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SDPD: Woman Attacked with Stun Gun, Robbed in Southcrest

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San Diego Police were called to Southcrest after a woman reported being attacked with a stun gun and robbed.

Officers arrived to the scene along National Avenue and 41st Street in the Southcrest community of San Diego at approximately 1:30 a.m.

The woman says two men and one woman used a stun gun on her, grabbed her purse and then drove off in a white PT Cruiser.

Officers say the woman told them she was able to get up after being stunned and run to a nearby apartment complex for help.

She left behind a sandal and two purse straps on the ground.

Officers searched the nearby area and did not find any suspects matching the description.
 


Images: Channing Tatum in San Diego

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San Diego is only a two-hour drive south of Hollywood, so celebrities are bound make the trek for a quick getaway from time to time. Here are some photos of celebrity sightings in San Diego in 2015.

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New Local App Allows Users to Report Water Wasters

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Would you like to report water wasters when you see them?

There’s a new local app for that.

The San Diego County Water Authority has launched an app to help residents report broken sprinklers, excess irrigation and potential violations of local water-use rules – and even lets them add photos or videos.

The “When in Drought, Report Waste” mobile app, created by the Water Authority in partnership with its 24 member agencies, allows users to enter an address or use their GPS to pinpoint their location when reporting issues.

The app is available for download on Android and iPhones by clicking here.

“Residents and businesses across San Diego County are doing a great job saving water,” said Mark Weston, chair of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors, in a statement. “Often property owners are unaware of problems with their irrigation systems. Now when residents see water-waste issues in the community, they can use their smartphones to help correct the problem quickly.”

Once users report waste, it is up to the member agencies to respond to the reports in their areas. The reports are sent directly to the agencies. 

Users can also read about local and state water restrictions, find an agency, and read about local conservation resources and rebates in addition to reporting problems.

San Diegans have been meeting and exceeding Gov. Brown's water savings goal. In June, residents' water use dropped by 24 percent. 

Sketch Released of Man Who Tried to Lure Girl: SDSO

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San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for two men who tried to lure a 10-year-old girl into a van in Alpine.

Deputies say around noon Sunday the girl was playing outside an apartment complex on Arnold Way near Flo Drive.

She told officials the driver of a white van asked her if she wanted a ride.

He then asked her if she wanted candy and said he had some in the van, deputies said.

The girl told deputies she was able to run away and hide in some bushes.

On Tuesday, officials released a composite sketch of the driver.

He was described as a white man with freckles on his face, a black-hooded sweatshirt with a drawstring pulled tight around his face and black sweatpants, driving a white minivan with tinted windows down the sides and a pink breast cancer sticker on the back. The van reportedly had two pieces of lumber on the roof.

There is no description for the second suspect, who stayed in the passenger seat during the incident, according to officials.

The apartment complex is located south of Interstate 8 and east of Tavern Road.

Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff's Department non-emergency line at (858)565-5200.
 



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Child Left in Hot Car: Nurse to Give Her Side of Story

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A California nurse faces a child cruelty charge for leaving her daughter inside a minivan while she visited two stores at a mall. Her attorney argues it was a lapse in judgment, not a criminal act.

Myngan Thi Le, 32, of Escondido, decided to stop at North County Fair Mall in January because she was feeling sick and needed to use the restroom.

Le’s 3-year-old daughter was asleep so the registered nurse decided to leave the girl in the car while she ran inside.

She stopped at the Macys but the bathroom was closed for 15 minutes, her attorney told jurors in opening statements Tuesday. So Le decided to go to the Gymboree store in the meantime before returning to Macys.

Prosecutors argue it was 45 minutes later when Le returned to the minivan and was met by law enforcement authorities and firefighters.

Police had smashed the window and recovered her child from inside.

Escondido police said they found Le’s daughter crying and soaked in sweat with red, flushed skin. The girl had an “extremely elevated pulse,” officers said.

Defense attorney Brian White argues that the girl’s crying and elevated heart rate were due to strangers looking into the car and shattering the window.

While the temperature that day was 72 degrees, temperatures in the car were “significantly higher,” police said.

Passers-by had stopped after hearing Le’s daughter crying from inside the minivan.

