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3 Injured in Head-On Collision in Santee

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Three people were injured in a head-on collision at the intersection of Carlton Oaks Drive and Oakbourne Road in Santee at around 12:35 p.m on Friday.

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, a 2009 Nissan Xterra traveling north on Carlton Oaks Drive collided with a 2004 Toyota minivan as it was turning east onto Carlton Oaks Drive from southbound Oakbourne Road.

The driver of the Toyota van suffered serious injuries and the driver’s son, 16, sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Nissan suffered non-life threatening injuries as the collision caused the SUV to turn over on its side in the middle of the intersection.

All three passengers were taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital and are in stable condition.



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Search for Robbery Suspect in Encinitas

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Deputies are asking for the public's help to identify a man suspected of a robbery in Encinitas earlier this week.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) released two pictures of the man taken from surveillance video.

The robbery happened just before midnight on Monday, Aug. 15 on Edgefield Lane near Mountain Vista Drive.

SDSO says the victim accidently left her garage door open and received an alert on her phone from her motion sensor alarm. She then confronted the suspect and began yelling for help, causing him to run away.

Surveillance video showed the suspect opening the car and taking a wallet. He dropped the wallet as he was running away.

He is described to be approximately 30-45 years old, 5-feet 7-inches and weighs around 150 pounds, with a goatee. SDSO says he was last seen wearing a green sweatshirt and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jason Worthington at (760)966-3500.



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Trump to African-American Voters: What Do You Have to Lose?'

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Citing poverty, high unemployment and broken education systems, Donald Trump on Friday continued to court African-American voters with the simple question: "What do you have to lose?"

"Look at how much African-American communities have suffered under Democratic control. To those hurting, I say: What do you have to lose by trying something new like Trump?" he read from a teleprompter at a rally in the overwhelmingly white town of Diamondale, Michigan.

The Republican presidential nominee said he would be a better candidate for African American issues compared to Hillary Clinton, and that, if elected, he would win "over" 95 percent of black voters in a potential reelection campaign in 2020.

Most surveys now show Trump polling in the low single digits among African-American voters compared to Clinton. Mitt Romney earned the support of about six percent of black voters in 2012.



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Rivers Held Out of Chargers Game

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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will be inactive for the team's second preseason game, Friday night's meeting with the Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium.

Rivers is not injured. Bolts Head Coach Mike McCoy is simply giving his most crucial offensive player a night off. Tight end Antonio Gates will also not be on the field.

During the week McCoy said the Chargers' joint practice with the Cardinals was kind of like playing three game in one week. He felt comfortable that Rivers and Gates had done enough against Arizona to warrant a physical break. Kellen Clemens will likely get the start.

This development means Chargers fans will likely not see their franchise QB on the field at home until the second week of the regular season. McCoy has traditionally held his starters out of the final exhibition game, which is at the Q against the 49ers on September 1.

The Chargers open the regular season at Arrowhead Stadium against the Chiefs before playing their home opener against the Jaguars on September 18.

Sig Alert Issued of Eastbound I-8 in El Cajon

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A sig alert has been issued for the eastbound Interstate 8 west of State Route 67 in El Cajon due to a traffic collision.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash happened at approximately 5:47 p.m. involving a motorcycle and SUV.

Lanes one and two on the eastbound Interstate 8 at SR-67 have been blocked off.

The motorcyclist suffered minor injuries, according to CHP.

It's unknown how long the sig alert will remain in effect.

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 



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Motorcycle Pursuit Reaches 100 Miles Per Hour

Bronze Stunner: U.S. Men's 4x100m Relay Team Disqualified

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The U.S. men’s 4x100m relay team had won bronze. They had their American flags wrapped around them. But as they headed to the media area to conduct interviews, the worst news possible flashed on the scoreboard: “United States - DQ.”

That's DQ, as in disqualified.

Rio Olympic track officials disqualified the U.S. team because of an illegal baton exchange.

