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Clinton on Trump: 'It's All Entertainment'

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Hillary Clinton on Monday condemned Donald Trump for his recent comments about Fox News host Megyn Kelly, adding that she thinks the real-estate mogul is "having the time of his life" leading the GOP presidential primary.

"Megyn Kelly is a strong woman and more than capable of defending herself against Donald Trump," Clinton told reporters while campaigning in New Hampshire, according to NBC News. "I'm worried about what Republican policies will do to the rest of America's women."

Trump criticized Kelly for her questions in last week's Republican debate, saying she had "blood coming out of her wherever."

"It's all entertainment. I think he's having the time of his life, being up on that stage, saying whatever he wants to say," the Democratic presidential frontrunner said.


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Wallenda's Tightrope Walk in Wis.

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Renowned daredevil Nik Wallenda is expected to take his tightrope-walking skills to new lengths Tuesday at the Wisconsin State Fair.

The 35-year-old acrobat will attempt his longest walk ever high above the Main Stage at the fair, walking for 1,560 feet on a wire no wider than a nickel, the fair announced

The walk, slated to begin at 7 p.m., will take him more than 10 stories above the Milwaukee Mile racetrack. During the walk, Wallenda plans to answer questions submitted by fans on Twitter last week.

The latest stunt follows heart stopping feats earlier this year in Connecticut and Orlando, which saw Wallenda tightrope walk 80 feet above the ground and around the Orlando Eye untethered.

His walk last November between Chicago’s Marina City Towers and the Leo Burnett Building broke two world records.

Last year, Wallenda said he wanted to recreate a 1,200-foot-long high-wire walk made famous by his great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda. The Wallenda family patriarch's stunt at Tallulah Falls Gorge in Georgia included two headstands on the high wire.

A year before Wallenda was born, his great-grandfather Karl Wallenda fell to his death during a tightrope stunt in Puerto Rico. He was 73.

"I've trained a bit to do a headstand on the wire, but I've never done it publicly because I've always said if I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it on that walk with him," Wallenda said, explaining that he wants to use vintage film of Karl Wallenda's walk to create the illusion of the two of them sharing the high wire. "My dream is to actually walk the wire with my great-grandfather," he said. "I get goose bumps and chills thinking about it."
 

Indie Horror Film Triggers Backlash

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An online effort to prevent the release of indie horror movie "Del Playa" is picking up steam, with thousands signing a petition that claims the movie is inspired by the deadly Isla Vista rampage at University of California, Santa Barbara.

"Del Playa’s" trailer, posted on YouTube on Wednesday, sparked the creation of a change.org petition, which seeks to halt the release of the "insensitive and untimely" film instead of allowing it to monetize the "helplessness and horror felt by the Isla Vista community.” It had picked up 23,534 signatures as of Monday evening.

The movie, named after Del Playa Drive near the university's campus, depicts a college student who becomes a killer after he is rejected and bullied by other students. Its poster declares, "Monsters aren’t born. They are created."

Kelly Wang, the mother of one of Rodger’s victims, George Chen, told NBC Bay Area that it is "immoral" to base entertainment on and make profits from "real-life" brutality and murder.

"I'm very concerned that when the movie comes out, it will mislead some young people to ... make themselves famous by being more deadly, more brutal, more savage," said Wang, who believes that "Del Playa" sends the wrong message by glorifying a killer’s actions.

Petitioners believe the film’s premise hits too close to home for the beachside Santa Barbara County community of Isla Vista, where Rodger, who wrote a so-called manifesto filled with resentment at being unable to find a girlfriend, killed six people before shooting himself on May 23, 2014. Three of the victims were from the Bay Area.

The bloodshed began in an apartment, which the 22-year-old shared with two of his victims, whom he stabbed to death. He also killed his roommates’ friend and dumped his body in the bathroom.

Rodger’s rampage continued when he climbed into his BMW and sped through Isla Vista. He gunned down three people and injured 14 more – by shooting at them or striking them with his car – before taking his own life – all within 10 minutes.

