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120 Volunteers Repair 5 Homes in Encanto

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On a bright and sunny San Diego morning, five local families watched their homes get huge makeovers, all thanks to the kindness of strangers.

On Saturday, 120 volunteers specializing in utility work from across the country joined forces with Rebuilding Together San Diego (RTSD) to make critical repairs to several homes in San Diego's Encanto area.

The volunteers also partnered with Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, whose mission is to ensure that the future is safer and more energy-efficient for longtime homeowners in San Diego.

"The outpouring of dedicated volunteers proves the strength of the national network of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. We appreciate the dedicated electric cooperative volunteers and are looking forward to working with them and RTSD to give back to the area," said Mary McLaury, Touchstone Energy Chief Operating Officer.

Most of the homeowners who had their houses fixed by volunteers support multiple members of their family on limited incomes and no longer have the physical or financial ability to make the critical repairs themselves.

"These families are very excited about uplifting homes and their street. With limited income, they have not been able to maintain their homes and are extremely thankful for Touchstone Energy's generosity," said Deanne Hutchinson, project manager of RTSD.

Encanto homeowners Robert and Susanne Taylor's house was among the five fixed through the project.

“It’s nice knowing that people out there really care,” Robert told NBC 7.

Susanne said she appreciates RTSD’s generosity. She told NBC 7 that these days she is primarily concerned with taking care of her father, who is battling stage four cancer.

“For me it’s a true blessing. My dad just came down with stage four cancer, and we’ve been back and forth to Arizona [where he lives],” she shared. “The yard just got out of control because we’ve been [busy] going back and forth because of my dad, and worrying about our son missing too much school.”

“Honestly, it’s the best,” she added. “We could have never done this ourselves, especially in a one-income family. It’s awesome.”

Touchstone Energy cooperatives and RTSD provided their services at no cost to the homeowners.



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Samsung Employees Beautify San Ysidro Middle School

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Volunteers from Samsung International rolled up their sleeves and spent Saturday morning beautifying the campus at San Ysidro Middle School (SYMS).

Fifty Samsung International employees and their family members spent hours at the school brightening up classrooms with fresh paint and sprucing up the campus' exterior.

The volunteer's effort is part of Samsung International Inc.’s community service initiative. Samsung worked with San Ysidro School District Superintendent Dr. Julio Fonesca to analyze the school’s needs and current conditions.

"When the kids come back to soon on Monday, they'll find a freshly painted school on the inside," Fonseca said.

Fonseca said he looks forward to seeing the reaction from SYMS students when they return to find their school beautified next week.

"Out of the 5,000 kids that we have, 30 percent of them are identified as homeless. So, when we do something for them, at this magnitude, they're going to be really excited to see that people actually care about them," said Fonseca. "That they want them to be at a school that really shows that they have an opportunity that they have a chance to do bigger and better things, outside of the boundaries of the city."

The San Ysidro School District has recently made headlines after educators in the district found unsafe levels of lead coming from a drinking fountain at an elementary school in the South Bay.

Fonseca addressed the matter at Saturday's event.

“There has been a lot of media regarding the water situation that we uncovered in our school district,” Fonseca told NBC 7. “It feels really positive for us that we’re at the forefront of this – we’re not shying away from things that really need to be taken care of – because it’s about our kids and the future of our children, and nothing is going to compromise their health and safety.”



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Chula Vista Training Center Celebrates Ownership Change

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Angela Anderson’s sons Elliott and Hudson have never been on a BMX racing track before.

“They’ve never done anything like this so they’re having a great time,” Anderson tells NBC 7, “What a great thing for the community.” She says her boys bike a little bit, but they had no idea they could just come out to the track, grab a helmet and go.

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has opted out of owning and operating the training center, but promises to still provide a large part of the $8 million annual operating budget in the form of rent for its athletes.

To celebrate the name and ownership change, the city hosted a “Celebration of Champions” Saturday so the public could use the center’s facilities, including the archery range and parts of the BMX track.