• WATCH: Usain Bolt Wins Gold in Final Olympic Race

According to IAAF Rule 170.7, "the baton shall be passed within the takeover zone. The passing of the baton commences when it is first touched by the receiving athlete and is completed the moment it is in the hand of only the receiving athlete. In relation to the takeover zone, it is only the position of the baton which is decisive. Passing of the baton outside the takeover zone shall result in disqualification."

The U.S. infraction reportedly occurred on the first transfer between Mike Rodgers and Justin Gatlin. Slow-motion video on the NBC broadcast appeared to show the moment where Gatlin may have taken the baton before the yellow line that starts the exchange zone.

The runners, however, disagreed.

“I see him throwing his hand back,” Rodgers said of Gatlin while watching the replay, "but I see when he has possession of the stick, he’s inside the zone. … It’s not a DQ.”

“Obviously I can’t see behind me,” Gatlin said. “I felt like it was a clean exchange going through the zone.”

Gatlin was open to the idea of an appeal.

“If my federation wants to go out and wants to protest against it then we’ll do so,” he said. There was no immediate word from Team USA if an appeal was going to be made.

Rodgers thinks the ruling should be overturned:

With the U.S. team disqualified, Canada was awarded the bronze medal.



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Man Who Died in Deputy-Involved Shooting in Poway Identified

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A man who died in a deputy-involved shooting in Poway following a pursuit was identified on Friday.

Trenton Lohman, 38, of Lakeside led deputies on a pusuit through Poway early Thursday after jumping into a deputy's patrol car and driving off, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO).

Lohman had been on active parole from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

People who knew Lohman told NBC 7 that he had been trying to turn his life around and they don't know what went wrong.

Lohman was found dead behind the wheel of a vehicle which he had carjacked from a private citizen after abandoning the patrol vehicle.

According to the Medical Examiner's Office, the cause of death was a thoracic gunshot wound.



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Fugitive Caught in Elderly Mask

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An elderly man seen walking out of a Cape Cod home turned out to actually be an alleged drug dealer in disguise.

Police surrounded a South Yarmouth home, where 31-year-old Shaun Miller was staying, on Thursday, and ordered him outside.

Miller tried to elude investigators by walking out dressed as an old man, but authorities say officers pulled off his realistic mask and arrested him.

Weapons and nearly $30,000 in cash were also allegedly found hidden inside the home.

Miller, who has been charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute, was held without bail pending a hearing later this month.



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Eater SD: Shipping Container Eatery Planned for IB

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Eater San Diego shares the top stories of the week from San Diego’s food and drink scene, including the preview of an exciting new restaurant coming to Imperial Beach and a guide to the city's best bargain bites.

Indoor/Outdoor Shipping Container Eatery Headed to Imperial Beach
Scheduled for a spring 2017 debut is The Shipping Yard, a new chef-driven casual eatery being planned just steps from the sand in Imperial Beach. The indoor/outdoor restaurant will be built with shipping containers and feature outdoor, dog-friendly space.

San Diego's Essential Cheap Eats
From Escondido to Barrio Logan, Eater maps the city's best spots to find bargain bites. Offering a variety of affordable eats ranging from tacos and Thai food to burgers and banh mi, the guide includes 17 favorite fueling stops that won't hurt your wallet.

Waypoint Public, Piacere Mio & More Expand to North County Complex
Several well-established local food concepts – including North Park's Waypoint Public, Piacere Mio in South Park, sandwich chain Board & Brew and juice shop Choice Juicery – are all headed to the same North County complex, Del Sur Town Center in Black Mountain Ranch. There, they join the just-opened Burger Lounge and Sprouts Farmers Market.

Two-Level Breakfast Eatery Heads to North Park
The founder of North Park's popular Breakfast Republic announced plans to bring another morning-centric eatery to the neighborhood. Opening in January on University is North Park Breakfast Company, which will feature an eclectic egg-focused menu, a full bar and a rooftop dining deck.