Last week, the movie's director, Shaun Hart wrote on the trailer's YouTube page that the movie was not based on Rodger, but was meant to initiate a larger discussion about bullying.

But Kate Nollner, who spearheaded the petition, said: "It is clear that the creators of this film conceived their idea immediately after the Isla Vista shootings, seeking to profit off the horror felt by the students and community.”

Nollner's LinkedIn profile indicates that she studied at UC Santa Barbara.

Her petition blasts "Del Playa” for giving notoriety to the "actions of a disturbed individual who does not deserve to be memorialized in film" and "[making] light of the tragedy faced by the entire Isla Vista/UCSB community."

Hart apologized to people offended by the making of the film but did not comment on the petition or respond to requests to change "Del Playa’s" name or for its filmmakers to contribute to a memorial fund for Rodger’s victims.

"While I do admit there is the connection of Santa Barbara, this film is not about Elliot Rodger," he wrote. "The fictional character in the film is not meant to portray anyone in particular. It is meant to portray incidents that take place, not only in Santa Barbara, but across the country on a daily basis.

"Our intentions were not to make light of such a serious issue, but to engage our audience in an active discussion about bullying and violence," he continued.

Hart, a UC Santa Barbara alum who lived on Del Playa Drive, also said that Rodger’s actions felt like a "knife to [his] heart."

The creators of "Del Playa," Berger Bros Entertainment, have not said when the movie is expected to be released.

NBC Bay Area's Kim Yonenaka contributed to this report.



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Chargers Not Impressed With New Stadium Proposal

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The San Diego government and the San Diego Chargers called a cease-fire for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. On Monday, it was back to the firing line again. While San Diego political leaders are trumpeting what they call a “real path to success” the local professional football franchise sees it more as a path to nowhere but Trouble Town.

One of many sticking points is the idea of using $350 million from the General Fund (split between the city and county).

“Both history and current polling show it will be extraordinarily difficult to persuade voters to devote hundreds of millions of General Fund tax dollars to a stadium,” said Chargers Special Counsel Mark Fabiani on Monday afternoon. “In the end any funding plan is going to be dragged down into the quicksand of the City's legally inadequate environmental review process -- a process that will be bogged down in court for years before it is eventually declared illegal.”

And, once again, the Chargers are unimpressed (if not outright upset) with the city’s proposed expedited Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

“Never before in California history has a controversial, billion dollar project relied on environmental review documents hastily prepared in three weeks,” said Fabiani. “The Chargers have been clear from the start that the franchise will not be the City's guinea pig for this inevitably ill-fated legal experiment.”

If this all sounds like stuff you’ve heard before, it’s because this is all stuff you’ve heard before.  The Chargers seem uninterested in listening to anything until the Mayor and his team change their approach to the EIR.

“Remember, these are the same politicians who told us, with disastrous results in court, that the convention center expansion could be financed by a vote of the hoteliers rather than a vote of the people,” said Fabiani.

After that there are still plenty of other sticking points from the team’s point of view, not the least of which is the $360-plus million the city is asking the franchise to kick in which, when added to stadium maintenance costs, is a number that far outweighs the financial input of any other team in a similar-sized market, and that is a big concern for the Chargers.

The bottom line here is there is no trust between the parties involved. On a hunch I asked Fabiani if the Chargers would classify the city’s announcements today as public posturing. In the team’s estimation, is the local government simply trying to make it look like they’re really trying to move forward with a stadium plan, thereby laying the foundation to put all the blame on the team and Spanos family if the team does move?

Fabiani once again did not mince words.

“Yes that's exactly right.”

It is important to note the city has pledged more than $2 million to work on this project. On Tuesday the NFL owners meeting in Chicago will conclude and we will know if the September 11 deadline for the city and county to negotiate with the team stands firm or they did enough in the eyes of the NFL to warrant an extension.



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Mayor Reveals Stadium Financing Plan, Renderings

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San Diego’s mayor revealed how he plans to finance a new stadium in Mission Valley on Monday, the same day NFL owners met to discuss the San Diego Chargers negotiations with the city.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the progress report he was presenting, with Qualcomm Stadium as a backdrop, was the same report the NFL owners received from the San Diego-region team in Chicago.