Now that the City of Chula Vista owns the center San Diegans will have access to the facility year-round.

“I just did BMX biking and I’m scared,” Jerry Quijencio, who came out to the event Saturday, jokes. “I’m shaking right now.”

Deputy District Attorney, Kelley Bacon, anticipates the facility will have a pool and gymnasium within the next 5 years. Bacon headed the transition from the USOC to the City.

Chula Vista resident Nicole Enriquez says it will be a good opportunity for her son to try archery and rowing.

“It’s opportunities for archery. My son has done it before I don’t know how many opportunities kids have to do events like that,” she says. “Rowing, they have the reservoir right here. We see people practicing. So all kinds of things they wouldn’t be exposed to if they didn’t have this center here.”

Angela Anderson believes her 10 and 11-year-old sons will soon realize how lucky they are.

“I think as they get older they will really appreciate that they were able to go and be where Olympians are and how incredible that is, because it’s not something that’s common,” she says.



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Status Check: 'April' the Giraffe Still Pregnant, Calf Moves

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The 15-year-old giraffe named "April," who has captivated millions of people across the world as they watch a live stream in anxious anticipation of the birth of her fourth calf at an upstate New York zoo, is still pregnant and doing well. 

Veterinarians with the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, outside Binghamton, said April is experiencing increased belly movement. The happy and healthy mother-to-be has also started to produce milk and shed a few droplets during a Saturday evening examination.

The spotted beauty gazed into the camera, wiggling her ears as she chewed her breakfast Sunday morning. The zoo said the giraffes will stay inside due to the extreme temperature drop and wet or frozen conditions. 

"Rest assured, they receive extra enrichment and extra attention on days they do not venture out," the zoo said. "A little extra bonding time!"

She and her mate, 5-year-old Oliver, had to be separated from each other while they frolicked outside Saturday afternoon because he got aggressive and wanted to rough house. According to vets, bullish behavior is common for male giraffes during the final stages of pregnancy.

"He does not want to play house -- he wants to ROUGH house," the park wrote in a Facebook post Saturday morning. "That is natural behavior as males take no part in rearing their young, nor have a need for a female once she is pregnant. Sad but true."

Viewers were concerned about the long-necked lovers' separation and questioned the vet's intentions until the zoo offered reassurance and told animal lovers to trust them.

Not much changed as the day came to a close: April alternated between standing still, swinging her tail, drinking water and slowly circling her pen. At one point during the afternoon, the calf could be seen kicking around in her belly.

April's pregnancy was catapulted into global headlines earlier Thursday after YouTube briefly yanked the zoo's live stream following complaints by animal activists that it violated the site's policies concerning "nudity and sexual content." Thousands upon thousands of commenters voiced their frustration on Facebook and YouTube, and the stream was restored within an hour or so. 

More than 30 million people across the globe have tuned in over the last few days to watch it. You can check out the live stream above.

April was seen slinking gracefully around her hay-laden home Friday morning in no apparent distress. Once she goes into active labor, zoo officials say the keepers will go in to help her but the first-time dad will be held out of the pen. Active labo

Giraffe pregnancies last for 15 months. Labor lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few days. The calf will be about 150 pounds and 6 feet tall at birth and up and walking in about an hour. The zoo says it will hold a contest to name it.



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Trump's Approval Stands at 44 Percent as Partisanship Reigns

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President Donald Trump's job approval rating stands at just 44 percent — a record low for a newly inaugurated commander-in-chief — and half of Americans say that his early challenges suggest unique and systemic problems with his administration, according to a new poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal, NBC News reported.

In the poll, conducted February 18-22, 48 percent of Americans said they disapprove of Trump's performance as president and 32 percent said that his first month in office demonstrates that he is not up to the job. Asked about early challenges in the first month of his presidency, 52 percent called the issues "real problems" that are specific to his administration, while 43 percent of Americans attributed them to typical "growing pains" for any new president.

The new rating comes two days before Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress, a State of the Union-style speech in which new presidents typically lay out their vision for the country.

