Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in New York on Sunday, officials involved in planning the meetings told NBC News.

Netanyahu, in town for the United Nations General Assembly, has had a tense relationship with President Barack Obama, and was accused of siding with Obama's opponent, Mitt Romney, in the 2012 presidential campaign. This time around, Netanyahu has appeared wary of appearing to take sides.

But he has reason to press the candidates on issues critical to Israel in the final weeks of the campaign. His country has not been a major campaign subject, and neither Clinton nor Trump plan to visit Israel before Election Day.

A motorcyclist has died after fleeing police when they tried to stop him for speeding, according to Chula Vista police.

The motorcyclist lost control and hit the back of a truck while driving southbound on SR-125 in Chula Vista at Otay Lakes Road,

The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Friday.

The rider was given CPR, but was pronounced dead at the scene.

Westbound Otay Lakes Road has been shut down from the 125. 

The Padres aren’t going to the playoffs this year, but they are hoping to be a deciding factor on who is.

After dropping game one of a four-game series against the Giants at Petco Park, the Friars came in with their hitting shoes on Friday.

Jon Jay singled to left to kick off the bottom of the first for San Diego. September call up Carlos Asuaje followed with his first Major League hit, a double to right moving Jay to third. Wil Myers, who has many hits, sent the first pitch he saw from Albert Suarez over the wall in center to put the Padres up 3-0 early.

On the mound Edwin Jackson was rolling until he ran into trouble in the top of the fifth.

He walked Denard Span and Angel Pagan to put two-on with one out for Buster Posey. Posey hit a double to deep center scoring Span and Pagan cutting the Padres lead to 3-2.

But San Diego answered in the bottom of the inning.

Jay reached on a bunt to relief pitch Matt Reynolds before Asuaje sent his second double of the game to right center. Myers was intentionally walked to bring up Ryan Schimpf with the bases loaded and no outs. Reynolds walked him to score Jay and give the Padres a two-run lead.

Poway native Alex Dickerson was up next and singled to deep right scoring Asuaje and Myers and made it 6-2 Padres. George Kontos came in on the mound for the Giants and got Hunter Renfroe to foul out to first. Austin Hedges was the final Friar to bat in the fifth. He hit a sacrifice fly to left scoring Schimpf but Dickerson was out at second to end the inning. Padres scored four runs in the fifth.

Padres win 7-2.

Jarred Cosart (0-3, 5.45 ERA) faces Madison Bumgarner (14-9, 2.57 ERA) in game three of the season tomorrow.

A wave of intense airstrikes has left nearly two million people in the Syrian city of Aleppo without water, UN officials said Saturday as activists said at least 25 more civilians had been killed.

UN children's charity, UNICEF, said this week's renewed airstrikes — which further dashed hopes of reviving last week's cease-fire — had damaged a water pumping station which supplies about 250,000 people in rebel-held eastern parts and violence is preventing repair teams from reaching it.

The dedication ceremony has begun in Washington, D.C. for the Smithsonian's highly anticipated National Museum of African American History and Culture, more than 100 years in the making.

Centuries of struggles and strife, decades of planning and pain, and years of hoping for a place that African-American history can call home will culminate as President Barack Obama officially opens the museum Saturday morning.

"It doesn't gauze up some bygone era or avoid uncomfortable truths," Obama said in his weekly radio and internet address earlier Saturday. "Rather, it embraces the patriotic recognition that America is a constant work in progress, that each successive generation can look upon our imperfections and decide that it is within our collective power to align this nation with the high ideals of our founding." 

With thousands of items occupying 85,000 square feet of exhibition space, the new Smithsonian will chronicle the complex relationship between the United States and a people it once enslaved, and tell the story of those who worked to make the necessary changes to bring the country to where it is today.

The museum's dedication will feature speeches by Obama, civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John Lewis, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush. It also featured rousing musical tributes with a local flair, including Howard University's "Showtime" marching band and an a capella presentation by a choir from D.C.'s Duke Ellington School for the Arts.

Thousands gathered on the National Mall to watch Obama, the nation's first black president, cut the ribbon to open the museum.

It will open to the public at 1 p.m. following the dedication ceremony.

