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Principal Loses License

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A former Bridgeport, Connecticut, school principal caught on camera dragging students through the halls will lose her license.

The state Board of Education declined to renew the professional educator certificate of Carmen Perez Dickson on Wednesday.

Perez Dickson, who served as principal of the Tisdale School, was suspended for six months when the video surfaced in November 2013.

Parents were outraged and wanted her fired. Perez Dickson later resigned.

The chief administrative officer for Bridgeport Public Schools said Perez Dickson dragged two kindergarten students through the hallway on separate occasions in the spring of 2012.

Her attorney previously said Perez Dickson’s actions were within Bridgeport Board of Education policy guidelines for use of reasonable force.

The attorney said Wednesday that Perez Dickson will appeal the board's decision.


Lincoln HS Fight Prompts Complaints at SDUSD Board Meeting

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The fallout from a fight at Lincoln High School continued Tuesday night at the San Diego Unified School District’s board meeting. Several angry parents and community members said they feel like they're not getting the full story.

A fight broke out between two male students at the school on Imperial Avenue during Friday's lunch break and ended up in a parking garage.

No weapons were involved, according to San Diego Unified School District officials. Somehow, the violence escalated to the point that a school officer used his Taser on a 16-year-old student and used pepper spray on several other students.

Officer Bashir Abdi was sent to the hospital with head injuries. He was released over the weekend, but when he returns, he will be placed on administrative duty, officials announced.

One student was arrested and may face charges of assaulting a police officer. District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said Tuesday she could not yet release surveillance video which might answer an important question: what really happened.

Several speakers during public comment at Tuesday's board meeting stood up for the arrested student.

"He was tazed. That is an act of violence, and multiple students were pepper sprayed indiscriminately. That is unacceptable and something we cannot stand for,” said Kim Moore, a community member who lives near the school.

“This officer, he shall not return to Lincoln, he should not, he shall not. I ask for his removal from that school and that he never return," said Cindy Burrows, a parent of two Lincoln students.

NBC 7 has reached out to Abdi, but we have not heard back from him.

Others took the opportunity to talk about what they perceive as a bigger problem at the school.

Some blamed over-policing, district policy, media portrayal of Lincoln, and the so-called "preschool to prison pipeline" for failing to make the school a more positive place.

"If you walk around Lincoln High School and then go walk around Donovan go walk around all of those prisons in Otay, they look the same," said one speaker.

But others feel the conversation is already drifting.

“We should not use this moment as an opportunity to bash Lincoln, the faculty of Lincoln or the faculty of the San Diego Unified School District," said Reverend Shane Harris with the National Action Network San Diego.

“The concerns are not falling on deaf ears,” said Vernon Moore, San Diego Unified School District’s Executive Director of Youth Advocacy. “This is all part of our plan to engage the community and ensure Lincoln High School and all of our schools are safe." 

The student arrested Friday was still detained at juvenile hall as of Tuesday night’s meeting, but a hearing Wednesday morning could determine if he faces charges and if the surveillance video of the incident can be released.

In a letter to SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten, Dumanis gave this explanation for not releasing video of the incident at this time: 

"The SDPD and the DA’s Office are working diligently to review all the evidence including video evidence to ensure that justice is done for all parties. You expressed your interest in releasing the surveillance video from the school to the public as quickly as possible. The surveillance video is one of the pieces of evidence in the criminal investigation of the incident. Since several minors are involved, the Juvenile Court would have jurisdiction for the case. The potential release of any video evidence is dependent on the type of charges and how juvenile law applies to those potential charges. There is a detention hearing scheduled before a Juvenile Court Judge on Wednesday, March 2 that will allow us to clarify some of the legal and privacy issues involved in the release of the surveillance video. For these reason, you may not release the surveillance video at this time. We will continue to promptly update you regarding the status of the video and all other relevant matters in this case."

Possible MH370 Part Found Off Mozambique: Sources

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Two years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished with with 239 people on board, an object that could be debris from a Boeing 777 has been found off Mozambique, sources told NBC News.

Investigators in Malaysia, Australia and the U.S. have looked at photographs of the latest object and sources say there is a good chance it derives from the doomed jet.

