11:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Men apparently playing ‘Pokemon Go’ fall off bluff

Two men apparently trying to collect “Pokemon Go” virtual characters on their smartphones were rescued after falling off a bluff in Encinitas Wedensday afternoon, authorities said.


Motorcyclist killed in Pauma Valley crash identified

July 13, 2016 8:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Motorcyclist killed in Pauma Valley crash identified

A 78-year-old motorcyclist who was killed after a driver veered into his path on state Route 76 near Pauma Valley last week has been identified as John J Van Wyke, the Medical Examiner’s Office said.


Anti-crime resource center opens in South County

July 13, 2016 6:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Anti-crime resource center opens in South County

Local officials announced this week that a new resource center, called the Community Action Resource Engagement Center, has opened in National City with programs aimed at preventing crime and improving quality of life for residents.


Trial ordered in hit-run crash that killed girl, 10

July 13, 2016 5:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Trial ordered in hit-run crash that killed girl, 10

A judge ordered a woman accused of hiting two young girls with her car as they walked along a sidewalk in Tierrasanta to stand trial on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run.


Judge Curiel hears arguments over Trump video release

July 13, 2016 5:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Judge Curiel hears arguments over Trump video release

A San Diego federal judge said Wednesday he would weigh a request from a media consortium to release video of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump testifying in a lawsuit over his real estate investment program, Trump University.