The city’s draft EIR is complete and ready for public review, and the city released new conceptual drawings crafted by Populous, a stadium design firm used by NFL owners in other parts of the country.

Faulconer also revealed how he plans to finance a new multi-sports stadium on the site of Qualcomm Stadium.

For every $1 of public money spent, $2 of private money will be spent, while the public contributions would be capped at 32 percent. Under the proposed plan, the Chargers would be responsible for operating and maintaining the stadium. Faulconer pointed out that under the current agreement with the Chargers, the public is responsible for those costs.

He said any deal will require voter approval.

“If we don’t have a deal, we won’t have a project,” Faulconer said as he urged the Chargers to return to the negotiating table.

“Not a dime will be spent on any construction unless voters approve it,” he added.

However, the Chargers themselves saw many sticking points in the plan, including the idea of using $350 million from the city's and county's general funds.

“Both history and current polling show it will be extraordinarily difficult to persuade voters to devote hundreds of millions of General Fund tax dollars to a stadium,” said Chargers Special Counsel Mark Fabiani on Monday afternoon.

Read more about the Chargers' reaction by clicking here.

San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said the city will meet the NFL and the Chargers' deadline to have an election by Jan. 12.

"The ball is in their court to determine do they want an NFL franchise in the nation's eight largest city," Goldsmith asked.

NFL owners are meeting Monday and Tuesday in Chicago where they’ll hear the latest on the San Diego Chargers’ $1.75 billion Carson stadium proposal as well as a competing proposal by the St. Louis Rams owner.

While no decisions will be made, the meetings will help shape the road map for the possible relocation of a team or teams to Los Angeles, the nation's second largest TV market.

City leaders and Chargers negotiators remain at odds over the feasibility of the Mission Valley proposal.

All of this is happening as the Chargers prepare for their first preseason game Thursday.

 


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Parents Arrested for Smuggling Drugs with Children: CBP

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A husband and wife were arrested Saturday after they were caught trying to smuggle drugs with their three children near El Centro, border authorities said.

The incident happened at 2 p.m. when El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Highway 86 encountered the family at a checkpoint.

The 34-year-old driver and his wife, 32, were driving a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with their three minor children in the back.

A Border Patrol K-9 sniffed out the drugs and alerted officials, who then referred the driver to a secondary checkpoint for further examination.

Officials found 69 bundles of marijuana wrapped in tape in the back of their car. The marijuana was worth an estimated $95,580 in street value and weighed 159.3 pounds.

The parents, both U.S. citizens, were turned over to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), along with their car and the narcotics, as they continue the investigation. The children are with Child Protective Services.

There is no word on what charges the parents may face.

Good Samaritan Gives Police Good Lead in Hit-and-Run

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A good Samaritan who tracked a suspected hit-and-run driver in Mission Beach has given police a very strong lead in the case, investigators told NBC 7 on Monday.

San Diego Police are looking for the driver who rear-ended a 62-year-old female cyclist riding on West Mission Bay Drive, just east of the Belmont Park Roller Coaster, on Sunday morning.

The victim was knocked to the ground and suffered a head injury, a fractured hip and a fractured clavicle. She is currently in the hospital, recovering from the injuries.

"A lot of distractions rolling down the beach down here, so a lot of people can be in the middle of the road, distracted by the stores and the people and not see somebody, run 'em over," said cyclist Eric Bossard Monday.

The collision happened in an area where a marked bike lane ends and three lanes of traffic merge. According to a witness, the driver whipped a U-turn and tried to get away, but an alert good Samaritan followed behind.

The man told officers the suspect was in a red or maroon 1996 Toyota Camry with a California license plate of 6YGY380.

On Monday, many cyclists weren't taking any chances, choosing instead to ride on the sidewalk along West Mission Bay Drive instead of the street.

“People don't tend to give bikes any room,” said cyclist Marilyn Bossard. “They're not tolerant of bikes. They're not looking at where they're going and what they're gonna do. So I don't want to be out there.”

