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2nd Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor Honored at Coronado Parade

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A special guest made an appearance at the Fourth of July Parade in Coronado Tuesday: the world's second oldest Pearl Harbor survivor.

Lieutenant Jim Downing is 103-years-old. He served on the USS West Virginia when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

At the time of the attack, Lt. Downing was with his wife in the married quarters on the base. Lt. Downing saw and heard the attack, jumped in his car and headed to his ship to help fight off the Japanese. 

When he arrived at the harbor he saw there was no way to reach his ship. So he jumped on the USS Tennessee, slid down its gun barrel and landed on the deck of his ship, the USS West Virginia.


The USS West Virginia was hit with nine torpedoes and caught on fire. Lt. Downing immediately grabbed a fire hose to try and put out the fires. He says there was ammunition on board that could cause even more explosions.

While fighting the fire, Lt. Downing noticed the bodies of his fellow sailors lying on the deck. With one hand still holding the fire hose, he went to the bodies of the fallen and started memorizing names from their dog tags. He later wrote home to their parents letting them know their sons died as heroes. 

Later that afternoon, after the fire on the USS West Virginia was out, Lt. Downing headed to the hospital to check on his friends who were badly burned in the attack. He brought along a notepad and pencil and took down personal messages from the sailors to send home to their parents.

Many of those sailors died that night, but Lt. Downing made sure their final words were sent home.

Lt. Downing still travels around the United States to schools, businesses, military bases and more, so he can speak about the attacks and his military experience.

The Guinness Book of World Records is currently researching him as the world's oldest living male author. His book, The Other Side of Infamy, was published last November and details his Pearl Harbor experience and military career.



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Ship Back in SD After 6 Months Patrolling Vaquita Refuge

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Parked along the Embarcadero near the Star of India, is a ship that just spent the last six months patrolling the vaquita refuge in the northern areas of the Sea of Cortez, also called the Gulf of California.

It's in San Diego only briefly; it soon will be returning to the sea to continue its effort save a dying species--the vaquita, a small porpoise with limited prospects these days.

"We have to realize that extinction is forever. There is no way back," said Captain Oona Layolle.

Layolle is motivated, as is her crew, to save the species as well as combat smugglers. She and her crew want to end the killing of the vaquita by removing illegal gill nets which trap it as well as other marine animals.

San Diego Assemblyman Todd Gloria is also motivated by the plight of vaquitas as well.

"It's the most endangered animal in the world. And it's slowly dying in numbers," Gloria said.

Gloria has proposed legislation that would have California ban certain fishing practices.

"My bill would complement Mexican government efforts, which would ban gill nets and other harmful catching methods," he said.

Layolle is the captain of the Farley Mowat, named after a Canadian environmentalist. This former U.S. Coast Guard cutter is now part of the Sea Shepard Conservation Society's fleet.

The Shepard's signage is clearly visible on the side of the vessel when you walk up to the 110-foot long ship along Harbor Drive. The bold pirate-like logo clearly signaling these environmentalists play for keeps on the seas. The ship is part of the Society's mission to "conserve and protect ecosystems and species."

The Farley Mowat's most recent patrol to recover illegal fishing gear included hauling in all sorts of nets with different purposes and of different sizes. Between the Mowat and its partner M/Y Sam Simon, they removed 233 nets and other illegal fishing gear.

Layolle held part of one net they had removed from the sea, telling NBC 7: "This net has a special story because it was entangled around a humpback whale and we managed to save that whale."

A YouTube video produced by the Sea Shepard gives you a good idea how they were able to pull off this difficult job.

It's all part of their mission to save the endangered porpoise and rid the sea of illegal nets.

"Our job is to find the places were the illegal fisherman go to set those nets," Layolle said.

They pull the nets up with a simple but effective device. It looks part anchor, part snow shovel and when it's dragged behind the ship, it snags illegal nets.

"They are under the water," Layolle said, describing the nets. "There are no buoys and you can't see them. For that reason, we drag hooks behind our ships."

The irony here is the porpoises are not the target of the poachers who use the nets, it's the Totoaba Bass. The bass, also endangered, are in the same areas of the sea as the vaquita. The bladder of the Totaba supposedly cures infertility and skin problems and helps improve circulation.

Chinese buyers drive the market--the bladders are worth about $10,000 a pound.

"It's been called the cocaine of the sea because it's more money for the cartels and it's an easier market," Loyolle said.

The illegal nets have other casualties as well; dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and others. Trapped, not just by poachers, but ghost nets--abandoned nets that are still deadly.

On the most recent trip, the crews on both ships were able to free 795 live animals who had been trapped in the nets, which included sharks, dolphins, turtles, and sea lions.