Vital Intel on Little Italy's New Tiki Bar
The highly-anticipated False Idol, a tiki bar tucked inside the soon-to-reopen Craft & Commerce, should be unveiled shortly. The cocktail bar, a partnership between local hospitality group CH Projects (Ironside, Noble Experiment) and Smuggler's Cove owner and drink expert Martin Cate, will feature a design by legendary tiki artists.



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Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 18-21

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Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon by the pool with jazzy tunes, a movie by the bay or salsa dancing under the stars, this weekend has it all. Get out there and enjoy another weekend in America's Finest City. 

Thursday, Aug. 18

4th Annual Bar of the Year Challenge
11 a.m., George’s at the Cove
Come out and enjoy the lovely view of La Jolla Cove and sip a drink – all for a good cause. Bars across San Diego are competing in the fund raising challenge, helping raise money for kids affected by cancer. A portion of every drink sold will benefit the Seany Foundation. The Cove will have specials.

Sunset Poolside Jazz Series
6:30 p.m., The Westgate Hotel
What’s better than relaxing by the pool as you listen to jazz? This week, listen to the Holl Hoffmann Group with the San Diego skyline as a backdrop when the sun sets. A selection of traditional and craft cocktails as well as tapas and appetizers will be available. Tickets are $20; there is a food and beverage minimum per person.

Flicks at the Fountain
6 p.m., Fountain Parking lot on State Street and Grand Avenue
Sit under the stars and watch the evening turn to night as you watch a movie. Feel free to bring a low-backed chair or a picnic dinner; you may claim your spot before you grab takeout from a local eatery as well. Seating starts at 6 p.m., but the movie starts at dusk, or approximately 8 p.m. All movies are rated PG or G.

Thursday Family Fun Nights
4:30 p.m., San Diego Botanic Gardens
Every Thursday throughout the summer, the San Diego Botanic Gardens hosts a family-friendly event for kids of all ages. It’s the second to last Thursday fun night of the summer, so bring the whole family out to enjoy The Boo Hoo Crew, a kid band for all ages.

Sunset Tour
6 p.m., San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Take a guided stroll around the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve at golden hour this Thursday and start off your weekend early with a peaceful moment of zen. Naturalists lead the tours. Tours are free for members and cost $5 for the individual tour of $12 for the series.

Friday, Aug. 19

Zumba Gold
1:30 p.m., Mission Valley Library on Fenton Parkway
If you’re looking for an easy way to get fit, come out to the Mission Valley Library to join the Zumba Gold workout class, a lower impact version of their Zumba Basic class. San Diegans of any age or fitness level can partake in the class – organizers say it will be easy to follow. The class is free.

Summer Movies in the Park: Inside Out
8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Waterfront Park
Scoop up the kids and head over to downtown’s Waterfront Park for a screening of the cute animated flick, “Inside Out,” as part of the Summer Movies in the Park series. Get there early, grab a spot on the grass and enjoy some games and activities before the movie starts. Food trucks will be there selling dinner and drinks, too.

Salsa Under the Stars
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Headquarters at Seaport
Cut a rug to Salsa tunes played live by the Manny Cepeda Orchestra in the courtyard at The Headquarters at Seaport. This free dance session under the stars is open to all – no experience or partner required!

Park After Dark
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Balboa Park
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5 p.m. with extended evening hours at 10 museums, plus food trucks and entertainment throughout the landmark. The “Park After Dark” series runs every Friday through Labor Day weekend. Participating museums include the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Mingei International Museum, The San Diego Museum of Art and the San Diego Automotive Museum just to name a few.

Thievery Corportation
4 p.m., Del Mar Racetrack
The Del Mar Racetrack’s Seaside Stage will groove with this 4 O’Clock Friday Summer Concert featuring the bossa nova-inspired music of Washington D.C.-based duo, Thievery Corporation. There aren’t many Friday evening concerts at the track left for this season, so get yourself there.

