The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moved forward on Friday with plans to change a flight path for planes leaving Lindbergh Field.But the decision is upsetting some Point Loma residents who say their concerns are being ignored.

“They haven't really listened or considered the general public or the people that live under these circumstances. It's loud,” said Point Loma resident Russ Valone.

The FAA says the new flight path will expand the number of entry and exit points into Southern California airspace and improve airspace safety and efficiency.

But residents told NBC 7 the flight path will add to noise pollution and impact the environment.

Opposition to the FAA’s proposed flight plan gained momentum last year. Since then, resident have been voicing their concerns.

According to the agency, that plan would have led to an increase in the number of flights traveling over Point Loma. However, Friday’s decision eliminates last year's proposal.

The new departure flight path routes planes south of Point Loma, away from most neighborhoods in the area.

“This doesn’t solve all the problems related to flight noise for residents but it’s something the community and elected officials have been working together to achieve,” said San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox, who also serves on the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

But Point Loma residents disagree.

“They're not concerned about the impact of the noise and pollution and I think they hired their own research company or their consultants. I think they've obtained the results they asked for,” said Richard Houston.

Russ Valone says when he moved to Point Loma in 2009, he knew what he was buying into because city leaders had already established a set flight departure plan

“You bought a home assuming the flight path was at the 275. Now with the flight path encroaching south, you now find yourself being impacted by planes and pollution noise much more so than you did when you first moved into this area,” Valone said.

The agency says it will continue to reach out to the community to inform residents about the changes. But as of now, it will phase in those changes starting in November.

Authorities evacuated residents for more than 14 hours on Friday after a man refused to leave one of the units in an Oak Park condominium, leading to a standoff, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) confirmed.

SDPD says the suspect may have been armed.

The incident begin at approximately 8:48 a.m. on the 1600 block of Pentecost Way at the Harbor Vista Condominiums. Officers responded to reports of an argument between the suspect and his mother.

Police say the mother fled the home but when officers arrived, the suspect refused to come out. Detectives are working with family members who are attempting to contact the suspect by cell phone, and convince him to safely surrender.

As of 11 p.m. the standoff was still underway. SDPD officers and SWAT are on scene attemping to make contact with the suspect. Police have fired two flash gang grenades but the suspect did not emerge from the unit.

"It is a nice neighborhood and maybe that is what the concern is," said neighbor Cheryl Graham. "We don't know what is going on, really. All we know, it is blocked off. All the police is here, you can't get into your house, you just have to wait until they say it's ok."

At approximately 11:15 p.m., the suspect surrendered.

Neighbors told NBC 7 that the suspect's mother was later transported to a hospital by ambulance.

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 

On Sunday, the eve of the 19th anniversary of her death, Mother Teresa's sanctity will be sealed with a canonization Mass led by Pope Francis at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, NBC News reported.

To her legion of steadfast admirers, the Nobel Peace Prize winner's ascendance to "sanctified" status may look as inevitable as it is justified.

But for a nun whose name has long been a byword for pious compassion, her canonization has been met with controversy.

In the eyes of some, particularly in India, she put fame and piety before her mission of aid.

Among other critiques, she has been accused of offering stingy or substandard medical care; of proselytizing to her patients; of claiming virtue in suffering rather than trying to alleviate it; cozying up to dictators; and of promoting her efforts to a global media eager for heroes.

The families of two U.S. mountain climbers missing for almost two weeks in Pakistan ended the search and rescue effort late Saturday.

Kyle Dempster, 33, and Scott Adamson, 34, well-known alpinists from Utah, were ascending a mountain peak known as Ogre II on Aug. 21 and were supposed to return to their base three days later, said Black Diamond Equipment, an outdoor company sponsoring Dempster.

They were trying to scale the 23,901-foot mountain's North Face, the company said.

Global Rescue, a travel risk and crisis management firm involved in the search, said a Pakistan military helicopter conducted flights over the the climbers' likely locations Saturday. A second helicopter was dispatched after the first one had to refuel, but there were no immediate signs of the men, NBC News reported.

The last confirmed sighting was of the men's headlamps on Aug. 22 by a Pakistani member of their base camp team. Neither climber was believed to be carrying satellite communication or messaging capabilities, Global Rescue added.

Some City of San Diego offices and services will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day 2016. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed as you enjoy the your extra day to snooze in America's Finest City.