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LaDainian Tomlinson Waves Green Flag for Daytona 500 Sunday

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Former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson will wave the green flag to kick off Sunday’s Daytona 500 in Florida.

The annual race serves as the opener for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

“I’ve never been to Daytona before,” Tomlinson said at a pre-race press conference Sunday. “Growing up as a kid you watch it every single year and so to finally be here is so amazing.”

El Cajon native Jimmie Johnson will be competing in Sunday’s race. The Granite Hills High School alumni is looking to capture his third win at Daytona.

Tomlinson said Johnson gave him some advice for his NASCAR debut.

“Speaking of holding on, having that flag, Jimmie Johnson told me just don’t drop it.”

Tomlinson was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2017 class earlier this month, after an 11 year NFL career. He still holds the league’s record for most touchdowns in a season (28).

“I wasn’t a guy that fumbled a lot, so I’m not really worried about dropping it today,” Tomlinson said.

The 59th annual Daytona 500 starts at 2:30 p.m. local time Sunday.



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Spring Preview: What to See in San Diego Theater

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From the La Jolla-born "Jersey Boys" returning home to a new Jimmy Buffet musical to a popular Opera, there's plenty to see this spring in San Diego. 

Here's a round up of some of the season's hottest tickets. 

The Tragedy of Carmen
March, San Diego Opera (performances at The Balboa Theatre)
Intense emotion and beautiful music will lure you in to the tragedy of Carmen this March, playing for just a few days at The Balboa Theatre. The opera follows young soldier Don Jose, who falls for seductress Gypsy Carmen and leaves his wife - and the ensuing journey when Carmen later leaves him. The show runs from March 10 to March 12. You can buy tickets by clicking here

Kinky Boots
March 9 - 12, San Diego Civic Theater
This Tony Award-winning musical - with songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Tony Award-winning Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles) - is a joyous celebration of friendship and the will to change the world. The musical follows Charlie Price, a young man struggling to live up to his father's expecations as he takes over the family business - and the unexpected help that shows up when he needs it most. Tickets are on sale now

First Date
March 31 to May 7, San Diego Musical Theatre (performances at Horton Grand Theatre)
A blind first date transforms into a hilarious dinner when Aaron meets Casey, a serial dater. Watch as the pair - and their friends, restaurant patrons and more - sing and dance their way through a high stakes evening as each takes a chance on finding love. Tickets on sale now

Skeleton Crew
April 8 - May 7, The Old Globe
The Off-Broadway hit "Skeleton Crew" comes to San Diego this Spring in a production helmed by award-winning director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, who is making her Globe debut. The play, written by Dominique Morisseau, follows Faye, a line worker at a Detroit auto plant, who is months away from retiring when management's new plan forces her to make difficult decisions. Tickets for the production are not on sale yet, but buying a season ticket package would include tickets to "Skeleton Crew". 

Escape to Margaritaville
May 9 - June 18, La Jolla Playhouse
Fans of Jimmy Buffet (and really anyone looking for a fun time) won't want to miss this world premiere musical, already slated to make its way to Broadway. "Escape to Margaritaville" features a score packed with some Buffet's most iconic and fun songs, including "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday", in addition to original songs written by Jimmy Buffett. The plot follows a part-time bartender and part-time singer who falls for a beautiful tourist who makes him question the life he thought he had figured out. Book by Greg Garcia ("My Name Is Earl", "Raising Hope") and Mike O'Malley ("My Name Is Earl", "Justified", "Glee"). Group tickets are now available for the production by clicking here

Jersey Boys
May 9 - May 14, San Diego Civic Theater
"Jersey Boys" comes home! The production, which first premiered at The La Jolla Playhouse in 2004, comes back to its hometown on tour. The show follows the lives and careers of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons and their rise to fame. You'll recognize the iconic and lovable music - like "Sherry", "Oh What a Night" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - in this irresistable and fun musical. Group tickets are available now, and single tickets will go on sale soon.