Muay Thai & MMA: Best of Both Worlds
7 p.m., Harrah’s Resort Southern California
This jam-packed event at Harrah’s Resort Southern California brings the No. 1 sport in Asia, Muay Thai, to the MMA cage. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the fights start at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40 per person.

Saturday, Aug. 20

TwainFest
11 a.m., Old Town San Diego State Historical Park
Spend your Saturday remembering one of America’s greatest authors: Mark Twain. This San Diego festival, perfect for the book lover in your life, celebrates Twain and other 19th century writers. San Diego actors will read Twain, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman and more aloud. There will also be games, giant puppets, music, prizes and free books. The event is free to attend.

Pacific Classic Day
11:30 a.m., Del Mar Racetrack
The season’s most prestigious race takes off this Saturday at the Del Mar Racetrack. Horses will race one mile and a quarter at the 26th inning. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy more than 100 different brews paired with a selection of delicious pizza offerings at the Pizza and Beer Festival at the track.

Sip N’ Ship Beer Festival
1 p.m., Maritime Museum of San Diego
Beer aficionados won’t want to miss this historical tasting experience, located right on the San Diego Bay in the Maritime Museum. Enjoy live music as you sip from a variety of craft beer vendors throughout the museum. For those looking for a snack, there will be assorted food trucks on site. Tickets start at $35.

Sounds of Summer
3 p.m., La Plaza La Jolla
Summer may be coming to an end, but the fun doesn’t have to. Stop by La Plaza La Jolla’s summer music concert series this Saturday and enjoy a pleasant evening in the warm weather. This Saturday, Ian Tordella, a saxophonist, will play contemporary and jazz sounds for visitors. Concert is free.

Chula Vista Harbor Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bayside Park
Live music, performances, food and activities make the Chula Vista Harbor Festival at Bayside Park a favorite among families. The event includes the “Tacos & Spirits Revolution,” a feast of the best street tacos in the South Bay, as well as sampling of spirits. The showdown will feature 15 of the community’s tastiest tacos and 10 spirits battling out for supremacy. Entry to the Harbor Festival is free, but tickets to the Taco & Spirits Revolution portion cost $25-$30. The festival will also give locals a chance to test drive electric vehicle models during a demo hosted by SDG&E.

Little Italy Summer Film Festival
7:30 p.m., Amici Park Amphitheater
The Little Italy Association’s annual Little Italy Summer Film Festival continues with an 8 p.m. screening of “Malavoglia” Saturday at the community’s Amici Park Amphitheater (W. Date and State streets). The film will include English subtitles; bring a light jacket and blanket to sit on. A $5 donation gets you in. No alcoholic beverages or animals allowed.

Visit the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chula Vista OTC
Feeling patriotic as Rio winds down? Celebrate the end of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games by paying a visit to the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center (OTC), located at 2800 Olympic Parkway. On Saturday, one-hour guided tours are available to the public, ansd visitors can also take self-guided tours through the facility. Maps with points of interest are also available. If you're looking to stock up on some Olympic souvenirs, check out the OTC's Olympic Spirit Store, too, located in the lobby. The OTC is dedicated to developing America's Olympic athletes, and features numerous sport venues and support facilities for archery, beach volleyball, BMX, canoe/kayak, cycling, field hockey, rowing, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, triathlon, and cross-training abilities for various winter sports. More than 4,000 athletes a year come to the 155-acre complex for coaching, support, and facilities. After the Rio Games, some OTC athletes are bringing home hardware, too.

Sunday, Aug. 21

Aaron Watson Live in Concert
8 p.m., Moonshine Beach
Country music artist Aaron Watson will stop by Pacific Beach to strum his guitar and sing some of his sweet tunes. Watson became the first solo artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums with his album The Underdog.