The ship will soon be back in the water, zig-zagging across the Sea of Cortez because as Loyolle said, the clock is ticking for the vaquita and other creatures.

"It's very important we continue to drag the sea so we can retrieve all of these traps, which still are killing animals," she said.

As well as tracking the poachers and smugglers after the Totaba.The work to do this involves several high-tech gadgets that help in the tracking.

"We work with our radar to spot illegal activities. At night time we can see them on our radar and we launch drones that can watch the activity of the illegal fisherman," Layolle said.

The information is forwarded to the Mexican Navy who provide support as well as arrest the poachers.

Loyolle told NBC 7 that the poaching activity seemed most active around the Isla Angel de la Guarda the last time the Farley Mowatt was in the Gulf.

Still, Loyolle said she has found that not all fisherman are poachers and that they share many of the same goals as the Sea Shephard Conservancy.

"A lot of them love the sea and want to have a future for their kids and they understand the sea and know that we have to protect and we have to respect the animals so they can survive," she said.



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Police Search For Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver in Chula Vista

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Police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in Chula Vista Monday afternoon.

The driver of an SUV, a woman, was pulling out of the driveway of a storage facility and collided with a motorcyclist heading eastbound on Main Street, Chula Vista police (CVPD) said.

The crash around 2:15 p.m. near Industrial Boulevard.

"I saw the guy laying around on the floor and he wasn't moving. By then I knew that the guy was gone," said Ulises Sanchez, who witnessed the crash.

Sanchez owns Best Battery Recycling and told NBC 7, the crash occurred in front of his shop.

He said as a motorcyclist, he has realized many drivers often don't pay attention to bikers on the road.

"I'm a motorcycle driver and a lot of people are not conscious that we're human beings. They just cut us off and it's not right," Sanchez added.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene, police said.

Mark Saldana, from Marsot Marine and Industrial Supply, said the area where the crash occurred usually gets a lot of traffic.

"There's always, you know, somebody coming in, somebody coming out, somebody crossing and trying to weave out of the way," Saldana said.

Some witnesses told NBC 7, they think the driver of the SUV may have been blinded by a garbage truck and did not see the motorcyclist. They also said there are very few stoplights in the industrial area and there are often crashes.

"She stopped for 10 seconds. She knew what she did and she just took off," Sanchez said.

Police are now searching for the woman who was behind the wheel of the SUV. At this time, police do not have any other description of the driver.

A cross was put up Monday after the deadly crash to commemorate the victim.



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Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Chula Vista

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A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision with an SUV in Chula Vista. Witnesses say a garbage truck may have blinded the driver's view of the motorcyclist. NBC 7's Megan Tevrizian reports.

Shark Advisories For Two Local State Beaches Expire

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All advisories for two local state beaches have expired after no shark sightings were reported along the coast.

A 24-hour advisory was issued for San Onofre Beach after a shark sighting Friday afternoon, just ahead of the holiday weekend. 

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

After two more sharks were spotted Sunday, the advisory remained in place Monday for San Onofre and Doheny state beaches, California State Parks officials said.

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

As of Tuesday morning, there were no shark sightings and all advisories were canceled.



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Will Shoppers Notice Whole Food Changes?

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What would you do with an extra $13 billion?  If you're Amazon you might be buying up Whole Foods.

"This will be a huge benefit to Whole Foods," said San Diego State  University (SDSU) Marketing Professor Miro Copic.

Why would Whole Foods need Amazon?

Copic said the growth of the organic grocery chain has slowed down over the years and investors have been pressuring Whole Foods to sell themselves.

Amazon would benefit by adding a well-known brand to its lineup and the company's premium grocery products to its online store.

Whole Foods would benefit by streamlining its operation and taking advantage of Amazon's sophisticated distribution system.

"This really enables Whole Foods to realize its ambition of being a thousand stores nationally," said Copic.

He added that would make the chain competitive with other grocery giants like Safeway or Kroger, which locally owns Ralphs or Vons.

But what about the consumer? Will shoppers benefit from the takeover?

"The consumer is going to see lower prices in the physical Whole Foods stores," said Copic.  

He said consumers will also see better prices and more selection on Amazon's online store.

For those concerned about the store's corporate philosophy, Amazon has announced that if it buys Whole Foods, CEO John Mackey will stay on to lead the company and the headquarters will remain in Austin, Texas.



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Illegal Fireworks Frazzle Residents in Otay Mesa

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While San Diegans celebrate traditional Fourth of July festivities, some communities will unfortunately have to contend with the thunderous cracks and booms of illegal fireworks.

The use of personal fireworks is prohibited in San Diego and across Southern California.

