A woman from Encinitas took home the X Games silver medal in Women’s Skateboard Park this past weekend in Minneapolis.

Jordyn Barratt is a two-time X Games skateboard medalist. At last year’s X Games Austin, she took home a bronze medal as a rookie.

This past June, Barratt was the only female to qualify and compete at the Dew Tour when she secured her spot through the Podium App.

The Podium App allows anyone to submit their skating videos to qualify for one of the few spots in the Dew Tour.

Barratt’s next competition will be the Vans Park Series competition at the U.S. Open of Surfing in a couple of weeks, followed by the Vans Park Series World Championships in Shanghai this September.

Barratt has Olympic aspirations since skateboarding will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020.

Comic-Con is giving out free collector's items this year to all guests in the convention center.

For the first time, every guest receives a badge box on the 2nd floor of the convention center. Inside the box is a Comic-Con 2017 collector pin.

Every fan also gets a bag that can double as a backpack. Each of the bags have different television and movie themes such as The Flash, The Big Bang Theory and Supergirl.

On the outside corner of the bag is another souvenir pin of Batman, Superman, and other superheroes.

Fans were already trying to trade pins and bags Friday.

"I would love to trade with someone," said Emily McFarland, 15. "That would be so cool."  

Funding for a proposal by two local businessmen to provide temporary housing for hundreds in the homeless community has been approved. But now the plan is hitting some snags.

Dan Shea and Peter Seidler announced Thursday they would fund two industrial-sized tents to house 500 people.

But the City of San Diego said the problem is finding a location for the tents and providing resources for the homeless community.

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s office said a homeless facility needs land and funding. But the city does not own any property that doesn't come with serious challenges.

Meanwhile, some locals said the city needs to find a long-term and short-term solution for the issue.

"They still deserve basic needs and necessities and I think it’s our job as citizens and the governments to help out with that," said Downtown San Diego resident Travis Enos.

"It’s 2017 and we still don’t have any long-term solution for the homelessness. So, for me that’s the frustrating thing. Why can’t we get our government to provide permanent solutions?" said Doug Mundt, a La Mesa resident.

NBC 7 reached out to city councilmembers to see if they were interested in the proposal. While some said they had spoken with Shea and Seidler, other said they had not heard of the proposal.

In a statement, President and CEO Richard C. Gentry for the San Diego Housing Commission--which works with the issue of homelessness in the city--said:

"Private sector, philanthropic efforts are welcome and essential to identifying solutions to homelessness in the City of San Diego. More resources are needed to address homelessness, including short-term shelter and additional permanent housing with supportive services."

The San Diego City Council's Select Committee on Homelessness will meet on Monday to discuss whether to use Qualcomm Stadium or Golden Hall as temporary housing for the homeless.

However, Shea and Seidler’s tent proposal is not on the agenda.

San Diego law enforcement filed charges against 19 associates of a Mexican gang known as “Eme,” or “La Eme,” and arrested 10 of them Thursday.

Most of the associates arrested were active gang members and had prior criminal history, according to the San Diego District County Attorney’s Office.

Law enforcement also seized $51,000 in cash, methamphetamine, and heroin.

A three-year investigation called “Operation Emero,” conducted by San Diego, state and federal law enforcement agencies provided the information needed to file the charges and make the arrests, according to a statement from District Attorney Summer Stephan.

Investigators analyzed thousands of recorded conversations and written communication dealing with La Eme’s operations and criminal activity. They discovered that incarcerated Mexican mafia members were using prison phones, email, mail and cell phones to order murders, assaults, extortions, drug trafficking and collect money for the incarcerated gang members, according to the DA.

"This gang is extremely gruesome and calculated in their violence to inspire fear and intimidation," Stephan said in a statement.

Two principle gang leaders were revealed to be Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate Jose "Bat" Marquez and California death row inmate Ronaldo Ayala.

The DA stated joint efforts with the FBI, East San Diego Regional Gang Task Force and San Diego Special Services Unit allowed law enforcement to bring 25 felony charges against the 19 mafia associates.