House of Hungary Lawn Program
2 p.m., International Cottages at Balboa Park
Travel around the world without ever leaving San Diego by heading over the International Cottages at Balboa Park. Each Sunday, the House of Pacific Relations hosts its “Lawn Program,” showcasing the music, food and traditions of a particular country. This week, the Lawn Program is hosted by the House of Hungary. Bring a blanket and enjoy the culture.

Greg Fitzsimmons
7 p.m., The American Comedy Co.
A regular on the late-night talk show circuit, funnyman Greg Fitzsimmons will perform his stand-up act at downtown San Diego’s American Comedy Co. this weekend. Sunday’s show starts at 7 p.m.; tickets are $15. He’s also scheduled to perform there on Friday and Saturday.



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Local Athletes in Rio: BMX Riders Go Big

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On Friday, Aug. 19, BMX athletes with ties to San Diego went big -- bringing home several medals at the 2016 Rio Games.

Five BMX athletes on Team USA with ties to San Diego competed in exciting heats Friday at the Olympic BMX Centre.

In the finals, Connor Fields won the gold medal with a time of 34.64 seconds.

Lakeside's Nic Long was extremely close to winning bronze. A video replay of his finish ultimately determined he came in 4th place.

He took to his Instagram account a few hours after the loss and posted a video saying he was grateful for the chance to compete in the Rio Games and "came prepared," but it just wasn't his day.

On the women's BMX team, Alise Post and Brooke Crain also rode their way to the finals.

It was one shot at gold, no do-overs.

In the end, Post's final ride -- with a time of 34.43 seconds -- earned her a silver medal for the U.S.

Crain clocked a time of 35.52 seconds, putting her in 4th place, just shy of the Olympic podium.

In a video posted to her Instagram account a few hours after her ride, she thanked her supporters and said that, although "4th place in the Olympics stings a little bit," she gave it her all out there.

Earlier in the morning, BMX cyclist Corben Sharrah also rode in the semifinals but did not advance to the finals.

Meanwhile, a few other Olympic athletes represented San Diego and Team USA Friday in the heart-pounding men's volleyball and racewalk events.

Trying to keep the momentum alive for Team USA's men's volleyball, Alpine resident David Lee and his teammates played against Italy in an epic semifinals match.

The match went to five sets and, in the end, Italy beat the U.S.

Lee's team still has a chance at the bronze medal. That match is set for 5:30 a.m. Sunday.

Earlier in the day, racewalker John Nunn -- a Bonsall resident and coach for Bonsall High School track and field -- competed for a medal in the men's 50km walk final. He ranked in 42nd place with a time of 4:16:12.

When he's not training or competing in the Olympics, Nunn runs a sweet cookie business with his daughter, Ella, who is also his biggest supporter.

San Diego resident Miranda Melville, also a racewalker, competed for her chance to medal in the women's 20km walk final. Melville also works as an SAT tutor in San Diego's North Park community. In the end, Melville ranked 34th in the event, with a time of 1:35:48.

For updates from the 2016 Rio Games, including profiles of San Diego athletes, visit our Olympics section here.

NBC 7’s Steven Luke is reporting from Rio during the 2016 Olympic Summer Games; follow him on Twitter and Facebook for exciting updates from Brazil through the end of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games.



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U.S. Water Polo Team Celebrates Gold by Dunking Coach

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The U.S. women's water polo team won its second consecutive Olympic gold medal by dominating Italy Friday, 12-5. The team has done a lot of winning the past few years, and those victories usually end with a celebratory dunk of their head coach, Adam Krikorian.

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Body Found on I-8 in Mission Valley

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San Diego homicide investigators are looking for a driver who was seen standing outside of his car on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 8, near where a man was found dead early Friday.

After 6 a.m., California Highway Patrol received several calls of an individual walking on the north shoulder of I-8 westbound, just east of Interstate 805. Those calls were followed by reports of a body on the highway.