Although all City administrative offices, recreation centers and libraries will be closed, other public services will remain open, for certain hours, on the holiday.

This includes:

• All City pools will be open from noon to 4 p.m.

• Chollas Lake will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Golf courses and starter booths will be open normal hours. Holiday rates will apply.

• Most cultural attractions in Balboa Park will be open, including museums and outdoor gardens. All public buildings in the park will be closed, however, including: Balboa Park Activity Center, Botanical Building, Casa del Prado, Municipal Gym and War Memorial Building.

• Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center will be open with normal hours.

• The Robb Field Skate Park (Ocean Beach), Rancho Peñasquitos Skate Park, Carmel Valley Skate Park, Bill and Maxine Wilson Skate Park (702 South 30th St.), and the Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Skate Park (6610 Potomac St.) will be open.

• The City’s Miramar Landfill will be on its normal schedule, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Self-haul customers not allowed after 4 p.m.)

• Parking meters, time restrictions for parking on streets and yellow zones within the City of San Diego will not be enforced. Red, white and blue zones are still enforced every day. Parking rules on Port of San Diego property and in different cities may vary, so please read signage provided.

The City says San Diego police, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department crews and Station 38 citywide emergency dispatch center will no be impacted by Labor Day, and resources will be on duty during the holiday.

Of course, there are plenty of activities happening in San Diego on Labor Day. Check out our list here. Have a safe and eventful weekend!

Whether you're looking for to go fishing under the stars, catch a concert at the track, chow down on bacon at a festival all about bacon, or watch an outdoor movie screening, there are plenty of activities this Labor Day weekend across San Diego. Make sure to get out and enjoy the last weekend of summer in San Diego! 

Thursday, Sept. 1

Free Dance Lesson at Twilight in the Park
5:30 p.m., Speckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to dance with that special someone, come out to Balboa Park before the summer concert series this Thursday and join swing dancing in San Diego. The free, pre-concert class will be held with live music. Between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., there will be short, 15 to 20 minute classes. Stop by any time, and hang around after for The Legends in concert.

Modern Times Beer Dinner at BarleyMash
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., BarleyMash
The popular downtown San Diego eatery at 5th Avenue and Market Street will host this perfectly paired five-course dining event Thursday night featuring craft brews from Modern Times. Courses include scallops, house made pretzels, a fancy salad, karabuta pork cheeks and cookies and ice cream, each dish paired with a brew that compliments the flavors. Tickets to this Beer Dinner cost $75 per person; make reservations in advance by emailing Lizzie@BarleyMashSD.com. Cheers!

Night Fishing at Dixon Lake
7 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Dixon Lake in Escondido
Bring the family out to Dixon Lake in Escondido (1700 La Honda Dr.) for the final night fishing session of the season. The shoreline will be open for fishing until 11:45 p.m.; picnic areas will close at 8 p.m. Catfish have been planted in the lake throughout the summer, so hopefully your fishing line will get a bite.

Colin Kane Performs Stand-Up Act
8 p.m., The American Comedy Co.
Actor and insult comic Colin Kane performs his stand-up act at The American Comedy Company this weekend, with shows Thursday through Saturday. Tickets start at $12 per person. 

Friday, Sept. 2

First Friday Concerts in Allied Gardens Park
6 p.m., Allied Gardens Recreation Center Park
If it’s the first Friday of the month, you know it’s time to head out the Allied Gardens Recreation Center Park for a free concert. This Friday, Rachel Aldous and the Road Home, a bluegrass, folk and Americana group, will play sweet tunes for attendees. The concert is free.

Friday Night Concerts: Mercado del Barrio
6 p.m., Mercado del Barrio at 1950 Main Street
Stop by the Mercado del Barrio this Friday for a free concert for all ages – before the summer series wraps up. This Friday, enjoy a reggae concert as Maka Roots takes the stage. The concert will go until 8 p.m.

Fleet Week Overboard Concert
7 p.m., House of Blues
Kick off Fleet Week in San Diego the right way – by sailing into a night of music and fun at the House of Blues. Van Halen Tribute Band Fan Halen will perform throughout the night, plus authentic Sailor Jerry will be tattooing. There will also be a scotch and cigar patio. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $5 for active military with photo ID.