Some of the charges filed against the gang associates include conspiracy to commit torture, conspiracy to commit assault of great bodily injury, conspiracy to commit arson, extortion, possession of drugs for sale and possession of an assault weapon, according to the DA.

"I am proud to continue this tradition of partnership, which allows us to conduct complicated and effective investigations such as Operation Emero, which makes the entire county safer," said Sheriff Bill Gore, head of the East County Regional Gang Task Force.

Within the prison system, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Security Threat Group searched 39 prison cells and confiscated 23 contraband cell phones, two subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, methamphetamine, narcotics and documents detailing Mexican mafia activities.

"I commend our agents in CDCR’s San Diego Special Service Unit and thank our partners on the FBI Safe Streets Task Force," said CDCR Special Agent in Charge John Prelip in a statement. "…The Service Unit will continue to work together and liason with law enforcement teams to dismantle the operations of criminal gangs."

The 10 gang associates arrested Thursday are scheduled for arraignment on July 24.

Deputies arrested seven people for multiple drug and weapon-related charges in Ramona Friday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The arrested suspects were identified as Jenny Loy, Jose Solis, Donna Stankus, Dennis Stankus, Jay Hosfield, Patrick Fay-Russel and Paul Vernon Moniot.

Deputies said they are facing numerous charges including being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and felon in possession of a firearm.

Sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail and deputies with the Ramona Sheriff's Substation's Crime Suppression Team served a search warrant around 4:00 a.m.

It happened in the 400 block of F Street, after neighbors complained about suspicious activity. They noticed people coming in and out of the house.

While searching the place, deputies discovered three firearms, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and suspected stolen property.

No further information was immediately available.

Some claims have been filed against the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) over losses suffered because of invalidated Advanced Placement (AP) test scores for hundreds of students, NBC 7 learned Friday.

AP test scores for 547 Scripps Ranch High School students were thrown out from the June round of testing because of a seating error by exam administers.

Those students will have to retake the tests or skip testing out of college classes.

Through an email from Scripps Ranch High School, the parents of students affected by the issue received instructions to file a claim against SDUSD. The form itself does not specify who is eligible or what a legitimate claim is.

During public comments before a closed door school board meeting Friday night claims against the district were already starting to roll in.

"It is going to cost the district hundreds of thousands of dollars to repay the parents and the families," said parent Gloria Tran.

Tran is one of a half dozen parents so far who have filed claims. She said her son Tyler took the AP Statistics retest on Thursday.

"I was very angry and stressed out when I found out our AP scores were canceled due to the negligence of district staff," student Tyler Tran, Gloria's son, said.

Gloria would not reveal the total amount of her claim but said it includes her time, Tyler's time and the cost of a college class among other things.

"We have incurred many monetary losses as well as emotional losses," she said.

SDUSD spokesperson Andrew Sharp said 75 percent of students signed up for the retest and that there is no charge for prep sessions or retaking the tests.

Those who choose not to retake the exam can get a refund for the original cost without filing a claim.

TGI Weekend! Bust out the fancy hats – or the capes and spandex, depending what you’re into – for this jam-packed weekend in San Diego. Del Mar Racing is back with the glitz and excitement of the track in San Diego’s North County. Downtown, superheroes descend for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International. Between those two big summer events, there are many other ways to enjoy America's Finest City– from festivals and concerts to food and outdoor movies. Get up. Get out. Play!

Thursday, July 20

Nighttime Zoo
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo has extended its hours to 9 p.m. now through Sept. 4 so families can enjoy the annual “Nighttime Zoo.” Visitors can hear live music, check out special keeper talks and entertainment, and end the night by watching a parade of elaborate animal puppets. Nighttime Zoo activities are included with paid admission or zoo memberships.

Del Mar Racing
12 p.m., Del Mar Racetrack
Still “cool as ever,” the Del Mar Racing season returns to the seaside track in the North County. Gates open daily at 12 p.m., with the first post at 2 p.m. The season runs through Sept. 4, with track closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Once again, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s racing season will also include concerts and other fun festivities. General admission is between $6 and $10.

