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Coast Guard Saves Boat Sinking Off Mission Bay

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The Coast Guard saved a boat that was taking on water two miles west of Mission Bay Sunday afternoon.

The Haddock, an 87-foot Coast Guard patrol boat, diverted from its 500-mile transit back to homeport in San Diego after a six-week dry dock period in San Francisco to help the sinking boat just after 4 p.m.

A petty officer boarded the boat and used dewatering pumps that he had rebuilt during his time in San Francisco to keep the boat from flooding too much while San Diego lifeguards towed it to Mission Bay.

“I’m constantly amazed by what this crew is able to accomplish,” said Lt. Katie Spira, commanding officer of the Haddock. “After being out of the water for six weeks, we were able to seamlessly transition back to operations and assist a boater in need just outside of San Diego Bay. By embodying the Coast Guard’s creed of ‘Semper Paratus’ [always ready], we were able to help those in need during this important holiday weekend.”

The boat was moored by 6 p.m. No injuries were reported.



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Woman Reported Missing Near Mission Bay Has Been Found

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A missing woman last spotted in Mission Bay has been found, authorities confirmed.

A man called police around 6 a.m. Monday, telling them his wife got into some sort of altercation with other people and then went into the water. He did not seen her come out, he told police. 

Lifeguards launched a search for the woman near Ventura Cove and Ventura Point in Mission Bay. 

Lifeguards found the woman nearly two hours later at 8 a.m. She is okay, they said. 

No other information was immediately available.



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More Than 1M Beachgoers Expected on the 4th of July

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More than a million people are expected to head to San Diego's beaches to celebrate Independence Day Monday, and lifeguards and police are staffing accordingly. 

The Fourth of July is typically the busiest beach weekend of the year with tens of thousands of people flocking to the coast. 

Because of the crowds, police say they will be extra vigilant to ensure everyone follows the rules and to ensure everyone is safe. 

The second day of the July Fourth weekend was even busier than Saturday at San Diego beaches. San Diego Lifeguards estimate 185,800 people came to the beaches Sunday. That compares to 155,000 on Saturday. Lifeguards performed 211 rescues on Sunday and 228 on Saturday.

This weekend, the ocean water should to be warm, which means a lot of holiday beachgoers will be in the water. 

There will be 20 lifeguards in Mission Beach alone over the weekend, and 30 on the Fourth. Police will also have command posts at popular beaches.

Police and lifeguards are reminding beachgoers to not bring alcohol or glass or tents that close in all directions. Only open tents are allowed.

They also advise owners to leave their pets at home until after 6 p.m. because of the heat. 

Plastic containers are allowed, but remember to pack out all trash so the beaches stay clean.

Swimmers should stay in areas where they can touch the ground, always swim with a buddy, and use lifeguard stands as a reference to where they were originally swimming. Beachgoers should always check with a lifeguard before getting in the water.

“You might see a spot where it’s inviting. Rip currents look inviting. They don’t have any waves. It looks like a nice calm area, but it’s just a big, deep hole where the water recirculates,” Lt. Rick Romero of San Diego Lifeguards said.

Lifeguards say kids get lost every year during the Fourth, so parents should keep a close eye on their kids.

Police usually see an uptick in pool drowning deaths over the holiday as well, so parents need to watch kids closely when they’re swimming in the backyard.

The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement through the fourth, and the surf is also expected to be up to five feet over the weekend. 



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Reported Home Invasion Robbery in Oceanside

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Oceanside Police officers are responding to a reported home invasion robbery on Overlook Drive. 

The incident was reported at 10:45 a.m. Monday on the 4900 block of Overlook Drive, police said. 

No injuries have been reported so far. There is no word yet on loss as police respond to the scene. 

Police are investigating. 

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 

Coronado Landmark Sold After 66 Years

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An imposing yet beautiful Tudor mansion occupying a quiet corner of Coronado is being sold after 66 years.

Leo Hansen bought the home, on the corner of A Street and 10th, in 1950 at auction, and three generations of the Hansen family have lived there since.

The 14,000 square-foot mansion was designed by architects Irving Gill and William Hebbard in 1898 for A.P. Stephens, a retired Standard Oil executive.

In 1915, the home was purchased by Marshall O. Terry, former Surgeon General of New York.

