Astronomers have spotted more than 100 new potential alien planets, including one in the fourth-closest star system to the sun, a new study reports.

This haul of newfound possible exoplanets, which have yet to be confirmed as bona fide alien worlds, comes from a new analysis of 20 years' worth of data gathered by the HIRES (High Resolution Echelle Spectrometer) instrument at the Keck Observatory in Hawaii.

"HIRES was not specifically optimized to do this type of exoplanet detective work, but has turned out to be a workhorse instrument of the field," study co-author Steve Vogt, of the University of California, Santa Cruz, said in a statement. "I am very happy to contribute to science that is fundamentally changing how we view ourselves in the universe," added Vogt, who designed and built HIRES.

There were no jackpot winners for Wednesday's $310 million Powerball drawing on Wednesday night. That means the haul grows to $349 million for Powerball's next drawing on Saturday. 

Wednesday's winning numbers were: 33, 5, 42, 38, 28 and the Powerball number was 19. It was the biggest jackpot since 20 company co-workers in Tennessee took home a combined $420.9 million right after Thanksgiving. 

There hasn't been a jackpot winner in 2017, according to a list maintained on the game's website. It's been a year and a month since three winning tickets were sold for a $1.59 billion jackpot. 

The odds of winning the grand prize are pretty slim, according to the game's website: 1 in 292,201,338.

Two people were struck by a vehicle in the Mira Mesa area Thursday.

San Diego Police and San Diego Fire-Rescue crews were called to Marbury Avenue and Mira Mesa Boulevard just after 6 a.m.

The location is near the U.S. Post Office along Mira Mesa Boulevard, east of Interstate 15.

No other information was available.

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California's Salinas Valley is referred to as the "salad bowl of the nation," best described in iconic pages when John Steinbeck, American author and son of the Monterey County community, put pen to paper in most of his classic writings.

It's here in this region of sprawling fields about 100 miles south of San Francisco where Japanese immigrants found their American dream after World War II in the cut flowers business, evident even today.

"A lot of these houses are Japanese-style houses," said Alicia, a cannabis properties realtor.

With California's law legalizing marijuana poised to go into effect next year, Salinas enters a new chapter in its agricultural history. It could become the cannabis capital of the state.

Alicia agreed to show us around the valley on the condition we don't share her last name. She specializes in the new green that's growing here, pointing out farms she says are now cannabis farms.
 
"Look. Barbed wires, cameras," she said.
 
Alicia works to sell, buy or manage what used to be properties housing the booming flower market, properties that have since fallen apart due to various free trade agreements over the years.
 
She says ever since California legalized marijuana, there's new life breathing into the valley and sucking dry the idea of continuing with the cut flowers business, when owners can sell their properties for millions.
 
"It wouldn't make sense to grow flowers, you know, at $5 million," she said.
 
Under new California law, cannabis cultivators are banned from building new greenhouses, unless they are built in the footprint of old ones. So any "green" house in the state has the potential to evolve into a "grow" house.
 
"California cannabis is its own brand, no different than California wine or anything else," Michael Williamson, the director of operations at Harborside, a leading cannabis grower and distributor in Northern California.
 
He says his hairnet, white jumpsuit and gloves are a way to keep the product pure and free from human interaction.
 
"When you look at our product and our plants, it's really not that different than a lot of the cut flowers market," he said. "Which makes this valley kind of the potential to be the Sonoma Valley of cannabis."
 
Williamson wouldn't say how much Harborside makes on its product, adding that for now, it's grown solely for medical purposes.
 
He said the company is eyeing Los Angeles for what's to come.
 
"Our moral compass is always the same," he said. "We want to create a safe, consistent and hopefully potent cannabis."
 
Growers in Monterey County say they take pride in more than just their product, but also what the industry is doing for the local workforce: the general contractors, green house manufacturers, security companies, fence installers, security camera installers and providers.
 
"We feel that cannabis could be a $1 billion crop within the next 24 months in Monterey County," said Mike Bitar, the cofounder of Grupo Flor, a company that's been actively seeking out empty greenhouses to manage. "These greenhouses are getting a second life. Right now there are no empty greenhouses in Monterey County. They've all either been leased up or purchased in the last six months."
 