Liberty Public Farmers Market
2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Near Liberty Public Market at Liberty Station
Liberty Station’s brand-new weekly farmers market goes down every Thursday near Liberty Public Market, off Perry Road. The farmers market features more than 60 vendors, from local produce growers and specialty food purveyors, to artisan gift merchants. While you peruse vendors, enjoy live performances from local musicians.

Music in the Gardens: Lee Coulter
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido
Enjoy craft beer, live music and lush gardens at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido (1999 Citracado Parkway) during the brewery’s summer music series. All season long, patrons can groove to all kinds of musical styles – from folk and soul, to rock and pop. On July 20, Lee Coulter takes the mic.

California Dreaming Beach Party
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Bahia Hotel
Every Thursday this summer – tonight through Aug. 31 – The Bahia Hotel in Mission Bay will host its “California Dreaming” Beach Party, which includes a clam bake, BBQ, brews and live beachside concert performed by The Mar Dels. Tickets are $49 for adults and $26 for kids ages 5 to 12; children age 5 and under get in free. This is summer, SoCal style, that’s for sure.

Cardiff Music Nights
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pappalecco in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Italian eatery Pappalecco is hosting “Cardiff Music Nights” this summer at its Cardiff-by-the-Sea location (2101 San Elijo Ave.), showcasing free concerts each Thursday evening. Guests can enjoy the tunes al fresco as if they were in Italy. A different artist is featured each week.

Book of Mormon
7:30 p.m., San Diego Civic Theatre
Anyone who has seen this show will tell you: you can't miss "Book of Mormon." The hilarious musical comedy - called "the best musical of this century" by the New York Times - is written by "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and "Frozen" composer Bobby Lopez. The show follows mismatched missionaries sent to Uganda to spread the word of God. Regardless of whether or not you saw it the first time around - it's worth seeing again, and again (and then listening to the soundtrack again and again). The show runs at the San Diego Civic Theatre from July 25 to July 30.

Flicks at the Fountain
8 p.m., Carlsbad Village
Every Thursday night in July and August, the Carlsbad Village Association will host a free outdoor movie screening behind the famous fountain at the corner of State Street and Grand Avenue. The community’s annual summer movie series begins Thursday night with a screening of “Pete's Dragon.” Bring blankets, low-back lawn chairs, a picnic and enjoy the entertainment under the stars. Films begin at dusk – between 7:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.; seating starts at 6 p.m.

Doug Loves Movies
8 p.m., The American Comedy Co.
Funnyman Doug Benson hosts his podcast from The American Comedy Co. in downtown San Diego, bringing in surprise guests who will chat with him about his first love: movies. Tickets to this 21+ event cost $18.

Latin Thursdays
9 p.m., Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Enjoy live Latin music at Harrah’s Resort Southern California every Thursday night this month at this 21+ fiesta. The shows cost $10 and are available at the door.

Friday, July 21

Coronado’s Free Summer Shuttle Service
8:57 a.m. to 9:42 p.m. (shuttle service times), Coronado
Coronado’s free summer shuttle service is back, running now through Labor Day. The service aims to make it easier for locals and visitors to cruise around Coronado and catch a ride to popular spots during the busy summer months. Hop on!

Food Truck Friday
4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Plaza de Panama at Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s “Food Truck Friday” is a summertime event that brings more than a dozen food trucks to the Plaza de Panama and El Prado walkway every Friday evening through Sept. 29. As you grab some food, you’ll also be able to enjoy live entertainment at the park. Stick around and check out “Balboa Park After Dark” (see below), happening simultaneously at the park Friday nights this summer.

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Downtown Escondido(235 East Grand Ave.)
Downtown Escondido’s free, weekly vintage car show continues, running every Friday night through Sept. 29. Cruisin’ Grand Escondido takes over historic Grand Avenue, with more than 500 cool cars lining the streets. The event, now in its 18th year, draws thousands of attendees. Each Friday night, awards are given to the most impressive pre-1973 American-made cars. Musical entertainment includes performances across four stages: Broadway; Juniper Street; Maple Street Plaza; Kalmia & Grand.

