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Padre Wins 2016 Tony Conigliaro Award

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San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte was selected by the Major League Baseball executives, Boston Red Sox officials and the Conigliaro family as the winner of the 2016 Tony Conigliaro Award on Thursday.

The Conigliaro award is granted to a “Major Leaguer who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage.”

While Solarte had a successful season on the field finishing the year with a career high of 71 RBIs and 15 homeruns, his true battle occurred off the field. On September 17, Solarte lost his wife, Yuliette Pimentel Solarte to complications of cancer. Yuliette left behind their three young daughters.

Solarte returned to the field a week after his wife’s death accompanied by his mother and three daughters. During his emotional return the third baseman received a standing ovation when he went to the plate as a pinch-hitter. He singled one into left and as he reached first base he made a gesture to the sky to recognize his late wife.

The Conigliaro award originated in 1990 in memory of former Boston Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro. Conigliaro was struck in the face by a pitch from Angels Jack Hamilton in 1967 that fractured his left cheek bone and dislocated his jaw.

Solarte received 11-first place votes and a total of 62 points. The award will be presented at the 78th Boston Baseball Writers dinner on January 19.

 



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2 Navy Contractors Arrested for Separate Bomb Hoaxes

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Two Navy contractors were arrested and charged Wednesday for allegedly giving false information about two separate hoax bomb threats made to Naval Base San Diego, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Joshua Rice, 26, and Roberto Rubio, 22, were charged in two separate incidents that prompted mass evacuations aboard Navy ships and the nearby pier where they were docked, according to U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy.

According to the news release, Rice reported that he found the word "bomb" written on the inside of a portable toilet located near three Naval vessels docked at the Naval Base on May 17, 2016.

The bomb hoax prompted a security response, including from military K-9 officers. Work on nearby ships and the pier was shut down as well. 

A few hours later, the area was deemed safe and the scene was cleared.

That hoax was the 17th threat to Naval facilities in San Diego since Nov. 2015. 

Officials say the other threats are not connected.

You can read more about the incident here.

Rice had been working as a contractor for American Marine during at the time.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30, 2017. 

In a separate incident, Roberto Rubio was charged with writing "9-24-16 400 bomb" on a wall aboard USS Cowpens on Sept. 24, 2016, according to the indictment.

Rubio then allegedly reported the writing to another contractor, which once again prompted a security response on the San Diego Ship Repair Facility. Work on the ship was stopped until authorities deemed it was safe.

He was working as a welder for BAE Systems, a contractor for the Navy. 

BAE Sytems spokesperson Karl Johnson told NBC 7 that Rubio worked for the company from August 2015 to October 2016. 

“We'll continue to cooperate with authorities going forward," Johnson said.

Rubio is expected to be in court on Jan. 9, 2017.

“Everyone should know that making false bomb threats is taken very seriously by federal law enforcement, and it is a felony offense,” said U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy in a statement.

Since November, there have been 32 separate bomb hoaxes at Naval Base San Diego, BAE Shipyards and NASSCO, according to the U.S. Navy.

The threats were made in similar ways—written on the wall of a Navy ship or inside a portable toilet.

“The bomb threats on and around Naval Base San Diego since November 2015 have had a huge negative impact on the efficiency and productivity of the shipyard's efforts to maintain Navy readiness,” said Gunnar Newquist, Special Agent in Charge of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Southwest Field Office.

But the prosecution suggests it was a ploy to end work early.

"Our biggest concern is we don't want someone doing it because they think it is an easy way to get off work we want people to understand it is a serious crime," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Pettit.

Pettit told NBC 7 that Rubio and Rice are only faces charges related to those two separate incidents.

In August, a $20,000 reward was offered for information leading to an arrest of anyone involved in the falst threats.

If convicted, both Rice and Ruibo could face up to 5 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.



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Satellite Office for Local Startups Opens in San Francisco

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Local startups will soon have a direct tap into major funding resources from the nation’s tech capitol.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced the soft launch of a new venture capital satellite office in San Francisco on Monday that will allow local startups access to more than 400 venture funds from the Bay Area.