The numbers are already massive.
 
According to Arcview market research, a company specializing in the marijuana market, California accounted for 31 percent of the legal cannabis market in the U.S. last year. Locally that's only for medical use. Compare that with Colorado at 19 percent and Washington at 11 percent, where marijuana is legal for recreational use.
 
"This industry has grown by leaps and bounds," said Daniel Yi, a spokesman for Medmen, a cannabis management and investment firm based in Los Angeles. The company has a cultivation site in Sun Valley and also runs a dispensary in West Hollywood.
 
"LA plays a huge role in terms of what we've learned over 20 years of regulation, what we've learned in techniques and cultivation. We have a lot of experience and a lot of demand," he said.
 
Yi says research is showing as states legalize marijuana for recreational use, more and more users are opting against the flowery buds for smoking and turning to products that come from extracting the oils from pot plants.
 
"There are edibles, there are extracts, there are vape pens," he said.
 
And with much of the state's demand coming from LA, it leaves the smaller towns up north with dreams of what that could do for them.
 
"It'll be a pretty phenomenal crop going to LA, I'm sure, because their numbers are big," said Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter, adding his city is actively working to become a model for others in how to regulate the industry.
 
"We have to embrace it because it's coming."
 
For many, though, it's been here for decades.
 
"Our industry has been testing cannabis, has been labeling cannabis and has been concerned to consumer safety long before the California legislature woke to this monster," said Salinas attorney Gavin Kogan who made cannabis law a specialty.
 
But there's one thing that's keeping cannabis from growing greener across the country: the stigma of the drug the feds still say is illegal.
 
"We're chipping away at it," Yi said.

President Donald Trump will tap a private businessman to lead a review of U.S. intelligence agencies, a senior administration official told NBC News. 

Stephen Feinberg, the billionaire private equity executive, will lead a broad review of the nation’s spy agencies, the official told NBC News. 

But the official noted Feinberg will need to be cleared by the Office of Government Ethics, which may be complicated because of his role as co-founder of Cerberus Capital Management, a firm with reportedly more than 40 billion dollars in assets under management.

The move comes after Trump lashed out at U.S. intelligence agencies, who he believes leaked sensitive information to Washington reporters. 

Trump's pick for national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned this week after press reports revealed he discussed foreign policy with Russian officials during the Trump transition and then misled the vice president about the conversation. 

Instead of criticizing Flynn, Trump focused on the leak that led to the story and blamed the press for his resignation. 

"Information is being illegally given to the failing @nytimes & @washingtonpost by the intelligence community (NSA and FBI?).Just like Russia," Trump tweeted after Flynn resigned. 

An RV went up in flames in a storage space in El Cajon Thursday morning in what investigators believe was a suspicious fire.

The RV was not in use; it was parked and being stored in the 1300 block of East Main Street. At around 4:40 a.m., a fire erupted in the RV. Heartland Fire Department crews and El Cajon Police Department (ECPD) officers rushed to scene.

The blaze was quickly knocked down.

Officials called it a suspicious fire. Investigators are now trying to determine the cause. Officials said there were reports of possible squatters in the area at the time of the fire.

Crews planned to remain at the scene to mop up and collect evidence.

No injuries were reported. No further details were immediately released.

When Kristian Helton proposed to Karsyn Long on Valentine's Day, he didn't put the ring in a velvet box. Instead, he tucked the ring into a McDonald's chicken nugget box with a note that asked, "Will you McMarry me??" 

"Her love for chicken nuggets, I'm sure, is more than she loves me," Helton said. "She has devoted her life to chicken nuggets, so that had to be part of the engagement." 

Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion Strollers with Click and Go receivers are being recalled for a damaged receiver mount following reports of car seats unexpectedly disengaging from strollers and falling.

So far there have been 26 reports of injuries to children, including scratches, bruises, cuts and bumps on the head, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The strollers have been sold nationwide at Babys R Us, buy buy Baby and Target, among others. They’ve also been sold online at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other websites from May 2011 through February 2017, for prices between $250 and $470 for the strollers and travel systems.