Balboa Park After Dark
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s sundown summertime program continues, with eight museums offering extended late-night hours every Friday through Sept. 29. Some museums are even offering $5 admission deals. Food vendors and live entertainment will also fill the landmark during this “Balboa Park After Dark” series.

Sunset Luau on the Bay
6 p.m., Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Dreaming of Hawaii? The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in Pacific Beach hosts its 16th season of Sunset Luaus on the shores of Mission Bay, a Friday night event complete with tropical drinks, Polynesian cuisine, and authentic island-inspired music and dancing. The Sunset Luaus runs through Sept. 1; tickets are $69 for adults, $32 for kids ages 5 to 12, and free for little one 5 and younger.

Summer Movies in the Park
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Multiple Locations
San Diego’s fun and free “Summer Movies in the Park” presents family-friendly movies Friday night at several locations across the county, usually from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This week, the lineup includes: “Moana” at Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Park; “The Secret Life of Pets” at Live Oak County Park; “The Sandlot” at North Park Community Park; “The Jungle Book,” playing at both La Mesita Park and Spring Valley County Park; “Zootopia” at Villa La Jolla Neighborhood Park.

Salsa Under the Stars
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Headquarters at Seaport
Hit the courtyard at The Headquarters at Seaport for this free Friday night salsa dancing session under the stars. The Manny Cepeda and his 16-piece orchestra will provide the toe-tapping tunes; no partner or experience necessary to join this fun event.

Third Eye Blind
7 p.m., Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
Third Eye Blind, best known for their string of alternative hits in the 1990s, including “Semi-Charmed Life,” headline at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre. Silversun Pickups and Ocean Park Standoff join them. Tickets start at $35. 

Saturday, July 22

DayBreak
8 a.m., Del Mar Racetrack
It can be difficult to wake up early on a Saturday morning. But here’s something to help get you out of bed this Saturday morning: DayBreak at the racetrack. Grab some breakfast while watching morning workouts at the racetrack. Horse racing fanatics will also be able to pick the brain of former jockey and event announcer Jeff Bloom. Bloom will be there answering questions. Tickets cost $10.

Swing Out at The Globe
11 a.m., The Old Globe Theatre
Dancers, jitterbugs, flappers and more are invited to the Old Globe this Saturday for the theater’s Swing Out at the Globe event prior to a matinee performance of “Guys and Dolls.” Hop in and dance – Swing Dance San Diego’s Hang Ten Hoppers will lead a dance to the beat of The Mad Hat Hucksters. Then, try out various dances, from the 1920s Charleston to Lindy Hop to the Jitterbug.

Stagecoach Days: A Taste of the Past 
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego continues its summer “Stagecoach Days” celebration with more historical demonstrations in the plaza, in the heart of the park. On Saturday, "A Taste of the Past" is the theme, where people can see how foodwas prepared and celebrated in San Diego's early days.

Suds Social with Novo Brazil
12 p.m., Lafayette Hotel (University Heights)
It’s a beer lover’s dream! Stop by the Lafayette Hotel and enjoy some of San Diego’s finest beers while soaking up the sunlight and beautiful San Diego weather. This Comic-Con weekend, the social will have samba dancers and live music. NOVO Brazil Brewing Co. beer will be a-plenty! Tickets start at $15.

Heroes Brew Fest 2017
2 p.m., Waterfront Park San Diego
This annual Comic-Con themed event returns to San Diego once again, this time at the Waterfront Park. Craft beer and Comic-Con come together all afternoon. Attendees can try beers from dozens of breweries, including many local favorites, like Green Flash and Mission Brewery. Patrons are encouraged to come in costume and take part in several contests fit for superheroes. 