A witness, Rosemary Agriesti, testified she tried to put her finger through the window to calm the girl down. She said her crying lasted for more than 25 minutes.

"It wasn't the crying as much as it was very hot that day and she was all red in the face, either from crying or from the heat. I'm not a doctor," said Agriesti, who added the girl was sweating.

Le’s defense attorney said Megan and her husband will also be taking the stand to give their side of the story.

Le faces one misdemeanor count of cruelty to a child by endangering her health. She faces six months in jail if convicted.

Le currently works as a nurse in the obstetrics unit of Kaiser Permanente. Her employer sent NBC 7 the following statement Thursday:

“Kaiser Permanente is aware of recent allegations against an employee. The charges against this individual are unrelated to her work at Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente does not speak to personnel issues, and cannot comment publicly due to privacy laws."



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August Showers Hit Parts of County

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Locals in some parts of San Diego County woke up to summer showers Tuesday as balmy, humid weather rolled in.

In Chula Vista, the droplets hit just after 8 a.m. By 8:50 a.m., the rain swept into downtown San Diego. Residents in Hillcrest and Mission Hills also reported droplets.

NBC 7 meteorologist Whitney Southwick said humid weather and isolated sprinkles were to be expected throughout the county – especially in east San Diego.

Southwick said that as the day progresses, there’s a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in mountains and deserts in the afternoon – a 50 percent and 40 percent chance, respectively.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego issued an Aviation Weather Warning for Lindbergh Field, effective from 9 a.m. through 10 a.m., for cloud to ground lightning.

“Thunderstorms with cloud to ground lightning will move over or be within five miles of the airport. These thunderstorms will move out of the area after 10 a.m.,” the NWS said.

Residents in other parts of the county also reported rain in their neck of the woods throughout the morning, including National City, Escondido, Del Mar and La Mesa.
 



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Judge Dismisses Charge in Rape Case

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There's been a surprising twist in the rape trial of an elite New England prep school graduate who allegedly assaulted a freshman girl days before his graduation.

The judge dismissed one of the 10 charges against 19-year-old Owen Labrie after defense attorney J.W. Carney made an oral argument at the end of the day Tuesday. Carney argued the state did not prove the "endangering the welfare of a child" charge against Labrie. The state agreed and the judge dismissed it.

Labrie is accused of raping a 15-year-old freshman inside a secluded rooftop mechanical room two days before he graduated in 2014, as part of a supposed tradition at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, called the "Senior Salute."

Days later the alleged victim went to police, and police went to Labrie.

As the case continued Tuesday in Merrimack County Superior Court, Concord Police Detective Julie Curtin told the jury what Owen Labrie told her about his encounter with the alleged victim.

"There was a ridiculous amount of rolling around, pants came off, and it was all a tease," Curtin said. "They were teasing each other."

During an interview with Concord police, Curtin says she asked Labrie about the "Senior Salute" - described by graduates, including Labrie, as a last chance invitation from a senior to get to know a younger student.

"For some of them, it was just a walk around the park, for some it was the virginity thing and he again said that was not why he was there," Curtin said.

Curtin testified that during the nearly four-hour interview, Labrie did say he put on a condom, but denied ever having sex with the young girl.

"He said he felt a moment of self-restraint and stopping, like a divine inspiration, and he stood up abruptly and sprinted off with the condom still on," Curtin said. "He said, 'telling you I was inside her would be the end of my life.'"

Two state forensic specialists testified to finding DNA on the alleged victim's underwear, most of it they say was from her, some from Labrie. There were also traces of sperm that couldn't be identified.

"As far as what I saw, there is no way to tell because of the complexity of it," explained Katie Swango with the State Police Forensic Lab.

She also said there is no conclusion to be drawn about how it got there.

When Carney was asked if Labrie is still expected to take the stand, he replied, "I will present my case tomorrow."

The defense will call its witnesses Wednesday. 



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Trash Into Treasure: Use for Shipping Containers

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A huge crane lifted a two-ton cargo container over Margaret McLean's house Tuesday.

The container was lifted over her house, the garage and two tall palm trees, and ended up by the edge of her San Diego pool.