Right now, police are not giving out any information on the good Samaritan, but they're hoping his valuable information will soon lead to an arrest in this case.



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Sig Alert Issued for WB I-8 Near Pine Valley for Car Fire

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A Sig alert was issued for a section of Interstate 8 near Pine Valley Road as firefighters worked to extinguish a fully involved semi-truck and trailer fire, fire officials said. 

The incident happened at approximately 2:11 p.m. Monday on the Westbound Interstate 8 east of Pine Valley Bridge near Corte Madera Road. One lane is open to traffic and another lane remains closed for equipment and cleanup. 

California Highway Patrol officials and U.S. Forest Service firefighters are on scene responding. 

The fire had spread to a section of nearby brush, but the brush fire was extinguished. 

Cars were diverted off the freeway. 

Check back here for updates.



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Mom Left Kids in Car, Went to Bar

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A central Florida mother is accused of leaving her two young children alone in her running car while she drank in a nearby bar, authorities said.  

April Renee King, 35, faces child neglect charges after leaving her children, ages 2 and 4, alone in the car, NBC affiliate WESH reported.

Police said King, who has an Oklahoma driver's license, was seen drinking at Froggers Grill & Bar in Apopka just before 1 p.m. on Sunday by the general manager and four other people, WESH reported.

King denied that she was at Frogger's, and said she only left her kids in the car for a brief period of time to got to a nearby AT&T store. 

The children were not harmed, according to WESH.

King remained in the Orange County Jail on Tuesday. Jail records didn't list an attorney for her.



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Hillary Clinton Holds Town Hall Discussion

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is set to hold a town hall discussion Monday on her college affordability plan. 



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SDPD Pursues Driver in South Bay

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One person was taken into custody after a police pursuit reaching approximately 90 mph took place on surface streets in the South Bay Tuesday.

The chase began just after 8:30 a.m. on Air Wing Road and ended at Dairy Mart Road & Camino De la Plaza.

Officers were responding to call reporting an possible car break-in. When they ran the plate, the car signaled as stolen.

The driver failed to pull over and a pursuit was initiated, police said.

SDPD estimates speeds reached 90 mph.

The suspect might have been involved in a minor traffic collision during the pursuit.

One person was in custody, police said.
 

Check back for updates on this developing story.
 



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'I Just Can't Be Away From Her': Hospital Bends Rules for Couple of 68 Years

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After being married for 68 years, Tom and Arnisteen Clark weren’t going to let illness or hospital rules keep them apart.

Tom, 96, and Arnisteen, 92, both fell ill at the same time and ended up in private, separate rooms at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, last week, according to the hospital.

The only time the Georgia couple had been apart before is when Tom, a war veteran, was stationed in Korea while serving in the Army.

Recognizing that the separation was difficult for the couple, the hospital decided to make an exception and bent state regulations that don't allow two orthopedic patients share a private room. Special accommodations were made to let Tom visit his wife during their stay, the hospital said. 

"Tina Mann, Manager, Orthopedics Medical-Surgical 4, with help from the clinical staff, went above and beyond to make a special arrangement for Tom, 96, to visit his wife, in her room," the hospital explained in an Aug. 6 Facebook post, which has gone viral.

The hospital shared a photo of the couple holding hands in their hospital beds and smiling. 

"I just can't be away from her, she's the finest woman in the world," said Tom, who wept when he saw Arnisteen, according to the post.

The couple has been discharged on Friday, according to the hospital.



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Sweetwater Valley Little League Near World Series Spot

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The Sweetwater Valley Little League team won again Monday night in San Bernardino, putting them two wins away from a berth in the Little League World Series.

The group of 11- and 12-year-old all-stars from Bonita beat the Paseo Verde Little League Nevada champions 11-2.

Dozens of fans, unable to attend the game in person, showed up for a viewing part at Oggi’s Pizza in Eastlake where the game was broadcast through ESPN’s website.

The team’s reputation for power hitting lived up to the hype as four players hit homeruns, including Walker Lannom, who now has three in the tournament’s first two games.