All models are folding, single or double occupant strollers with Click and Go receiver mounts, and all colors are included. The model number of the stroller can be found on the inside of the stroller’s metal frame. The model number is near the right rear wheel for single strollers and the front middle underside on double strollers.

Click here to see the model numbers under recall. For more information, visit us.britax.com/recall, call toll-free at 844-227-0300 from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or email Britax at stroller.recall@britax.com.

With a major winter storm forecasted for Friday and lasting into the weekend, City of San Diego crews have been busy clearing drain pipe in zones known to get backed up during heavy rain.

According to the City of San Diego, over the past three weeks, city crews have been cleaning drain pipe to prepare San Diego’s storm water infrastructure for more heavy rain. The City of San Diego said Thursday that during this time, crews have also inspected 24 channel locations and removed loose debris that could cause clogging.

Urgent repairs and checks were completed at pump stations as well, and, according to a press release from the city, “Crews performed spot repairs and replaced deteriorated pipe to improve drainage in problematic areas.”

City Public Information Officer Anthony Santacroce is expected to hold a news briefing later this morning to share tips on how residents can prepare their properties for the looming storm.

NBC 7 meteorologist Jodi Kodesh said the powerful storm is expected to move into Southern California Thursday night, bringing the potential for heavy rain and high winds through the weekend. The brunt of the storm arrives Friday, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall across San Diego County.

Get First Alert weather updates from NBC 7 here.

A 7-year-old girl inspired to work at Google wrote a letter to their offices expressing her interest—and even got a response, CNBC reported.

Chloe Bridgewater’s father Andy wrote on LinkedIn that his daughter decided to write a letter asking for a job after she saw photos of the bean bags, go-karts and slides at Google’s offices. Chloe’s letter, addressed to "google boss," outlines her goals and qualifications—"I like computers too and have a tablet I play games on," she wrote. She also revealed that the only other person she’s written a letter to is Father Christmas.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai responded to U.K. girl's letter with encouragement, and gave her something to work toward.

"I look forward to receiving your job application when you are finished with school!" he wrote.

A chemical spill prompted mandatory evacuations for some residents and businesses in National City Thursday, fire officials confirmed.

The National City Fire Department (NCPD) said a Hazardous Materials situation was unfolding in the 115 block of East 18th Street and National City Boulevard just after 8:35 a.m.

By 9:15 a.m., fire crews had been able to find the source of the problem: a barrel that was off-gassing oxidizer, spilling the chemical into the neighborhood.

Officials ordered evacuations for residents within a two-block radius around 17th and 18th streets., east of National City Boulevard and west of B Street.

The National City Police Department (NCPD) said those who live or work in those areas must evacuate to Sweetwater High School's Old Gym, located at 2900 Highland Ave.

For now, drivers are asked to avoid the area. NCPD officers are helping with traffic control.

No injuries were reported. No other information was available.

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Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint in San Diego's Chollas Creek neighborhood. 

The incident happened at approximately 12:15 p.m. Thursday at 52nd and Oak Park, San Diego Police said. 

The suspects took a computer, camera and headphones. 

Police are looking for two men last seen in a silver Dodge Charger fleeing the scene. The driver was described to be about 14 to 16 years old. The passenger in the car was described as approximately 20 years old with a gun. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police. 

No other information was available.

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Snowpack and reservoir levels continued to increase in California, marking another week of improvement for drought conditions across the state.

Last week, 47 percent of the state was in drought, but that figure plummeted to 24 percent this week, according to the Drought Monitor report issued Thursday. At this time last year, 94 percent of California was in drought.

A small swath of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties continue to be the only part of California under extreme drought -- the monitor's second-most severe category of drought. Santa Barbara County's Cachuma Lake is nowhere close to being full after years of drought, but this winter's storms are slowly raising the water level

"Storms continued to drop heavy precipitation over parts of California, leading to widespread improvements of the multi-year drought in the state, although some pockets have missed out on the precipitation and water restrictions remain due to low reservoir levels," according to the Drought Monitor statement. 

The most significant improvements were made Central and Southern California, and Monterey and eastern Santa Clara counties. San Bernardino and southern Inyo counties also saw relief from five years of drought.