The object has the words "NO STEP" on it and could be from the plane's horizontal stabilizer — the wing-like parts attached to the tail, sources say. It was discovered by an American who has been blogging about the search for MH370.

Norshafiza Zulkifli, spokesperson for Malaysia Airlines told NBC News that "it is too speculative at this point" for the airline to comment. 



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Council Approves Urban Agriculture Incentives

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The San Diego City Council has unanimously approved a new urban agriculture incentive zone, designed to spur the growing of fresh produce in neighborhoods underserved by grocery stores.

Enabled by a state law passed in 2013, the local incentive zone reduces the property tax of participating parcel owners in exchange for a minimum five-year contract to use the site for urban agriculture, including the growing of fruits and vegetables.

Council member Scott Sherman, who originally proposed the city measure, said in a statement that the program will give property owners “an additional tool to transform blighted property in their communities.”

The city program has received the endorsement of county Supervisor Ron Roberts, leaders of the San Diego County Farm Bureau, and several local community service organizations.

The incentive program is designed to encourage more community gardening and can be applied throughout the city for parcels with zoning that already allows for potential agricultural uses. Properties must be at least one-tenth of an acre in size and no more than three acres.

Based on a state formula for irrigated agricultural land, the current value of eligible properties can be reduced to $12,700 per acre for taxing purposes.

San Diego is the first city in San Diego County to approve the incentive zone. County supervisors are considering a similar zone that would allow for the incentives in the county’s unincorporated communities.
 



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1 Dies in El Cajon Motel Fire

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One person died in a motel fire in El Cajon early Wednesday.

It was just after 3 a.m. when Heartland firefighters were called to the motel on E. Main Street south of Broadway and east of Interstate 8.

A night clerk at the Villa Embasadora Motel told NBC 7 he tried to use a fire extinguisher on the flames while awaiting fire crews.

“It wasn’t really enough to do anything because it was already boiling over and the glass was already breaking,” Jay Binley sad.

A couple has lived in the room since June 2015, Binley said.

Officials have not identified the person found dead inside the burned out unit.

Residents in other rooms escaped injury, officials said.

An investigation is underway into what caused the fire.

Scott Kelly: I Grew Two Inches in My #YearInSpace

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After living for nearly a year aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly says he's two inches taller than his identical twin brother Mark, NBC News reported.

Kelly reports that he that overall he "feels pretty good," but now begins what may be a year-long project to monitor his health. One unique advantage he provides to NASA's doctors is his identical twin brother, Mark, a former NASA astronaut who spent last year with his feet planted on terra firma.

Comparing the twins will help researchers spot any genetic changes that might have occurred in Scott while in space. NASA will be on the lookout for possible brittle bones, weak muscles, decreased heart mass and possible increased cancer risk, among other health effects a year in space could cause to the human body. 

Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday By Reading

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Students across America are celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday on Wednesday in the best way possible: by reading a book.

Dubbed "Read Across America," the famed author's birthday has become a celebration of literacy. Thousands of schools, libraries and community centers are celebrating the day, including many in San Diego County.

Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel, died in 1991. He and his wife, Audrey Geisel, were longtime La Jolla residents and made a number of contributions to UC San Diego.

If he were still alive, Seuss would be 112 today.

'Serial' Heads to San Diego

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The masterminds behind “Serial,” the most-downloaded iTunes podcast, are coming to San Diego.

Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder, co-creators and producers of “Serial," will offer behind-the-scenes access to their experiences while creating their podcast at an event Wednesday night at Balboa Theatre on Fourth Avenue in downtown San Diego.

There, the pair will share their favorite audio clips, photos, and personal stories, including ups-and-downs. After the formal presentation, audience members will be able to ask Koenig and Snyder questions.

Tickets are available online starting at $30 and should be purchased in advance, as there is limited seating remaining at the venue.

The first season of “Serial” tells the real story of an imprisoned man whose family claimed he was innocent in the murder of his high school ex-girlfriend. Koenig took an in-depth journalistic approach in researching the case and telling the story over 12 episodes.