“I’m just in awe, I’m just in awe. I don’t believe this is happening. I’m so emotional,” said Sharon Lannom with tears in her eyes after watching her grandson’s homerun from the Oggi’s viewing party.

The team has 10 homeruns in their first two games of the Western Regional Tournament.

“They’ve broken 27 or 28 bats since the postseason started... aluminum composite bats!” said SVLL board member John Poukkula.

Sweetwater Valley plays Utah, the only other team without a loss in San Bernardino, at 6 p.m. Thursday.
 

Family of Hannah Anderson's Kidnapper Files $20M Suit

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A claim against the FBI, alleging its agents used excessive force in killing the man suspected of kidnapping San Diego teen Hannah, has now become a $20 million lawsuit.

On Monday, Lora DiMaggio Robinson filed the wrongful death lawsuit in Idaho against the FBI. In it, she claims agents had no “viable justification” for shooting her brother, James DiMaggio, to death.

In the initial claim, Robinson's attorney C. Keith Greer writes that deadly force was not warranted given DiMaggio’s “history of nonviolence” and the number of agents there could have restrained him. According to the claim, DiMaggio had fired his gun in the air as a call for help, but he had not threatened Anderson with deadly force or “imminent harm.”

"There were just too many questions out there," Greer told NBC 7 Thursday. "Robinson knows that her brother was a very kind man, certainly not one to shoot at an FBI agent. So from the beginning she just felt like there was something that was being misportrayed about her brother."

As they investigated the case for a year, Greer said the evidence produced more questions than answers. According to the claim, FBI agent's deadly force was "unduly, excessive, prejudicial and unjustified." Read the full claim below. 

The court document also alleges that FBI and Department of Justice employees conspired to keep secret information and evidence that could prove agents were responsible for DiMaggio’s death.

However, in May 2014, federal and state prosecutors said FBI agents acted reasonably when they shot and killed DiMaggio in the Idaho wilderness and the agents who killed him would not face charges.

NBC 7 reached out to the FBI for comment on the claim but have not heard back. The Anderson family said they have no comment at this time.

Greer said the first person they want to testify is Anderson to give her account of the harrowing events that began on Aug. 4, 2013.

That day, DiMaggio, a family friend, killed Anderson's mother and younger brother, Christina and Ethan Anderson, and set fire to his own home in Boulevard, Calif., before fleeing to Idaho with Anderson, prosecutors say.

The charred bodies of Christina and Ethan were discovered by sheriff’s deputies and fire officials at DiMaggio’s burned-out property.

According to search warrants, investigators believe DiMaggio “tortured and killed” Christina and Ethan on Aug. 4 before kidnapping her 16-year-old daughter. San Diego County Medical Examiner’s reports say Christina was bludgeoned to death, bound and gagged, while Ethan's remains were so badly charred they were practically beyond recognition.

Once Anderson’s disappearance was discovered, officials issued an Amber Alert that covered six states. The pair ended up in the rugged Idaho backcountry near Cascade and Morehead Lake, where they were spotted by a group of horseback riders on Aug. 7.

The group wasn’t aware of the Amber Alert when they crossed paths with the pair, but they learned about it immediately after their trip.

According to the lawsuit, one of the riders described the encounter at a later news conference, stating, "if [Anderson] was sending us signals that she was in trouble, we didn't key in on it." 

The riders reported their sighting to authorities, leading more than 200 federal, state and local law enforcement officials to the rural community in Idaho in search of Anderson and DiMaggio.

According to Robinson's claim, the pair was ultimately spotted by a U.S. Marshalls plane, and an FBI hostage rescue team was dropped in close to their location on Aug. 10. At that point, Anderson and DiMaggio were trying to find rescue by building a fire for smoke signals, according to her interview on NBC's "Today" show.

When it proved unsuccessful, Anderson suggested DiMaggio fire a round from his gun, which was about 20 feet away, to draw attention, Greer said. As soon as the gun went off, DiMaggio was shot six times by FBI agents.

