A doctor wielding an assault rifle stormed Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Friday, gunning down at least six staffers before taking his own life, according to a senior law enforcement officials. Police have identified the shooter as 45-year-old Henry Bello, a former employee at the hospital.

Details continue to develop, but here's what we know about him now:

• The shooter has been identified as Dr. Henry Michael Bello, a 45-year-old family medicine doctor formerly employed at the hospital, according to sources.

• Bello was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 17th floor after a two-story shooting rampage that left one doctor, a woman who has yet to be identified, dead and others fighting for their lives. 

• Sources tell NBC 4 New York a preliminary investigation reveals Bello resigned from the hospital in 2015 in lieu of termination.

• A New York State licensing website does not reveal any disciplinary history.

• Police are investigating the shooting as a case of workplace violence; authorities say there is no indication of a nexus to terror.

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Convenience is king these days: groceries can be ordered online and dropped at our door; pocket-sized computers, still called phones for some reason, give us anything we want anywhere we may be; the rise of food trucks is another way businesses are going to customers, rather than the other way around.

And now, Mandy Lien is taking that concept to hair.

“It was kind of like a harebrained scheme that happened,” said Lien, describing her mobile salon business.

She said what started as a joke turned into her converting a shuttle bus into a full-functioning mobile salon. The "Beauty Bus," as it's nicknamed, has clients amazed.

"The first thing they say is, 'Oh my gosh, this is so cool,' said Lien. "I don't think, from the outside, they expect this.

Inside, there is a sink, vacuum, mirror, bathroom, all of Lien's supplies -- basically anything you'd find at a traditional salon.

Lien said she is constantly being honked at by curious drivers, people knocking on the windows for a look inside.

It’s no gimmick; she’s booked two weeks out.

Lien said there is a very specific and growing demand for what she’s doing.

"Convenience is huge nowadays. They spend a lot of time on the road. They spend a lot of time at work, and when they get home, they want to be with their families," she said.

One client who fits that description perfectly is Stephanie Garcia, who has a baby and a new business.

“I don't have time to drive places,” said Garcia. “It’s so much more convenient. She comes to me.”

For some clients, it’s about more than convenience. Lien said a lot of her customers can’t go out.

"It also serves some needs that I didn't think were out there, clients who have anxiety or depression," she added.

Lien said she’s had clients suffering from cancer who are not able to leave the house. To them, her visits mean a lot.

“I've had clients cry, 'Thank you so much for coming to me,'" she said.

Currently, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology has 34 licenses registered for mobile businesses in the state. Eight of those licenses are in San Diego County, which is double the number from two years ago. Sterlings Mobile Salon and Barber Shop has been operating in San Diego since 2012.

Lien said she would love to expand nationwide someday, which would be pretty big business for something that started as a joke.

“It's actually a real thing, and it's making a profit. So it's not a joke anymore. It's the real deal,” she said. “It makes me proud.”

University Heights welcomed a new cocktail bar this week, while Liberty Station is preparing for a Peruvian restaurant. Eater San Diego shares those stories, plus other top tasty tidbits from this week in our food and drink scene.

‘Hundred Proof’ Shakes Things Up in University Heights
The team behind Trust Restaurant has opened a new cocktail bar on Park Boulevard, just north of the popular eatery. Featuring a bar program that ranges from boilermakers to boozy milkshakes, Hundred Proof also has a bar food menu created by Trust chef Brad Wise. 

Peruvian Restaurant Coming to Liberty Station
A culinary ambassador from Peru will be the executive chef/partner of Pisco, a new Peruvian restaurant headed for Liberty Station. Due next month, the casual eatery will specialize in Peruvian rotisserie chicken and ceviche made to order. 

Tableside Carts Coming to Little Italy Steakhouse
The steakhouse, Born & Raised, is the latest offering from CH Projects, whose other high-profile restaurants include Ironside and Craft & Commerce. The high-end India Street steakhouse will be unveiled later this summer with a dry-aged meat program and roving carts that will prepare everything from salads to cocktails and desserts tableside.

Chef-Driven Tacos Touching Down in East Village
Lola 55 is a fresh concept specializing in “inspired and affordable tacos” – and the anchor restaurant in IDEA1, a new East Village building that will be completed later this year. The restaurant will feature an open kitchen with a wood-fired grill and tortilla-making station, plus a cocktail bar.