Every year, this issues plagues residents in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa. Various annoyed families say illegal rockets have already been going off for days.

One resident of Otay Mesa, Maria Baca, told NBC 7 that fireworks caused one of the houses in her neighborhood to catch on fire last year.

“It’s not the first time. It happens a lot. The fire that went during Christmas last year, that was unexpected,” said Baca. “It was kids messing around with fireworks that aren’t supposed to be here. It was really close to houses and one got burnt.”

Alfredo Armental, who also lives in Otay Mesa, says it’s been a chaotic week in his neighborhood. His dog reacts to the fireworks by scratching the doors and causing damage in his house.

“On the Fourth of July, every celebration day, we hear fireworks going off, loud ones,” said Armental.

Many pets flee their houses and get lost because they are terrified by the celebratory fireworks. The San Diego County Animal Services even offered free microchips to pet owners this year, because so many lost dogs arrive at the shelters over the holiday weekend.

“Yesterday, there was a lot of commotion because there were fireworks going off unexpectedly, and the dogs were going crazy and cars were going off,” said Baca. “It happens a lot more than it should because it’s not allowed to be here.”

“Dogs aren’t supposed to be running around town because of fireworks that aren’t supposed to happen,” said Baca pointedly. “Maybe if you’re going to do fireworks, don’t do it somewhere it isn’t allowed because it can be very dangerous.”

Kelly Zombro, the deputy fire chief for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, reiterated that fireworks are illegal in southern California.

“First of all, fireworks in the City of San Diego, for sure, are illegal. It’s illegal to possess them. It’s illegal to buy them, sell them or utilize them. They are known to be unsafe, unstable,” said Zombro.

“Hundreds of people are injured, sometimes critically. Small children are fooled into thinking they’re very safe. Even something as simple as a sparkler can easily start a fire. It’s a temperature of about 1200 degrees. That alone can cause severe burns,” said Zombro.

Zombro recommends that San Diegans enjoy the professional fireworks shows and stay safe, rather than taking unnecessary risks.

“The most dangerous ones are the foreign-made or foreign-purchased ones,” warns Zombro. Some foreign fireworks are smuggled from across the border as well as China, he says.

Although fireworks are a key part of Fourth of July celebrations, the authorities warn it’s better to be safe than sorry. Here in San Diego, the possible fire hazards caused by fireworks is another relevant safety concern.



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'Tipsy Tow': Auto Club Offers Free Ride to Drivers on July 4

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While it's best to designate a sober driver or use transportation services, the Auto Club has offered drivers another free option to prevent drunk driving on the Fourth of July.

Fifty-four drivers have already been arrested for DUIs in San Diego County this weekend.

As a last resort, the Automobile Club of Southern California offers the 'Tipsy Tow' to drivers who drink and get stranded. Drivers or passengers of a drinking driver can call 1-900-400-4AAA and just say, "I need a Tipsy Tow."

“Drivers should be aware of the high crash risk from drinking and driving associated with holidays, and we encourage them not to get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking,” said the Auto Club’s Community Programs and Traffic Safety Manager Anita Lorz Villagrana, in a statement. 

“It only takes one or two drinks to slow physical and mental skills that affect vision, steering, braking judgment and reaction time,” she said. “Drivers should be aware that the California Highway Patrol and law enforcement agencies are likely using sobriety checkpoints and extra patrols to look for drinking drivers during the holiday.”

Within seven miles of your house, the tow service is free, according to the auto club. Anything longer than seven miles will include a standard charge.

Callers should keep in mind that the service excludes rides for passengers, is restricted to a one-way, one-time ride for the driver and can only take the driver to their home, said Auto Club officials.

Sometimes people drink and drive because they are worried about leaving their car behind, according to the Auto Club. The 'Tipsy Tow' offers drivers with a safe ride home along with their vehicle, instead of driving intoxicated.


2-Acre Brush Fire Reported in Eastlake: CVFD

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A 2.5 acre brush fire was reported in the Eastlake area Tuesday night, the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) confirmed.

Fierce flames started devouring the brush around  7:08 p.m. on Mt Miguel Road and Paseo Veracruz. Nearby homes in San Miguel Ranch were threatened.

"My grandpa was saying he's going to go in the neighbor’s yard and get the hose," said resident Devon O' Brian. We sort of  stayed back and let them do their job. They’re pretty good at what they do.”

The fire was spread at a slow rate, but the flames were ferocious.Firefighters fought on the ground and in the air where a helicopter made four water drops.

Carlos Taitano and family were hiking Mount Miguel when the fire started. They called 9-1-1 and mapped out an escape route in case the flames threatened their safety.