"Why don't they say, 'Stop, freeze, put your hands in the air, you're under arrest' at that point in time?" Greer said. "Why do they let him wait to go to... till he picks up the gun and, once he has the gun in his hands, shoot him? It didn't seem like he was treated fairly, regardless of what the allegations are." 

Greer said Anderson holds the key to proving or disproving their claim, since she has a firsthand account. The attorney also hopes the FBI team was wearing body cameras so they could obtain recorded footage of the incident.

"What is definitely wrong is that he didn't have the opportunity to have his day in court," said Greer of DiMaggio.

If Anderson gives her deposition, it would not be the first time she has shared her story.

Days after her rescue, Anderson fielded questions about her kidnapping on social media and made brief appearances at local fundraisers in Lakeside.

In late August, Hannah spoke out about her ordeal in the media for the first time in a tearful interview on NBC's "Today" show. Later that month, Hannah and her family held an emotional memorial service for Christina and Ethan in San Diego's Santee community.

A short time after the service, the teen was reportedly back on social media, answering questions online about her life and the kidnapping.

In October 2013, Hannah appeared on “Today” once more to discuss her harrowing ordeal at the hands of DiMaggio. The teen said DiMaggio “drugged” her and said she passed out in his car during the road trip from San Diego to Idaho.

In March, Hannah’s grandmother told the media that her granddaughter continues to undergo therapy and will likely do so for “quite some time.”

U.S. F-16 Jet Crashes in Germany, Pilot OK: Cops

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 jet crashed in southern Germany early Tuesday but the pilot was able to eject, police said.

"The pilot escaped using a parachute, he is OK," Bavarian police spokeswoman Stefanie Püttner told NBC News.

The pilot was taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to local television channel TVO, which said the aircraft was carrying ammunition. 

There were ongoing military exercises in the area close to training base at Grafenwoehr, according to Oberpfalz TV. 



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Armed Militia Group Patrols Ferguson During Protests

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Heavily-armed members of a controversial patriot militia added an extra dose of unease to protests early Tuesday in Ferguson, Missouri, NBC News reported.

Protesters and police confirmed that a handful of Oath Keepers, who take a pledge to defend the Constitution, were seen early Tuesday on the streets of Ferguson, carrying assault rifles, bulletproof vests and camouflage gear. The city was under a state of emergency following demonstrations pegged to the anniversary of Michael Brown's death.

The Oath Keepers organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment from NBC News. Members of the organization were in Ferguson late last year when protests reignited over a grand jury decision not to indict the officer, Darren Wilson, who killed Brown.

Shawn McGuire, a spokesman for St. Louis County Police, said he did not believe officers had confronted the Oath Keepers or told to leave: "We do not know who sent them."



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Man Falls 80 Feet Off Sunset Cliffs

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San Diego lifeguards and firefighters rescued a man who fell about 80 feet at Sunset Cliffs overnight.

San Diego Fire-Rescue officials say the man suffered cuts to his face and may have suffered a spinal injury when he fell from a trail near the end of Ladera Street.

The man had climbed over one of the barriers warning the public to stay away from the cliffs, firefighters said. Friends lost contact with the man and did not see him fall, officials said.

Passersby heard screams coming from the area below the cliff after midnight Tuesday.

Emergency personnel found the 31-year-old man who appeared to be “heavily intoxicated” according to Battalion Chief Matt Nilsen.

Nilsen said the man was combative and unable to recall his name when firefighters reached him.
Firefighters transported him to UCSD Medical Center.

“These cliffs are dangerous,” Nilsen said. “And of course, being intoxicated wasn’t a great combination.”
 



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High-Speed Chase Suspect Escapes in Storm Drain

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A man escaped through a storm drain Tuesday after leading police on a pursuit from downtown to National City with speeds reaching 100 mph, according to San Diego Police.

Officers say they noticed the driver of a green pickup truck speeding and being reckless in the 2100-block of Market Street.

The man behind the wheel did not pull over for officers and began traveling at a high rate of speed, police said. Officers say the pursuit ended on southbound Interstate 805 near Sweetwater.