Kenny Loggins at Harrah’s Resort Southern California
9 p.m., Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Kenny Loggins brings his farewell tour to San Diego. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic artist before he retires. He will be performing his hits at The Events Center stage starting at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular
7:30 p.m., Embarcadero Marina Park South
Beautiful classical melodies will fill the air along the San Diego bay this Friday as the San Diego Symphony performs the 1812 Overture. Fireworks will light up the night sky in a truly spectacular ending to the summer. Tickets start at $20.

The Wailers Play Del Mar
4 p.m., Del Mar Race Track
The 4 O’Clock Friday Summer Concert Series continues at the Del Mar Race Track’s Seaside Stage Friday evening with a cool, laid-back performance by The Wailers. Known for their iconic work with music legend Bob Marley, the group will play their reggae classics after the final horse race of the day.

Saturday, Sept. 3

46th Annual Powwow
1 p.m., Barona Indian Reservation Sports Park
Spend all weekend enjoying the outdoors at the Barona Powwow. The event starts Friday with gourd dancing and a grand entry. Saturday, the festivities continues, with special contests held throughout the day. Admission is free, and dry camping is permitted.

Del Mar Summer Concert Series: Chromeo
7 p.m., Del Mar Racetrack
Finish a long day at the racetrack with this Saturday concert. Chromeo, a Canadian electro-funk duo, perform at the Seaside Stage shortly after the las trace wraps up. Concerts are free with racetrack admission; however, if you arrive after the last race, you will be charged concert admission - $20. All concerts are 18 years and older.

Labor Day Weekend Luau
12 p.m., SummerSalt Pool Lounge in Downtown San Diego
Continue the Labor Day festivities with the tradition luau at the rooftop pool and lounge on Hotel Palomar’s 4th floor deck! There will be an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian plate lunch, Tiki drink specials and a DJ spinning from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Executive Chef Brad Kraten will be in charge of the food. Tickets cost $20.

79th Annual Deep Pit BBQ
11 a.m., Our Lady of Light in Descanso
A true Labor Day tradition returns to Our Lady of Light, a Catholic Church in Descanso, 32 miles outside San Diego. Enjoy freshly barbecued meats, live entertainment, vendors, a raffle and, best of all, family time at this event for all ages. Admission is free.

San Diego Bacon Fest
1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Liberty Station
Bacon, beer, spirits and music will take center stage at the 4th annual San Diego Bacon Fest Saturday at Preble Field at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Pig out on unlimited samples of sizzling, bacon-centric dishes from some top-notch local restaurants (Slater’s 50/50, Taste & Thirst, The Promiscuous Fork – to name a few) and sip on craft beers from local breweries including Alpine Beer Company, Duck Foot Brewing Co., Mission Brewery and 3 Punk Ales Brewing Co. General admission tickets are $60 per person if purchased in advance; $65 the day of the event.

Opera on the Track
11 a.m., Santee Trolley Station
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and San Diego Opera kick off their “Opera at the Track” program Saturday, a series of free, 30-minute opera performances at trolley stations across San Diego. The first show is at the Santee Trolley Station (Green Line – 9884 Mission Gorge Rd.), at the Santee Trolley Square Amphitheatre.

Sunday, Sept. 4

Ballast Point 20th Anniversary Festival
4 p.m., Del Mar Racetrack
Come help Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits celebrate 20 years of business in San Diego! The local brewery is going all-out for their anniversary celebration this Labor Day weekend. The Roots, Lady Dottie, The Diamonds and more will perform live on Sunday. Plus, more than 50 Ballast Point brews will be available for purchase, along with tasty treats. General admission opens at 5 p.m. and costs $55, tickets include a specialty tasting glass, racetrack and festival admission and ten 4oz tasters. Early entry at 4 p.m. costs $70; designated drivers can buy tickets for $35. Buy tickets here.

‘Top Gun’ Screening on USS Midway
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., USS Midway Flight Deck
Watch the 1986 Tom Cruise classic, “Top Gun,” aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum (910 N. Harbor Dr.). As locals know, much of the film was shot in San Diego and it holds a special place in the hearts of San Diegans. Though the event is sold out, you can still bid on this special package for your chance to attend (http://www.midway.org/topgun-movie-night%20).

Labor Day Stick Ball Tournament
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Saturday and Sunday), Little Italy
Players from New York and Puerto Rico will hit Little Italy Saturday and Sunday for the Labor Day Stick Ball Tournament, which happens every other year. The teams will use broom sticks, table legs and other bat-like sticks to hit a rubber ball for their chance to be dubbed kings of the block. On Sunday, the Stick Ball Tournament will be played on Columbia Street, from W. Beech to Cedar streets, and on India Street, from W. Ash to W. A streets. On Saturday, the fun goes down on India Street, from W. Ash to W. A streets. Play ball!