"On the backside there's a golf course back there. If anything we could try and outrun it going downhill,"explained Taitano.

Fire officials say a bottle rocket possibly started the fire though firing fireworks are illegal in San Diego County.

Though several homes were threatened, the fire was extinguished. Fortunately no homes were damaged by the flames and no one was injured. 


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Padres Blank Indians In Cahill’s Return

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San Diego’s Trevor Cahill returned from the disabled list and held his own against former Cy Young winner Cory Kluber Tuesday afternoon.

The Indians ace struck out nine batters over eight frames and Cahill punched out four while navigating his way through 4.1 shutout innings.

But the Friars managed to scrape across one run against Kluber and San Diego’s bullpen did the rest to cement a 1-0 Padres victory.

The lone run came in the fifth, when Cory Spangenberg grounded into a fielder's choice and it was enough to score Padres designated hitter Hector Sanchez.

A huge turning point came in the second inning with one out and the Indians threatening with a runner on third base.

Lonnie Chisenhall bounced one back to Cahill who promptly took the out at first.

Jose Ramirez was cheating down the third base line and decided to head for home when he saw Cahill throw to Wil Myers. It turned out to be a bad decision.

Myers whipped the ball to Padres catcher Austin Hedges who applied the tag in time to complete a rare "1-3-2" double play.

Cahill tossed 85 pitches before Padres skipper Andy Green decided to give the righty the rest of the night off.

The Oceanside native and Vista high school product was making his first start since May 13th after suffering a right shoulder strain.

The Padres bullpen helped Cahill out after he left the mound.

Five San Diego relievers combined to go 4.2 scoreless innings and allowed only one measly hit while striking out seven batters.

Jose Torres finished the fifth inning to earn the victory while Kirby Yates and Ryan Buchter each held the fort for three outs apiece.

All-Star Brad Hand then stuck out the side in the eighth before closer Brandon Maurer notched his 17th save.

Kluber pitched brilliantly but Cleveland’s offense gave him zero run support against his former franchise. He was a 4th round pick by the Padres back in 2007.

San Diego sends Luis Perdomo to the hill on Wednesday while the Tribe counters with Trevor Bauer.

First pitch from Cleveland is scheduled for 4:10 p.m.



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Chicago Holiday Weekend Violence Surpasses 2016 With 7 Killed, 62 Injured

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Seven people have been killed and at least 62 more wounded in shootings across Chicago since noon Friday, marking a bloody holiday weekend that surpassed last year's violence, according to police.

The most recent fatality happend late Tuesday when a 52-year-old man, believed to be an unintended target in a shooting, was killed while standing outside his home in the city's North Austin neighborhood, according to police.  

On Friday, three men were killed in a shooting in the 5700 block of South Wells at approximately 8:50 p.m., police say. A 50-year-old man was shot in the chest and the leg, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. A 30-year-old man was also killed at the scene. The two victims were on a porch when two armed men opened fire, striking and killing both of them.

According to Chicago Police, two possible offenders are currently in custody in connection with the slaying.

Another victim, a 51-year-old man, was found dead at the same scene, according to police.

The fourth homicide of the weekend occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, as a 47-year-old man was shot and killed in the 4200 block of South State Street. 

Also on Sunday, a 39-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head around 11:35 p.m. on the 1800 block of West 14th Street, police said.

And police also responded Tuesday to the city's Riverdale neighborhood where a 21-year-old man, who was not the intended target of a shooting, was killed around 5:18 p.m.

Shootings for the rest of the weekend are detailed below.

Friday
The first shooting of the weekend occurred at noon on Friday when an 18-year-old man was shot in the leg during a robbery in the 4200 block of West Grenshaw. After the robbery, which saw the victim shot in the upper leg when the assailant pulled out a gun, the man transported himself to West Suburban Hospital, where he is listed in good condition.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the back at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon in the 3200 block of West Madison. He is currently in serious condition at Stroger Hospital after an acquaintance accidentally shot him in the back and fled from the scene.

Two people were shot in the 3300 block of West Douglas at 4:25 p.m. Friday while standing on a street corner. A 26-year-old man was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition, and a 17-year-old boy was transported to Mt. Sinai in critical condition, according to police.

At 7:20 p.m. on Friday, a 26-year-old man was shot in the buttocks and in the right thigh while sitting on a porch at the corner of Lockwood and Madison. He was transported to Mt. Sinai in good condition, according to police.

At 9:10 p.m. Friday night, a 33-year-old man was shot in the 8500 block of S. Givins Court. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds when an unknown gunman emerged from a gangway and opened fire. The man was able to drive away from the scene, and he was transported to Christ Hospital in serious condition.