Globally-Inspired Small Plates, Wine & Beer Enter Mission Hills
Fools & Kings is a stylish new spot for shareable tapas inspired by cuisines from all over the world. Opened by the owner of WetStone Wine Bar in Bankers Hill, the Goldfinch Street eatery also serves wine, beer, and house sangria. 

San Diego doesn’t have a Major League Soccer team yet, but the soccer community in San Diego is second to none.

Going off the popular ‘Footy McFooty Face’ that emerged when fans were asked what the name of a potential MLS team in San Diego should be named, we now have Foody McFoody Face.

And he’s here for a good reason.

The San Diego soccer community has gathered together for a Foody McFoody Face Food Drive to take place from July 1st to the 9th benefiting the San Diego Food Bank. The American Outlaws San Diego Chapter and Chula Vista FC are just two of the local clubs jumping on board to help raise awareness for people in our community who need help.

The San Diego Food Bank website lists canned chicken & tuna, dry & canned beans, cereal, rice, nuts & seeds, peanut butter, canned soup, canned & dried fruit, canned vegetables, powdered milk and infant formula as their most needed food items. They also state that they cannot accept glass jars.

If you would like to drop off a food item, here is a list of some drop off locations:

-O’Brien’s 4646 Convoy Street, San Diego 92111

-Harp 4935 Newport Ave., San Diego 92107

-Oscar Wildes Irish Pub 1440 University Ave., San Diego 92103

-Urge Gastro Pub 16761 Bernardo Ctr. Dr., San Diego 92128

-Cerveza Jack’s 1165 Garnet Ave., San Diego 92109

-Sabores Colombianos 3695 University Ave., San Diego 92104

-Iron Fist Barrio Logan 1985 National Ave. #1132, San Diego 92113

-Bluefoot Bar 3404 30th St., San Diego 92104

-Border X Brewing 2181 Logan Ave., San Diego 92113

-Goalkeeper 5981 Fairmount Ave., San Diego 92120

-La Quinta Grill 625 E Street, Chula Vista 91910

On July ninth you can also bring your donation to the Gold Cup doubleheader at Qualcomm Stadium.

 For more information or to donation online go to FoodyMcFoodyFace.com

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s (SDFRD) bomb squad detonated several fireworks during a controlled demonstration on Friday morning to show how they can be dangerous and a fire hazard.

“Accidents and injuries from fireworks are all too common,” said Chief Brian Fennessy. “This demonstration is an important tool that shows us how dangerous and damaging fireworks can be.”

During the demonstration the bomb squad detonated a simulated firework in a watermelon to demonstrate the force a firework blast can have. They also filled a plastic glove with ground beef before detonating another simulated firecracker, to show the impact a firework can have if one goes off in a person’s hand.

Bomb Technician Matt Scarpuzzi, who was involved in the controlled demonstration, said the most common injuries from fireworks are to the hands and eyes, which may result in burns or amputations.

“The number one injury we see is actually related to sparklers," said Scarpuzzi. “They are one of the smallest, simplest fireworks, but they get so hot that even once they’re done they’re a severe burn hazard.”

All fireworks are illegal in San Diego County, according the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

This includes fireworks labeled “consumer” or “safe and sane,” such as sparklers, cherry bombs, bottle rockets and poppers, according to NFPA.

Scarpuzzi said San Diego leaders likely banned fireworks because of San Diego’s history with wild fires.

The heat and dry weather makes brush fires one of the biggest concerns for the fire department, in addition to the injuries involved, said Scarpuzzi.

“Even the smallest spark from a firework can light off an entire brush fire,” said Scarpuzzi. “We really, really, really want people to be safe, both with themselves and the environment.”

“Anyone who negligently causes a fire to start can be held criminally and financially responsible,” said Escondido Fire Chief Rick Vogt in a statement regarding the 4th of July.

Barbecue and fire pits can also pose potentially serious injuries, according to the SDFRD.

Information for families who plan to partake in barbecues or bonfires at the beaches can be found at the Burn Institute website.

San Diego residents are encouraged to partake in the free firework shows scheduled around San Diego on the 4th of July.

Check out NBC 7's list of where to watch Fireworks in San Diego.