This podcast was the fastest to ever reach five million downloads in iTunes history, according to Emily Hartman, who works for the agency that represents Koenig and Snyder. Episodes have now been downloaded over 100 million times, explained Hartman.

The second season, which launched December 2015, focuses on a new case. The season is currently eight episodes in and the newest episode will debut Thursday.

For more information about the event, click here.



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15 Die of Flu: County Health

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Fifteen people have died of influenza this flu season, according to San Diego County health officials.

Four new deaths were reported in the last week of February, the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) said Wednesday. Of those, three did not have other medical conditions.

“The flu can be very unpredictable,” Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer said in a prepared news release. “People should get vaccinated and take other preventive measures to avoid getting sick.”

The total of lab-confirmed cases reported for Week 8 (ending Feb. 27) numbered 969. That was up from 863 confirmed cases the previous week. Flu season averages approximately 13 weeks according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but can last as long as 20 weeks.

Those who have not yet received a flu vaccine are advised to do so, according to HHSA.

Information on where or how to get vaccinated against influenza can be found through your doctor, pharmacy or the county public health center. For a list of locations, visit sdiz.org or call 211.

GOP Cares Less About Immigration Than Trump Says

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Immigration is one of the issues Republicans care about the least, according to exit polls from nearly every state this primary season, NBC News reported.

Voters ranked immigration — an issue that helped catapult Donald Trump to the top of the GOP pool — dead last when asked to choose the “most important” issues facing the country. The economy, jobs and government spending were among the most pressing concerns.

As for the term “amnesty,” Republicans seemed split for many Republican voters. Roughly half of voters said they supported offering undocumented immigrants a chance to apply for legal status in the U.S.

Trump’s ascent in the race and status at the top of the polls appeared to be buoyed by building a giant wall at the Mexican border, deporting all 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., and banning Muslims from entering the country.  



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Feds Expand Programs to Help Kids in Flint

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The federal government said Wednesday it will expand educational programs in Flint, Michigan, to help kids get past the effects of lead in their drinking water, NBC News reported.

Emergency funding totaling $3.6 million would be used for transportation, new classrooms, the expansion of early childhood education and other actions.

It’s not clear how many children have been affected by the extra lad in Flint’s drinking water supply, although estimates range between 6,000 and 12,000. Flint changed its water source from treated water to water from the Flint River, which was high in salts that corroded plumbing and allowed lead to leach into the water.

Unborn babies and very young children are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead. It destroys nerve cells — including developing brain tissue, effects that cannot be reversed.  



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Warmer Weather Shortens Sled Dog Race

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A lack of snow in Anchorage, Alaska, has forced organizers to shorten the epic Iditarod race, NBC News reported.

The start of the race will go from 11 miles to three because dog sledders can’t mush when there’s not enough slush.

Snow was forecast for the start of the race on Saturday in Anchorage, but higher temperatures mean the snow won’t stick around long enough.

Conditions look ever worse when the real 1,100 mile race to Nome kicks off in the town of Willow at 2 p.m. Sunday.  



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Unintended Pregnancies Fall 18 Percent in U.S.: Study

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A new study shows the rates of unintended pregnancies dropped to the lowest level in 30 years between 2008 and 2011, NBC News reported.

Experts say unintended pregnancies have dropped by 18 percent, mostly due to better use of birth control.

The declines were among women of all ages, incomes, race and ethnic groups, according to the study, conducted by the Guttmacher Institute.

Experts conducting the study said the findings help support the abortion debate — that access to contraceptive services leads to a lower incidence of abortion in the U.S., which, the report says, has the highest level of unintended pregnancy in the developed world.  



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Juvenile Charged With 4 Felonies Following Lincoln HS Fight

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A juvenile involved in a Lincoln High School fight was charged with four felonies in juvenile court Wednesday as prosecutors revealed details about what happened during the incident that sent an officer and several students to the hospital. 

A fight broke out between two male students at the school on Imperial Avenue during Friday's lunch break and ended up in a parking garage. No weapons were involved, according to San Diego Unified School District officials, and four students were involved total. 

The 16-year-old student has been charged with four felonies, including resisting arrest and assault on a police officer. He pleaded not guilty. A second student may face legal repercussions in the future. 