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"It's a historic event," said Leslie Howard, who traveled from New Orleans to attend the dedication. "And the fact that we have our first black president to dedicate it shows you how God works."

Seeing the dedication was a family event for many; Alicia Frayer came from Charleston with her husband and three daughters to attend. "I'm inspired by history," she said. "It's a major part of our hustory, and the fact that our history and culture are here for everyone to see is so important." 

Many celebrities are coming to the museum's dedication as well; Oprah Winfrey, who has donated more then $20 million to the museum, tweeted that she was on her way to attend the opening.

The museum tweeted out video of Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae arriving. Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Will Smith and Patti LaBelle are among those presenting during the dedication.

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Many of those present shared their personal connection to the museum's story, including D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke before the ceremony, honoring its opening and using the opportunity to call for statehood for the nation's capital, where residents do not have voting representation in Congress. "While we are proud to host this museum ... we know it will show how far Washington has to go," Bowser said.

The museum is offering extended hours for the grand opening weekend from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. to midnight Sunday, but timed entry passes are no longer available. While entry is free, like at other Smithsonian facilities, the museum is instituting a timed pass system to control crowds and alleviate wait times. 

If a visitor didn't score a ticket, they can watch the museum's dedication ceremony in large-screen viewing areas at the Washington Monument grounds, or livestream the ceremony on the museum's website.

A free three-day festival celebrating the talent and creativity of African-American artists will also take place on the Washington Monument grounds. The Freedom Sounds festival will feature jazz, R&B, gospel and hip-hop artists. The Roots, Living Colour and Public Enemy will headline the festival Saturday, and a surprise special guest is slated to perform Sunday. 

Anyone heading toward the museum this weekend should be prepared for large crowds and heightened security.

For more information about the museum, check NBC 4 Washington's full coverage here.

The man famous for getting in Hillary Clinton’s face during the campaign that launched her political career has some debate advice for Donald Trump.

Stay at his lectern.

Rick Lazio should know. The former Republican congressman didn't — and paid the price for a performance that has become a textbook example of what not to do when your opponent is a woman.

Lazio, today a partner with the Jones Walker law firm, ran against Clinton in 2000 for the U.S. Senate. At their first debate in Buffalo, New York, he crossed the stage to Clinton's lectern, pointing his finger as he urged her to sign a pledge about limiting the funding of their race. He was seen as hectoring, his campaign faltered and she went on to win.

Lazio's misstep is being recalled as Clinton and Donald Trump prepare for their debate on Monday, pitting the first woman to run as a major party presidential candidate versus the former reality TV star who has made browbeating opponents a key to his success. "Little Marco," "Lyin' Ted" and "Low-energy Jeb" have given way to "Crooked Hillary," but will he fling insults at her when they meet at New York's Hofstra University? Will Clinton goad him to try to show he is not suited for the presidency?

Trump said that he would curb his disparaging tone at the debate, to be moderated by NBC News' Lester Holt. The 90-minute debate will be televised by NBC and streamed on this site at 9 p.m. ET Monday. 

"I'm going to be very respectful of her," he told Fox News' "Fox and Friends." "I think she deserves that and I'm going to be nice. And if she's respectful of me, that'll be nice."

That hasn't stopped him from mocking her on Twitter.

"Hillary is taking the day off again, she needs the rest," he tweeted Tuesday about her bout with pneumonia. "Sleep well Hillary — see you at the debate!"

For Clinton's part, she zeroed in on Trump's derisive comments when she spoke on Steve Harvey's radio show.

"I am going to do my very best to communicate as clearly and fearlessly as I can in the face of the insults and the attacks and the bullying and bigotry that we have seen coming from my opponent," Clinton said. "I can take it, Steve. I can take that kind of stuff. I have been at this, and I understand it is a contact sport."

Lazio, who said that neither Trump nor Clinton had earned his support, has several suggestions for Trump: Present a positive vision, be aware of non-verbal communication and don't go for the knock-out punch, but rather, amplify Clinton's negatives. Demonstrate enough knowledge of policy details to establish his credibility as president without trying to duel with someone who has been in and around Washington for nearly 25 years. And with nearly two-thirds of the public feeling that the country is on the wrong track, distinguish himself as the change agent and Clinton as more of the failed and uninspiring status quo.