A 24-hour advisory was issued for San Onofre Beach after a shark sighting Friday afternoon. 

Surfers spotted an eight to 10-foot shark at Old Man's around 3 p.m., according to a tweet by Camp Pendleton.

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Beachgoers are asked to heed posted warnings and are asked to report any sightings to lifeguards.

According to the Orange Coast District Office, there were two sharks spotted in the water.

No other information was available.

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Every year, thousands of people come out to enjoy the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds; but that also makes thousands of opportunities for people to lose their property.

At the Lost and Found through the fair's Guest Services, there are hundreds of items. Besides standard lost property like keys, jewelry and jackets, there are some bizarre items as well.

Here is a list of the five weirdest things we found in the lost and found:

1. A Full Luggage Set

According to Gail Tompkins of Guest Services, five pieces of high quality luggage were brought to the lost and found. All of them were empty, except for one that had a pillow stuffed inside of it.

2. Seven Lost Strollers

"This is a high number, most years we only get three or so," said Tompkins. "Our only guess is when parents are loading their children into the car, mom thinks dad has it and dad thinks mom has it and before you know it, it's left behind."

3. A British Merman

A small Christmas ornament of a male mermaid with a tail that has a British flag pattern in it was left at the lost and found. The merman is also holding a glass of wine, "as all mermen should," according to a giggling Tompkins.

4. Fuzzy Hats

An assortment of hats with fake fur coming out of the top have been left behind most years that the fair has been around. Tompkins said she is not sure why people where them, or how they lose them.

5. A Microwave

"This was out near the stables and brought to us by dispatch on the second day of the fair," said Tompkins. "Nobody has claimed it."

The black microwave appears to be fully functional.

All items that are not claimed by the end of the fair on July 4th get donated to a local thrift store.

If you lost something at the fair, you can call guest services at (858) 794-1124.

Two people and a dog clinging to a steep cliff on Cowles Mountain were airlifted to safety by a San Diego-Fire Rescue (SDFD) helicopter Friday.

At 4:15 p.m., SDFD received a call of two hikers on the mountain that could not get down, said Monica Munoz, a spokesperson for SDFD. They did not appear to have injuries.

One of the hikers was rescued around 4:51 p.m., said Munoz. Then crews were able to lift the dog to safety, followed by the second hiker.

No other information was immediately available.

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DealDash, one of the largest and best known "penny auction" websites, has been accused of operating an "illegal gambling site” and using a "widespread deceptive marketing campaign to lure customers" to the site, according to the advertising watchdog group Truth in Advertising (TINA.org).

"DealDash’s marketing claim — that consumers can generally expect to win items on the cheap — is simply not true," Bonnie Patten, TINA.org’s executive director, told NBC News.

DealDash denies all of the allegations by made in the suit and by TINA.

"DealDash offers fair value and an entertaining experience for its customers and its business partners," attorney Michael Tuteur said in an email. "DealDash’s auctions are also not a 'form of gambling' as the class action complaint alleges. As with a traditional in-person auction, the outcome of any DealDash auction is not based on chance."

Broken bottles, a dresser and even a shopping cart, lay strewn with an array of trash along northbound interstate 15, and Caltrans officials say they expect more litter to come.

"On the freeway, you can find just about anything on any given day," said Caltrans Special Programs Supervisor Dave Salerno.

For over 30 years, Salerno's team has worked to pick up four tons of trash every week. He said they have to be prepared for anything, including firearms and explosives. This week, they've retrieved a refrigerator, 12 matresses and a hot water heater.

Last year, Caltrans and his team collected 740 garbage trucks worth of trash in San Diego and Imperial Counties. To top it all off, this garbage is expensive.

The litter came with the price tag of $5.3 million to dispose it properly, marking a $3 million increase since the previous year.

Their busiest cleaning season of the year is summer.

Going into this holiday weekend, Salerno has advice for travelers.

"Take the time to get the right equipment to do the job right. They're your property, your possessions. And it is a tremendous hazard," he said.

For drivers that want to report trash on the roadway, visit Caltrans website. You can also call 619-688-6670 throughout the week and 858-467-3231 after hours and on the weekend.

Three hikers who were stranded in Baja for over a week were back home in San Diego County Friday evening.

Earlier in the day, NBC 7 spoke to Debbie Milligan-Fox, the wife and mother of the three hikers.