A 62-year-old man driving an unlicensed cab was robbed by a man and a woman in the 9100 block of South Cottage Grove at 9:53 p.m. Friday night. After a struggle in the cab, the driver was shot in the foot, and the man and woman escaped with an unknown amount of money. The cab driver drove himself to the hospital and is in good condition at St. Bernard, according to police.

A 25-year-old man was shot in the left arm and left leg while standing on a sidewalk in the 4500 block of West Jackson at 10:10 p.m. on Friday night. A dark colored vehicle drove by and two male occupants of the car opened fire, striking the man. The man was taken to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.

At 10:20 p.m. on Friday night, a 20-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and taken to Christ Hospital in stable condition. The victim told police that he was standing on the sidewalk when he heard gunshots, and he felt pain in his abdomen before realizing that he had been shot.

Two more people were shot around 11:00 p.m. on Friday night in the 1000 block of East 73rd Street. A 24-year old man was shot in the arm and transported to Christ Hospital in stable condition, while a 22-year old woman was shot in the leg and stomach. The woman was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition, police said.

The victims in the case were uncooperative with authorities, and the rest of the circumstances of the case are unknown.

Saturday
At approximately 2:05 a.m. on Saturday morning, a 29-year-old woman was shot in the stomach in the 200 block of West 114th Street. A black vehicle drove past the victim and shots were fired, striking her in the stomach according to police. She was transported to Christ Hospital in serious condition.

 A 25-year-old man was shot after a verbal altercation in the 2000 block of West Lemoyne at 2:26 a.m. Saturday morning. The man was shot in the knee, and he was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

A 23-year-old man was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition at 2:35 a.m. Saturday morning after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. According to police, the victim was walking down the street when he was shot by an unknown assailant in the 2100 block of North Pulaski.

A 13-year-old boy was shot in the buttock at 2:37 a.m. Saturday morning, according to police. The boy was walking down the street when he heard shots and felt pain, according to police. He was transported to Comers Hospital in unknown condition.

Around 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, two people were shot after an argument at a residence in the 2700 block of West Washington. A 28-year-old man was shot in the right thigh and left foot and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. A 23-year-old woman was shot in the right leg and was taken to the hospital in good condition.

At 3:46 p.m. on Saturday, a 27-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his ankle in a shooting in the 2400 block of South St. Louis. The victim was standing on the sidewalk when he heard shots and felt pain in his ankle. The victim took himself to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he is in good condition. 

At 6:45 p.m. a 32-year-old man suffered a graze wound on his right thigh in the 1500 Block of West 63rd Street. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, according to police. 

At 6:53 p.m. Saturday, two women were shot in the 6300 block of South Artesian. A 44-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen and was taken to Christ Hospital in stable condition, and a 50-year-old woman was shot on the right side of her body and was also taken to Christ Hospital in stable condition. 

A 32-year-old woman was shot in the left arm and taken to Stroger Hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. in the 4000 block of West Polk. According to the woman, she was standing in a vacant lot when shots rang out from a grey Dodge Charger that was traveling eastbound on Arthington. 

Two people were shot at approximately 10 p.m. in the 900 block of East 79th Street. A 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition. A second victim, a 27-year-old man, was shot in the right ankle and transported himself to Jackson Park Hospital in stable condition. According to police, the shooting was gang-related. 

A 25-year-old man was shot in the neck and was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. The shooting occurred after a physical altercation with a 31-year-old man, who pulled out a gun and allegedly shot the victim. The incident occurred at 10:05 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Cottage Grove, and the alleged shooter is in custody, according to police. 

A 19-year-old man was shot in the buttocks in the 7300 block of South Greenwood. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m., and the victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital in good condition, according to police. 

Sunday
A 49-year-old man was shot multiple times and was taken to Christ Hospital in serious condition. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 7200 block of South Evans. 

Two people were shot in the 100 block of North California at 1:15 a.m. One of the victims, a 29-year-old man, was shot multiple times and was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition. A second victim, a 28-year-old man, was shot in the left hand and is listed in stable condition at Mt. Sinai. According to police, the second victim is uncooperative, but police believe that the shooting is gang-related. 

A 23-year-old man was shot in the head and transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition in the 3000 block of West Roosevelt. The man was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at a stoplight, and was shot by occupants in a passing vehicle, according to police. 

A 24-year-old man was shot twice in the back after an unknown gunman approached him on foot and opened fire in the 4500 block of West Jackson Blvd. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition. 

At approximately 4 a.m., a 22-year-old woman was shot in the right leg and transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in stable condition. 

A 27-year-old man was shot in both legs while standing on a sidewalk in the 500 block of North Sawyer. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai in stable condition. According to police, a person in a passing blue sedan fired shots at the victim, and the shooting is gang-related. 