When officers arrived they found a man in his 30s, bleeding from the back of the head with upper body trauma. Emergency personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Howerver, the cause of death has not been determined.

"His injuries are not consistent with being struck by a vehicle," said SDPD homicide investigator Lt. Ray Valentin.

Officers blocked three lanes of westbound Interstate 8 in Mission Valley as they collected evidence. A Sig Alert was issued and the closure caused delays on Interstates 805 and 15.

Another road closure was connected to the investigation. Camino Del Rio north is closed between Ward Road and Mission City Parkway.

SDPD does not know the man's identity. He does appear to be homeless, Valentin said.

Law enforcement officers have been told to be on the lookout for a white BMW that may be related to the incident. The driver of the BMW was stopped just west of where the body was located and standing outside of his vehicle.

“If that individual is listening, if he did see what happened, please give us a call,” Valentin said.

No other information was immediately available.

Anyone who saw anything on the freeway, who saw the man on the north shoulder of I-8, can give SDPD Homicide a call, Valentin said. The non-emergency phone number for the San Diego Police Department is (619) 531-2000.



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Valet Companies Monopolizing Street Parking, Violating Code

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Some San Diego valet companies, paid for convenience, are taking advantage of loose regulations, monopolizing street parking and violating city traffic codes, an NBC 7 Investigates undercover investigation found.

Most nights, it's stiff competition for free street parking downtown. Using undercover cameras, NBC 7 Investigates followed valets in downtown hotspots, where parking is at a premium.

The investigation found it's not just the visitors in the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy vying for the spots. Valets are too. Something a City of San Diego spokesman confirms is a violation of city traffic code.

Bunnie Rambo is a frequent visitor to Little Italy. She said she never self-parks. Instead, she always pays a $9 valet fee to the Little Italy Association to have them park her car.

“I feel safer when I just get my car from the valet and then also it is easier to find parking,” Rambo said.

With NBC 7 Investigates cameras rolling, Rambo's Toyota was tracked to a metered parking space, directly across the street from the Little Italy valet stand where she left it. A violation, according to the city’s valet permit requirements, which prohibits valet companies from storing cars in the public right of way.

“So, I paid them and they just parked across the street? Wow! I could have done that for free,” Rambo said.

Rambo's experience is not unique. For six weekends NBC 7 Investigates documented valet municipal code violations apparently going unchecked.

By using free public spaces, spaces the public would otherwise be using, valet companies can hold down their costs associated with paying for lots and garages.

NBC 7 Investigates' undercover video shows Parkway Valet, located in the Gaslamp Quarter, doing just that.

According to its permit application, company owner, Joshua Baker is renting parking spaces from Ace Parking's Broadway garage.

After handing over the keys to an NBC news car, NBC 7 Investigates used GPS to track where the Parkway Valet attendant took the vehicle.

Identified by the number “81” on the bumper, the news car was driven in the opposite direction of the Broadway garage. It was found parked on 2nd Avenue just south of Market Street. It did not have a valet tag on the window and it was parked in a red zone, meaning it could have been towed at the owner's expense.

The valet attendant tried to retrieve the car twice. The first time, he denied he parked the car there and ran away. The attendant returned less than 10 minutes later using his uniform to cover his face. He ignored NBC 7 Investigates' questions.

NBC 7 Investigates attempted to speak with Baker multiple times. He agreed to an interview but then didn’t show up. A visit to the address listed on Parkway Valet’s city permit found a vacant lot. In a phone conversation, Baker said he is between offices and was planning on getting out of the valet business.

In an email, Anthony Santacroce, a public information officer for the City of San Diego said, the city is asking Parkway Valet for "a valid Business Tax Certificate as a condition of maintaining its permit with the City...Should the company fail to provide that proof as requested, its permit will be suspended and the Police Department will be notified that the company must cease operations."

In Little Italy, NBC 7 Investigates parked cars twice using the Little Italy Association valet service.