"Everybody is good and strong, they’re ready to be home, very anxious to be home," said Debbie Milligan-Fox.

Morgan Fox, 61, and his daughters Claire, 23, and Maura, 20, left for a hiking excursion in Baja on June 20. They planned to hike the challenging trail of San Pedro Martir known as Picacho Del Diablo.

The trio was supposed to be back in San Diego by Sunday, Milligan-Fox said.

"I hadn’t heard anything, then my head starts to spin and my mom instinct comes out and I start worrying," she told NBC 7.

She reported them missing on Monday. 

The trio was found by a rescue team on Tuesday somewhere off the trail. It’s not clear yet if the trio made it to the summit or the circumstances of how they got lost.

"They’re doing very well, my husband’s voice sounds really strong. And my girls both sound really strong, just anxious as you can imagine, to get home," said Milligan-Fox.

Rescuers dropped down water, but the trio was difficult to reach immediately because the terrain was too steep and rocky for a helicopter to land.

Milligan-Fox told NBC 7, her husband and daughters must have gone "off-trail," and that her husband had hiked the area four times and made it to the summit of The Devil’s Peak twice.

She added her husband is an experienced hiker and has hiked all over the world.

A family friend said Morgan Fox has diabetes and needs insulin for his condition, which rescue crews delivered via air, in addition to food, a glucose meter, and radio communications.

The trio was taken to the base camp of San Pedro Martir Park on Thursday at 6 a.m., and spent the night in a hotel, Milligan-Fox said.

Morgan Fox was taken to a hospital in Mexico but checked out in good health.

Milligan-Fox wanted to give credit and express her gratefulness for the efforts of rescue teams in Mexico. Social Media pages of those rescue teams showed the American hikers getting first aid at a base camp, and they appeared to be in good spirits.

Pichaco del Diablo is the highest peak in Baja, at over 10,000 feet. The Devil’s Peak trail is located over a day’s drive south of the U.S.-Mexico border.

A motorcyclist collided with a vehicle on southbound Interstate 5 in Pacific Beach Friday, confirmed California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The collision happened around 6:40 p.m. at Balboa Avenue. Paramedics were requested at the scene for the motorcyclist.

Traffic on the I-5 is currently backed up from Clairemont Drive to the Interstate 805, according to NBC 7's traffic page. The left lane was blocked and delays up to two hours were expected at 7 p.m.

No other information was immediately available. Check NBC 7's traffic page for instant updates on freeway congestion.

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A 13-year-old girl was followed by a suspect as she was walking her dog in the unincorporated area of El Cajon Friday.

The incident occurred at 12:55 p.m. on the 400 block of Hart Drive, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO).

A man, described to be approximately 25-years-old, drove past the victim and honked his horn. He then drove eastbound toward Victor Street and made a U-turn.

When the victim walked into a driveway, the suspect followed her in his vehicle.

Reika Gibson, the victim, spoke with NBC 7 Friday evening, saying she wanted her story to be heard because she wanted others to be aware of such incidents.

"I didn’t know what the heck he was going to do," Gibson said. "If he was going to pull me in his car, take me somewhere, do something to me, hurt me."

According to SDSO, the suspect asked Gibson for her age and where she lived. 

"I didn’t know what was going on at the time so I just looked over to see what he was doing over there," Gibson said. "And he made a U-turn and he came back and he drove up to me and he tried talking to me, asking where I lived and how old I was." 

The suspect drove off after seeing a vehicle turn into the driveway behind him.

Gibson said she's afraid the suspect lives in the area and he might come back. 

"I just really don’t want to be out here during any time of the day," she said. "This was in the middle of the day. People don’t usually do that in the middle of the day."

Gibson added that from now on, she will always keep her phone on her and have someone accompany her. She also had some advice for anyone who might be in a similar situation.

"Just make sure that there’s nothing strange that’s happening and that they’re totally okay," Gibson said.

The suspect was described to be thin, unshaven, with short black hair, SDSO said. He was driving a newer, four-door sedan.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (888)858-8477. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

It was a rare dust up between managers at Petco Park Friday night when Padres manager Andy Green and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got into a heated argument after the first inning.

Both managers were meeting with umpires after both benches were warned in the bottom of the first inning. Belief is that Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood accused Padres base runner Jose Pirela, who was on second, of stealing signs.