"Have your team prepared and on high alert afterward to drive your debate message," he wrote. “There are two debates — as I well discovered — the actual event and what gets covered by the media and watched by the public afterward.

"And finally....stay at the podium!"

Welcome to the first weekend of fall in San Diego. The leaves are turning and there are plenty of ways to enjoy America’s Finest City, including community festivals, live music and delicious food as San Diego Restaurant Week returns. Pull up a chair and take a load off. 

Thursday, Sept. 22

Beach Spin
7 a.m., Hotel Del Coronado
Get that morning workout in early while overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Paseo Lawn at the Hotel Del Coronado. This 50-minute Beach Spin class includes upbeat music and inspiring views. The class is $20 per person; $15 for San Diego residents. Reservations are required ahead of time; sometimes walk-ins are welcome, if there’s space in the class.

DeLIMITations: A Survey of the 1821 U.S.-Mexico Border
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., MCASD Downtown – Jacobs Building
Currently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s (MCASD) downtown location, in the Jacobs Building, is “DeLIMITations,” an exhibition that traces the historical 1821 border between Mexico and the western territories of the United States. The photographs are compelling, and on display through Nov. 27.

Culture & Cocktails: Venetian Views
6 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park presents another installment of “Culture & Cocktails” at sundown, this time focusing on the romantic, mysterious allure of Venice, Italy. The mixer will showcase “Venetian Views,” the museum’s collection of artwork featuring watercolor masterpieces of the city’s canals and views. As guests take in the art, they can sip on a cocktail from Old Harbor Distilling Co. and enjoy life-size board games, an Italian-themed photo booth and other activities, including decorating a Venetian mask. There will also be dancing. Tickets are $25 in advance; $35 at the door.

Friday, Sept. 23

MCAS Miramar Air Show
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Friday through Sunday), Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
The high-flying MCAS Air Show returns to San Diego's skies Friday through Sunday with incredible aerial performances from U.S. military aircraft, including the Navy's famous Blue Angels. The Golden Knights Parachute Team and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team will also take to the skies at 12:15 p.m. each day. General admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and set up their viewing spot on either end of the flightline.

Wine, Women & Wealth Expo
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sheraton Carlsbad
The 5th annual Wine, Women & Wealth Expo goes down Friday at the Sheraton Carlsbad hotel (5480 Grand Pacific Dr.) – an all-day event aimed at inspiring and empowering women in San Diego County via networking, education, fashion, fun, friendship and philanthropy. The expo includes exhibitors, speakers, activities, lunch, raffles and wine tasting. Tickets are $79.

27th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Friday through Sunday), Del Mar Fairgrounds
Get inspiration for those home improvement projects at this three-day show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds featuring exhibitors, demos, seminars and special speakers. Admission is $6 if tickets are purchased online in advance, or $8 at the door. Kids 12 and under get in free; $1 tickets are available for seniors on Friday only. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, too.

The Opening Night
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., MCASD La Jolla
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla will host The Opening Night celebration to mark the debut of the new exhibition, “The Uses of Photography: Art, Politics and the Reinvention of a Medium” with a reception and panel discussion with the artists. The mixer reception starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the public opening of the exhibition at 7 p.m.

Musica En La Plaza
7 p.m., California Center for the Arts Escondido
Throw on your dancing shoes and head over to Lyric Court at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido for this free live music event featuring Los Montano, the Manny Cepeda Orchestra and Trio 3 Amigos Huapangueros. The evening also includes tacos and tequila. This music series returns every Friday this month – same time, same place.

Air Supply
7:30 p.m., Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
The soft rock duo, Air Supply (“All Out of Love”), hit the open-air Humphreys by the Bay venue on Shelter Island for this concert Friday night. Tickets start at around $60 per person.

Star Party
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., West Sycamore in Scripps Ranch
Enjoy the first stargazing session of the fall season at this gathering of the San Diego Astronomy Association at West Sycamore, located at the east end of Stonebridge Parkway in Scripps Ranch. Learn about the stars in our sky, weather permitting.

Burlesque Bingo
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Lafayette Hotel
Burlesque bombshells will host this bingo competition for the first time ever at The Lafayette (2223 El Cajon Blvd.) hotel. The 21+ event will include laughs, lots of prizes and lovely, pin-up inspired performers.