During the 1930s, Hollywood’s elite partied at the home nearly every weekend, including silent film star Anita Page (who lived in Coronado) and actress Lilian Gish.

The home also hosted Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, and was featured as the set for the 1996 TV movie "What Love Sees."

For decades, the Hansen House has been the venue to the Coronado Mainstreet Garden Party.

Recently when Navy SEAL Charles Keating’s funeral was held in Coronado, his entire family stayed at the home.

The house was sold in June to a private seller who wishes to remain anonymous.

The home was dedicated in 1977 as a Coronado Historical Landmark by the Coronado Historical Association.



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SEALs, Spec Ops Vets Tapped for Careers in Silicon Valley

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A growing number of former Navy SEALs and other Special Operations veterans are choosing to forego the traditional post-combat careers of private security firms and law enforcement agencies and are instead joining the tech industry.

SEALs learn to build teams, think outside the box and lead in ever-changing circumstances – talents Silicon Valley companies say make Spec Ops veterans a good fit for innovative businesses.

Former Marine Don Faul, who has worked at Google, Facebook and Pinterest, says he estimates 100 Special Operations veterans have been hired in the tech industry within the last two years.

Faul is now COO of Athos, a wearable technology startup. He says the Special Operations vets have leadership skills that many tech companies need.

Founded in 2013, San Diego-based company The Honor Foundation helps local SEALs and other Special Operations veterans transition into careers in the tech industry and well as other fields. 

Body With Blunt Force Trauma Found in Ocean Beach

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San Diego Police (SDPD) officers are investigating the death of a man found with blunt force trauma to his upper body in Ocean Beach. 

The body was found at approximately 6:10 a.m. Monday on the 2500 block of Bacon Street, north of a section of tennis courts near Robb Field, SDPD officers said. 

Officers said they found the man, in his 50s or 60s, with major trauma to his upper body. They noticed he was not breathing and he was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears the victim was homeless and may have been sleeping in the area, police said. 

At this time, it is unclear what may have caused the injuries, police said. 

Police said they are speaking with the person who reported the body; they consider that person a witness. 

SDPD's Homicide Unit is investigating and conducting witness interviews. 

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 



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Trump Meets With Ernst Amid VP Speculation

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Following a weekend meeting with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump will meet with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst today as he continues contemplating his vice presidential selection, NBC News reported.

Sources close to Ernst tell NBC News the meeting was a complete surprise to the senator and her team — very "last minute," one source with knowledge said.

Ernst is in her first term in the Senate, having ridden the Tea Party wave into an open seat in 2014. She is the first woman to be elected from Iowa to either chamber of Congress.

Earlier in the election cycle, Ernst was frequently mentioned as a rising star and potential vice presidential pick for whichever Republican won the GOP nomination, especially considering she'd bring gender diversity to a ticket facing Hillary Clinton in November.



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Hotel Calls 911 Over Arabic-Speaking Visitor

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An Ohio mayor apologized Sunday after a visitor from the Middle East was accused of being a terrorist and handcuffed by police at gunpoint.

In the wake of the incident, the United Arab Emirates urged its citizens abroad to avoid wearing the country's traditional white robes and headscarf, NBC News reported.

The UAE also summoned a senior U.S. diplomat to express its "dismay at the brutal way" police treated one of its citizens.

Officers were dispatched to a hotel in Avon, less than 20 miles west of Cleveland, after staff called 911 to allege a Muslim guest named Ahmed Al Menhali was "in full headdress with multiple disposable phones, pledging his allegiance to ISIS," according to NBC station WKYC. When the officers arrived, they found Menhali speaking Arabic on his cellphone and ordered him to the ground.

The officers discovered that Menhali was not armed, and was later taken to the hospital after collapsing.



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Dad Accidentally Kills Son at Florida Gun Range

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A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot by his father at a gun range in Sarasota, Florida, Sunday, according to police.

William Brumby, 64, was at High Noon Gun Range when he shot his son, Stephen Brumby, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, NBC News reported.

The boy was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital shortly after 3 p.m., but died there of his injuries.

Witness accounts and surveillance video revealed that a shell casing had ricocheted into the elder Brumby's shirt, police said.