The Old Man and The Old Moon
May 13 to June 18, The Old Globe
When The Old Man's wife unexpectedly leaves home one day, The Old Man leaves his post refilling The Old Moon's light that spills out each night and goes on a journey to find his love. Tickets for the production are not on sale yet, but buying a season ticket package would include tickets to "The Old Man and The Old Moon". 



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Suspect at Large After Crashing into Home, Fleeing on Foot

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A driver evading police crashed into the side of a Poway home Sunday morning and fled the scene on foot, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed.

A couple living in the home woke up to the sound of falling debris and broken glass.

“Basically, we were asleep and heard the sound of falling, breaking glass,” homeowner Kevin Burgess said. “It seemed to us like our neighbor’s house exploded.”

Officers say the chase began at approximately 3:18 a.m. when CHP attempted to stop the white Toyota 4-Runner on Interstate 8 and Mission Center.

The driver ignored police and continued driving on I-8, transitioned to northbound State Route 163 and then to I-15 before exiting on Rancho Bernardo Road.

Police continued to pursue the driver as they were led through city streets and residential neighborhoods into Poway. Officers say they lost sight of the SUV momentarily and that’s when the driver crashed into the home at 13122 Coyotero Drive.

The driver quickly fled the scene on foot before officers arrived at the house, CHP said.

Burgess said that he has surveillance cameras set up around his home that should have recorded the driver exiting the vehicle and taking off.

In total, the chase lasted for about 20 minutes. CHP officers say the driver was swerving in and out of lanes and suspect they were driving under the influence. The driver’s top speed during the pursuit was 110 mph, officers said.

San Diego Fire-Rescue crews were able to pull the SUV out from the home and patch up the wall for the homeowner.

Check back for updates on this breaking news.



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Pursuit Suspect Crashes Stolen Limo in El Cajon

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A man evading police in a stolen limo was taken into custody last night after crashing in East County.

The man stole the limo at around 11 p.m. Saturday in Clairemont near Javier Street, according to San Diego Police (SDPD).

He was followed by SDPD officers and a police helicopter into El Cajon where he crashed at an unknown location, police said.

No one was injured in the crash. Police do not know what events led up to the theft of the limo.

Check back for updates on this developing news.



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1 Killed, 1 Injured After DUI Driver Loses Control of Car

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One passenger was killed and a second passenger was injured after a driver under the influence of alcohol and marijuana lost control of his car in San Marcos, San Diego County Sheriff's deputies (SDSO) said. 

The crash happened at approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday when deputies responded to a rollover crash on the 800 block of Los Vallecitos Drive.

At the time of the crash, the car had been driving eastbound on the street. 

A 22-year-old driver, who has not yet been identified, made an unsafe turning movement, causing his Nissan Xterra to lose control and roll over, SDSO Deputy Michael Guerrero said. 

The impact of the crash ejected a 19-year-old passenger sitting in the back seat of the car. When deputies arrived, they found the passenger lying in the roadway. 

A second passenger, a 20-year-old man, complained of pain as a result of the crash and was taken to Palomar Hospital. 

The driver told officials he had been drinking and smoking marijuana before the crash, Guerrero said. It is unclear if he suffered injuries in the crash.

An evaluation confirmed he was under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana, which impacted his ability to safely drive, Guerrero said. 

The driver was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility. He will be charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy Guerrero or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477to remain anonymous. You may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest.



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San Diegans Create Public Health Projects at Data Hackathon

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San Diegans spent the weekend creating public health projects at the Big Data Hackathon hosted by San Diego State University (SDSU).

The annual event aims to get more students and professionals using data sets to solve problems.

“We need to be well versed in what's happening in our digital realm and knowing what's happening in big data,” said Amy Schmitz Weiss, a professor in SDSU’s School of Journalism and Media Studies. “It's impacting everything that we do. In being able to help in those ways by putting on events like this, having workshops, having classes, is just one part to help people have a better understanding in what's happening in the digital platform."