The first time, the news car was parked for 45 minutes in a metered space marked with a “Free after 6pm” sign. The parking spot was directly across the street from one of three off-street parking lots the Little Italy Association designates for valet, according to its city permit.

Little Italy Association District Manager Christopher Gomez oversees the company's valet service. He said he couldn't be more disappointed with the undercover video NBC 7 Investigates showed him.

“The intent with the valet program, is to pull vehicles off the street,” he said. “It's not to relocate them to a public space number one, it's part of the agreement. That's what we sign off on.”

Valet attendants store another news car for just under 15 minutes in the valet's designated drop-off zone. A violation of city code, the city confirms, which prohibits valet companies from parking cars in drop-off zones for more than three minutes.

Gabriella Merchant lives directly across from where the car was parked. So frustrated with losing spaces to valet attendants on weekends she says she now travels only on foot.

“It's not fair especially when you are paying rent to live here and we don't have a designated spot,” Merchant said.

There appears to be no sacred space on Merchant's street.

NBC 7 Investigates cameras recorded attendants parking cars in the loading zone two doors up.

One time it took two valets to squeeze a vehicle in the spot.

“There is definitely a break in communication where staff is not following protocol and that is something we cannot stand for,” Gomez said.

Parking in public spaces didn't happen one night but every night NBC 7 Investigates was watching. Tiny Little Italy Association valet stubs could be found tucked under the wipers of cars parked in places their permits and the city code says they’re not supposed to be.

“They're taking a public parking space and making you pay for it, “Rambo said.

San Diego traffic patrols are responsible for policing the parking in these downtown neighborhoods. Breaking the rules, can mean a ticket.

Not for valets. City of San Diego spokesman Bill Harris confirmed that, to date, valets have never been cited.

Harris declined a request for an on-camera interview but in an email confirmed the descriptions of what NBC 7 Investigates found would be violations of city code.

After viewing the undercover video, a Little Italy Association representative sent an email to NBC 7 Investigates and said, the association “called a valet employee meeting to reiterate all parking and street regulations of employee's original contracts.”

The association also “created an additional agreement stating valet employees will be terminated if they violate any parking and street regulations - all agreements have been signed by valet employees. Whenever a problem is brought to the Little Italy Association's attention it is our number one priority to resolve it as quickly as possible.”



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Allyson Felix Gave English Gardner Her Shoes Before Win

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Veteran U.S. track star Allyson Felix helped her team achieve gold by sharing a pair of her fluorescent yellow Nike shoes with teammate English Gardner. 

Before the women crossed the finish line in 41.01 seconds, the second fastest time in history, getting out on the track was its own challenge.

English Gardner, who ran the third leg of the race, told "Today's" Sheinelle Jones that when she looked in her bag just before the final race, she saw only one spike. With just 10 minutes before the race start time, Gardner calmly told a coach she was missing a shoe.

"I’m normally not a person to forget my shoes. That’s kind of like, you know, a soldier showing up to a war without his guns," Gardner said.

"Once again, Allyson, like the vet she is, pulled out an extra pair of shoes," she said. "Definitely was a half size too big but there’s nothing that double socks couldn’t fix."

The missing shoe was the team's second setback on the path to winning a second straight Olympic title in the relay. 

The women overcame a disqualification in the preliminary race after Felix dropped the baton on Thursday. The disqualification was overturned on appeal when officials ruled that a Brazilian runner had bumped Felix's arm. Felix was visibly upset after dropping the baton but pulled herself together and told Gardner to take the baton and just run to make sure Team USA finished the preliminary race, enabling the appeal process. 

The team was determined to defend their gold medal once the appeal ruled in their favor. They ran another preliminary race by themselves to qualify for the final by time. 

"It’s amazing," Gardner said of winning her first Olympic gold medal. "The feeling is definitely something I wished and dreamed for since I was a little girl. This was a dream since I was 9-years-old." 