The Sierra Nevada mountain snowpack, which melts in spring and flows into the state's reservoirs to provide water for millions of Californians, remained well above 100 percent. Reservoirs across most areas have been recharged, including Lake Isabella at the base of Sequoia National Forest, where the water level jumped 20 percent.

The encouraging drought update comes ahead of what is expected to be the strongest storm of the season in Southern California.

About 2 to 6 inches of rain are likely from the Southern California coast to the valleys by Saturday night. Showers are expected to begin late Thursday before the full force of the storm is unleashed midday Friday and into Saturday.

Some communities could see a month's worth of rain in one day during what is expected to be the region's most powerful storm of the wet season -- October through April. The system is the product of an atmospheric river, tropical moisture that flows north to the West Coast, ushering in waves of precipitation that can go on for hours.

Last week, water regulators extended what are now largely symbolic conservation measures lingering from the drought. Regulators decided to retain the measures at least until spring as a precaution against the possible return of dry weather -- even as another major storm bears down on the state.

Five more flu-related deaths were reported in San Diego last week, health officials confirmed Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 44. 

By this same time last year, 12 people had died from the flu in the county.

The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) said influenza activity has reached a new high this season. People aged 31 to 98 years old have died from the flu. The HHSA said the 31-year-old man had no underlying medical conditions.

Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, said for those with underlying health conditions, influenza can be deadly. This is why health officials recommend getting a flu vaccine, as it is considered the best protection against the illness.

Health officials recommend an annual flu shot; after the vaccination, it takes two weeks for immunity to develop, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The vaccination is especially recommended for those at high-risk of experiencing complications with the flu, including people with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women and people age 65 and older.

The HHSA’s latest “Influenza Watch” report, from the week ending on Feb. 11, says six percent of all emergency department visits in San Diego were patients experiencing flu-like symptoms.

There were 555 lab-confirmed cases of influenza for the week, up from the 379 the week prior.

To date, there have been 3,335 lab-confirmed cases of the flu in San Diego. Last year at this time, there were 1,939.

Flu season in the U.S. occurs between December and May.

For a list of county public health centers where you can get a flu shot, click here or call 211.

Vibrant fields of yellow, white and pink wildflowers are expected to soon blanket Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California in what experts think will be a banner blooming season for the desert.

Every year, around late February to mid-March, Anza-Borrego State Park becomes the stage for Mother Nature’s spectacular show known as the “Desert Bloom.” This year – thanks to a trifecta of rainfall, mild temperatures and wind – all signs point to a memorable, picturesque bloom that could very well be worth the trip for San Diegans.

The Formula & The Process:

Betsy Knaak, executive director of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA), told NBC 7 the peak of the Desert Bloom, traditionally, arrives in mid-March.

This winter, the desert has experienced a healthy dose of rain – and, according to Knaak, the right type of rain.

“We’ve had winter storms with that gentle rain that has soaked into the ground,” she explained. “So, with that, we’re anticipating really beautiful blooms this year.”

Knaak, who has lived in the Anza-Borrego desert since 1978, said that typically, the formula for a successful Desert Bloom includes regular rain in November, followed by winter storms in December and January, and maybe a little extra rainfall in February. Simultaneously, temperatures must remain on the mild side. The same goes for the wind, as stronger gusts can dry out the Earth and damage some of the more delicate wildflower species.

Under these conditions, seeds germinate, sprouting stalks and leaves. After that, come the flowers. Once their short but sweet life cycle is over, wildflowers shed their seeds onto the soil and those seeds wait their turn until the next Desert Bloom, Knaak said.

If this formula remains steady over the next few weeks, the Desert Bloom is in business. Knaak has faith this will be the case.

“The rain has soaked into the sand this year and the roots and seeds have enough moisture to combat the heat and winds,” she said.

However, in the end, she knows it’s all up to Mother Nature to decide the outcome.

“This is the part no one knows, except Mother Nature herself,” Knaak added.

Ernie Cowan, president of the Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF), also believes it will be a banner year for blooms.

“From everything we’re seeing, it’s shaping up to be a great Desert Bloom,” he told NBC 7. “It’s all coming together.”