San Diego Sights and Sips 
5:30 p.m., Hornblower Cruises and Events
Sunshine, sailing, and cocktails come together on this Hornblower cocktail cruise. Hop on board for a two-hour cruise with champagne, light Hors oeuvres and more as you enjoy a beautiful view of the Bay during sunset. The boat leaves at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $37.50 per person.

Spirits at Sunset: Summer Cocktail Cruise
5:30 p.m., Flagship Cruises and Events
Treat yourself to a nice evening on the Bay this Saturday for the all-new Spirits at Sunset cruise. Board an 82-foot yacht for an evening for 360 views of the beautiful San Diego and bay and your favorite cocktails. Tickets start at $42.50.

High Tide Dinner
8 p.m., The Marine Room (La Jolla)
Enjoy a delicious dinner as waves crash right against the windows next to you at The Marine Room’s High Tide dinner hours. This Saturday, expect high tide around 9 p.m. San Diegans can experience the wonder of tides nearly at their table. This special event only happens certain days a year. 

Cinema Under The Stars: “Dial ‘M’ for Murder”
8 p.m., Cinema Under the Stars in Mission Hills
Watch a movie under the moonlight at the outdoor theater in Mission Hills (4040 Goldfinch St.). On the venue’s screening schedule this weekend: the classic “Dial ‘M’ for Murder”, which follows the life of a retired British tennis pro as he blackmails an old friend into trying to murder his wife. The movie plays at 8 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Little Italy Summer Film Festival
8 p.m., Amici Park
Every Saturday night this summer, stop by San Diego’s Little Italy Amici Park and enjoy a series of Italian films with English subtitles. The screenings start at 8 p.m. The entry fee is a $5 donation.

Sunday, July 23

Taste of the Turf Club
11 a.m., Del Mar Racetrack
The opening weekend of the Del Mar Racetrack’s fall season is filled with goodies and fun activities! This Sunday, take a taste of a special menu as you dine at the exclusive Turf Club in Del Mar. Chef Brian Malarkey, one of the city’s most celebrated chefs, will prepare the menu for the morning. Tables are limited. Your $100 ticket will get you turf club admission for the day, a choice of an appetizer, entrée, dessert and bottomless mimosas or champagne. Attendees must comply with Turf Club Dress Code.

San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
12 p.m., North Embarcadero Marina Park
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to San Diego after a 12-year hiatus! This three-day event, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, combines smooth jazz, delicious local eats, and the beautiful San Diego skyline. Tickets begin at $65. 

At The Old Place
2 p.m., La Jolla Playhouse
"At The Old Place", written by Rachel Bonds, makes its world premiere at the Playhouse this summer, one of five world premieres at the theater during their 2017-2018 season. The play follows a woman in her mid-40s who returns to her childhood home as she faces her breaking point. The show runs until July 30. Buy tickets here. http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/at-the-old-place

Guys and Dolls
2 p.m., The Old Globe Theater
This Broadway classic, considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, comes to San Diego's Old Globe Theatre. The show follows Nathan Detroit, New York's infamous game organizer, who makes a bet with a notorious gambler: take mission girl Sarah Brown to dinner in Cuba. The beloved upbeat musical is directed by rising director and choreographer Josh Rhodes, who tells NBC 7 he went back to basics for his fresh take of a classic musical. The show runs until Aug. 13. 

Avenue Q
3 p.m., OB Playhouse
A bright-eyed Princeton graduate comes to New York City with big dreams and a small bank account in this Tony Award-winning musical, back by popular demand. Laugh and cry-laugh as you follow the (oftentimes slightly raunchy and outrageous) lives of the neighborhood’s residents. The show is billed as a Sesame Streets for adults. Tickets start at $29; its run at the OB Playhouse ends Aug. 13.

Ken Ludwig’s "Robin Hood" 
7 p.m., The Old Globe
See the timeless story of hero Robin Hood in a new light: on stage, in this brand-new, Globe-commissioned play by Ken Ledwig. Ludwig, a playwright whose works have appeared on Broadway and London's West End ("Crazy For You", "Lend Me a Tenor", "An American in Paris", and more), comes back to The Globe for this world premiere comedy. Ludwig most recently premiered "Baskerville" at the Globe, bringing Sherlock Holmes to San Diego. The piece promises thrills, romance, laughter and more. The piece runs through Aug. 27. 