Mermaid Fitness at The Del
7:45 a.m., Hotel Del Coronado
Channel your inner mermaid for this fun, unique aerobic workout at Hotel Del Coronado. The 45-minute class set to upbeat music combines swimming, core, cardio and strength training all while wearing a colorful mermaid tail provided by The Del. Participants will meet at 7:45 a.m. at the Fitness Center; the class will then head over to the Beach Village Pool. The cost is $20 per person and $15 for San Diego residents with an ID. Guests ages 12 to 17 can attend with an adult, but otherwise the class is for participants age 18+.

Hawaiian Plumeria Festival
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Balboa Park
On Sunday, stop and smell the flowers at Balboa Park as the Southern California Plumeria Society hosts its annual Hawaiian Plumeria Festival. The flower show, plus live entertainment and plumeria shopping opportunities, will fill the Casa del Prado from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, Sept. 5: Labor Day

U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., B Street Pier along Embarcadero
These aren’t your kids’ sandcastles. Check out the most amazing, elaborate sand sculptures at the annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge at B Street Pier (1140 North Harbor Dr.). The four-day event runs from Sept. 2-5 this year and promises incredible creations by sand sculptors and carvers, plus arts and crafts vendors, live music, food and activities for the kids. Monday’s schedule includes a 2 p.m. session with a professional sculptor who will share tips on how to build sandcastles. At the gate, tickets are $13 for adults and $9 for kids and seniors. Save $1 on both by buying tickets in advance online.

Nighttime Zoo
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., San Diego Zoo
Labor Day marks the final day of Nighttime Zoo hours at the San Diego Zoo this summer. This year, as the zoo celebrates its centennial, nighttime hours have been filled with live music, special shows and fun activities. Keep the kids up early, just this once, and check out the zoo under the stars.

Padres vs. Red Sox
1:40 p.m., Petco Park
Enjoy your extra day off by taking in a daytime game at Petco Park as the Padres take on the Red Sox. First pitch is at 1:40 p.m. Tickets in the stands start at $21.50 per person.

Liberty Public Market
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Liberty Station
Use your Labor Day to explore Liberty Public Market – the food emporium at Liberty Public Station (2820 Historic Decatur Rd.) featuring dozens of local merchants. The Market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., but the perk of visiting on a Monday is Market Happy Hour, which runs on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with all vendors offerings discounts on select food and drinks from their mouthwatering menus. Cheers!

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence reacted to the FBI's release of its notes on its interview with Hillary Clinton by calling her "the most dishonest candidate for president of the United States since Richard Nixon."

"It is a tough charge, but come on," Pence said during an interview for NBC's "Meet the Press."

The Indiana governor said it was evident that Clinton "operated in such a way to keep her emails, and particularly her interactions while secretary of state with the Clinton Foundation, out of the public reach, out of public accountability."

Asked whether the Trump campaign would have higher ground on the issue of transparency if Pence and Trump released their tax returns, Pence said he would release his next week.

He would not commit to a timeline for when Trump's returns would come out.

At 92 years old, Bonnie the parrot was living out her years looking out from her front porch perch in Seagoville. That was until someone stole the bird and her cage Thursday afternoon. 

"To know that somebody had the gall to just walk up on the porch and take off with her like that," said owner Kathy Gardner. "She's worth more than what money can buy, but her value is up to $1,500."

Bonnie is a bright green parrot with yellow markings, with a personality that is just as loud as her coloring.

"She's perky," Gardner laughed. "She'll see someone walking down the street and whistle and get you in trouble!"

Bonnie was outside on the porch as usual in the Dallas suburb Thursday afternoon when someone stole her. 

"Has to be one of the first," Seagoville Police Chief Ray Calverley said. "It's not your normal reported theft."

The crime is so unique that the police report form that asked for "make" and "model" of stolen item was filled in with "unknown".

"Our forms are not really conducive to reporting a stolen parrot," Chief Calverley said. 

"To others this may be just a bird," Calverley said. "But to these folks, it's a member of their family and they really would like to have it back." 