"This particular one is going to be a pool cabana," said contractor Tim Boyes. "So it has a shower and restroom."

Shipping containers like these are being recycled around the world. After years of being used to haul merchandise inside massive ships, they are retired to a new fate. Some are turned into homes, some into businesses and others, like the two in Margaret's Talmage neighborhood, will now sit by her pool.

"We are going to put in windows and doors," said Boyes. "We're gonna have a big opening with sliding doors."

The shipping container Boyes is using came from Italy. He says the owner wanted a building that was green and this was a great way to build and recycle at the same time.

Boyes says they can stack 64,000 pounds on the containers when they are on ships. He says they are probably one of the best things to build out of, adding that the project will be cheaper than if he built it with concrete and wood.

And while neighbor Bella Hollingworth likes the idea she's not sure she likes the looks.

"Speaking from an aesthetic point of view, I don't particularly like these storage units because I think they're unattractive," Hollingworth said. 

But she says she likes things that are unconventional and hopes they will be turned into something more pleasing to look at.

The contractor says they will be improved and finished by the end of September.



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Horton Plaza Park Fountain Uncovered, Renovated

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An iconic piece of San Diego's history came out from under wraps Tuesday.

The fountain in downtown's Horton Plaza Park has been sealed in industrial shrink wrap since last fall as the area undergoes renovation to become a grand new public plaza.

The wrap protected the distinctive piece from debris and dirt kicked up by the reconstruction project, as well as from vandals and graffiti artists.

But on Tuesday, crews welcomed it back to the open air, readying it for a 21st century makeover.

The domed fountain was built along with a small, quarter-block park in 1910, the year after Alonzo Horton, the so-called Father of Downtown, died at the age of 96.

Last year, work crews popped the top off to take the dome off-site for upgrades and safekeeping while construction crews went about the $18 million “urban square” project on Broadway and 4th Avenue.

Click here to see a timelapse of the project.

The fountain’s original marble columns and structure are being retained and strengthened, but there will be brand-new plumbing in the water-feature part of it, topped by a small dome.

As for the big, ornate, wrought-iron dome, it will get some replacement glass insets, designed and produced to match the 20th century materials.

When the renovation is done, crews will hoist it to the perch where it belongs.

"You know, we're putting it back together and you gotta use kid gloves,” said Mike Tonioli, the Spectra Company field supervisor. “You can't just jam it. It's not new construction; it's old and fragile, and it's got to be put back precisely the way we took it off."

The fountain is also a lesson in inflation. In 1910, it was built for $10,000. Now, this renovation will run $450,000.

Back in the early 1900s, the project was bankrolled by Louis Wilde, owner of the U.S. Grant Hotel, who later became San Diego's mayor.

The revitalized plaza is set to open late this year across the street from our NBC 7 studio.
 

North Park Assault Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Escape

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As a man suspected in a string of North Park attacks faces new escape charges, prosecutors are revealing more details about what allegedly happened in sheriff’s custody.

David Angelo Drake II, 24, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to escape allegations, which stem from a July 30 incident — two weeks after he was bound over for trial.

According to Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Tag, deputies were preparing to take Drake to court when he tried to get away.

When his waist and ankle chains were removed in a holding area, Drake started to run, Tag said. Deputies caught up with him after a short chase.

As they tried to recapture him, a deputy was kicked in the side of the head, and another got a cut to his hand, according to Tag. Drake was taken to a hospital as a precaution before he returned to court the next day, when a judge set his trial for Nov. 16.

Drake will be tried on 18 felony charges. He is suspected of carrying out attacks on seven women in North Park streets.

Each alleged victim tells a similar story: someone ran up from behind and attacked them, punching them in the face to knock them unconscious.

Some of the women were sexually assaulted in the series, which took place between June 2014 and August 2014. However, none of the women saw who attacked them, nor do they remember seeing Drake before.

At his preliminary hearing, experts testified that DNA and fingerprint evidence ties Drake to the attacks.

Drake has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. If convicted, he could face 100 years to life in prison.

Here is the list of assaults that took place last year:

June 11, 2014: A woman told police she was thrown to the ground by one attacker on 33rd Street. Defendant is charged with sexual penetration (use of force), assault with intent to commit a specific felony and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury.