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
7:30 p.m., Valley View Casino Center
Country superstars (and real-life, longtime couple) Tim McGraw and Faith Hill come together for a country lover’s dream tour: the Soul 2 Soul tour. Tickets begin at $69.50.

Free or Cheap Things to Do in San Diego
Times and locations vary

Looking to save some cash, but still enjoy the city? In San Diego, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy for free or on the cheap. Go for a hike at Torrey Pines State Park or Cowles Mountain, stroll Balboa Park, try a new craft brewery, admire the murals of Chicano Park or read a book at a downtown park. Get out there and explore America’s Finest City.

Comic-Con is full of panels that feature beloved actors and exclusive sneak peaks at footage of upcoming movies and shows, but there are also quite a few Klingon-eyebrow-raising ones in the mix. Here are five of the weirdest panels at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend.

A 25 to 30-acre brush fire is burning in the Indian Flats Campground near Warner Springs, Cal Fire confirms.

The fire started around 3 p.m. Saturday and is concentrated at La Cruz and Lost Valley Road.

The fire has a moderate rate of spread, and there are no structural threats at this time.

Lifeguards in Coronado issued an advisory Saturday after a shark sighting was reported at Silver Strand State Beach.

According to Sgt. W. Jacob Pflepsen III, Lifeguard Supervisor I, a man spotted the shark at around 8:10 a.m. while surfing between Tower No. 1 and Tower No 10, about 80 yards from the shore.

The witness told another surfer about the sighting, and the two paddled back to shore. They were not harmed.

Officials with California State Parks, the agency that oversees Silver Strand State Beach, were informed of the shark sighting and issued an advisory for the beach just before 11 a.m.

"It is determined that the species of the shark is predatory towards humans and may be a threat," Pflepsen said in a press release Saturday afternoon.

The shark was described as having a dorsal fin that measured between 12 and 16 inches. The surfer who spotted the shark is a former commercial fisherman, California State Parks officials said.

As a precaution, the beach will be under as 24-hour advisory until at least 8:10 a.m. Sunday. California State Parks officials said signs have been posted within a 1-mile radius of the area where the shark was seen.

Additionally, rescue watercraft have been patrolling the area.

"It is important to remember that sharks are a natural resource of California’s coastline and shark attacks are rare in Southern California waters," Pflepsen added in his press release.

Silver Strand State Beach is located on Coronado Island. On June 8, another shark sighting at the beach also led to lifeguards issuing an advisory. In that case, the shark was also spotted by surfers.

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

TV host and foodie Andrew Zimmern made his way to San Diego this week, eating at local restaurants and filming the visit for a new Travel Channel show. Eater San Diego shares the scoop, plus other top stories of the week from our food and drink scene.

Andrew Zimmern Films New Food Show in San Diego
Food luminary Andrew Zimmern, of “Bizarre Foods,” was in town filming an episode of his new Travel Channel show, “The Zimmern List.” The host ate his way through Barrio Logan and made stops at several local restaurants including Menya Ultra Ramen, Ironside Fish & Oyster, Juniper & Ivy, Pokirrito and more.

New Seafood and Oyster House Headed for La Jolla
Ways & Means Oyster House, which has locations in Huntington Beach and Portland, will expand into downtown La Jolla by Spring 2018. The eatery specializes in freshly-shucked oysters and seafood-focused small plates; its bar pours private label wine, beer, spirits and more.

NYC-Inspired Gaslamp Cocktail Bar & Lounge Reveals Menu
Scheduled to open on Fifth Avenue next week is Queensborough, a new cocktail bar and eatery inspired by 1920s-era New York City. Preview the food and drink that will be served in the swanky setting, including creative bar bites and crafty versions of classic drinks.