“For the first time, San Diego’s smartest startups will have an official headquarters in Silicon Valley so our local businesses can access Bay Area funding while still prospering and hiring right here in America’s Finest City,” Mayor Faolconer said.

The San Diego Venture Group will operate the “BeachHead” out of the co-working space WeWork San Francisco. The office is designed to bring startups together with collaborative workspaces, common areas and an outdoor terrace bar.

Mayor Faulconer first pledged to open the office during his 2016 State of the City Address in January.

San Diego also just received a WeWork site of its own downtown with the grand opening of WeWork B Street on Monday. According to WeWork, the B Street location is one of the largest spaces on the West Coast.

A quarter of San Diego’s gross domestic product comes from the city’s innovation economy, which makes a $52 billion annual economic impact according to the mayor’s office.

San Diego received about $1.3 billion in venture capital in 2015 compared to the $27.8 billion the Silicon Valley saw last year.

Local companies can apply for access to the San Francisco office through the San Diego Venture Group website. Companies are approved based on readiness and need.



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Jaywalking Pedestrian Struck, Killed in El Cajon: PD

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A jaywalking pedestrian struck and killed crossing Main Street in El Cajon, El Cajon police confirmed. 

The collision happened at approximately 5:36 p.m. at Ballard and Main Street in El Cajon, east of San Diego, Lt. Bates confirmed. 

A car hit a 49-year-old man, who has not been identified, as he was walking across Main Street outside of the crosswalk, Bates said. 

Police said this is the second time this month the man has been hit crossing the street and the third time in two years. 

He is believed to be a homeless man who lived in the area.

According to police, the man had been holding two bottles of alcohol in his hand when he crossed the street, one which had been open. 

The car stayed on scene and the driver was cooperating with officers.

One woman told NBC 7 she heard the crash and saw another woman running and yelling at the driver.

"We, all of sudden heard 'boom.' I thought it was a car crash but we looked out the window and we seen this girl come out and say 'he's dead, you hit him, you hit him,'" said Sheila Ramos.

Ramos added that the driver appeared to be shaken after the crash—he had sat on the curb and kept shaking his head.

The patient was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police believe the driver was not under the influence and he had been driving the posted speed limit.

No other information was immediately available.



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Rare Plant Found by SDSU Researcher Named After Rock Star

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San Diego State University researchers have named a newly-discovered, rare succulent after a Hall of Fame rock star.

Recon Environmental senior biologist and SDSU alum Mark Dodero discovered an endangered species of succulent on the Colonet Peninsula of Baja California, Mexico, while he was a graduate student.

As a team of researchers including SDSU plant biologist Michael Simpson were tasked with giving the plant a name, they thought back to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer playing in Dodero’s ears as he stumbled upon the thin, stalky, inches-tall plant with pink and white flowers.

The inspiration behind Dudleya Hendrixii was, of course, legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix and his classic “Voodoo Child”.

Dudleya Hendrixii, or “Hendrix’s liveforever”, is found only on the Colonet Peninsula and a major ship port planned for the area threatens to wipe out the specie’s already scarce existence.

The succulent isn’t technically endangered because Mexico uses different criteria, but it would be considered endangered under American standards, according to Dodero.

The authors of the study published in the journal Madroño are hoping that Mexican officials and conservation groups can protect its habitat which is already threatened by grazing, farming and off-road vehicle traffic.

Baby Born Right Outside Hillcrest Hospital

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A local couple is thanking a San Diego medical team for helping them deliver their second child right in the nick of time.

Labor for Jessica Salzman’s first child only last four hours, so she knew she needed to rush to the hospital once she went into labor with her second. Initially, she was sent back home.

“I was supposed to do my fantasy football draft,” said her husband Drew Salzman jokingly. “My buddy makes a comment literally that morning, ‘Bro, you’re not going to have the baby in the car. That only happens on TV.’”

Right when Jessica and Drew returned home and he left for a short while, Jessica said knew she had to go back to the hospital.

“Next thing I know, we’re in the car and I’m like we need to go now!” she said. “I was like we’re not going to make it. We’re not going to make it. This is my worst nightmare.”