At a press conference following the hearing, prosecutor Minaz Bhayani shared details of what happened at the Friday incident, saying the altercation started when a group of students were "play fighting" outside the gym.

Somehow, the violence escalated to the point that a school officer used his Taser on a 16-year-old student and used pepper spray on several other students. It is unclear exactly how it escalated to this point. 

When staff dispersed that gathering, Officer Bashir Abdi saw one minor had a bloody head, so he followed the student into the parking garage to render medical aid. 

The prosecutor was asked why the officer followed the student who said he did not want help. 

"The officer has a professional responsibility for the welfare of the students at school," Bhayani said. "So if you flipped that question and say, the officer just ignored the minor ad something traumatic happened to him, what would the focus be on the officer not rendering aid, so all he's doing is just doing his job." 

Bhayani said although the inital contact between Officer Abdi and the juvenile was not hostile, the juvenile later became aggresive. 

"The contact between officer and minor was not hostile at all; it was totally focused on trying to get medical assistance," Bhayani said. 

He told reporters that when the pair got to the parking structure, that changed. 

"When they arrived in the parking structure, the contact became hostile, because the minor became aggressive and actually hit the officer," Bhayani said. "The officer tried to restrain him and was unable to do that."

The minor then became more aggressive, according to Bhayani.

"The minor increased his aggression toward the officer, punched him six or seven times; while he was being attacked from the front, another minor hit the officer from the back, knocking him down to the ground," Bhayani said. "The officer lost consciousness and suffered a concussion."

Officer Abdi was sent to the hospital with head injuries. He was released over the weekend, but when he returns, he will be placed on administrative duty, officials announced.

Bhayani revealed the officer is now in a wheelchair with pain to his neck, head and face and still has flashbacks about the incident. His right arm still has no sensation and he may have nerve damage. NBC 7 has reached out to Abdi, but we have not heard back from him.

Prior to the juvenile's hearing, Kim Moore, a spokeswoman for the family, released a statement from the family, reading in part, "I miss my son; I want him home; his is 16 years old; he is alone, sad and scared." The family said in the statement that education and safety are of the upmost importance. 

"We are looking for a resolution to this matter that will be helpful to our child and his school, and one that will bring restoraion to both parties," the statement read. 

The family declined to comment as they took their son home. 

The minor could face eight years and eight months in prison, which would carry on into adulthood. 

Friends and supporters lead a prayer circle for the 16-year-old ahead of the hearing, wishing him well. 

"What I feel in my heart is this officer punched him," said Reverend Shane Harris, with the National Action Network. "This officer approached him and he was responding and other kids were responding to the way he was approached that's a concern to me."

Harris also expressed concern about making sure the four students involved in the altercation transition well back to the school. He claimed several of the students involved were being recruited to various colleges for their athletic abilities and GPAs. 

Though surveillance video of the fight exists, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said Tuesday she could not yet release surveillance video which might answer an important question: what really happened.

In a letter to SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten, Dumanis gave this explanation for not releasing video of the incident at this time: 

"The SDPD and the DA’s Office are working diligently to review all the evidence including video evidence to ensure that justice is done for all parties. You expressed your interest in releasing the surveillance video from the school to the public as quickly as possible. The surveillance video is one of the pieces of evidence in the criminal investigation of the incident. Since several minors are involved, the Juvenile Court would have jurisdiction for the case. The potential release of any video evidence is dependent on the type of charges and how juvenile law applies to those potential charges. There is a detention hearing scheduled before a Juvenile Court Judge on Wednesday, March 2 that will allow us to clarify some of the legal and privacy issues involved in the release of the surveillance video. For these reason, you may not release the surveillance video at this time. We will continue to promptly update you regarding the status of the video and all other relevant matters in this case."

Man Stabs Brother in Oceanside

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A man was stabbed by his own brother in Oceanside Tuesday morning, police confirmed.

At around 8:30 a.m. a man called police to report that his roommate had been stabbed in the chest by his brother in the 1500 block of Alvarado Street. The caller said he was detaining the suspect until police officers could arrive at the scene.