"I feel sad," said 10-year-old Charlie, who said the family bird liked him best. "I feel something is going to happen to her and she's going to die." 

Parrots can live to be about 100 years old. 

The family is offering a $500 reward for Bonnie's safe return. 

The County of San Diego Vector Control Program will spray a two-block area of Mount Hope, after a resident returning from abroad tested positive for the Zika virus.

A resident developed symptoms of Zika upon returning home, said officials. The area that will be sprayed is bordered by F Street on the north, Raven Street on the east, Market Street to the south and Quail Street to the west.

City officials said the hand-spraying will take place on Tuesday or Wednesday. It's part of a preventative measure to stop the spread of Aedes mosquitoes and the Zika virus.

“Travel to Zika-affected countries is common, and actions to prevent Zika from spreading to local Aedes mosquitoes are vital to inhibit locally acquired human cases of this disease,” Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer said, in a statement.

State officials were able to confirm that the person had the Zika virus, which was not acquired in the United States. So far, no Aedes mosquitoes have ever been found in San Diego County carrying the Zika virus.

Nine people were injured following a car crash at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Southern California on Saturday evening, according to the Irvine Police Department.

The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. during the Pacific Symphony, in Orange County.

An elderly man struck a fence, another vehicle and several pedestrians. The car then hit a parked car and an unoccupied police vehicle, police said.

The impact of the crash propelled the police vehicle onto the grass area near the box office where concert-goers were picnicking before the concert. 

The Orange County Fire Authority is treating nine patients, including four people suffering traumatic injuries, officials said. 

The cause of the accident is under investigation. 

Two veteran California corrections officers were in critical condition Saturday after they were allegedly shot by a gang member visiting the Fresno County Jail, according to authorities.

Juanita Davila, with 18 years of experience, and Toamalama Scanlan, with 10 years of experience, were both undergoing surgery Saturday after suffering bullet wounds to their heads and their necks, according to a statement from the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, NBC News reported.

The suspect, Thong Vang, 37, was also hospitalized with minor injuries after the incident, which occurred at 8:30 a.m., the statement said.

Vang is a known gang member who served 14 years in prison for multiple rape charges before he was released in 2014. The sheriff's office said he was at the jail to visit someone Saturday morning and became disgruntled when he was told he could not cut the line.

Vang was later charged with attempted murder, being a felon in possession of a gun, and a bringing drugs into jail.

Parking along downtown San Diego’s busy Fifth Avenue has changed, converting into a “3-Minute Loading Zone” rather than a place to park your wheels for a while.

The Gaslamp Quarter Association, along with San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria and San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Capt. Charles Kaye, outlined the parking changes during a news conference Thursday morning.

The changes are aimed at improving traffic flow, easing congestion and improving pedestrian safety and accessibility in the bustling downtown area.

The plan converts street parking on Fifth Avenue – from Broadway to Harbor Drive – into a 3-minute “Passenger Loading Zone” area every Friday and Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., similar to the loading zones currently in place at the San Diego International Airport.

Before this change, there was metered parking in the area from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and free, open parking every night from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.

The two-year-long pilot parking program – approved by the San Diego City Council this past June – officially went into effect Friday night and will run through Aug. 30, 2018.

The Gaslamp Quarter Association says this “traffic management plan” has been implemented for the past several years in the heart of downtown San Diego during major events and holidays, including Halloween and New Year’s Eve.

In a press release, Gloria said the removal of longer term parking along Fifth Avenue during weekend evenings is expected to “significantly increase pedestrian safety and improve emergency vehicle access in the Gaslamp Quarter.”

“Anyone who has been in the Gaslamp on a Saturday night knows that the current configuration of backed up traffic and patrons being dropped off is untenable, so I applaud the community for working on this creative solution to improve access to San Diego’s premier entertainment district,” Gloria added.

Those behind the program also said the change will allow “increased visibility” in the busy area for law enforcement. The San Diego Police Department backs the plan.

With no parking option on Fifth Avenue on those nights, supporters believe less vehicles will circulate the street, too.

The Gaslamp Quarter Association also said the change will promote alternate modes of transportation into downtown, including public transit, rideshare services, taxis and the new Free Ride Everywhere Downtown Shuttle, also known as FRED.

The association hopes this means more business for small shops and eateries in the area, too.

Signs installed throughout the Gaslamp Quarter will notify drivers to the changes in parking. Those signs may be seen on smart meters or posts along Fifth Avenue.