Drew pulled up to the entrance of UCSD Medical Center’s Emergency Room in Hillcrest and rushed out to get a wheelchair.

Little did he know his wife wasn’t telling him how close she was to delivering because she didn’t want to distract him from driving.

“I literally get 20-30 steps away and I hear [the paramedic] say ‘She just had a baby in the car!’” Drew said. “She’s standing on the car, like one foot on the car seat, the other on the dashboard and looking at me like no big deal.”

“I’m smacking the glass because I can’t open the door,” Jessica told NBC 7.

“I heard her screaming. I walked over and as I put my last glove on and open the door, I see baby Zoey on the passenger seat,” said paramedic Jose Herrera.

“It can happen pretty quick, but second babies are a lot quicker,” said Anela Puljic, M.D. with UCSD Medical Center. “When we hear there’s a mom who’s had a baby before needing help, we run.”

It’s been a few months since that eventful day. Jessica and Drew reached out to NBC 7 to find the medical team.

On Thursday, the couple was reunited with Jose Herrera and Jonathan Velazquez, who work for AMR Riverside County, as well as Dr. Puljic.

Jessica said the crew went above and beyond, even cleaning their van when she was admitted in the hospital.

“That was a huge experience. We were lucky with how you handled it,” said Drew to the paramedics.

San Diego Sheriff's Department Launches Drone Pilot Program

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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) launched the first drone pilot program, allocating thousands of dollars to get it off the ground.

SDSO confirmed the launch with NBC 7 on Wednesday.

Since September, 2016, four camera-equipped drones are being used in operations like wildfires, hostage-situations and crime scenes. 

The Sheriff's Department says drones can be deployed quickly when weather is bad, and access tight locations.

But the program is drawing criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which argues that the department should have informed the public prior to launching the program.

"The drones can be equipped with cameras, listening devices, and so depending on the technology, they can fly low, they can fly high," said Christie Hill, Senior Policy Strategist with the ACLU. "It can be really quiet and so people are not aware of what information is being conveyed around their homes, around their places of work."

In response, SDSO says the evidence collected by drones will be treated like any other evidence collected at crimes scenes and they will not conduct a random surveillance.

Hill told NBC 7, the terms of the policy are not precise and do not underline how civil liberties will be protected, including how the collected information will be stored and shared.

She also claimed that the SDSO did not hold public meetings to discuss the issue. 

“Our executive director sent a letter raising concerns and encouraging that there be public input, that the County Board of Supervisors approve the requirement of the technology as well as having input on the policy," Hill said.

She added that although the department had reached out to the ACLU to inform them of the program, they were not contacted before its launch. 

Hill told NBC 7 that the ACLU learned of the program's pilot launch through news articles, not directly from the department.

But the Sheriff's Department said they brought up the issue with the Citizen Advisory Board, who were all in favor of the program and they brought it to the ACLU.

The department has allocated $125,000 from their current budget to fund the program.



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Poor Venezuelan Parents Give Away Their Kids Amid Crisis

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In the midst of a fraying social fabric, a deep recession and soaring inflation, Venezuelans are fighting to live through their country's economic crisis. Some are smuggling goods in from other nations, and some are giving away their children in hopes the kids could have a better life.

One of those parents is Zulay Pulgar, who struggled to feed herself and her seven children on her father's pension, worth $6 a month at the black market rate. She asked a neighbor in October to take over care of her six-year-old daughter, NBC News reported.

"It's better that she has another family than go into prostitution, drugs or die of hunger," the 43-year-old unemployed mother said, sitting outside her dilapidated home with her five-year-old son, father and unemployed husband.

The country's prices for many basic goods are surpassing those in the United States. And with average wages less than the equivalent of $50 a month at black market rates, three local councils and four national welfare groups all confirmed an increase in parents handing children over to the state, charities or friends and family.



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US Army Returns Tanks to Europe, NATO Eyes Assertive Russia

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The U.S. and its NATO allies are taking no chances amid a build-up of military force on Europe's eastern frontier with Russia.

Three years after the last American tank left Europe, they are being brought back "as part of our commitment to deterrence," Gen. Frederick "Ben" Hodges told NBC News.