Sara Evans
8 p.m., Pala Casino Resort & Spa
Singer Sara Evans performs in the Starlight Theater at Pala Casino Resort & Spa at 8 p.m. This show is 21+; tickets start at $35.

The Producers
8 p.m., Spreckels Theatre
This Mel Brooks musical – based on the 1968 film about a scheming producer and his mousy accountant, who try to produce the biggest flop on Broadway – starts its run at the Spreckels Theatre in downtown San Diego Friday night. Tickets start at $40; the musical runs here through Oct. 9.

Saturday, Sept. 24

22nd Annual Pacific Islander Festival
8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday), Ski Beach in Mission Bay
The 22nd annual Pacific Islander Festival celebrates island culture, music, dancing and food for two days at Ski Beach in Mission Bay. The festival kicks off Saturday at 8:45 a.m. with a procession and welcome ceremony, followed by many hours of entertainment. Sunday’s schedule is also packed with music and activities, wrapping up around 4 p.m. This festival is expected to draw approximately 80,000 attendees over the weekend.

Oceanside Harbor Days
9 a.m. (Saturday and Sunday), Oceanside Harbor
This free community event returns to the Oceanside Harbor both Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will get to enjoy arts and crafts exhibits, good food and activities for the entire family.

Bates Nut Farm: Pumpkin Patch Opening Weekend
All Day, Bates Nut Farm
It’s a family tradition every year: bringing the whole family out to celebrate the start of fall at Bates Nut Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and take your pick from a variety of pumpkins. There will be live entertainment from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., as well as barbeque, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climbing, a bounce and slide. Parking is $5. Leashed dogs are welcome. You can purchase a variety of tickets to cover the cost of the pumpkin.

Oceanside Harbor Days
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oceanside Harbor
Fall may be around the corner, but that doesn’t mean San Diegans avoid the beach. Head out to Oceanside this Friday and Saturday for the annual Harbor Days festival. It’s a two-day event filled with sun, sand and surf. Try out fun activities like the Pirate Village, try your hand at different arts and crafts, or check out an entertainment stage. The event is free to the public.

International Harvest Festival
12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Balboa Park Club in Balboa Park
Kick off fall at one of San Diego’s beautiful landmarks. Bring the whole family to this free event and enjoy free dance lessons, performances, children’s activities, craft vendors and more. Plus, food will be available for purchase. The event runs Saturday through Sunday.

Hop Heads and Dreads
2 p.m., Harrah’s Resort Southern California
This annual festival sits at the intersection of craft beer and reggae. This one-day festival features music from Stick Figure, SDGLDGRN and Kimie Miner. Sip local craft beer from vendors across Southern California as you listen to the melodic music. In the past, the festival has featured brews from Iron Fist Brewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Green Flash, Sierra Nevada and more.

Sunday, Sept. 25

San Diego Restaurant Week
Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 180+ Restaurants Across San Diego County
Foodies, rejoice! It’s the return of San Diego Restaurant Week, which kicks off Sunday and runs through Oct. 2. During this week, more than 180+ restaurants across our county will offer mouthwatering prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus for a great price, meaning you can finally cross some of those eateries you’ve been dying to try off of your dining bucket list.

Gas & Oil Custom Car Invitational
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mahrs Tire in Fallbrook
Gearheads will enjoy this auto-centric event at Marhs Tire in Fallbrook, located at 312 S. Main Ave. on Sunday. Several local businesses and eateries are sponsoring this event, which is co-presented by El Vinos C.C. and Little C’s Tattoo.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: San Diego Ride
Streets of San Diego – and Nationwide
On Sunday, thousands of distinguished gentlemen across the U.S. – including many in San Diego – will don their finest dapper duds and hop on their motorcycles for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The charity event is designed to raise awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and suicide prevention. With riders in handsome suits a la styles seen in “Mad Men,” the event also aims to combat the often-negative stereotype of men who ride motorcycles. This year, between 150 and 200 riders are expected to partake in the San Diego ride.