Cowan likened the formula for a successful bloom to a “three-legged stool.” One leg is the rain, in just the right amount, one leg is the temperature, and the third is the wind.

According to NBC 7 meteorologist Jodi Kodesh, the desert has received above average rainfall, so far, this rainfall season.

At last check with the National Weather Service on Feb. 15, Kodesh confirmed that Anza-Borrego had received 3.28 inches of rain since Oct. 1, 2016. Since Jan. 1, 2017, the area has received 2.15 inches of rain.

“Normal rainfall for that area, since January, is 1.79 inches,” she explained.

Kodesh said if desert temperatures stay below 85 for the next few weeks and if the wind is not too strong, all of the ingredients will be there for a perfect bloom season recipe.

Kodesh said two other rainfall gauges in the desert near Anza-Borrego State Park – Thermal and Palm Springs – are also reporting above average precipitation for this season. Since Oct. 1, 2016, Thermal has measured 2.99 inches of rainfall – 1.21 inches above average. Since Oct. 1, 2016, Palm Springs has measured 5.32 inches of rainfall, which is 2.06 inches above average.

Kodesh said those area, though not in Anza-Borrego, are good examples of what Southern California’s deserts are experiencing.

And, with the winter storm forecasted for this weekend, the rainfall totals in those areas will increase.

“We will be further above average,” said Kodesh.

It’s Showtime:

Once the Desert Bloom arrives, it yields fields of pink desert sand verbena, desert sunflowers, Dune Evening primrose, desert lilies, brittlebrush and ocotillo – to name a few of the showier species seen in the region.

Knaak described the flower-filled, seasonal sight as “colorful patches all over the desert, carpeting the sand,” living against the backdrop of the mountains and blue, clear skies.

“It is beautiful,” she said. “It’s the birth of spring.”

In addition to wildflowers, Knaak said ocotillo plants, with their thin, eight to 12-foot-tall stalks produce spectacular blooms. She said a “bonus” desert perk is the cactus bloom, which yields magenta and chartreuse-colored blooms, typically from mid-March to mid-April.

Mike McElhatton, of the ABDNHA, told NBC 7 the Desert Bloom brings out White Lined Sphinx Moth, a colorful yellow and green species of caterpillar. The critters tend to come out in full force during the event.

“They’re like an Army that springs to action,” McElhatton explained, adding that the critters start out in the west valley and head east.

The caterpillars then attract Swainson's Hawks migrating from South America. They take break to feed on the caterpillars in the Anza-Borrego Desert.

“It’s an explosion of life in the desert,” he added.

Where the Wildflowers Grow:

Cowan said the western edges of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park – the Badlands – is a well-known wildflower zone. Already, desert lilies are sprouting there.

Both Cowan and Knaak also said Henderson Canyon Road is a must-see spot for blooms, including Dune Evening primrose, desert sand verbena and desert sunflower. Knaak said that spot is highly-photographed by park visitors looking for an unforgettable view.

Cowan also recommends checking out Di Giorgi Road where, at the end, there are sand dunes and a spectacular pod of colorful wildflowers.

“It’s a great place to get out and go for a walk,” he explained.

For hikers, Cowan said Borrego Palm Canyon offers a mild, 3-mile hike. The area is home to a stream, which can lead to some big horn sheep sightings as the water and palm groves create what he described as an “oasis-like environment.” It gets busy here, so Cowan said the best bet is to visit on a weekday.

Knaak said hikers also enjoy trekking in the Western Canyon.

Best Practices for Anza-Borrego Visitors:

Anza-Borrego State Park, the largest state park in California, is located about 90 miles east of downtown San Diego. One-fifth of the park lies in San Diego County, while the rest lies in Imperial and Riverside counties, spanning Borrego Springs and Shelter Valley. 

For those visiting Anza-Borrego State Park during the Desert Bloom, the experts have a few tips for an enjoyable trip.

For starters, Cowan said visitors should call the park’s Wildflower Hotline at (760) 767-4684 when planning their visit. Updated daily, the hotline offers details on what’s growing and where, and other informative tidbits.

“Desert lilies are in bud, but not blooming yet,” the hotline’s recorded message said on Feb. 16.