Hodges, who is commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, welcomed a batch of tracked and wheeled support vehicles to a depot in the Netherlands on Thursday.

Amid the new threat from the East, with Russia's recent unannounced military exercises along the borders of the Baltic states and the 2014 annexation of Crimea, U.S. and NATO officials have been preparing for an increased presence across Europe, especially at NATO's eastern borders, "sending a clear message to Russia," officials say.



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Why White House Didn't Do More About Russian Election Hack

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The Obama administration didn't respond more forcefully to Russian hacking before the presidential election because they didn't want to appear to be interfering in the election and they thought that Hillary Clinton was going to win and a potential cyber war with Russia wasn't worth it, multiple high-level government officials told NBC News.

"They thought she was going to win, so they were willing to kick the can down the road," said one U.S official familiar with the level of Russian hacking.

The administration did take action in response to the hack prior to the election. In September, President Obama privately confronted Vladimir Putin about the hacks at the G-20 summit in China. He warned the Russian President of unspecified consequences if the hacks continued.

On Oct. 7, the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued an unprecedented joint statement pointing the finger at Russia, saying hacks of U.S. political groups and individual politicians could only have been done with the authorization of "Russia's senior most" officials and that its intent was to undermine the integrity of the election.



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Herd of Bison Surround Family, Lick Salt Off Car

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A family visiting South Dakota's Custer State Park got quite a greeting from a herd of American bison. They were driving along the park's wildlife loop, hoping to catch a glimpse of animals roaming around and to their amazement, had a close encounter with a number of seemingly friendly bison. The curious animals discovered the car was covered with road salt, and proceeded to use it as a giant salt lick. For the record, no animals, humans, or automobiles were harmed in the making of this video!

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Boy, 12, Tried to Nail-Bomb Christmas Market: Officials

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A 12-year-old boy attempted to detonate a bomb at a Christmas market in Germany, authorities said, NBC News reported.

On Dec. 5, local officials found a black bag in a waste container. The bag contained what is believed to be “pyrotechnical material that is used in fireworks,” according to investigators.

Germany’s FOCUS magazine reported that a controlled explosion was carried out after the bomb was reported by a civilian. They also reported that the same boy had tried to detonate explosives at the Ludwigshafen Christmas market on Nov. 26. It is unclear if it was the same device as the one found nine days later.

Local authorities told NBC News that they would “turn down an investigation” in this case because they boy, who was born in Germany but is of Iraqi heritage, was under age 14. FOCUS quoted investigators as saying the "strongly radicalized" suspect was likely "incited and instructed" by an "unidentified member of ISIS."



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Utah Students Wear Hijabs to Support Muslims on Campus

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A group of Brigham Young University students is turning heads on campus by wearing traditional hijabs.

For the last three Wednesdays, Sondra Sasser and 11 other students have added the garment to their wardrobe to show support for Utah's Muslim community.

"A lot of Muslims are feeling uncomfortable about things... feeling scared about things or just misunderstood, and so any show of solidarity I think can be touching," Sasser said.

She said that the move is no doubt raising a lot of eyebrows around the Provo campus.

"I think a lot of people get excited to see diversity on campus a little bit," Sasser said.

Muslim student Hanif Sulaeman said he supports the group's efforts.

"It's like they are saying, 'This is how we can support you' and 'You are not alone,'" Sulaeman said.

Free Shipping Day: More Than 1,000 Retailers Offer Deals Today

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Online retailers are spreading some some much-needed holiday cheer for late shoppers: Friday, Dec. 16, is free shipping day.

More than 1,200 merchants are taking part in the offer that will ensure packages will arrive in time for Christmas Eve. Many of the participating retailers are also offering additional deals and sales with the free shipping guarantee.

The complete list of all participating retailers can be viewed here. Deals and guidelines vary from company to company, and free shipping is only guaranteed for items that are currently in stock and may exclude certain purchases.