That's when the driver got out of his car and escaped through a storm drain. Police dogs were brought in to search the area. As of 3 a.m., no arrest had been made.

A passenger in the car was taken into custody. Police say he was too intoxicated to run away.
SDPD said the driver is wanted for felony evasion. No suspect description was given.

San Diego Police, California Highway Patrol and National City Police officers all took part in the pursuit.
 

San Diego's Latin Food Fest

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Delicious, unique food and lively music will take the spotlight this weekend as the 3rd annual Latin Food Fest makes its way to Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego.

The three-day event, which showcases Latin food, wine and spirits, runs Friday through Sunday, and is expected to draw a crowd of more than 20,000 attendees who will enjoy different events throughout the days, including culinary demonstrations and tastings.

The fest kicks off Friday night with an invitation-only “Spirit of the Americas” cocktail party set to include a variety of pours such as mezcal, pisco, rum and tequila. Here, patrons will learn about the history of each spirit, trends and appropriate tasting techniques.

On Saturday, the 21+ “Grande Tasting” will include scrumptious samples of Latin food, wine and spirits from a long lineup of local restaurants that’ll transport foodies to far-off places like the Caribbean, Central and South America, Portugal, Spain and Mexico.

Organizers say participating restaurants at the Grande Tasting include: Agave Del Mar; HUMO; Cafe Sevilla; Cafe Secret; Fogo de Chao; Tacos Kokopeli; Aqui es Texcoco; Sirena Seafood; Cien Anos; Uptown Tavern; Indigo Grill; Don Chido; The Hopping Pig; Peohe’s; José Bossuet Martínez Lozhka Bistrot; Mario Medina; Puesto; Tacos Perla; West Coast Tavern; Tequila Bar & Grille; La Diferencia; La Casa del Mole; Riviera Pasteleria, and more.

The event – held from noon to 3 p.m. at 1000 N. Harbor Dr. – will also feature cooking demonstrations, appearances by chefs, live music, a “Best of Fest” awards ceremony and a silent auction that will benefit YMCA San Diego. Grande Tasting general admission tickets cost $50 per person and are available here.

On Sunday, the Latin Food Fest will wrap with an all-ages “Family Fiesta” from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Broadway Pier. Family day includes live music, an educational food garden, chef workshops and an interactive “Kids Kitchen” where little foodies can get their hands messy while learning healthy cooking skills.

NBC 7’s The Goods is currently offering $10 general admission tickets to Family Fiesta day (instead of the regular $20 cost), or a $45 Family Fiesta Day Pack (a $75 value) that includes admission for up to six attendees.



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Gov. Brown Commends San Diegans for Conserving Water

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California Governor Jerry Brown visited San Diego Tuesday to meet with local water officials, city and county leaders to talk about the statewide drought. 

"There's nothing more important in California than water and making it available and using it wisely," Brown said at a news conference with reporters. 

Brown commended San Diegans for cutting their water use in compliance with the 25 percent cut required but said the region has to keep up with whatever conservation goals and investments are required going forward. 

"We have to stay vigilant and we have to be prepared to make the investments needed so that we have the water when we need it and we protect ourselves from forest fires or other fires that are connected to the drought," Brown said, referencing California's nearly year-round wildfire season. 

Brown met for an hour and a half with Mayor Kevin Faulconer and spoke with representatives from the Water Authority at City Hall downtown.

Brown said though water rates are rising even amid San Diegans meeting their conservation goals, it is important for residents to continue to conserve.

"It's really important that we conserve and that we create additional water supply," Brown said. "When I say conserve, that also includes wise, efficient use of the water we have."

He said it would take the state a long time expand its system of reservoirs and delivery facilities, as well as bring more desalinization plants and recycling technology on line. 

"The state will be helping us out to pay for some of our conservation programs, recycling programs, potable re-use programs," said Maureen Stapleton, the general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority. "We're looking forward to working with the state to get our share of the funds."

Brown visited San Diego in October to urge voters to pass two ballot measures to help state officials cope with the drought.

Tuesday’s visit is the first since the governor mandated unprecedented water reductions across the state on April 1.

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