Cowan recommends visitors start their trip at the Anza-Borrego State Park Visitor Center, located at 300 Palm Canyon Dr. in Borrego Springs. There, they can enjoy manicured trails and flowers as an introductory course, so to speak, to desert life.

Knaak said visitors can drop by ABDNHA’s Desert Nature Center, located at 652 Palm Canyon Dr., to pick up a free flower map that is updated weekly with tips about where to see which blooms. Also available: a $1 brochure with information on the 55 most common blooming plants in the desert.

For gear, both Cowan and Knaak suggest visitors wear comfortable, sturdy walking or hiking shoes.

Knaak said the weather is a bit hotter than what San Diegans are used to, so light-breathable clothing is best, plus sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Bring plenty of water to avoid becoming dehydrated during the trip.

Cowan also said it’s smart to pack a small comb in your bag. He said a comb is a handy tool for removing cactus spines from shoes and clothing so you don’t have to use your hands.

Both the ABDNHA and ABF will host nature walks throughout the Desert Bloom season. Visitors can check their websites for those events as the season blossoms.

On March 18 – at the height of the Desert Bloom – the ABDNHA will host its Garden Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will take visitors to seven locations in Borrego Springs. Tickets are $30 per person.

On April 1, the ABF will ring in a milestone with its 50th Anniversary Celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center located at 401 Tilting T Dr. in Borrego Springs. The party includes live music, auctions and a chance to speak with park staff, volunteers and ABF leaders. Julian-based craft brewery, Nickel Beer Company, will be pouring a special brew at the 50th Anniversary party, too. Tickets are $55 per person.

Desert Bloom of Seasons Past:

It’s been a while since Anza-Borrego State Park experienced a top-notch Desert Bloom, which makes this season all the more exciting.

In recent memory, Cowan said 2010 was the last “wonderful year” for the Desert Bloom. Seven years have passed, and the area is due for another good show. Before that, he said the 1993 Desert Bloom was an unforgettable one – an event that the ABF measures the season by.

From her experience as a longtime desert resident, Knaak said the late 1970s to early 1980s also brought great Desert Blooms.

“The sand verbena fields would carpet the agriculture fields,” she recalled, adding that this created imagery often seen in the pages of calendars.

More recently, she said 2005 was a “super bloom year,” as well as the 2008 to 2010 seasons. She said last year’s bloom was pretty good, but this year’s should be even better.

To learn more about the Desert Bloom, visit these websites:
• Anza-Borrego State Park
• Anza-Borrego Foundation
• Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association

Oh, Sleep Train Amphitheatre, we hardly knew ye. The 20,000-seat Chula Vista concert/event venue is getting a new, slumber-themed name: Mattress Firm Amphitheatre.

The venue, owned and operated by Live Nation (a SoundDiego sponsor), announced the name change on Thursday, Feb. 16 in a press release. The reason for the retitling? Sleep Train, the West Coast's No. 1 mattress retailer, was acquired in 2014 by nationwide bedding behemoth Mattress Firm Holding Corp. for $425 million -- and the name change comes as part of a large re-branding effort, with all 318 Sleep Train Mattress Centers to be renamed Mattress Firm.

According to an August 2016 Forbes article, the Houston, Texas-based Mattress Firm Holding Corp. (which counts more than 3,500 company-operated and franchised stores to its name) was also bought just last year by South African furniture conglomerate Steinhoff in a $3.8 billion deal. Steinhoff, once known as "Africa's Ikea," now owns the world's largest multi-brand mattress retail distribution network.

Understandably, the name change might confuse area music fans as it'll be the fourth retitle in the venue's history. Opened in 1998 as Coors Amphitheatre, it operated under that moniker until 2008, when it was changed to Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre -- and then eventually changed in 2013 when Sleep Train bought the naming rights.

Regardless of the name, the venue will still play host to some of San Diego's biggest concerts. Recently announced shows include Chris Stapleton on May 18, Deftones and Rise Against on July 7, Incubus and Jimmy Eat World on Aug. 11, and OneRepublic on Sept. 1.

For tickets and more information, visit livenation.com.

Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 2017 Concert Schedule (to date)

• April 24: Kings of Leon
• May 1: Train
• May 18: Chris Stapleton
• June 4: Lady Antebellum
• June 16: Def Leppard
• June 23: Brad Paisley
• July 1: Rebelution
• July 7: Deftones and Rise Against
• Aug. 10: Sam Hunt
• Aug. 11: Incubus and Jimmy Eat World
• Aug. 29: Foreigner and Cheap Trick
• Sept. 1: OneRepublic
• Sept. 9: Florida Georgia Line and Nelly
• Sept. 13: Green Day
• Oct. 7: Jason Aldean and Chris Young
• Oct. 27: Luke Bryan

A U.S. Navy commander is the 12th Navy official to be charged in a wide-ranging bribery case involving a Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed "Fat Leonard."

Cmdr. Mario Herrera, 48, was accused in a complaint unsealed Thursday of accepting prostitutes, luxury trips, and $1,800 in steaks from Leonard Glenn Francis in exchange for classified information. Herrera could not be reached for comment.

According to the complaint, Herrera and other U.S. Navy 7th Fleet officers who helped Francis called themselves the "Band of Brothers" and the "Wolf Pack."

A total of 17 people have been charged so far in the case that has taken down officials for about three years. Of those, 12 are current or former U.S. Navy officials.

Francis pleaded guilty to fraud involving his ship supply company. Prosecutors say Glenn Defense Marine Asia bilked the Navy out of $35 million.

Rear Admiral Robert J. Gilbeau is the highest-ranking U.S. Navy officer to have been charged in the case so far. He pleaded guilty to one felony charge in June 2016.

Gilbeau is also believed to be the first active-duty Naval flag officer to ever be charged in a federal criminal court, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney's office in San Diego. He is still awaiting his sentence.

Lt Cdr Gentry Debord, Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Brooks, U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Dusek, U.S. Navy Captain (Select) Michael Misiewicz, Lieutenant Commander Todd Malaki, NCIS Special Agent John Beliveau, Commander Jose Luis Sanchez, U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Dan Layug, civilian DOD employee Paul Simpkins have pleaded guilty in the case.

The case against Commander Bobby Pitts is still pending.

The organizers of the Women's March, which drew hundreds of thousands to Washington D.C. following President Donald Trump's inauguration, have a new day of action planned: "A Day Without a Woman."

The official Twitter account for the Women's March tweeted an announcement that the "general strike" would be held on March 8.

"In the spirit of women and their allies coming together for love and liberation, we offer A Day Without A Woman. #WomensMarch," the tweet says.

Historically, March 8 has been recognized as International Women's Day.

In a series of tweets following the announcement, the official account sent out questions such as, "Do businesses strive for gender equity or do they support the policies and leaders that perpetuate oppression?"

This isn't the first movement that aims to show Americans what a day without a large number of its population would be like.

On Thursday, a "Day Without Immigrants" took place in cities nationwide as immigrants were encouraged to stay home from work and school in protest of Trump's crackdown on immigration. 

Similarly, a "Day Without Latinos" took place in Wisconsin Monday.

More information will follow on what kind of actions will take place on March 8, according to the Women's March's Twitter account.

A World War II-era hand grenade was found at a home in San Diego's South Park neighborhood, San Diego Fire-Rescue (SDFD) Bomb Squad officials said. 

Family members were clearing out their deceased grandfather's estate when they came across a possible explosive, said Matt Spicer with the SDFD Bomb Squad.

The family first called officials at approximately 11:35 a.m. Thursday; San Diego Police (SDPD) and Bomb Squad investigators responded to the home, located on the 1300 block of Gregory Street. 

As officials worked, surrounding homes were evacuated and the entrance to the street was blocked off. 

When they found the possible explosive - some type of firing pin - officials x-rayed it. Spicer would not confirm if the grenade was live. 

Officials took the grenade and will dispose of it. 

Spicer said finding military items like World War II-era grenades is a pretty common occurrence in San Diego, a military town. 

In this case, Spicer said, the family did the right thing by calling authorities right away. 

"Whenever you find something that appears to be hazardous, especially if its of military origin, please give us a call," he said. "We’re happy to come out and take care of it for them."