FedEx and UPS are gearing up for last-minute cyber purchases and have advice for frantic consumers on their websites. FedEx encourages preparation and planning to ensure a stress-free delivery and even has a hotline for consumers to keep tabs on their packages. FedEx and UPS also have holiday calendars that explains the last days to order so the gifts arrive by Dec. 24. 



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State Farm, California Insurance Federation Opposing Millions In Consumer Refunds

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On Friday, San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal will consider a request by State Farm, to turn back an earlier refund and rate reduction order by the California Department of Insurance.

The judge’s decision will be “affecting the entire industry,” according to the Personal Insurance Federation of California, PIFC. The federation represents insurance companies before the California state government.

Attorneys for State Farm are asking the judge to postpone refunds of more than $100 million in overcharges on home, condo and renters insurance. The federation has thrown its support behind the insurance company.

Consumer Watchdog’s attorney Harvey Rosenfield, along with California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, will be arguing for the immediate release of the funds and no further delays in a 7% rate cut that would save consumers $156 million per year.

According to Rosenfield, the rate cut is mandated under Proposition 103, a successful ballot measure Rosenfield championed in 1988. The measure requires prior approval of the insurance commissioner before new insurance rates can be implemented.

In January 2016, after a thirteen day hearing, an administrative law judge ruled in favor of Jones’ decision, to refund customers and create rate reductions. State Farm’s attorneys said the decision was “staggering” causing the company “irreparable harm.”

State Farm is the country’s largest insurance company, with $75.7 billion in revenue in 2015.

PIFC, while not directly involved in the case, filed a friend of the court brief this week asking for a delay and calling the actions of the Commissioner’s office a threat to the “stability of the system.” It has “huge consequences for the industry,” according to the PIFC. Other Federation members included in the the filing are Progressive, Mercury, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide and Farmers Insurance.

In the filing the groups said, the companies were “blindsided” by the Commissioner and said the proposed payout needs to be stopped to give the insurance industry time to regroup. The Commissioner, they said in their filing, had a “sudden reversal” in how business is done, abandoning legal tradition. This sudden change, they said, is a “determinate to the entire industry,” and the federation hasn’t had time to hire “outside counsel.”

Rosenfield said the change is not sudden. According to him, it’s been part of state law since November, 1988.

“It defies credibility to suggest the industry wasn’t aware of the Commissioner’s State Farm actions,” Rosenfield said. In addition, he said there was a great deal of media coverage of the case, including “significant coverage in the trade press” as well as press releases distributed by Consumer Watchdog and the Commissioner’s office.

The “purpose of their last minute filing is simply to inject more alarmist statements….in the hope that the Court will grant a stay,” Rosenfield said. This is not about the “stability” of the insurance industry but the public’s interest in “lawful insurance rates,” he added.



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BP Agent Arrested for Bribery, Drug Trafficking: FBI

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A U.S. Border Patrol agent appeared in court Thursday on charges that he allegedly picked up backpacks filled with drugs while at the U.S.-Mexico border fence on duty in exchange for bribes, according to a federal court complaint and FBI officials. 

Noe Lopez, an agent working out of the Imperial Beach station, was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted distribution of six pounds of methamphetamine, attempted distribution of seven kilograms of cocaine and bribery.

Lopez, who appeared in court for the first time Thursday, was allegedly involved in two incidents involving picking up and delivering backpacks dropped off for him at the San Diego County border fence, according to the complaint. 

In both instances, the transactions were part of an undercover law enforcement sting, according to the complaint. Lopez allegedly described his ability to smuggle narcotics into the U.S. to a confidential informant, providing the informant with specifics details of his operation. 

According to the complaint, Lopez agreed to pick up backpacks filled with narcotics and transport them to safe locations north of the international border, for a fee. 

On Dec. 6, Lopez allegedly picked up a backpack filled with what he believed to be six pounds of meth. On Dec. 8, Lopez allegedly picked up a backpack with cocaine. 

The agent delivered the backpacks to a pre-determined location in San Diego in both instances, according to the complaint, and received $10,000 in cash in exchange. 

Lopez additionally accepted bribes in exchange for helping with drug trafficking events, and ignored his official duty to enforce narcotics laws, according to the complaint. 