June 21: A woman was walking along Lincoln Avenue at 9:20 p.m. when she said two men attempted to attack her. Defendant is charged with assault to commit a specific felony and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury.

June 24: A woman was walking along Lincoln Avenue near Oregon Street and was knocked unconscious in an attack from behind, police said. Defendant is charged with sexual penetration (use of force), assault with intent to commit a specific felony and assault with intent to commit a specific felony.

July 20: A woman was knocked out while walking near the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Kansas Street around 1:20 a.m. Defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit a specific felony and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury.

Aug. 12: Defendant is charged with sexual penetration (use of force), robbery and assault with intent to commit a specific felony.

Aug. 28: The victim was attacked from behind, punched in the face and knocked out. She screamed for help and the suspect ran away, avoiding capture. Defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit a specific felony and assault by means to produce great bodily injury.
 



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Sexting Ex-HS Custodian Sentenced

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A former substitute custodian in the Grossmont Union High School District who admitted to texting a teenage girl to meet him for sex will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, he learned in court Tuesday.

Elias Morales II, 21, was working as a substitute custodian at El Capitan High School in February when he attempted to have a relationship with a 14-year-old student. 

At his sentencing, he received a grant of formal felony probation, 180 days in custody to be served through the Electronic Surveillance Program (GPS) in addition to a lifetime registration as a sex offender. 

A representative from the school district was also in court, asking that Morales not be allowed to be near schools. The judge aggreed to the request, though staying away from school is a condition of his sex offender registration. 

Morales previously accepted a plea agreement.

The custodian asked the student to skip class and meet him off-campus, and San Diego County Sheriff's Department detectives — posing as the student — agreed to meet up for a sexual liaison.

When Morales drove to the planned Lakeside location that Thursday, deputies arrested him.

District officials said Morales passed screening done by Department of Justice and FBI before his hiring.

Woman Steals Amazon Packages From Porch

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Police are looking for a woman who stole several UPS packages from Amazon off a porch in San Marcos.

Home surveillance cameras captured the woman stealing the packages on Monday, August 10th.

It happened just before 3:00 p.m. in the 1100 block of Ariana Road.

The homeowner checked her delivery status on Amazon.com after her packages didn’t arrive.

Once she discovered the packages had been delivered on the 10th she looked at the surveillance tape.

The suspect is described as white woman in her 30s with brown hair wearing a black top and shorts.

She gets out of a four-door, white or gray older Mercedes with a sun roof, walks up to the front door, then shoves the UPS packages into a tote bag.

She then gets back in the passenger side of the car and drives away.

It is a federal offense to steal mail or packages delievered by the Post Office.



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Parents of Unarmed Man Shot by Police Speak Out

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Six months after police shot an unarmed, naked man his parents are still fighting the case for their emotionally disabled son.

NBC 7 spoke exclusively with the family about its efforts to change how law enforcement polices the emotionally and mentally disabled.

San Diego Police officer Cristopher Grip thought he was responding to a burglary call but found Philip Anthony McMahon naked and staring at the window he had just smashed with his head.

The scuffle that ensued lead to a shooting that nearly killed McMahon.

The suspect's parents are left wondering how their unarmed naked son was a threat to a police officer.

“This isn't some armed burglar. He was not wielding a knife or gun. He's standing there staring into a broken window,” mother Cheryl Scott said.

Philip was shot on the left side of his chest shattering his shoulder. While he has physically healed his parents say Philip's mind has not.

“Mentally he is still seeing a therapist every week a psychiatrist every month. He is so much better than he was,” stepfather Ken Scott said.

Last February 16th a burglary was reported around noon in the 7900 block of Herrington Place. It turned out this was no break in. Philip, naked with no weapon, just smashed his neighbor's window with his head.

“He was in the middle of a Psychotic episode, what can I say? It wasn't him. His brain was somewhere else,” Ken said.

His parents say Philip has since been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder. His mother didn't know it then but just 72 hours before this confrontation with San Diego Police, Philip was near breaking point.