The association and Gloria said a “grace period” will be in effect through Sept. 30, while people learn about the new loading zone area. During this period, cars that park on Fifth Avenue after 8 p.m. will receive a notice of violation with details about the changes rather than a citation.

After Sept. 30, violators of the new rule will be towed.

“We also know this is a big change and don’t want anyone to be caught off guard, so the City will be issuing notices to vehicles for the first three weeks of the program to phase in its enforcement,” Gloria explained.

On Friday night, some visitors to the Gaslamp Quarter were still unaware of the changes to parking along Fifth Avenue and received a warning from the City on their cars.

This included Fadi Quago, who came back to his vehicle to find the warning notice. Quago was not happy about the changes to parking in the area.

“I think it’s a bad idea to make this decision,” Quago told NBC 7. “I would park on 5th avenue. That’s the closest way to go close to the bar, restaurant or wherever.”

Gaslamp visitor Mickey Strand agreed with Quago and said he’s also not thrilled about the change.

“I come down almost every Friday night and patron. I spend money at one of these businesses down this run. I might find other places to hang out,” Strand told NBC 7.

On the first night of the parking changes, enforcement officials went door-to-door at Gaslamp Quarter businesses to remind patrons of the new rule.

Some employees who work downtown said the new parking rule makes sense, especially in terms of making the busy street more accessible to emergency responders.

“I think they can get through traffic easier that way, because it does get congested and if they can get that traffic moving it will be a faster response time for them,” Saskia Bende, a general manager at the Lucky Brand store downtown, told NBC 7.

Jeff Kiyama, assistant general manager of popular restaurant BarleyMash on Fifth Avenue, also said he welcomes the parking changes. He has a front row seat to the weekend night gridlock in the Gaslamp Quarter.

“When traffic is stopped people tend to run across the street as long as traffic is free flowing, traffic will go, cars will go. [This will] be a better flow of traffic and people," Kiyama said.

However, not all of those who work downtown see the change as positive. Charise Crawford works on Fifth Avenue and said the changes will “ruin our lives.”

She said the new rules forced her to use a ridesharing company to get to work Friday night because there's no longer free parking after 8 p.m. on weekends.

“We can’t do that anymore so as employees of Gaslamp we have to figure something else out. To pay $20 to work is absurd,” she told NBC 7.

The Gaslamp Quarter Association said existing valet stands and taxis along Fifth Avenue will not be affected by the change.

If the two-year pilot parking program works out, the City and association will re-evaluate to see if the changes will be made permanent.

For more info about parking in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, click here.

The Chargers reduced their roster to the NFL limit of 53 on Saturday. The following players were waived:

• WR Rasheed Bailey (waived injured)
• QB - Mike Bercovici
• T - Brett Boyko
• CB - Richard Crawford
• OLB - Ben Gardner
• RB - Gus Johnson
• DT - Kamal Johnson
• G-T - Marcel Jones
• S - Adrian McDonald
• DT - Chuka Ndulue
• OLB Shaq Petteway (waived-injured)
• WR-KR Deandre Reaves
• ILB - James Ross
• CB - Larry Scott
• TE - Tim Semisch
• FB - Chris Swain
• G - Vi Teofilo
• OLB - James Vaughters
• TE - Matt Weiser
• WR - Dom Williams
• CB - Trevor Williams 

Actually, the roster currently sits at 54. The Chargers received a special exception to keep defensive lineman Joey Bosa after his long contract holdout.

If none of the waived players is picked up by another team the Chargers will have the option of putting him on the 10-man practice squad.

San Diego is also monitoring moves made around the league to see if they want to add anyone released by another team.

Running back Chris Swain, a recent graduate of the Naval Academy, is a player who became a fan favorite who would be a strong practice squad candidate. He scored his first NFL touchdown on Thursday night against the 49ers.

A 15-year-old girl was found shot to death on a playground structure at a park in Oceanside early Saturday morning in what police believe was a "targeted" attack.

The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) said officers were called to Balderrama Park in the 700 block of San Diego Street just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday to investigate reports of shots fired in the area.

When police arrived at the park, they made a grisly discovery: a teenager was found unresponsive on playground equipment near some handball courts, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Officers tried to save the girl, but she succumbed to her wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, the OPD said. Police said it appears the victim was targeted and this was not a random shooting.