An 18-year-old man was shot in the right leg and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of South Washtenaw at approximately 4:40 a.m. According to police, the man was talking southbound on Washtenaw when two male offenders emerged from a gangway and opened fire. 

At approximately 4:45 a.m., a 30-year-old man was shot in the right leg while walking on a sidewalk in the 5100 block of West Madison. The victim was taken to Loretto Hospital in stable condition. 

A 25-year-old man was shot in the left leg on the 4400 block of West Madison at approximately 5:27 a.m. He took himself to Mt. Sinai, where he is listed in good condition. 

A woman was shot in a possible domestic-related incident in the 5400 block of West Gladys on Sunday monring. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and transported herself to Loretto Hospital, where she was listed in good condition. 

A man riding a bicycle was shot in the right hip at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition. 

A 19-year-old man was shot in the stomach and transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. According to police, the victim was walking down the street when a vehicle approached and one of the occupants opened fire. The shooting occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Christiana.

Three teenagers were shot in the 3500 block of West Ogden at approximately 8:09 p.m. Sunday night. All three victims, two 19-year-olds and a 17-year-old, were taken to St. Anthony Hospital in good condition. According to police, the two 19-year-olds are both affiliated with gangs. The teens told police that they were standing outside when they heard gunshots. 

A man was shot in the 2400 block of South Harding at approximately 9:06 p.m. The victim is in good condition, according to police.

A 29-year-old man was shot in the back at about 9 p.m. in an alley in the 2400 block of South Pulaski. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in stable condition. Police said the man was standing in an alley when shots were fired from an unknown source and he was struck. No one was in custody.

A 39-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head around 11:35 p.m., police said. Officers arrived to find the man dead on the 1800 block of West 14th Street, police said. Police said the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately unknown and no one was in custody.

Monday:

A 22-year-old man was shot by a BB gun in the left arm, police said. He told police he was sitting on a residence porch in the 5600 block of West West End when a man approached him at about 1:15 a.m. and fired shots. The victim is a documented gang member, police said. No one was in custody, and the victim was in good condition.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the right leg at about 12:20 a.m. in the 1700 block of North Kildare, police said. He said he was walking when an unknown man armed with a gun approached him on foot and fired shots. No one was in custody, police said, and the victim was in stable condition at Stroger Hospital.

A 38-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand at about 1:10 a.m. in the 7400 block of South Coles, police said. While the circumstances of the shooting were unknown, police said the victim was 'highly intoxicated and uncooperative with police." No one was in custody, and the victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital in stable condition.

A 37-year-old man was shot twice in the right hip around 10 a.m. in the 1300 block of South California, police said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition.

A 32-year-old man was shot in the arm, police said, around 10:13 a.m. in the 1000 block of North Central Park. He told police he was walking down the street when he saw a gray-colored vehicle turn the corner. He heard shots ring out and felt pain, police said. He was in good condition at Norwegian Hospital, police said.

Two men were shot while sitting in a vehicle around 5:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of South Ashland Avenue. Police said a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old man told officers they were in a vehicle when someone in a light-colored van fired shots at them and fled the scene. The 22-year-old was shot multiple times in the left ribs and the 23-year-old was shot in the left hand. Both were taken to Stroger Hospital in stable condition, police said.

A 21-year-old man was shot in the head and groin while standing outside around 6:40 p.m. in the 100 block of South Pulaski, police said. The man was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Police said the man told officers he was standing outside when someone began firing shots and him and fled in an unknown direction. 

A 60-year-old man was standing on a sidewalk just before 11:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Hamlin when he told officers he heard shots and felt pain. He suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition, authorities said. 

Tuesday
A 26-year-old woman walked into Norwegian Hospital around 5 a.m. with a gunshot wound to her right hand. Police said the woman was treated and released before officers could interview her, but she told hospital staff she was walking in the 1600 block of North Sawyer Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood when she heard shots and felt pain in her hand. The incident remained under investigation later Tuesday morning but police said no crime scene had been located as of 8 a.m. 

Around 3:48 p.m., two men were shot in the 11600 block of S. State St. in the city’s West Pullman neighborhood, according to police. A 20-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the armpit and an 18-year-old man was shot in the head and right arm, authorities said. Both were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in stable condition, according to police.

A 21-year-old man who was not the intended target of a shooting was killed around 5:18 p.m. in the city’s Riverdale neighborhood, officials said. He was sitting in a parked car in the 200 block of East 132nd St. when a light-colored sedan pulled up and opened fire at another vehicle, according to police. Authorities said he was shot in the face and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was pronounced.