“He was pretty upset about where his life was going, things he felt like he needed to do, how scattered he felt,” Cheryl said.

Without the benefit of diagnosis, Officer Christopher Grip tried to subdue McMahon. According to the officer’s testimony Philip refused commands, lunged at him, and tried to get the officer’s gun.

“There was no acknowledgement of a helpless, confused, gaunt kid. I don't know how anyone could just rush in,” Cheryl said.

Grip testified that he did not want to shoot McMahon. He instead pulled his weapon and pistol whipped Philip.

Grip testified the gun fell to the ground, they both went for it, and the officer got there first and fired.

Officer Grip was cleared of any wrong doing.

“He was just standing there. Two other people had spoken to him already and said he wasn't all there,” Ken said.

This is not over for the Scott family. Philip is charged with vandalism and resisting arrest.

If convicted he could face three years in prison.

His emotional disorders are a life sentence. His parents say his disorders and the gunshot wound that nearly killed Philip should be time served.

Cheryl and Ken Scott aren't suing the city or law enforcement. They do though want to change how police handle the emotionally mentally disabled.

On Phil's Page, a website they created, viewers can read Phillip’s story and learn ways to help them change how police are trained.

McMahon's trial is scheduled for October.



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2 NATO Troops Killed by Gunmen in Afghan Uniforms

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Gunmen wearing Afghan security force uniforms opened fire on a NATO vehicle Wednesday, killing two service members, the international coalition force said, NBC News reported.

NATO service members returned fire and killed the shooters, according to the statement. The nationalities of those killed have not been identified.

The incident happened in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province.

Violence has worsened throughout the country in recent years as NATO withdraws and Afghan forces struggle to hold ground in the face of militant offensives.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 



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Armed Student Surrenders After Holding Class Hostage

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A 14-year-old boy held students at a West Virginia high school hostage with a pistol on Tuesday before releasing his captives and surrendering, NBC News reported.

No one was hurt in the incident which began at around 1:30 p.m. at Philip Barbour High School, about 30 miles southeast of Clarksburg, state police said.

The teen student held 27 other students and a teacher in a second-floor classroom but released them after police began negotiations, state police said.

The boy, who was not identified by officials, surrendered to authorities and was being evaluated at a local hospital Tuesday evening, police said.



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Kraft Recalls 2 Million Pounds of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon

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Kraft is recalling more than 2 million pounds of turkey bacon because the meat may spoil before the “Best When Used By” date.

The recall affects about 2,068,467 pounds of turkey bacon produced between May 31 and Aug. 6, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The following products have been recalled:

  • 56 oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer “Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 4470007633 0, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 24 AUG 2015 through 26 OCT 2015.
  • 36 oz. cardboard boxes (containing three plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon “Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154874 8, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 28 AUG 2015 through 20 OCT 2015.
  • 48 oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon “Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154879 3, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 3 SEPT 2015 through 30 OCT 2015.

The products will have establishment number “P-9070” inside the USDA mark of inspection, along with the line number “RS19.”

The recall affects consumers nationwide, and in the Bahamas and St. Martin.

The company discovered the problem after consumers complained about spoilage-related illness.

Anyone with questions can call the Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations Center at 800-278-3403.

Asian Shares Seesaw as China Rate Cut Fails to Spark Rally

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Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday and Shanghai's index fell despite Beijing's decision to cut a key interest rate to help stabilize gyrating financial markets and counter short liquidity.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell late in the day after spending most of the afternoon in positive territory.  It closed down 1.3 percent at 2,927.29 on heavy selling of steelmakers and other heavy industrials.

Elsewhere in Asia, Australian shares gained 0.7 percent, helped by buying of resource-related shares. Shares also rose in Taiwan but fell in New Zealand and most Southeast Asian markets.



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Preview: San Diego Brew & Food Festival

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San Diego’s rich food and craft beer scene will take the spotlight Saturday at Waterfront Park for the first-ever San Diego Brew & Food Festival (BFF).

The large-scale, inaugural culinary event at 1600 Pacific Highway in downtown San Diego will feature over 70 independent craft breweries pouring sudsy samples of more than 200 beers and more than 20 local chefs preparing unique, gastropub-style dishes.