Participants worked in teams to come up with public health projects, the theme for this year’s event.

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Competition in the Big Data Hackathon began Feb. 18. The event continued Saturday, with final projects due by noon Sunday.

The top projects will win a cash prize, with the opportunity to work with San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Department.



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Vandals Damage Headstones at Jewish Cemetery in Philadelphia

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Vandals targeted a Jewish cemetery in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, knocking over more than 100 headstones, police said.  

On Sunday around 9:40 a.m., police responded to a report of a vandalism at Mount Carmel Cemetery on Frankford and Cheltenham avenues. When they arrived they were met by a man who told them three headstones belonging to his relatives were knocked over and damaged. 

After inspecting the cemetery, police determined 100 more headstones were knocked over. Police believe the vandalism occurred between late Saturday night and Sunday morning.

"My heart breaks for the families who found their loved ones' headstones toppled this morning," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney wrote in a released statement. "We are doing all we can to find the perpetrators who desecrated this final resting place, and they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Hate is not permissible in Philadelphia. I encourage Philadelphians to stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters and to show them that we are the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection."

No arrests have been made and police have not released information on any suspects. The Anti-Defamation League is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

An organizer launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for the damage.

Both the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect as well as Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon condemned the vandalism.

Last week vandals damaged 154 headstones at a Jewish cemetery in University City, Missouri. The incident sparked national outrage and a crowdfunding campaign that raised around $75,000 for repairs.



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Trayvon's Death Still Fuels Movement 5 Years Later: Analysis

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It has been five years since Trayvon Martin's death on February 26, 2012. And yet the seeds of the movement sewn in those early, tumultuous days, continue to grow.

"We can't stop," Tracy Martin, Trayvon's father said at the time. "If we stop, the world will stop. We've got to keep fighting."

In Martin's death, a movement was born.

Many of the young people who took to the streets in those early days, in some cases by the thousands, had never participated in any form of protest before.

For the five-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death, his parents released a book they co-authored, "Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin."

Trayvon Martin's name has been written in textbooks. Legal and political scholars have studied his case. President Barack Obama, who from the Rose Garden a month after the shooting told the world "If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon," further immortalized the teen's name.

In death, Trayvon Martin remains a specter of both pain and promise for a generation of young people who came of age in the shadow of his death and who boldly and fiercely proclaim that Black Lives Matter.



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San Ysidro POE Closes for 7th Time 8 Weekends: Caltrans

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The San Ysidro Port of Entry has been closed for the 7th time in 8 weekends, Caltrans confirmed Sunday.

Caltrans announced at 11:49 a.m. that the entry was closed to southbound traffic due to protests in Mexico.

There is heavy backup on southbound I-805 and I-5 at Camino de la Plaza due to police activity. Travelers are being redirected to eastbound State Route 905 to Otay Mesa, according to Caltrans.

In previous weeks, southbound lanes into Mexico were closed as well as westbound State Route 905 to southbound Interstate 805, and westbound SR-905 to southbound Interstate 5.

Southbound traffic into Mexico was not shut down last weekend.

Protesters continue to voice their objections to a sudden hike in gas prices and recent executive actions signed by President Trump regarding border security.

Check back for updates on this breaking news.



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10 Injured in Crash at Lake Morena County Park: CalFire

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Up to ten patients - one of which is in critical condition - have been injured in a traffic crash at Lake Morena County Park, according to Cal Fire Spokesman Isaac Sanchez. 

The crash happened at approximately 12:05 p.m. on Sunday in Lake Morena, located south of Interstate 8, east of San Diego County. 

It is unclear exactly what happened or how many cars may be involved. 

One patient suffered critical injuries. Six patients suffered moderate injuries and three suffered minor injuries, Sanchez said. 

Multiple units are responding. 

No other information was available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news.



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San Diego Company Developing Advanced Autonomous Drone

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Autonomous drones are set to revolutionize the future of warfare, and some of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems are being developed in San Diego.