Around 7:20 p.m., two men were shot in the city’s West Town neighborhood, according to police. They were involved in a physical altercation on the street with several other men in the 600 block of N. Campbell Ave. when someone opened fire, police said. A 38-year-old man was shot in the arm and took himself to Norwegian Hospital, where he was in good condition. A 26-year-old man walked into Norwegian Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left ankle and was listed in stable condition, authorities said.

Less than 20 minutes later, officials said a 26-year-old woman was shot in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. She was in the 6400 block of S. Ellis Ave. when she was shot in the scalp around 7:38 p.m., according to police. She took herself to the University of Chicago Medical Center where she was listed in stable condition, officials said.

A second man believed to be an unintended target was fatally shot in Chicago at around 8:14 p.m. on Tuesday, according to police. The 52-year-old man was in front of his residence in the 1600 block of N. Major Ave. in the city’s North Austin neighborhood when someone opened fire from a car, authorities said. He was shot in the head and taken to Loyola Hospital in critical condition, while a 19-year-old man was also struck as he stood outside, according to police. The 19-year-old was taken to Loyola Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back and was listed in serious condition, officials said.



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Big Bay Boom Brings Thousands for July 4 Spectacular

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It's the biggest show in town.

The Big Bay Boom brought hundreds of thousands to the Embarcadero for a spectacular show in honor of Independence Day.

An explosion of red, white and blue was seen from the sky as cheers rang out in the crowd. Many, camped out for hours for the perfect view.

For Marine Reymond Dasalla, it was an extra special holiday being able to celebrate with his family and friends.

Dasalla recently returned from an almost eight-month deployment, missing holidays and special occasions.

"Seven months, eight months...it's pretty long for me. And I've been a military wife for almost seven years," said Dasalla’s wife, Hazzelle.

It's a small sacrifice he and his family are willing to make, for an even bigger prize--independence.

"We're surviving and it's for the country and I'm proud and I'm happy to be his wife," Hazzelle said.

"It's America so we have to celebrate it," added Dasalla.

He told NBC 7 he has no more deployments scheduled in the near future, so he's looking forward to spending more time with his family.

Organizers predict 300,000-500,000 people enjoy these fireworks each year.



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60-Year-Old Man Burned in Grantville Fire: SDPD

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A 60-year-old man was undergoing surgery Tuesday night after being burned in a fire in Grantville, San Diego police (SDPD) confirmed.

The fire started at 9:04 p.m. San Diego Mission Road and Fairmount Avenue. 

The man was taken to the hospital with burns.

San Diego police said they are holding the scene until the surgery is complete.

At this point, it is unclear what caused the fire.

No other information was available.

Please refresh this page for updates on this story. Details may change as more information becomes available.



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Trump Leaves for Europe, Faces Tough Conversations at G-20

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President Donald Trump is leaving for Europe Wednesday morning is preparation for his second appearance on the world stage at the G-20 Summit, NBC News reported.

Trump arrives in Warsaw, Poland, and is expected to make a speech in the afternoon. The summit will begin Friday in Hamburg, Germany, with his counterparts from countries including Russia, France, Germany, Turkey, Mexico, and more.

In a much-anticipated face-to-face, Trump is slated to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, likely to discuss Ukraine, Syria, and alleged Russian meddling in the election.

After Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, Trump could receive a potentially chilly reception for the world leaders. And they there are tough conversations to be had, including battling terrorism and international trade and climate change.



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NYC Officer Shot Dead in 'Unprovoked Attack': Police

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A New York City police officer has died after being shot in the Bronx early Wednesday in what police described as an "unprovoked attack."

The officer, identified as 48-year-old Miosotis Familia, was sitting in a marked NYPD command vehicle in Fordham around 12:30 a.m. when she was shot, Commissioner James P. O'Neill said at a Wednesday morning news conference. 

O'Neill said the suspect fired through the window of the car, striking the officer in the head. Her partner immediately radioed in for assistance. 

"Based off what we know right now, it's clear this was an unprovoked attack on a police officer who are assigned to keep the people of this great city safe," O'Neill said.

An anti-crime team, consisting of a sergeant and a police officer who were in uniform, encountered the male suspect, identified as 34-year-old Alexander Bonds, running about one block away from the scene of the shooting, O'Neill said. 

They confronted the suspect, who then took out a gun and pointed it at them, O'Neill said. The officers fired at Bonds, fatally wounding him. A silver revolver was recovered at the scene. 

Another person, believed to be a bystander, was also struck by a bullet, police said. The person is in stable condition.

The officer was taken to an area hospital in extremely critical condition, authorities said. She later died. Familia was a 12-year veteran of the NYPD and a member of the 46th Precinct.