When he went to pluck it out, using the hand in which he was holding a loaded handgun, he accidentally pulled the trigger and shot the son who was standing behind him, according to a statement from the sheriff's office.

According to NBC affiliate WFLA, the boy was shot in his left jugular vein, which is in the neck.

Spirit of Fourth of July

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Beyond all the fireworks and patriotic colors on display, Americans with an appreciation for history were celebrating July 4th with portraits of this country’s Founding Fathers in their mind.

Now, 240 years after the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. faces challenges that require no less than the courage and wisdom that gave birth to a nation.

These days, threats to our security are coming in waves, from around the world and here at home.

“We in America are so blessed , we're blessed beyond measure,” said Dwayne Sheppard, pastor of the New Greater Apostolic Church, as he barbecued at a tent party along the eastern shore of Mission Bay. “And we have not yet experienced things other countries have experienced. So now it's coming on our turf. But it was prophesied that it would happen."

Given the bitterness of this year’s election cycle, there are questions as to whether America's spirits can be lifted before they're too polarized.

"I really hope so, but I think with the whole Presidency and everything that's going on, it's going to be kind of tough,” said Cynthia Lemos, visiting San Diego’s Embarcadero on a day trip from Valencia. “People aren't going to be happy."

"It's very scary,” confessed Rhonda Dodson, in town for the holiday from Tina, Missouri. “I have little grandkids ,and it scares me more for them because they're so much younger than my younger daughter. I don't know where we're headed."

Jennifer Caraway, accompanied by her daughter from Phoenix said: “I think the most concerning part is just us as Americans, trying to stay together and stand up for one another, and just bond together as one country in support of each other instead of tearing each other down."

But for all there is to worry about, NBC 7 found an overriding holiday spirit of good cheer among the visitors and locals interviewed around town on Monday.

Some folks said they make a point of focusing on optimism -- compartmentalizing" pessimistic thoughts about ISIS, the troubled global economy, unemployment and environmental issues.

“You can never tell what can happen,” said Wally Adeola in a conversation framed by the U.S.S. Midway Museum. “It comes in our mind, we think about it. But we can't live by fear.”

His daughter, Kara added: You just have to stay positive, count your blessings. And if you're religious, you know, pray."

Ife Felano, a Nigerian-born woman who now lives in El Cajon offered the perspective that the U.S. is still admired and envied far and wide.

"America reaches out to every other nation, every other country,” Felano noted. “So if America is not strong, that's going to affect every other country. That's what I fear and I feel. So we want to have America be strong at all times."

As more than one history buff pointed out, the U.S. has survived not just by military might -- but resourcefulness and resilience, protected by a Constitution that's been amended many times and is still seen as our abiding principles.

“The Declaration of Independence has made my spirit strong and protected me, along with the Constitution and Bill of Rights,” said downtown resident Brent Truitt. “And state majorities being in compliance with that as well."

Scooter Crashes Into Bus, 3 Injured

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Three people riding an electric scooter in Mission Beach were injured Monday when the scooter rear-ended an MTS bus, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) said.

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) said the crash happened around 6:50 p.m. in the 1000 block of westbound Mission Bay Drive, near Mariners Way east of Gleason Road.

According to police, a 43-year-old man was driving the scooter accompanied by two female passengers when he ran into the right rear-end of a bus stopped in the area.

One of the passengers – a 35-year-old woman – was critically injured in the collision, suffering a brain bleed, police said. The second passenger, a 25-year-old woman, suffered a broken wrist, while the driver of the scooter suffered a broken arm.

Officers shut down access to the area following the crash. At 8 p.m., a SigAlert was issued for traffic on West Mission Bay at Mariners Way, which lasted several hours.

The accident is under investigation. No further details were released, including whether alcohol played a factor in the collision.



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Vegetation Fire Sparks in Vista, Several Homes Evacuated

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Several homes were evacuated in Vista Monday after a vegetation fire sparked, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) confirmed.

The fire started around 4:17 p.m. on the 200 block of E Bobier Drive near N Santa Fe Avenue.

The fire spread to two to 3 acres and threatened several homes on Heidi Circle, E Indian Rock and the 1300 block of Calera Street. 

Some residents were told to evacuate their homes and a senior living facility in the area had a shelter-in-place order.

No homes were burned in the fire but there were reports of damage to sheds. 