Felix told Gardner she could keep the size eight shoes after she earned a gold medal in them, according to USA Track and Field. The shoes will surely help Gardner remember those golden childhood dreams.

Residents Return to Burned Homes

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Residents of Lake County, California, were allowed back to their neighborhoods for the first time on Friday to see the devastation wreaked by the massive Clayton Fire. 

While some were relieved to see their homes standing, residents Kevin Dean and his wife Katie were among those crying as they sifted through the ashes. 

“It’s all gone,” Dead said, as he and his wife tried to look for anything that survived the flames. 

About 189 homes were lost in the fire, which scorched about 4,000 acres. That number grew as of Friday, when the fire topped out at 75 percent containment. 

"My mother's pearls are in there," Katie Dean said. 

The Deans' neighbor, Wes Baker, also lost something precious to him in the fire. His cat, Tica, has yet to be found. 

"She's a Siamese, and she's really old and really sweet," he said. 

The Clayton Fire, which investigators believe was sparked by suspected serial arsonist Damin Anthony Pashilk, has left another scar on a county that was still recovering from last year’s fire season. 

Jessica Harrison said flames got within a stone’s throw from her house, but it wasn't burned down. 

“I wish I could do something to help them,” Harrison said of neighbors who were less fortunate than her. “I’m thankful. I’m beyond thankful that I still have a house, especially since the day it started, the flames were literally out in that field — maybe 50 to 100 yards out.” 

After realizing that fire crews had saved her home, Harrison also said, "We can't thank them enough. They're true heroes." 

Meanwhile, Lake County animal control officials were feeding and providing water to ducks, chickens and a cat that had been left behind. They were told about a pig as well, but couldn't locate it initially, so hoped its family had taken it when they fled. 

That was unlikely, though, seeing as area residents had five minutes to grab their belongings and rush to safety. 

So Bertelli and her partner Nehemiah White checked the paperwork and then went back in to look for the pig. They found it cuddling up to a kids’ pool that they’d just refilled with water. 

“We checked and he’s OK now,” Bertelli said. 

Animal control officials have been putting in long days while the Clayton Fire has ripped through Lake County, with many people working from 6 a.m. till 8 p.m. 

The most unusual animal rescue so far was an emu, according to Bertelli. 

“That was interesting,” she said, with a laugh. “We had the [American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] here to help us with that one. Thank goodness!”



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Day 15: Highlights From the Rio Olympics

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On Day 15, Brazil faces Germany in men’s soccer, women’s basketball goes for its sixth straight Olympic title and track and field days continue with the 4x400m relay. Other events include taekwondo, volleyball, boxing, diving and rhythmic gymnastics.

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Campaigns to Report Finances; Trump Starts to Buy Ads

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New data this weekend will show whether Donald Trump’s low-spending campaign has started to burn the cash it says it raised, according to CNBC, NBC News reports. 

The campaigns are expected to report their finance activity to the Federal Election Commission for July on Saturday.

Both campaigns announced initial fundraising numbers earlier this month. Clinton’s said it raised nearly $90 million — with about $63 million going to the campaign. Trump’s campaign reported raising in about $80 million, but it was unclear how much went to the campaign itself. 

Trump has relied on news coverage and social media to push his message, pushing back against traditional advertising — and he has only started to buy ad space in battlegrounds.

In June, Trump reported just over $1.6 million in expenses for "digital consulting/online advertising."         



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Parasite Found in Arizona Swimming Pools

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More than 100 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, have become infected with a parasite officials believe was in at least 20 pools in the community, NBC News reported. 

Cryptosporidium, or “Crypto,” causes problems from stomach cramps to vomiting to fever. Those with healthy immune systems don’t need treatment and usually recover after a week or two. 

The highly contagious parasite is hard to get rid of because chlorine doesn’t always kill it, according to the Mayo Clinic. 

Officials didn’t say which pools were identified. The parasite was first discovered in Maricopa County on Aug. 4 after 19 cases were reported in July.



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