When officers with the Oceanside Police Department (OPD) arrived, they found the stabbing victim suffering from serious injuries. He was still conscious, police said, and was airlifted to Palomar Medical Center. As of 10:45 a.m., his condition was unknown.

The stabbing suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody at the scene. He faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly stabbing his brother.

The case is under investigation. At this time, the OPD says the motive for the attack is unclear. No one else was harmed.
 


CSUSM Student Reports Sex Assault

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The police department at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) issued a warning to the college community Tuesday after a female student reported she had been sexually assaulted at a residence hall near the campus.

According to a CSUSM bulletin, campus police are now investigating the alleged sexual assault of a young woman at the QUAD residence hall located at 200 East Barham Drive, which is located less than a mile north of the university.

The student told police she was attacked in the late hours of Feb. 24. She reported the incident for the first time Tuesday to the CSUSM Police Department.

The bulletin says the suspect is known to the victim, but it not in custody at this time. The suspect is described as a 19-year-old man who stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs 215 pounds. He has dirty blond hair and hazel eyes. He is not a student at CSUSM, police said.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information on this case should contact CSUSM police at (760) 750-4567 or the university’s SAFE hotline at 760-750-SAFE. Tipsters can also anonymously call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

The university’s bulletin urged students to “please take all necessary precautions” and laid out some guidelines for students to protect themselves from sexual assault. This includes remembering that “No Means No and Yes Means Yes,” and weighing the effects of alcohol, and how “a person who is intoxicated cannot give consent.”

The bulletin also says students should be mindful of who they allow into their apartments, and always attend social gatherings with a group of friends, never alone.

CSUSM says students should report any unsafe situation immediately to authorities. Victims of any form of sexual assault or harassment are also encouraged to seek support at the university’s Student Health and Counseling Center on Chavez Circle near Campus Way and Campus View Drive or by calling the center at (760) 750-4915.

Victims and witnesses can also report sexual misconduct to CSUSM’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Bridget Blanshan, who can help provide support and resources, by calling (760) 750-4056.

Unrelated to the campus, victims of sexual assault can also call The Center for Community Solutions crisis line at (888) 385-4657. The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is also a resource to report sexual assault, either online or by calling (800) 656-HOPE.
 



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$800K Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Poway

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A very lucky Mega Millions ticket worth more than $800,000 was recently sold at a gas station mini-mart in Poway, lottery officials announced Wednesday.

The ticket was purchased at the Arco AM/PM located at 12805 Poway Rd. The slip matched five of the six winning numbers in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing – 1, 29, 33, 34 and 55 – missing only the Mega Number, 6.

California Lottery officials say the ticket is worth a cool $802,153. The winner has yet to come forward, but per lottery rules, the winner has 180 days from the date of the draw to claim the prize.

No one matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing – and the grand prize was worth $135 million. That means the jackpot rolls to $144 million for the next drawing set for Friday at 8 p.m. PT.
 



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Man Killed in Spring Valley Rollover

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A man was killed in a rollover crash on State Route 94 in Spring Valley Wednesday, officials said.

The violent collision happened just before 10:30 a.m. on eastbound SR-94 at Spring Street. Aerial footage of the scene showed the vehicle had landed tires up on the shoulder of the highway. It appeared the car had plowed through a guardrail before rolling onto the shoulder.

Cal Fire officials said two people were inside the vehicle. One person, a man in his 30s, died, while the other suffered unspecified injuries. Just before 11 a.m., fire crews could be seen trying to stabilize the wrecked vehicle. Firefighters then worked to get the occupants out of the car.

No other cars were involved in the crash and no other injuries were reported.

The victim's name has not been released. The collision is under investigation.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials issued a SigAlert following the crash, blocking off traffic access in the area so emergency crews could work. By 12:35 p.m., CHP officials reopened all lanes and the crash scene was cleared.

Check back for updates on this story.
 



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County, City Struggle With Storm Drains Amid El Nino

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During the January storms, the McGuire family watched as a mung-hued sludge bubbled onto their property, slowly turning their tennis court into a lake.

It’s a problem homeowner Don McGuire says he’s noticed for years.