Art and Craft Show
10 a.m., Old Town San Diego
Colorful art, crafts, entertainment, international food, tasty tequilas and more – this weekend festival in Old Town has it all. Stroll down San Diego Avenue and admire the beautiful colors and decorations adoring the iconic street. Local art galleries will have work on display and more than 100 contemporary artists from around the world will have work at the festival. Plus, when you’re tired of taking in all the sights, take a break by stopping at one of more than a dozen local restaurants offering yummy meals. Admission is free.

Disney’s The Lion King: on Tour
1 p.m., 6:30 p.m., San Diego Civic Theater
See the Disney classic come alive on stage this weekend in San Diego. The imaginative and creative production spins together stunning visuals and unique storytelling for this Broadway spectacular. Before you go, learn about the local cast members you'll see on stage, and their unlikely path to friendship. Be sure to buy your tickets early for one of the Sunday shows, as limited tickets are available. The show runs in San Diego through early October. Tickets start at $32.50.

Tiger Style!
7 p.m., La Jolla Playhouse
If you’re looking for a homegrown theater standout to go see this weekend, check out Tiger Style! The show follows star students and siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen, who decide to take a trip from California to China in the face of their failing personal lives and adolescent achievement. Playwright Mike Lew is a La Jolla High graduate who went on to present his plays across the U.S. Tickets start at $20.

After two years, Disneyland is once again offering its Southern California Annual Passport.

The annual admission program is different than the park's Southern California Select Passport. The cost is higher but passholders receive fewer blackout dates.

People living in ZIP codes 90000 to 93599 can purchase the passport in person at the box office beginning this weekend. It will be offered online later this year.

The annual pass will cost $459 for a new passholder and $439 for anyone renewing a passport.

The pass will give you access to both parks for 227 days from September 2016 to October 2017. Parking fees are not included.

When it was last offered, the same type of passport cost $359. Since 2014, the park has raised daily and annual ticket prices three times. Each time there was a ticket adjustment, the cost of passports also increased.

The Southern California Select Passport can still be purchased online. It runs $329.00 and provides entry into the park on most weekdays except for June 9 – August 18. Check out the calendar for 2017 here.

The Southern California Annual Passport allows entry into the park for 13 more days in the month of June, according to the blackout calendar.

A former Navy Junior ROTC instructor was sentenced to one year in jail and three years of probation Friday after admitting to having sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old female student. 

Martin Albert Gallegos, 48, pleaded guilty to statutory rape last month following his April 9 arrest.

The victim addressed the court at Friday's sentencing hearing, describing Gallegos as a mentor who took advantage of her. Gallegos was working at Mar Vista High School. His victim was a student.

The victim said Gallegos made her feel special by lavishing her with praise, bringing her lunch and texting her in the evening.

"I was so confused because I had never had that before in my life," the teenager said of the attention. The student's mother had substance-abuse issues and her father was homeless. She lived with an older sibling and was facing the possibility of being homeless herself.

The victim said she and Gallegos discussed dating once she graduated high school. That gradually moved into a 'why wait' attitude. She described sitting with him while he touched her thighs under his desk.

In her opinion, he should register as a sex offender.

“He should never be put in a position of power like that again,” the victim said.

His attorney asked for leniency in this case because of his client’s service to his country.

The victim's mother questioned how someone who is considered a military hero could not resist the urge to get involved with a minor.

Gallegos gave the victim rides home and gathered details about her personal life in order to prey on her, the victim’s mother said.

"Mr. Gallegos, like anybody who works with children, was supposed to say no," Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Matzger said. "As the judge said, as long as there have been schools, there have been crushes. Adults and teachers need to say no."

Judge Stephanie Sontag ruled that Gallegos will not be required to register as a sex offender.

However, Matzger said if Gallegos violates his probation, prosecutors will argue he should register.

A San Diego County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer received information that a teacher at the school was in a relationship with a female student.

He was also a first-year substitute teacher and was fired after his arrest.

Sweetwater Union High School District officials said they were surprised at the allegations because Gallegos had passed all background checks before he was hired.  

But a school district employee told NBC 7 that Mar Vista High School did not run background checks on volunteers. The school district could not or would not provide documentation to show otherwise.

Weeks after Gallegos' arrest, a 27-year old football coach at Mar Vista High School accused of lewd acts with a 13-year old student on school property was arrested. A 20-year old tutor was also arrested on sex crime charges.