"She was on duty, serving this city protecting people, doing what she believed in and the job she loved," Mayor Bill de Blasio said. "After this shocking and sudden attack, her fellow officers came to her aid immediately."

Meanwhile, there was a sea of blue outside of the hospital. Officers lined up near the ambulance entrance to salute their fallen co-worker as her body was transported to Bellevue Hospital.

Bonds had been on parole for a robbery case in Syracuse, New York, police said. He is seen in surveillance footage marching up to the post "with purpose," officials said, but it's not clear what provoked the attack.



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Illinois Lawmakers Name Part of Interstate for Obama

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Illinois lawmakers voted Tuesday to rename a portion of Interstate 55 after former President Barack Obama.

The state Senate voted in favor a resolution passed by the House last week to designate the stretch of I-55 from the Tri-State Tollway south to mile marker 202 near Pontiac as the “Barack Obama Presidential Expressway.”

State Rep. LaShawn Ford introduced the legislation in February to honor the former president, who calls Chicago’s South Side home and served as an Illinois state senator before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004.

“We can imagine that then state Senator Obama made many trips between Springfield and Chicago on Interstate 55, so it is very fitting that we rename Interstate 55 as the Barack Obama Expressway,” Ford said at the time.

The stretch of I-55 from Lake Shore Drive in Chicago to the Tri-State Tollway is currently named after Adlai Stevenson, the late Illinois governor and two-time presidential candidate.

Ford initially wanted to rename the rest of the 270-mile stretch of the expressway to East St. Louis after Obama, but the portion being renamed was changed in March.

“Renaming I-55 for President Barack Obama would not only be an honor for America’s 44th president, but it will be the right measure we should approve for Illinois’ very own state Senator and U.S. Senator,” Ford said, adding, “This would be one of the many highways and byways that will be named for Barack Obama, so it is only right that Illinois be at the forefront of the many actions that will rename streets and highways for President Obama."

The resolution asks that the Illinois Department of Transportation place signs bearing the expressway’s new name at locations consistent with state and federal regulations.



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USS Gabrielle Giffords to Arrive in San Diego

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USS Gabrielle Giffords is set to arrive Wednesday at Naval Base San Diego, completing her first voyage to her homeport.

The ship, named after former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt in 2011, was commissioned in Galveston, Texas on June 10.

The crew has been training and also performing equipment and system checks, as it traveled through the Panama Canal and visited Manzanillo, Mexico.

Former U.S Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, selected the namesake because Giffords is "synonymous with courage when she inspired the nation with remarkable resiliency and showed the possibilities of the human spirit."

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is the ninth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the fifth independence-variant LCS.

It joins the other LCS ships in San Diego: USS Freedom (LCS 1), USS Independence (LCS 2), USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), USS Coronado (LCS 4), USS Jackson (LCS 6), and USS Montgomery (LCS 8).

Volunteers To Clean Up San Diego Beaches After July 4th Festivities

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Now that 4th of July festivities have ended for 2017, volunteers are headed back to San Diego area beaches Wednesday morning, to help clean up.

It's estimated more than half a million people visited beaches in the City of San Diego over the holiday weekend.

Lifeguards with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFRD) performed more than 500 rescues and medical aid operations during that time. 

Among the rescues, lifeguards helped three people trapped by high tide in the La Jolla area.

The Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County, San Diego Coastkeeper and I Love a Clean San Diego will pick up debris people left behind in Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and Oceanside Pier.

Organizers said last year, several hundred volunteers gathered up to 1,400 pounds of trash, and nearly 400 pound of recycling material.

Bags and gloves will be provided for volunteers who want to help Wednesday morning, but they're encouraged to bring their own.

Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign for them.  

Newly Unearthed Photo Could Explain Amelia Earhart's Fate

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A newly uncovered photograph suggests legendary pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator survived their mysterious 1937 plane disappearance, according to evidence from a History Channel documentary shared with the "Today" show 80 years and three days after they vanished.

The image, discovered in a formerly top secret American file, appears to show Earhart and Fred Noonan on a dock in the Marshall Islands, and investigators, including an NBC News analyst, believe her plane can be seen on a barge being towed by a Japanese ship in the background.

The photo is believed to have been taken by a spy who was later executed by Japan, which investigators believe imprisoned the pair of aviators in Saipan, where Noonan was executed and Earhart died.

Japan's Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry and National Archives tell NBC News they have no documents of Earhart being in their custody. However, many records from that time were destroyed during or after World War II.

The History Channel is running a two-hour documentary on Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET.



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Fireworks in Oceanside California

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 Video captures part of the fireworks show in Oceanside, California on July 4, 2017.



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