Things escalated quickly when Green made a comment to Roberts and Roberts ran after Green making contact with the Padres skipper. Benches and bullpens cleared.

Roberts was visibly angry in the Dodgers’ dugout following the incident mouthing towards the Padres dugout.

Both Andy Green and Dave Roberts were ejected.

Lab results show unusually high levels of lead were found at several schools in San Diego County during the school year, according to documents obtained Friday by NBC 7.

Results for San Diego County from the State Water Resources Control Board show one sample recorded lead at three times the levels acceptable by the state.

As schools test for lead in their drinking water, they are required by the state to fix problems if they discover lead in water at levels greater than 15 parts per billion (ppb).

The Vista Irrigation District reported a sample collected from the kitchen of Grapevine Elementary on April 7 had a result of 49 ppb. Samples collected on March 24 and March 15 in the school’s kitchen returned with 12 and 16 ppb respectively. NBC 7 reported the latter results on April 20.

Lead levels of 31 ppb were found in samples collected March 14 at the drinking fountain near the wood shop at Twin Oaks High School Wood Shop. The basketball drinking fountain on the same campus showed lead levels at 15 ppb, according to results from tests conducted by the Vallecitos Water District.

In Oceanside, a water sample collected on April 28 from Cesar Chavez Middle School measured 18 ppb while an earlier sample collected on April 6 had a result of 12 ppb. No details were given as to the location of the samples on the campus.

According to results from the Sweetwater Authority, a sample collected on April 11 at Ira Harbison in National City returned with lead levels at 20 ppb. NBC 7 reported this result in May.

In Escondido, a water sample collected from the drinking fountain in Room 12 at Pioneer Elementary on May 10 was found to have 13 ppb of lead, according to the SWRCB lab results.

In 2009, California’s health department, OEHHA, set the public health goal for lead in drinking water at 0.2 parts per billion.

The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics maintain there is no safe level of lead in drinking water provided to children.

Lead poisoning in children can cause symptoms ranging from headaches and hearing or speech problems to learning and behavioral problems or damage to the brain and nervous system.

The potential for lead contamination in the water supply is greater in buildings built before 1986, according to health, water and city experts.

There are 447 schools across San Diego County built before 1986.

See our map of schools where the risk is greater here.

NBC 7 is gathering our coverage of concerns regarding drinking water in our special section "Safe to Drink?' here.

A pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in the Otay Mesa West area of San Diego Friday night, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) said.

The incident occurred at 10:40 p.m. on the 4300 block of Palm Avenue just off the Interstate 805.

Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene.

No other information was available.

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The body of a local sailor killed overseas when USS Fitzgerald collided with a merchant ship off the coast of Japan two weeks ago, is now back home in San Diego.

Shingo Douglass, 25, was one of seven sailors who died in the incident.

Hundreds of Patriot Guard Riders escorted his remains Friday night to El Camino Memorial Park in Sorrento Valley.

"What makes it special is the fact that we get the privilege to come out here and honor our heroes," said Lorenzo Lizarraga, captain of the Patriot Guard Riders.

The group’s mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes to show honor and respect to each family member affected by the loss.

Gunny Donor, the Southern California state captain of the Patriot Guard Riders has been part of the organization since 2002. He told NBC 7, the group remembers every single family they have served.

Douglass will not be any different.

The fallen sailor was born at the U.S. Naval Hospital on Okinawa and went back to Japan every year. He learned to speak Japanese fluently.

His father, a decorated Marine, was proud to have his son report for duty aboard the USS Fitzgerald.

Shingo is described as a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend who loved the U.S. Navy.

His burial is scheduled for July 7 at Miramar National Cemetery.

At least 17 people were injured in a shooting at a club in Little Rock, Arkansas, early Saturday when a dispute broke out between people in the club, police said.

Around 2:30 a.m. local time, people inside the Power Lounge club got into a dispute and shots were fired, Little Rock police said. 

At least 17 people were injured in the gunfight, while others were injured trying to exit the small club, police said. The youngest person injured is 16-years-old.

Officials have not reported any deaths.

"We do not believe that this was an act of terror nor do we believe it was an active shooter situation," Police Chief Kenton Buckner said at a press conference Saturday morning.