The drone being developed by “Shield AI” looks like a typical commercial drone, but there are major technological differences. Co-Founder Andrew Reiter gave NBC 7 a demonstration at the company’s downtown office.

“All I have to do is press launch and its going to autonomously fly around, see everything and then let me see everything,” says Reiter.

The unarmed drone can think for itself. In the near future, special operations forces will be able to use them to map out buildings in urban war zones. The operator can watch a video feed without worrying about controlling the drone.

The Pentagon is working with Shield AI to develop the artificial intelligence.

“Our mission is to use these artificially intelligent systems to save service member and civilian lives,” said Reiter. “The drone has not been given any commands except go check out the building. It’s figuring out, how do I do that, where do I go, how do I fly, how do I get there."

The drones under development are equipped with cameras that not only help it avoid obstacles, but also identify faces, so that special operators will know whether there is a civilian or a terrorist inside a building.

“Knowing the building is empty is also very valuable information. Often that’s a sign that maybe its booby trapped, maybe it’s not save to go in,” said Reiter.

The Pentagon is spending $3 billion a year on autonomous systems.



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Services Restored to Homes in Chula Vista Without Water

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A busted water main left residents of 25 homes in Chula Vista without water Sunday.

The main broke at about 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Sipes Circle and Biernacki Court off East Palomar Street, according to Tenille Otero of the Otay Water District. The main was a 12-inch PVC pipe.

Water trailers were brought to the neighborhood and crews restored services around 3:45 p.m. 



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Nominee for Navy Secretary Withdraws From Consideration

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President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Navy, businessman Philip Bilden, said Sunday he was withdrawing from consideration for the post, citing concerns about privacy and separating himself from his business interests.

Bilden's withdrawal raises similar issues to that of Vincent Viola, Trump's nominee for Army secretary who stepped aside earlier this month. Just last week, the Pentagon sought to tamp down reports that Bilden might pull out.

Bilden was an intelligence officer in the Army Reserve from 1986-1996. He relocated to Hong Kong to set up an Asian presence for HarbourVest Partners LLC, a global private equity management firm. Bilden recently retired from HarbourVest Partners after 25 years.

In a statement released Sunday by the Pentagon, Bilden said he determined that he would not be able to satisfy the Office of Government Ethics requirements without what he called "undue disruption and materially adverse divestment of my family's private financial interests."

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement that he would make a recommendation to Trump for a nominee in the coming days.

On Feb. 19, after press reports suggested that Bilden might drop out, the Pentagon issued a statement saying Bilden had assured Mattis he remained committed to serving as Navy secretary if confirmed by the Senate and that Mattis was confident Bilden was "the right leader" to rebuild the Navy and Marine Corps.

Viola cited his inability to successfully navigate the confirmation process and Defense Department rules concerning family businesses. A military veteran and former Airborne Ranger infantry officer, he was also the founder of several businesses, including the electronic trading firm Virtu Financial. He also owns the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers and is a past chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange.



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Weekly San Diego Sports Preview

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Here’s a look at what is going on in San Diego sports for the week of February 27th to March 5th.

PADRES: Cactus League play is in full swing. Monday they play the Angels, Tuesday the Giants, Wednesday split squads play the Athletics and Rockies, Thursday the Diamondbacks, Friday the White Sox, Saturday the Diamondbacks and Sunday the Indians.

GULLS: Tuesday the Gulls are in Tucson before the Roadrunners come to the Valley View Casino Center Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday they head up to San Jose.

SOCKERS: Saturday the Sockers are in Tacoma to face the Stars.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY AZTECS:

-WOMEN’S GOLF: Monday and Tuesday at the Bruin Wave Invitational in San Luis Obispo.

-MEN’S GOLF: Monday and Tuesday at the Southwestern Invitational in Westlake.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Tuesday at Air Force 6 p.m. and Friday vs. New Mexico 6:30 p.m. at Viejas Arena.

-BASEBALL: Monday at Long Beach State 6 p.m., Friday vs. Cal Poly 6 p.m., Saturday vs. Cal Poly 1 p.m. and Sunday vs. Cal Poly 1 p.m.