Last week, the former tutor, Alejandro Rodriguez, entered a guilty plea Monday to an amended charge - one felony count of statutory rape.

The walk-on football coach, Edward Aaron Mendoza, faces 20 charges related to the alleged relationship, which the San Diego County District Attorney Office said began when the victim was 13 years old. Mendoza has pleaded not guilty to charges.

Thick smoke filled the sky near northbound Interstate 805 Friday morning when a brush fire sparked in the Lincoln Park community.

Officials said the fire began around 11:20 a.m. on the shoulder of the roadway between 43rd Street and Imperial Avenue. Smoke was visible from the I-805. About 15 minutes later, it appeared crews with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department had a handle on it.

The cause of the fire is unknown; no injuries were reported.

The blaze came as San Diego County was placed under a Fire Weather Watch expected to last through the weekend. Hot temperatures and gusty Santa Ana winds are forecasted in parts of the county, as well as low humidity levels – the perfect storm to fuel fast-spreading wildfires.

WARNING: This video contains graphic language. Viewer discretion advised. 

Unsettling footage obtained exclusively by NBC News shows the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

The footage, taken by Scott's wife, does not clearly show the exact moment he was shot by police on Tuesday. Scott is seen on the ground moments after the shots were fired and surrounded by officers. 

"He better not be f---ing dead, he better not be f---ing dead," Scott's wife Rakeyia Scott can be heard shouting at the police officers. "He better live, he better live!" 

"He has no weapon — don't shoot him!" she is heard saying.

Police say Scott had a handgun on him and posed "an imminent, deadly threat." The family says he was not armed and did not pose a threat to the officers.

The killing of Scott, 43, sparked three nights of fiery protests and violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement. Activists and the Scott family have pressed city officials to release bodycam or dashcam footage of the fatal encounter, which reignited debates about race and policing nationwide.

Rescued from the Louisiana flooding, dozens of dogs – and one cat – arrived in San Diego County on Friday afternoon.

The dogs, puppies and adult pooches, came by private plane to Gillespie Field in El Cajon from the flood-torn state in hopes of finding a new home on the West Coast.

The dogs were separated from their families and are in need of homes. In some cases, the families had to relinquish the dogs because shelters could not accept them.

They were met on Friday by animal rescue volunteers who scooped them up, petted them and rubbed their bellies as a way to say welcome to San Diego.

The arrival of the 65 dogs and one cat was made possible by the local animal rescue group Thrive Animal Rescue and Labradors and Friends Rescue, which raised about $20,000 from supporters to pay for the plane trip.

“We’ve been flooded with love,” said Cece Blume of Thrive Animal Rescue.

Blume said the dogs’ rescue was an emotional experience for activists and volunteers who heard devastating stories about the homeless animals.

“We pulled a dog that was literally going to die in 30 minutes,” she said.

The dogs will be examined by a veterinarian and receive needed vaccinations. Each will also be spayed or neutered before offered up for adoption.

The dogs will be available for viewing beginning Saturday, Sept. 24 with adoptions beginning on Friday, Sept. 30.

The adoptions are available through local groups Thrive Animal Rescue, Labradors and Friends Rescue, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and LA area groups Animal Samaritans and Saving Spot Dog Rescue. The groups will be updating their social media pages with information about the dogs and the adoption process.

Two San Diego residents have filed a class-action complaint against Yahoo following a data breach that compromised 500 million accounts.

The complaint was filed Thursday in U.S. District in San Diego by local attorney David Casey on behalf of Jennifer Myers and Paul Dugas. It came on the same day the email provider confirmed the massive security breakdown that dates back to late 2014.

In the complaint, the plaintiffs allege their private information was compromised. The complaint accuses Yahoo of “deceptive practices” and “negligence,” alleging the tech company did not take reasonable care to prevent the hack.

The complaint states that “damage caused by identity theft in general registers in the billions of dollars.”

“The type of information compromised in this data breach is highly valuable to perpetrators of identity theft,” the complaint states. “Names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, passwords and security question answers can all be used to gain access to a variety of existing accounts and websites.”

The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages to be determined at a jury trial.

“They're really angry this wasn’t found out sooner,” the plaintiff’s attorney David Casey told NBC 7. “For it to have occurred and then for it not to be discovered for a two-year period is pretty outrageous.”