According to the fire deparment in the City of Vista, the forward progress of the fire was stopped as of 7 p.m.

Investigators are on scene to determine the cause of the fire.

No other information was immediately available.

Sharp-Shooting Veteran Saves Bald Eagle

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Sharp-shooting skills that Jason Galvin honed serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan came in handy when he spotted a bald eagle trapped up in a tree this July 4 weekend weekend. Galvin noticed the young bird hanging upside down from a rope as he was making a run for bait at Rush Lake in Minnesota. Galvin made calls to the fire department and the Department of Natural resources, but ultimately ended up taking the rescue into his own hands. “Fourth of July. That’s our bird. I can’t let it sit there,” Galvin said. He grabbed a Ruger 10/22 rifle and aimed it up at the tree. “I saw him in the scope. He was looking at me," Galvin said. The Army veteran fired 150 times, clearing branches out of the way and then striking the rope. The bird fell down into soft underbrush. It was taken awake and alert to a raptor center to recover. “There were lots of tears. It was breathtaking. It was a beautiful moment,” Galvin said.

Juvenile Driver Crashes at San Diego County Fair

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A juvenile driver involved in a WGAS Motorsports exhibition at the San Diego County Fair hit a stack of hay and was airlifted to Rady Children's Hospital, a fair spokeswoman confirmed to NBC 7 San Diego. 

The incident happened at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, during an exhibition for spectators only. The event was not a ride in the carnival. 

The driver, a juvenile girl, hit a stack of hay, a fair spokeswoman said. 

A witness told NBC 7 that it took about 15 minutes to get the girl out of the car because the roof had to be cut off.

She suffered unknown injuries and was airlifted to Rady Children's Hospital. 

A hospital spokesperson told NBC 7 the girl was in a fair condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

A fair spokeswoman said that the event was an exhibition and no guests were injured during the incident. 

NBC 7 spoke to some parents who tell us the cars used in the races have nets and roll bars. Drivers also wear helmets, gloves and wrist restraints and their racing suits are also fire proof.

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this developing news story. 



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PBS Used Old Fireworks Footage in July 4 Broadcast

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PBS acknowledged that its live "A Capitol Fourth" broadcast of this year's Washington, D.C., fireworks show was spliced in with video from previous years' spectacles, NBC News reported.

Hundreds of viewers complained on the annual show's Twitter and Facebook pages that the fireworks display couldn't be live because the images were in clear weather, a stark contrast to the actual heavily overcast and foggy Monday night.

The show's Facebook and Twitter pages acknowledged that the show was " a combination of the best fireworks from this year and previous years."

PBS didn't immediately return NBC News' calls for comment Monday night.



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CVFF Host Fourth of July Breakfast

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The Chula Vista Firefighter’s Foundation (CVFF) held their eighth annual Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station Seven to celebrate Fourth of July.

Visitors enjoyed pancakes, hash browns, coffee and juice as well as fire engine and truck displays and games for the kids. There was also a booth for kids to dress up as firefighters. 

All proceeds from the event will go to CVFF to support fire safety, community programs and offer scholarships to individuals aspiring to be firefighters.

Josh Sanders, an Engineer Paramedic for the City of Chula Vista and President of CVFF told NBC 7 that it was nice to see people in different circumstances.

“Keep in mind the fact that we normally meet people when they call 911 and we show up during their worst day. It’s great to see people under these kind of circumstances,” Sanders said.

"I think I just love that it's a sense of community, that everyone comes out and brings their kids and gets to go on their fire engines and fire trucks and meet the people who actually run calls everyday and serve the community," said Angelina Stolzoff who is the wife of a firefighter.

The Chula Vista Fire Department reminds everyone that private use of fireworks in San Diego County is against the law.

All types of fireworks are illegal, including firecrackers, sparklers, bottle rockets, M-80's, roman candles, cherry bombs, snappers and poppers.

Also, be aware that transporting fireworks into the United States from Mexico or any other location carries a penalty of fines, and/or imprisonment.



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Norris Helps Padres Double Up Diamondbacks

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Luis Perdomo and the Padres bullpen took a step forward Monday as San Diego claimed its third victory in four days with an 8-4 decision over Arizona.

Perdomo turned in a solid performance limiting the Diamondbacks to three runs (two earned) while tying a season-high six innings of work. 