NBC 7 spoke with the sister of the slain teen on Saturday as well as several friends who identified the victim as Anabell Flores. Her loved ones were distraught. They gave personal photographs of Flores to NBC 7 and shared a few details about the teen.

"Everybody loved Anabell; she was the best of life," said friend Nadia Musoke.

The teen's family and friends told NBC 7 Flores loved hanging out at Balderrama Park with her friends, and considered the playground home.

"There was no reason to kill. She’s not out looking to cause problems; she just loved being here," Musoke added.

The girl's friends said they were having trouble coming to terms with Flores' sudden, violent death.

"To me, it doesn’t even feel real. [It’s] like she’s still here," one friend who goes by Lani told NBC 7.

"She’s passed away now? No, not her – she’s a baby girl – 15 years old," added Flores' friend, Santa Torres, in disbelief.

Homicide detectives remained at the park Saturday collecting evidence. The police department said that as of 8:30 a.m. no suspects had been arrested in the deadly shooting of the teen.

Detectives believe there were likely others present at the time of the shooting, and are working to track down all potential witnesses. 

"We believe there were possibly witnesses on the scene during the incident, but we don’t know what the role was of those witnesses," police said.

"We’re still trying to piece this together," Ryan Keim, of the OPD, told NBC 7.

No further details were immediately released by police. 

This isn't the first time a young victim has been shot to death at a park in the Oceanside community.

In March 2013, four teens -- including Melanie Virgen, 13, and Edgar Sanchez Rios, 16 -- were gunned down at Libby Lake Park in Oceanside. Rios and Virgen died, while the other two teens survived the shooting. The suspects in that slaying were sentenced earlier this year.

Before that, in May 2011, the bodies of teens Fernando Felix Solano, 16, and Sandra Salgado, 14, were found shot to death near Libby Lake Park.

A community impacted by gang activity, Oceanside continues to rebuild after the violent tragedies, promoting a better life for youth through mentoring programs such as the Vista Community Clinic’s Project REACH.

With each violent shooting, the community has been shaken to its core. Parents in Oceanside say they are outraged and frustrated that these types of shootings keep happening – robbing teens of their lives.

"You’ve [taken] away someone’s child, and you’ve taken away my family,” said Lani.

The community is praying the violence will stop.

“Stop it. Stop That. No more,” added Torres.

Flores’ loved ones told NBC 7 they hope police catch the person who killed the teen and that they are swiftly brought to justice.

Anyone with information can call the OPD at (760) 435-4911. 

U.S. Border Patrol agents in San Diego discovered the bodies of two people washed ashore Saturday morning north of the international border in Imperial Beach, officials confirmed.

Agent Eduardo Olmos, of U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector, told NBC 7 that agents found two men dead along the shore at Border Field State Beach. The men’s names were not immediately released.

Olmos said agents – as well as officials with the U.S. Coast Guard – searched the water for other possible bodies but, as of 1:20 p.m. Saturday, no one else had been found.

The San Diego Medical Examiner’s (ME) office is conducting autopsies on the bodies and will determine their cause and manner of death. Those details are forthcoming.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) sent investigators to the scene early Saturday morning, but the investigation has been turned over to the ME, the SDSO told NBC 7.

The SDSO said the call about the bodies came in around 7:20 a.m. The men may have floated up to Imperial Beach from south of the border, the SDSO said.

At this point, officials have not confirmed if the men were Mexican nationals.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

An 18-year-old San Diegan battling cancer, who drew strength from the superheroes in the "Captain America" film, died early Saturday morning.

His death was confirmed on social media, via the "Team Ryan" Facebook page dedicated to his recovery.

The Facebook post announcing the passing of Ryan Wilcox read: "Ryan we love you so much and we'll miss you always and forever. Love you to heaven and back. Fly high SuperMan...you are free."

Wilcox, a student at Grossmont High School, was so beloved by his classmates that earlier this year they held a social media campaign and a school rally in his honor. Students dressed up in Captain America garb and held a banner that read: "#RyanStrong."

After his passing, the Grossmont High School Associated Student Body (ASB) posted a quote from Ryan on Facebook, with a picture of the high school rallying behind him, that reads: "Strength doesn't really come from your muscles. It comes from your spirit, your heart and love."

At the rally this past spring and on social media, the students asked for Wilcox to receive a visit from his idols, the cast of Captain America.