Yahoo says it has more than 1 billion monthly users, although it hasn't disclosed how many of those people have email accounts. In July, 161 million people worldwide used Yahoo email on personal computers, a 30 percent decline from the same time in 2014, according to the latest data from the research firm comScore.

The company said the attacker didn't get any information about its users' bank accounts or credit and debit cards.

Yahoo told NBC 7 "We don't comment on ongoing litigation." 

To read the full complaint, go here.

Hundreds of baseball players in San Diego's North County will take to the field Saturday to raise funds in memory of slain Poway teenager, Chelsea King.

The 7th Annual "Home Run for Chelsea" Youth Baseball Tournament will raise money the Chelsea's Light Foundation, an organization established in King's honor that provides college scholarships to students.

More than 70 Teams and 850 players from three Southern California counties -- San Diego, Orange and Riverside -- will play ball at the Sports Park located at 931 Bailey Court San Marcos and at San Marcos High School on 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Brent and Kelly King, Chelsea’s parents, are in San Diego for the event.

The Chelsea's Light Foundation recognizes phenomenal young change-makers with college scholarships. The foundation was established by the King family after their 17-year-old daughter was kidnapped and murdered while on a run after school at Rancho Bernardo Community Park in 2010.

Her body was found five days after her disappearance near Lake Hodges. Chelsea was a senior at Poway High School.

John Albert Gardner III was sentenced to life in prison for Chelsea's murder on May 15, 2010. Garder was also convicted of raping and killing Escondido teenager Amber Dubois. The highly-publicized cases sent shock waves through San Diego County and remain a painful memory for many locals.

The New York Times editorial board endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Saturday, writing the endorsement is "rooted in respect for her intellect, experience, toughness and courage over a career of almost continuous public service."

The Times touted Clinton's record as first lady, New York senator and secretary of state in their endorsement, claiming she has shown the ability to work with politicians from opposing parties to enact her policy agenda.

"When Mrs. Clinton was sworn in as a senator from New York in 2001, Republican leaders warned their caucus not to do anything that might make her look good," the editorial says. "Yet as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, she earned the respect of Republicans like Senator John McCain with her determination to master intricate military matters."

The editorial also praised her foreign policy record as secretary of state, but does mention her missteps in that role.

"As secretary of state, Mrs. Clinton was charged with repairing American credibility after eight years of the Bush administration’s unilateralism," the editorial board wrote. "She bears a share of the responsibility for the Obama administration’s foreign-policy failings, notably in Libya. But her achievements are substantial."

Clinton's ability to bounce back from her failings, however, is another one of her strengths as a politician and presidential candidate, according to the endorsement.

"She is one of the most tenacious politicians of her generation, whose willingness to study and correct course is rare in an age of unyielding partisanship. As first lady, she rebounded from professional setbacks and personal trials with astounding resilience," the editorial board wrote.

The endorsement only made passing reference to Republican nominee Donald Trump, who "discloses nothing concrete about himself or his plans while promising the moon and offering the stars on layaway," according to the Times.

The editorial board added it will publish another editorial to explain why Trump is the "worst nominee put forward by a major party in modern American history."

It may be the first weekend of fall but in San Diego, temperatures are expected to rise as the county remains under a Fire Weather Watch.

NBC 7’s Whitney Southwick says Saturday will bring the first Santa Ana event of the season to San Diego. He forecasts a rise in temps and drop in humidity levels, plus strong, gusty winds from the northeast blowing towards the coast.

This results in conditions known to quickly fuel wildfires.

Cal Fire captain Kendal Bortisser says this time of year is one of the most dangerous times for fires.

“The majority of our really damaging wildfires have occurred in the fall and late September through November,” he said.

To that end, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of the county, including San Diego’s mountains – specifically the Palomar and Descanso Ranger Districts of the Cleveland National Forest and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

The Fire Weather Watch for those areas will be in effect from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is also in effect for the Santa Ana mountains including the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest, from 7 a.m. Friday through Sunday afternoon.

The NWS said winds are expected to be between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. The strongest gusts will likely hit Sunday and Monday. The lowest levels of humidity – 5 to 10 percent – are expected Sunday and Monday as well.