A woman who identified herself as Lopez's ex-wife told NBC 7 that the allegations surprised her.

“Everyone has money issues. We live in San Diego, but I mean nothing to this extreme for someone to risk their career," she said.

In a statement, CBP officials said Lopez, 36, has 10 years of service and has since been placed on non-duty/non-pay status pending the outcome of the investigation. 

"The U.S. Border Patrol stresses honor and integrity in every aspect of its mission. We do not tolerate misconduct on or off duty and will fully cooperate with all investigations of alleged unlawful conduct by our personnel," the statement read, in part.

“The U.S. Border Patrol is cooperating with all agencies involved in this investigation. Border Patrol agents are held to the highest standards, and we remain committed to performing our duties for the American people in the most professional way," Chief Patrol Agent Richard A. Barlow said in a statement.

Lopez will next appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt on Dec. 20 for a detention hearing. 



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3.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Ocotillo, East of San Diego

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A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 has struck near Ocotillo, a city east of San Diego. 

The quake struck at around 5:25 p.m. Pacific Time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The preliminary magnitude was estimated at 3.7, but USGS officials downgraded it. 

The epicenter was in San Diego County, near the Imperial County border. 

According to the USGS, residents in El Cajon, Ramona, Lakeside, Dulzura, Alpine, Campo, Pine Valley and Boulevard reported feeling the quake. 

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 



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Vehicle Goes Over Freeway, Lands in Car Dealership Lot

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A vehicle went off the side of a freeway and landed in the parking lot of a car dealership in Kearny Mesa Thursday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP)confirmed.

The crash happened at 2:37 p.m. on the State Route 163 near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard.

CHP says the vehicle, a Ford Explorer went over the freeway, through some trees and landed on its nose in the parking lot of Karma Cars located on Kearny Villa Road.

There was a 40-foot tall fence in the area, according to CHP.

Traffic on the Clairemont Mesa Boulevard on-ramp was blocked off.

It is unknown if there were any injuries.

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 

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NYPD: 2 'Are You Muslim?' Attacks

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Two people were asked if they were Muslim before being attacked in Brooklyn, police say, and now the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating.

Two attacks in the first two weeks of December, both in Bedford-Stuyvesant, are being investigated, according to police.

Police released surveillance video of the suspect linked to the two cases.

In the first attack, on the afternoon of Dec. 4, a group of men, including the suspect, walked up to a 20-year-old man on Gates Avenue. Police say the suspect asked the victim, “Are you from Saudi Arabia? Are you Muslim?” Moments later, he allegedly punched him in the face and another person pushed him to the ground. The group took off down Marcy Avenue.

The victim checked himself in at Elmhurst Hospital.

The victim, speaking to NBC 4 New York Friday, said his attackers were wearing hoodies and smoking cigarettes when he encountered them. They threw him to the ground and punched him, breaking his jaw, he said. 

"One guy push me, hit in the face and second guy throw me down... I  broke my bones," said the victim, who asked that his identity remain concealed.

The man, who just moved to the U.S. from India last month, still had his jaw wired shut Friday and he says he has been unable to eat since the attack. 

In the second attack, this Monday, a 58-year-old man was walking on Marcus Garvey Boulevard, near Vernon Avenue, around 3 p.m. when three men allegedly stopped him and asked where he was from.

The victim was taken to Woodhull Medical Center with a bloody nose and swelling to his face.

The attack comes amid a spate of apparent instances of bias crime and hateful language throughout the region following the presidential election.

Earlier this month, a man called a Muslim MTA worker a terrorist and pushed her down a flight of stairs at Grand Central Terminal, according to police.

In New York City, hate crime has spiked 115 percent since Election Day, with 43 cases reported compared with 20 cases in the same period in 2015, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce. Bias against Muslims has doubled, with four cases reported since Election Day compared with two reported in the same time period last year.

One report, however, was found to be a hoax. A Muslim college student said she was harassed on a subway train by three men shouting "Donald Trump" but was later arrested on suspicion of making a false report. 

Overall, hate crimes are up 35 percent year over year, with a 45 percent uptick in arrests, Boyce said.



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