No arrests have been made.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

A man was charged Friday with the kidnapping of a visiting Chinese scholar at the University of Illinois, the Department of Justice announced.

Brendt Christensen, 27, was arrested on a criminal complaint for the kidnapping of Yingying Zhang on June 9, authorities said. Lawyer information for Christensen was not immediately available. 

Zhang, 26, was about a month into a yearlong appointment at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus when she vanished June 9, the Associated Press reported at the time. Her friends told police she had gone out to sign an apartment lease.

Since Zhang was last seen in surveillance video entering a car, the FBI, the University of Illinois Police Department and the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement have investigated her disappearance. 

The FBI said it located the black Saturn Astra Zhang was last seen getting into on Tuesday.

According to an affidavit filed in federal court by the FBI, on June 29, while Christensen was under law enforcement surveillance, agents overheard him explaining that he kidnapped Zhang.

"Based on this, and other facts uncovered during the investigation of this matter, law enforcement agents believe that Ms. Zhang is no longer alive," the Department of Justice said in a statement.

Members of Zhang’s family, the Chinese consulate, and University of Illinois officials have been advised of Christensen’s arrest and the evidence in the possession of the FBI, authorities said.

Christensen will remain in law enforcement custody pending his initial federal court appearance in Urbana scheduled on Monday, July 3, at 10 a.m., authorities said.

A prayer vigil planned for Saturday was canceled in the wake of the alleged kidnapper's arrest and news of Zhang’s possible death.

"We hope they are wrong, but trust they have creditable information to make this statement," organizers Kim Tee and Randy Tom said in a joint email late Friday night. "Please keep Ying Ying's family in your thought and prayers, and may God watch over them."

Zhang, from Jianyang, China, was working in the university's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, researching photosynthesis and crop productivity, the AP reported.

A San Diego Superior Court issued a temporary injunction Friday preventing the city from enforcing two ordinances regulating so-called mini-dorms around San Diego State University (SDSU), NBC 7 Investigates learned Friday.

Those ordinances include the 2017 Ordinance passed by the City Council in February and the Residential High Occupancy Permit (RHOP) passed in 2008.

"The reaction is positive," said Vince DiMaggio, a recent SDSU graduate.

He told NBC 7 Investigates, he lives in a house with seven people. He said the landlord paved the backyard to provide parking for tenants, as per the City’s regulations.

Under the ordinances, if there are five or more people over the age of 18 living in a single family house, the landlord pays $1,000 to get a permit. That permit requires off-street parking for everyone in the house, except one. If someone does not own a car, the landlord has to prove it. According to the ordinances, the off-street parking cannot be within 30 feet of the property line.

Steven McKinley represents the College Area Students Tenants and Landlords Association.

"They are not treating everyone equally. So if the neighbor next door happens to have six cars, they don't have to have more than two parking spaces," McKinley said. "But if you happen to be in a house with five or more people who are 18 years of age or older, in other words, more than five students, now you have to have more than two spaces. That’s unequal protection, that’s unconstitutional."

McKinley said not only are parking restrictions unfair, they serve ultimately to deny people access to an affordable education.

"They are making it so onerous that nobody can meet the requirement, and then they say we've kept the students out of the neighborhood," he said. "We've forced the students to live in Escondido instead of living within five blocks of the University."

Rhea Kuhlman lives in the College Area and helped craft the 2017 Ordinance passed by the San Diego City Council in February.

"It doesn't address students versus non-students," she said. "It addresses the problem that a lot of students like to bring their cars and when they do, there is no place for residents to park on the street."

Kuhlman said the 2017 Ordinance is perfectly even handed and does not discriminate, based on numbers of occupants or what kinds of occupants.

"It's true the kids have to live in groups. Six kids in a house is not unreasonable, that's not unreasonable," she said. "But you can't tell me you have to have 15 kids in a house to make it work."

"At some point or another, someone is going to win," DiMaggio said. "Luckily for us, it's us this time. Maybe that gives us a reason to work together and find a solution."

The City Attorney’s office told NBC 7 Investigates they "are reviewing the ordinances in light of the court's preliminary ruling. [They] understand the purpose of the ordinance was to regulate the over parking problem and its effect on the college area community."

A hearing is scheduled for August 25.

McKinley said his clients will ask for a permanent injunction.