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Students Celebrate San Diego County's Teacher of the Year Alongside Mexican Independence Day
Mexican Independence Day is also a day of celebration in our local binational communities. But one elementary school is celebrating more than just the holiday.
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From Halfpipe to Red Carpet: Tony Hawk, Shaun White Present at Oscars
Two of San Diego’s most legendary X games athletes swapped their boards for tuxes for the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday — and one of them did so with a broken leg.
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‘I Have a Lot of Grit': Tony Hawk Posts Skate Video 2 Weeks After Breaking Leg on Halfpipe
Just two weeks after snapping his leg, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is back on his board. He’s not shredding yet, but a major session is in his near-term plans.
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Students May Have Drunk Chloroform, Chlorine at California School
The Carlsbad Unified School District hosted another meeting Monday night to discuss water contamination that went unnoticed at Hope Elementary School for months despite student complaints.
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Veteran Wrongly Held in California Mental Hospital for 20+ Years Files Lawsuit
Nine months after an investigation exposed the wrongful imprisonment of a veteran in a state mental hospital, that inmate is now suing San Diego County.
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Tar Balls Possibly Linked to Oil Spill Spotted at San Diego Beaches
San Diego county officials discussed the county’s emergency response to the oil spill after reports that tar balls were spotted in Oceanside.
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Thanks to Genealogist, Las Vegas Man Charged in 1974 California Slaying
A 69-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing to death a National City convenience store clerk nearly half a century ago, police said Thursday.
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WHO's Newest COVID Variant of Interest Showing Elusive Characteristics
A new variant of interest identified by the World Health Organization is showing signs of being able to evade immunity from both vaccines and previous COVID-19 infections.
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Calif. Interstate, Stunning Motorists
An airplane made an emergency landing Tuesday on a highway in San Diego’s North County, causing traffic for motorists confused and stunned by the unexpected appearance.
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Tips to Keep Pets Calm During July 4 Fireworks
Fourth of July’s enchanting fireworks are quite the crowd-pleasers, but pets don’t usually like them. Here are some things to consider when trying to make your pet feel as safe as possible when booms from fireworks spook your animal companion.
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Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Returned to Wild in First-of-Its-Kind Project for Calif.
After four months of rehabilitation work, an orphaned mountain lion cub was transported to its original habitat near Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Orange County. A hatch door was opened and, after a quick glance around, the mountain lion leaped her way back home.
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Golf Legend Phil Mickelson Takes Credit for Mystery Boom That Shook San Diego
Something shook San Diego Tuesday night and no one really knew what it was, except for golf legend Phil Mickelson, apparently.
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Mask-Refusing Woman Who Tried to Shame San Diego Barista Now Suing Creator of Viral GoFundMe Page
The man who created the viral “Tips for Lenin” GoFundMe page is being sued by the San Diego woman who tried to shame the Starbucks barista online for following COVID-19 safety protocols and refusing to serve her.
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A ‘Truly Dangerous' Man: Ex-NFL Player Kellen Winslow II Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence in Rape Cases
Ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II, who committed sexual offenses against five women in Northern San Diego County, is slated to be sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in state prison.
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3 Inmates Caught, 3 Others Still Loose After Escaping Calif. Jail With ‘Homemade Rope'
Three of six inmates who used a “homemade rope” to escape from a jail in central California were arrested Tuesday, including two who were taken into custody in the San Diego area, authorities confirmed.
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Wind Fans Wildfire in California Canyons, Residents Flee
Powerful winds have pushed flames through Southern California canyons as an out-of-control wildfire burns near homes, forcing residents to flee
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5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in San Diego County
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Baja California, Mexico was felt across San Diego County Friday night. The earthquake was reported as a 5.5 magnitude near Alberto Oviedo Mota, near Mexicali, Mexico. But the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) revised it and later changed the location near Coahuila, B.C. approximately 166.9 miles southeast of San Diego, according to USGS. Multiple people…
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CDC Confirms 14th Coronavirus Case in US
A second patient with a confirmed case of coronavirus is being treated at a San Diego County hospital, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. It’s the second confirmed case in the county since the deadly outbreak began.
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First Coronavirus Case Found Among Evacuees From China to US
A woman is being treated for coronavirus at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, a spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed. It is the first confirmed case in the county since the deadly outbreak began.
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Elder Abuse Cases Likely to Remain ‘Open' Investigations in San Diego County
Every year more than 9,000 cases of elder abuse are reported in San Diego County and data shows the crim is often underreported and difficult to fight in court, leaving a majority of cases “open” investigations.