If a fire develops in these conditions it has serious potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning of any kind is discouraged, according to the NWS. The Fire Weather Watch may be elevated to a Red Flag Warning as the weekend plays out.

"We need to ensure that we have all the resources in place...attack from the air and from the ground," Bortisser says.

In preparation, Cal Fire officials confirmed Friday that the agency has increased firefighter staffing across California over the next several days as Santa Ana winds sweep in.

"Traditionally, late September through mid-November is Santa Ana season," said Chief Thom Porter, CAL FIRE Southern Region Chief, in a press release. "Many of California’s largest and most damaging wildfires coincide with this time of year."

Tips on how to prevent wildfires and prepare your family for this type of emergency can  be found on this website created by Cal Fire.

The NWS has also issued heat and wind advisories for parts of San Diego County this weekend. The heat advisory, in effect from 11 a.m. Sunday through 8 p.m. Monday, covers the following communities: Vista; Carlsbad; Encinitas; Chula Vista; National City; Costa Mesa.

Temperatures are expected to be in the 80s Sunday near the coast and around 95 near the mesas. On Monday, temps will be in the upper-80s near the coast to the upeer-90s near the mesas.

The NWS said the rising temperatures could lead to heat-related illness, so strenuous activities should be scheduled for early morning or evening. Wear light and loose-fitting clothing and drink plenty of water.

The wind advisory is in effect for the San Diego County valleys – including Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee and Poway – through 4 p.m. Sunday. The strongest winds in those areas are expected to hit Saturday night through Sunday below passes and canyons and near the coastal foothills, according to the NWS.

At 1:15 p.m., the NWS confirmed San Diego's fire weather will be elevated to a Red Flag warning beginning at 12 a.m. Sunday, effective through 3 p.m. Monday.

The NWS said gradual cooling is forecasted for Tuesday, with greater drops in temperature Wednesday.

Watch NBC 7 News at 7 a.m. Sunday, and NBC 7 News at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the latest weather updates. You can also get weather updates here.

Dayna Herroz lost her daughter and grandson to murder.

Herroz spoke of hurt and healing in front of dozens of others grieving the loss of their loved ones Saturday in Scripps Ranch.

The annual River of Fallen Tears Ceremony, held each year to remember victims of homicide, gathered together dozens of people who had lost loved ones to murder.

People hung photos of victims and painted their names on rocks placed along the “river of fallen tears.”

“There is no way we couldn't be changed or altered after losing our loved ones to murder,” Herroz’s said into the microphone in the quiet park, the sun shining through the trees.

The grove of trees known as the Crime Victims Garden was started as a tribute to Cara Knott, a San Diego State student killed in 1986 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

Since that high profile case, other families dealing with tragedy find comfort there too, including a Tierrasanta woman whose son was murdered a few years ago.

"We are amongst people who are just like us here and so we understand each other,” Cyndi Wear told NBC 7.

This year's ceremony also included a tree dedication to fallen law enforcement officers.

After years of planning and months of construction the La Jolla YMCA is cutting the ribbon on a new aquatic center.

The Ann Woolley Aquatic Center will officially open next week, and features two pools including a cool water, eight-lane lap pool and a warm water recreational pool, plus a therapeutic spa, a splash pad for youth water play as well as an outdoor fitness playground.

The aquatic center is one part of the La Jolla YMCA’s $15.5 million expansion and renovation project.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the aquatic center Tuesday morning.

A man has been taken to the hospital after falling 20 feet down Sea Ridge Cliff in Pacific Beach Saturday, according to San Diego Lifeguards.

Lifeguards repelled down to the victim around 5:45 p.m., and hoisted the man up the cliff.

His injuries are traumatic.

Border Patrol agents arrested a 24-year-old gang member near the West Calexico Port of Entry last week.

Agents apprehended the man as he was entering the U.S. illegally around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

He was taken to the Calexico Border Patrol station for processing, and after a records check was done, they discovered he is a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) criminal street gang.

He had previously been deported in November 2012.

“The Border Patrol is committed to making our communities safe. The arrest of this gang member is a great example of that commitment,” Assistant Chief Patrol Agent David S. Kim, said.

The man, a Honduran citizen, is being detained at the Imperial County Jail pending criminal prosecution.