“It comes down through the valley. It comes right here in front of my property, and then starts filling up at the corner of my tennis court,” McGuire described. “It starts overflowing onto my property.”

Residents near the clogged storm water culvert at El Camino Real and Rancho del Madison say the storm inlet hasn’t been cleared in years. Data obtained by NBC 7 from San Diego County appears to confirm their observation.

With more heavy winter rains on the way, homeowners in the area are concerned.

“Nobody comes to clean it up, so it’s really a problem and it’s going to be an even bigger problem when it starts flooding,” said neighbor Pam Farb.

NBC 7 reviewed data provided by the County of San Diego of some 2,500 culverts and found hundreds of inlets listed as needing repair and cleaning. Many of those storm pipes in the Rancho Santa Fe area have been listed as needing service for years.

Meantime, the City of San Diego has more than 20 storm inlets and pipes red flagged as urgently in need of repair or cleaning or both, an effort city consultants estimate will cost more than $500,000. Almost all of those drains are corrugated metal piping like the one that badly damaged several homes in Cabaret block of San Carlos last fall.

A city spokesman said thanks to concerns about El Nino, the Storm Water Department has been able to get more work done in the last few months than in perhaps the past decade.

In response to NBC 7 questions about the inlet at El Camino Real and Rancho del Madison near Rancho Santa Fe, a county crew went out and inspected the area. A county spokeswoman said the inlet would be cleaned up by Friday.

“While our crews maintain nearly 19,000 inlets every year, it is possible for growth or debris to block those facilities in between scheduled maintenance,” Alex Bell, a county communications officer, wrote in an email to NBC 7.

Bell said the county wants to encourage the public to contact the county and report blocked storm drain channels and culverts.

“The sooner we are made aware of an issue, the sooner we can get out there to fix it,” she wrote.

Residents can call (877) 684-8000 during business hours or (858) 565-5262 any time to report issues in the unincorporated county. There is also an online form available.

Quirky Lineup Set for Spring Busker Fest

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A champ on a 12-foot-tall unicycle, sword swallowers, fire jugglers and a record-holder for high-flying stunts on a pogo stick are among the street performers taking center stage at a quirky festival this weekend at Seaport Village.

In its 10th year, the annual Spring Busker Festival goes down from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday
and Sunday at San Diego’s waterfront landmark.

As always, the free outdoor fest highlights awe-inspiring, eclectic busker acts from around the nation. This year’s lineup of professional performers is diverse and, of course, death-defying.

The lineup includes The Flying Tortilla, a group of Southern California performers who combine breakdancing, acrobatics, tumbling, circus skills and comedy in their act. There’s also CREW, a San Diego-based percussion group that specializes in repurposing everyday objects for their percussive performance.

Then there’s Pogo Fred, a multiple Guinness World Record holder who hails from Ohio and performs tricks on his pogo stick, including jumping more than seven feet in the air.

Jamey Mossengren – a seven-time World Unicycle Champion from Los Angeles – will also treat attendees to some stunts as he rides his 12-foot-tall unicycle.

Other performers include Martika Daniels, a Kansas City-based busker who, among many tricks, walks barefoot across broken glass. Professional sword-swallower, Murrugun the Mystic, will also perform. Jugglers, comics and others gifted with quirky talents round out the two-day fest. Event organizers say that while the performances are free, tips for the buskers are encouraged.

When night falls on Saturday, Seaport Village will host an after-hours, 18+ version of the fest – Buskers After Dark, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This portion of the event includes a DJ spinning tunes, food and drink specials, as well as fire acts, adult humor and high-energy performances.

Parking for the Spring Busker Festival is available in the regular Seaport Village parking lots, where guests pay $4 for the first three hours with validation from a Seaport Village business and $3 every 30 minutes thereafter.

For the festival, there will also be extra parking available at the nearby Hilton Hotel Bayfront on Park Boulevard. The all-day parking rate there is $10 per car. Free shuttles will be available to take visitors back and forth from the hotel lot to Seaport Village. Shuttles will run every 15 minutes from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Seaport Village is also easily accessible via trolley or bus. Visit the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System website for route details.
 



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