The 21+ event is produced by big-time festival innovators, Motley Brews. Organizers say proceeds will benefit the San Diego Coastkeeper and its mission to protect waters in San Diego County.

According to organizers, participating craft breweries on deck for the BFF include local favorites like Stone Brewing Co.; Pizza Port Brewing Company; AleSmith Brewing Company; Modern Times Beer; The Lost Abbey; Coronado Brewing Company; Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits; and Green Flash, to name a few.

As for food, chefs will whip up items that pair perfectly with the craft brews on tap. Participating BFF eateries include Biergarden out of Encinitas and The Regal Seagull Alehouse and Sausage Grill.

Biergarden, for instance, plans to dish out Short Rib Mac ‘N’ Cheese and Mahi Ceviche, while The Regal Seagull plans to serve its Smoked Beer (Pork), Hungarian Kolbasz and Chicken Diablo specials.

Tickets into BFF fall under three categories: beer tasting tickets, early entry and “Mad Craft VIP” passes. Beer tasting tickets are valid from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and cost $45 per person in advance and $50 at the door. Early entry tickets get you in at 2 p.m. and cost $55 to $60 a pop.

The Mad Craft VIP pass gets you access to both beer and food samples from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and cost $105 in advance per person, and $110 at the door.

Four Mad Craft VIP chefs are slated to throw down their best recipes for patrons with these passes, including Chef Javier Plascencia, who’s preparing Carrot Agua Chile boasting local ghost peppers and fresh seafood, and a Summer Vegetable Tostada with local ingredients.

In addition to lots of food and beer, festival attendees will also be treated to live music throughout the day on the main stage. The "Silent Disco Dome" will feature DJs spinning and provide patrons with a place to boogie to the beat.

For more details on the Brew & Food Fest, visit the event website.
 



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More Kids Obese in U.S. Than Canada: Study

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American children are growing up fatter than their Canadian counterparts, according to a study released Tuesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The study looked at childhood obesity in the United States and Canada from the 1970s to the 2010s.

It found that obesity was just as prevalent in Canada as the United States in the late 1970s, but has shot up in America since 2001.

Between 2001 and 2004, the percentage of children and adolescents who were obese was 16.6 percent in the U.S., compared to 12.4 percent in Canada.

The chasm continued for the next decade. From 2009 to 2013, the obesity percentage in the U.S. was 17.5 percent, a notable contrast to Canada’s 13 percent.

The study also found the greatest discrepancy between obesity rates was the age group of 7-12, where the United States’ rate was more than 7 percentage points higher than Canada.

Those Americans younger, between 3 and 6 years old, and those older, between 13 and 19 years older, did not see a substantially higher obesity rate than Canada.

Girls were more likely to be obese than boys, the study also found.



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Sweetwater Valley Advances to Semifinals

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The Sweetwater Little League Team won its third straight elimination game Tuesday 11-3 over Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The 5 p.m. game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania,was an elimination game, meaning the seventh graders from Chula Vista and Bonita must win to advance.

Staked to a 3-0 lead, thanks to a couple wild pitches, the boys from Bonita stayed on the offensive. 

Levi Mendez crushed a two-run homer in the second inning to push the lead to 5-0. 

Pitcher Dante Schmid struck out the side in the bottom of the second to set the tone on the mound. 

But the offense wasn't done. Antonio Andrade led off the 5th inning with a solo shot and Sweetwater Valley tacked on a few more runs in the late innings to put the game out of reach. 

The Southern California sluggers dominated Kentucky, single-handedly knocking them out of the tournament. They outscored Kentucky by a combined 25-5 in their two wins. As NBC7's Derek Togerson explains, the team has a good chance heading into the elimination rounds.

The West Regional champs captured a decisive victory over Rhode Island on Monday night, helped largely in part by a huge third inning that included a grand slam home run by Jacob Baptista.

The South Bay players lost their previous game against Texas Sunday 8 - 4 to fall into the loser's bracket. It was the first loss for the Sweetwater Valley Little League All-Stars in the last 18 games they've played.

The boys play next on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the semifinals. The team they will play the losers of Wednesday's Pennsylvania vs. Texas game. 



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