-SOFTBALL: Monday vs. St. John’s 6 p.m., Thursday vs. BYU 6 p.m., Friday vs. Boston University 7 p.m., Saturday vs. Miami Ohio 6 p.m. and Sunday vs. UC Davis 11:30 a.m. all at SDSU Softball Stadium.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Wednesday vs. Air Force 7 p.m. and Saturday at New Mexico 7 p.m.

-WOMEN’S TENNIS: Wednesday at San Diego 1:30 p.m., Saturday vs. Hawaii 12 p.m. and Sunday vs. Brown 1 p.m. all at the Aztec Tennis Center.

-MEN’S TENNIS: Thursday vs. Pepperdine 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday Pacific Coast Doubles Championships in La Jolla and Sunday vs. Boise State 1 p.m.

-WOMEN’S WATER POLO: Thursday vs. Chengdu University 3 p.m.

-WOMEN’s LACROSSE: Sunday vs. Boston University 12 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TOREROS:

-BASEBALL: Monday vs. Oregon 6 p.m., Friday at USC 6 p.m., Saturday at UCLA 2 p.m. and Sunday vs. Michigan 11 a.m. at Dodger Stadium.

-WOMEN’S TENNIS: Wednesday vs. SDSU 1:30 p.m. and Saturday vs. Brown 11 a.m.

-MEN’S TENNIS: Thursday-Sunday at the PAC Coast Doubles all day and vs. California 12 p.m.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Thursday-Sunday TBD.

-SOFTBALL: Friday vs. Detroit Mercy 6 p.m., Saturday vs. Boston University 3:30 p.m. and UC Davis 6 p.m. and Sunday vs. Oregon State 11:30 a.m. and San Jose State 2 p.m.

-MEN’S GOLF: Saturday and Sunday at the Desert Mountain Intercollegiate in Scottsdale, Arizona all day.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO TRITONS:

-WOMEN’S TENNIS: Tuesday vs. Concordia 2 p.m., Friday vs. Villanova 3 p.m. and Sunday vs. Georgetown 11:30 a.m.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: CCAA Tournament Tuesday, Friday and Saturday TBD.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: CCAA Tournament Tuesday, Friday and Saturday TBD.

-MEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday at Cal State Northridge 7 p.m. and Friday at Long Beach State 7 p.m.

-MEN’S TENNIS: Thursday-Sunday at the Pacific Coast Doubles Championship in La Jolla all day and Thursday vs. Villanova 9 p.m., Saturday vs. Hawaii Pacific 3 p.m. and Sunday vs. Georgetown 10 a.m.

-SOFTBALL: Friday vs. SF State 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday vs. SF State 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

-WOMEN’S WATER POLO: Friday vs. Indiana University Hoosiers 3:30 p.m., Saturday vs. Harvard 8:15 a.m. and Sunday vs. Siena 10 a.m. all in Cambridge, MA.

-TRACK & FIELD: Saturday at the All-UC Championships at UCSD.

-MEN’S ROWING: Saturday at the UC Cup Challenge 7:30 a.m. in Newport Beach.

-BASEBALL: Saturday at Cal State East Bay 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at Cal State East Bay 11 a.m.

POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SEA LIONS:

-WOMEN’S GOLF: Monday and Tuesday at the Cougar Invitational in San Marcos 8 a.m.

-WOMEN’S TENNIS: Tuesday vs. BYU-Hawaii 11 a.m. and Saturday vs. Indiana Wesleyan 10 a.m.

-MEN’S TENNIS: Tuesday vs. BYU-Hawaii 2 p.m. and Friday vs. Hawaii Pacific 1 p.m.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Thursday-Saturday PacWest Championships in Irvine.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Thursday-Saturday PacWest Championships in Irvine.

-MEN’S SOCCER: Friday vs. San Diego State 7 p.m.

-BASEBALL: Saturday vs. Hawaii Pacific 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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