KAABOO Announces Chefs and Restaurants in Culinary Lineup
The third edition of the upscale music festival held at Del Mar Fairgrounds returns Sept. 15-17. The culinary palate programming will include demos from celebrity chefs including Richard Blais, a live cooking competition and close to 100 food and beverage vendors.

Chef Shuffles at Counterpoint, Pacific Standard, Mister A's and More
Chris Osborne (Cowboy Star, Provisional) is the new executive chef of Counterpoint in Golden Hill, while Stephen Gage (Blind Lady Ale House, UnderBelly) has taken the helm of Little Italy's Pacific Standard. There are more kitchen changes at Mister A's and Red Card Cafe in Bay Ho.

San Diego Homicide detectives are searching for a suspect in the murder of a woman in her 60s in her Mission Valley office, SDPD confirmed.

The office is located in the 3400 block of Camino Del Rio South and Scheidler Way near Interstate 8.

The victim’s daughter arrived at the scene while officers were waiting for homicide detectives. After learning of her mother’s death, the daughter went into another room where she took her own life, police said.

Both victims died of gunshot wounds.

Police responded to the call around 1:22 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Check back on this breaking story for updates.

The stars from NBC's new show premiering Monday at 10 p.m., Midnight Texas, held a panel at Comic-Con Saturday at the convention center in San Diego.

“Supernaturals and humans are in love,” said Arielle Kebbel of the show, who plays main character, Olivia.

The show follows the fictional town of Midnight, Texas, where vampires and witches live amongst humans.

"There's nothing like this that has ever been done on network television," said Dylan Bruce, who plays Bobo Winthrop.

Bruce has ties to Carlsbad because his wife is from there. He said at the panel that his favorite restaurant in the area is Sea Level. His favorite hang out spot is the Wild Animal Park.

Advocates for undocumented immigrants in Fallbrook are celebrating the release of Mario Figueroa from federal custody.

Figueroa is a young father of a 10-month-old daughter whose story is drawing the sympathies of many in the San Diego community.

He was detained by federal authorities Tuesday and scheduled for deportation the following Tuesday.

Without explanation, Figueroa was released late Friday night, after a very scary four days in detention awaiting certain deportation.

By most accounts, Figueroa's ordeal is where a hardship case collides with hardline immigration enforcement.

Wiping the tears from his eyes, Figueroa put to words his deepest feelings.

"We shouldn't let people go through what I went through or treat others differently because of where they are from," he said.

The father of 10-month-old Adalyn spent the last four days in the Otay Mesa detention center.

"Since he left all she could say was 'daddy.' That is all she said,” Mario’s wife Celeste said.

His parents brought Figueroa to the U.S. from Guatemala when he was just three, but because the family was not granted asylum, Figueroa attorney said his name was put on a removal order.

"They told me [I'm] for sure out of this," Figueroa said of the last week. "You are not going to get away from this. He told me you're on a plane Tuesday."

18 years after his arrival, Figueroa has no criminal record and is in the process of gaining deferred action childhood arrivals status. For those reasons, undocumented immigrant advocates say he should never have been detained.

"Many of those getting picked up are contributing to our community. It does us no good. It does not move us forward," Community Alliance member Ricardo Favela said.

Figueroa is out of detention, but the judge's removal order still stands.

“It honestly makes me feel like I am still locked up. It feels like just because I am not in the room I'm still not free,” Figueroa said.

Figueroa's circumstances aren't as unique as they may sound. Advocates say 44,000 undocumented immigrants in San Diego are eligible for DACA Status.

A recent Temple University graduate took his place atop the poker world early Sunday by winning the world's biggest poker tournament — and hauling in $8 million.

Scott Blumstein, a native of northern New Jersey who lives outside Atlantic City, took down the last two competitors at the final table of the 2017 World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas. He held a commanding lead going into the final night of play that started Saturday evening, and was one of more than 7,000 that started the tournament.

The 25-year-old, who was described by Poker News as "an East Coast tournament grinder," entered the night with a commanding lead. A grinder is a player who spends a lot of time at the poker table and who considers poker a career.