“He isn’t doing too well and this would be a major way to boost his spirits and quite frankly be the best moment of his life if he literally got to meet his hero,” read a Facebook post from the Grossmont High School ASB, just four months ago.

Hollywood actor Chris Evans, who portrays Captain America, responded to the request with a video played at the school May 6. In the video, Evans said, "Just wanted to say stay strong. I know you're fighting the good fight. It's people like you, with strength like yours, that inspire people like me."

Two weeks after the rally in May, Wilcox received a surprise visit from Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Patrow, aka Captain America, Iron Man and Pepper Potts.

Good Samaritans helped rescue 26 passengers from a sinking fishing boat near the Coronado Islands Saturday morning, U.S. Coast Guard officials in San Diego confirmed.

At around 5 a.m., watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operation Center (JHOC) received a report that Invicta, a 63-foot sportfishing boat, struck rocks near the Coronado Islands and was taking on water.

Those aboard the boat had deployed their life rafts in the waters off the Mexican coast after initially being jolted awake by the collision, according to one of the people who was rescued. 

The Coast Guard said the JHOC quickly transmitted and urgent marine information broadcast and obtained permission from the Mexican government to enter Mexico’s airspace and territorial waters so they could rescue the passengers.

A Sector San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew was launched and the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Otter was diverted to assist the passengers and crew.

Meanwhile, a civilian crew aboard a 35-foot commercial fishing boat called “Sweet Marie” overheard the urgent broadcast and diverted to also help the passengers of the sinking boat.

Sweet Marie's crew got to the group in distress first, and the good Samaritans were able to help transport all 21 passengers and five crew members onto Sweet Marie.

Sweet Marie then began making its way toward San Diego. En route, the Coast Guard’s Sea Otter crew arrived and transferred all of the passengers onto the cutter, and took them to the San Diego Harbor Police dock on Shelter Island, near H&M Landing, where the group arrived safely between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

All passengers and crewmembers were wearing lifejackets, Coast Guard officials confirmed. One passenger suffered a back injury, but declined medical treatment. Everyone else was unharmed.

The Invicta was reported to have broken apart.

A passenger on the doomed Invicta, Darian Fox, told NBC 7 on Saturday that the ship sunk before his eyes.

Fox told NBC 7 the vessel was on out on a plumbing company’s annual fishing trip at the time of the incident.

The boat left Friday night and Fox said most, if not everyone, on board was asleep when the boat struck the rocks. They quickly outfitted themselves with life vests before the boat began taking on water.

Fox said the boat was going in circles right before it hit the rocks near Coronado Island. He had just woken up when the crash happened.

"I was walking out of the bathroom - that's when the boat went full on collision with the islands, the Coronado Islands, and it threw everybody and just put everybody in a frenzy," he recalled.

Everyone on board put on their life jackets and hopped off the boat and onto emergency rafts.

"[We] stayed calm and made sure everybody else was calm,” Fox recounted. "[We] worked as a team to get out of it.”

A flare was then shot into the air, the passenger said. The Sweet Marie saw the flare and got the passengers onto their vessel where they all safely waited for the U.S. Coast Guard crews to arrive.

Fox told NBC 7 people aboard the sinking boat lost all of their fishing gear, phones, wallets, keys and other personal items in the incident.

He's grateful everyone made it out alive.

“It’s a cool story. Nobody can beat that one,” Fox added.

Coast Guard officials said the incident is under investigation.

The Coast Guard is speaking with Mexico's Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR) regarding any environmental impacts of the sunken vessel. Officials said the crew aboard Sweet Marie’s was able to collect all life rafts from the Invicta. 

NBC 7 reached out to H&M Landing in San Diego, a booking agency for boats. A rep from the Landing told NBC 7 Invicta was one of the boats booked out by the agency. All of the boats that go through the Landing are independently owned and operated, the rep said.

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence said that undocumented immigrants in the United States would be treated "humanely" in a Donald Trump administration, but gave no details on how the GOP nominee would deal with the millions currently living and working peacefully in the country, NBC News reported.

"We're going to enforce the laws of this country. We're going to make sure that we essentially end illegal immigration once and for all," Pence said in an interview on NBC's "Meet The Press."

But the Indiana governor would not say if Trump would deport the more than 10 million people currently in the country illegally — a pledge Trump made during the Republican presidential primary.

Pence also pledged that both he and Trump would soon release their tax returns, though he could not guarantee the Trump's documents would become public before Election Day.