The right-hander struck out five and allowed nine hits and left with a 5-3 lead after pitching to one batter in the 7th.

Brad Hand then came in and was able to get out of a two-on, nobody-out jam unscathed by striking out Arizona sluggers Paul Goldschmidt and Jake Lamb.

Reliever Jose Dominguez followed suit and was able to get Wellington Castillo to line out to center to end the threat. 

Paul Clemens allowed one run in the 8th before Brandon Maurer finished it out with a scoreless 9th.

It was a drastic improvement from last Friday – when the Padres were 90 feet from blowing a 7-2 lead in the 9th against the Mets just one day after trading consistent closer Fernando Rodney to the Marlins.

The Padres lineup produced eight runs Monday to back Perdomo and the bullpen, with half of them coming on two swings. Yangervis Solarte and Derek Norris provided the fireworks.

Solarte stayed hot in the desert and scorched a two-run homer to tie the game at 2-2 in the 4th inning. The infielder upped his batting average to .299 by the end of the evening.

Later in the 6th inning, Norris decided to take matters into his own hands and attacked a 3-0 offering from Archie Bradley. The ball landed 370 feet away from home plate to give the Padres a 5-3 advantage they would not relinquish.

Norris added a RBI double in the 8th. Ryan Schimpf, Alexei Ramirez, and Matt Kemp also knocked in runs to help the cause.

Christian Friedrich toes the rubber Tuesday in Arizona at 6:40 p.m. The Diamondbacks will counter with Zack Godley.



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Man Killed in Fullerton Officer-Involved Shooting ID'd

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A 19-year-old Canoga Park man was fatally shot, and another teen was shot in the arm, by undercover California Highway Patrol officers working on a task force aimed at illegal street racing, CHP officers said Sunday.

The men were shot at about 10:50 p.m. Sunday at Pritchard and Commonwealth avenues, near the Fullerton Municipal Airport, said CHP Officer Alex Rubio.

Two officers were involved in the shooting, CHP Capt. David Moeller told City News Service from the scene.

"We were following some people," Moeller said of the events leading up to the shooting.

The undercover officers had initially began tracking the suspects' truck in South Gate at a sideshow -- an illegal car club gathering that often includes dangerous stunts -- a law enforcement source speaking on condition of anonymity told the Los Angeles Times.

The Orange County coroner's office confirmed that Canoga Park native Pedro Villanueva died in the incident.

The other man, who was 18, was shot in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound and then released pending further investigation, Kathryn Hamel of the Fullerton Police Department said.

Hamel said the CHP officers were working undercover and driving an unmarked car. The surveillance extended from Los Angeles down to Fullerton.

"The CHP officers attempted to stop the truck on Pritchard, north of Gregory," Hamel said. "The truck made a U-turn and drove directly into the path of the officers. Both officers engaged the vehicle and an officer-involved shooting occurred."

The suspects had struck another vehicle prior to driving toward the unmarked vehicle carrying the CHP officers, the Times reported, citing the same law enforcement source.

Hamel didn't know if the men who were shot knew the two CHP officers were law enforcement officers when they tried to make the stop on the car.

"Their (CHP) car was equipped with lights," she said.

However, she didn't know if the lights were on when the stop was attempted or whether the undercover officers had a dash cam in their car that was operating at the time of the stop.

"Those are all good questions," she said. "People are asking them and I'm sure we'll have the answers when the investigation is completed."

Hamel said the Fullerton police, in conjunction with the CHP, was doing the criminal portion of the investigation, which extended from the surveillance up to the OIS.

The Orange County district attorney's office was handling the investigation of the OIS, she explained.

Police asked anyone with information on the OIS to call Fullerton police at (714) 738-6800. Tipsters can also call Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS.

'Ghost Town': ISIS Leaves Ramadi in Ruins

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New aerial footage released by the International Committee of the Red Cross shows widespread devastation in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, which the organization called a "ghost town."

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces ran ISIS out of Ramadi in December. While the offensive was viewed as a victory, it left the once-bustling city which formerly was home to 1 million people largely uninhabitable.

The ICRC said explosive "remnants of war are scattered across the city" and most locals are too afraid to return home — adding that it will take "months, if not years" to make the city safe again.



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