The win "changes my life," he told ESPN, which broadcast the event.

"I'm really happy with how I played tonight," Blumstein said. "Really happy with the result, really happy with the deuce, because I was playing good, but I'm pretty tired of poker at this point, honestly. To have to go back and battle pretty deep-[stacked] again, I wasn't looking forward to it."

Entering Saturday, Blumstein had 226 million chips, compared to the second-place chip-holder Dan Ott's 88 million and Benjamin Pollack's 45 million.

Ott is also a Pennsylvanian who hails from Altoona. Pollack is a French poker professional.

Despite the win, Blumstein isn't getting overly confident just yet.

"If you had to ask me, probably the two guys I would least want to get three-handed with," Blumstein told ESPN. "But with that being said, I have a lot of chips and I'm confident we're going to go home, work on some three-handed poker, and come back ready to play tomorrow."

Blumstein graduated from Temple three years ago with a degree in accounting. According to his Twitter account, he's a "professional liver."

He'll likely be a professional poker player for the considerable future. 

The $8.15 million isn't be his first big score in a poker tournament. He won nearly $200,000 in a tournament at the Borgata in Atlantic City last year.

Despite having control of both chambers of Congress and the White House, Republicans are struggling to pass major aspects their legislative agenda and face many issues that interfere with the party's ability to govern, NBC News reported.

In Congress, Republicans face differences within party on health care reform, a dynamic that threatens to intrude on other major issues like the federal budget. At the White House, President Donald Trump has been fixated on investigations, leaving him an ineffective chief spokesperson for the party and their ideas.

Party unity on key issues has proven elusive for a party with widespread ideologies, ranging from northeast centrists to religious conservatives, fiscal conservatives and small-government libertarians.

That dynamic has stymied the GOP on health care, an issue that appeared simple for the past seven years on the campaign trial and when Trump promised it would be done "on day one."

Eight people are dead and another 30 are hospitalized after being found in the back of a hot tractor-trailer in San Antonio early Sunday morning, police and fire officials say.[[436107463,R]]

San Antonio Chief of Police William McManus and Fire Chief Charles Hood held an impromptu news conference at about 2:40 a.m., where they confirmed that at least 38 people who were being trafficked into the United States were found in the back of a tractor-trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot on the city's southwest side.

"We're looking at a trafficking crime here this evening. The Department of Homeland Security is involved; homicide will work with them to determine the origin of this horrific tragedy," McManus said.

McManus said a passenger in the truck asked a Walmart employee for water. The employee then saw a number of people in the back of the truck and called police.

"The truck was loaded with people," Hood said.

Officers arrived at about 12:30 a.m. to find eight people deceased and dozens of others suffering from heat stroke or dehydration.

The temperature Saturday in San Antonio reached 104 degrees and the heat index was likely closer to 110. Temperatures inside a vehicle can increase by 20 degrees more than the outside temperature in as little as 10 minutes, after an hour that temperature can be 43 degrees higher. Heat stroke can be fatal at when the body reaches 107 degrees.

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"There are a total of 38 in the incident that we know of so far. Eight are deceased that are on the scene still," Hood said. The least-severe cases, he said, just needed to be re-hydrated.

Hood said many of the survivors had heart rates over 130 beats per minute and were hot to the touch. He said they had no water and that the air conditioning in the truck was broken.

It's not clear how long the people had been in the truck or how long they had been without air conditioning and water.

Hood said EMS transported patients ranging in age from young children to adults in their 30s to seven different area hospitals, sending a large number downtown.

Police said while reviewing the store's surveillance video they noticed a number of cars had arrived at the store and left with some of survivors. The store's surveillance video is part of the ongoing investigation, McManus said.

"This is not an isolated incident. This happens quite frequently. Fortunately we came across this one," McManus said. "And fortunately there are people that survived." 

McManus said the truck driver, who remained at the scene and is in police custody, is expected to face state and federal charges. The survivors, McManus said, will be investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.