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Spring Valley Residents Escape Christmas Day Fire

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Residents of a Spring Valley home escaped a fire early Christmas morning.

San Miguel firefighters were called to the 3300 block of South Granada Avenue after 12:30 a.m. for what was initially reported as a brush fire.

When fire crews arrived, they found the fire in the back of a home. Someone living inside the home had started the fire accidentally according to arson investigators.

San Diego County sheriff’s deputies assisted firefighters.

Everyone inside the home had escaped injury. No other homes were damaged in the fire.
 



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Firefighters Save Christmas in Carlsbad Fire

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When fire spread quickly through an apartment near San Diego, fire crews made it a priority to save Christmas.

The fire broke out inside an apartment complex fire in Carlsbad early Christmas morning.

Not only did fire crews stop the fire from spreading but they were able to salvage some of the presents from under the tree.

Two units were damaged in the fire that originated in a bedroom in one of the apartments on Park Drive around 2:30 a.m.

Of the four people living in the apartments, one person suffered minor injuries.

Carlsbad Fire Division Chief Mike Lopez said firefighters contained the fire within 10 minutes.

“Our firefighters made it a priority to get those gifts out,” Lopez said. “We did manage to salvage their Christmas gifts.”

A pet suffered minor burns Lopez said. The owner of the pet transported the animal to a nearby veterinarian for treatment.

Fire investigators will look into what caused the fire.



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Girl's Head Stuck in Fence

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Firefighters with tools commonly used to extricate victims from car crash wreckage freed a 3-year-old girl whose head was stuck Wednesday between the metal bars of a fence at a McDonald's.

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The girl's head was lodged for about 20 minutes between two bars of the fence around a play area at the restaurant in the 4900 block of Beach Boulevard in Buena Park. Orange County Fire Authority personnel used the Jaws of Life rescue tool to cut through bars so the child could escape.

The uninjured girl was crying, but managed a smile after receiving a fireman's sticker badge, a stuffed animal and ice cream.



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Earthquake Strikes Near Campo

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An earthquake measuring a preliminary 4.2 magnitude was reported near Campo Wednesday according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Some residents in Potrero called NBC 7 to say they felt the quake when it struck at 4:18 p.m. There was a report from Alpine on the USGS website.

The epicenter was located approximately 40 miles southeast of Alpine and 24 miles southeast of Tecate, Mexico.

Did you feel it? Let us know in the comments below or on the NBC 7 San Diego Facebook page.

NBC 7 Facebook follower Pamela Embree-Kyle posted, "Yes...it rattled the pictures on our wall in Lemon Grove."

In Imperial Beach, Cal Calderon said, "My wife felt it, I didn't and I was right next to her."

Allyson Forman said she didn't feel a thing. "Taking our after Christmas dinner walk in North Park and felt nothing!"

While Shannon Cervantes wrote, "Felt it in Lakeside. It was a quick shake."
 

 

Man Saved From Burning Car

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A bomb squad officer and good Samaritans rescued a trapped driver who was stuck inside of a flaming car on the San Diego (405) Freeway on Wednesday, police said.

RAW VIDEO: Man Carried to Safety From Fiery Wreck

The 72-year-old driver crashed his Mercedes Benz station wagon into the concrete divider on the northbound 405 Freeway near the Ventura (101) Freeway in Sherman Oaks about 1:45 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The car burst into flames and sent thick clouds of smoke into the sky. Other drivers who saw the crash pulled over to help, along with a member of the Los Angeles Police Department's bomb squad.

"It doesn't feel real when you're doing something like that," said LAPD Bomb Squad Officer Don Thompson, who was driving south on the 405 Freeway when he saw the crash.

"You know you have to do something and save someone's life, or you're going to watch someone burn to death alive. You have to do what you have to do," he said.

Thompson unbuckled the unconscious man's seatbelt and pulled him to safety as the good Samaritans helped.

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"He only had maybe 10, 15 seconds to be saved. Just out of the grace of God I was there," Thompson said. "We had some good Samaritans there. He made it."

Flames and black smoke could be seen pouring into the air as they rushed to carry the man to safety.

Light Christmas Day traffic turned into an hours-long backup from Sherman Oaks to West LA as officials cleaned up the wreckage.

The man was taken to the hospital and survived, CHP officials said. The officer was treated for minor burn injuries.

It was not clear what caused the driver to crash.



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Marine Arrested in Vista Standoff

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A U.S. Marine was in custody Thursday after a 5-hour standoff with San Diego County sheriff's deputies in Vista.

Deputies responded to the apartments on Taylor Street near East Vista Way just before midnight.

A neighbor told deputies she heard shots fired inside her apartment and noticed a bullet hole in the window of her dining room.

She also said she heard someone knocking on her door. Deputies told her not to open the door.

Once officials arrived, they attempted to contact the suspect with a loudspeaker and received no response.

Chris Johnson, 26, of Vista, surrendered to deputies just before 5 a.m. Officials did not provide the suspect's rank or where he was based.

Officials said Johnson was intoxicated at the time of his arrest.

Three apartments were evacuated in the SWAT action.

A USMC spokesperson at Camp Pendleton could not confirm if the man arrested was a U.S. Marine or if he was based at Pendleton.

Check back for updates in this story.

Santa Ana: Warm, Windy Weather

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A high pressure system dominates the entire west coast bringing cooler conditions in the desert than along the coast of San Diego.

“That spells a Santa Ana,” said NBC 7’s Whitney Southwick.

Santa Ana conditions will bring clear skies with cooler weather expected after the weekend.

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Temperatures in the forecast were 15 degrees higher than normal for Thursday and Friday.

In downtown San Diego, expect 78 degrees on a day where 64 degrees is the normal temperature this time of year, Southwick said.

Chula Vista and El Cajon could see temperatures in the 80s.

To the north, Los Angeles saw near record-highs on Christmas Day with a high of 82 degrees in downtown and 83 degrees in Long Beach.

Forecasters say temperatures are expected to remain above the 30-year average for the entire week.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory through noon Friday calling for areas of northeast to east winds at 20 to 30 mph. Gusts could measure 45 mph to 55 mph according to the advisory.

Peak times for the wind will be tonight through Friday morning.

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Santa Ana and the winds that often accompany it are also increasing fire danger across San Diego County.

In Simi Valley, firefighters jumped on a 10-acre brush fire that quickly spread overnight near State Route 118 in Santa Susana Pass northwest of LA. As of 10 a.m. Thursday, the fire was 20 percent contained.
 



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Thousands Out of Power

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San Diego Gas and Electric crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of customers after it says a third party construction crew hit a power line Thursday.

The outage extends through Center City, Golden Hill, Logan Heights, Mountain View, Lincoln Park, and the Balboa Park area.

According to a tally of numbers on SDG&E's website, at one point close to 10,000 customers were without power.

In North Park, San Diego police officers were directing traffic at a main intersection before making a four-way stop.

For businesses and residents along 30th Street and the surrounding neighborhoods power was out.

The San Diego Zoo and institutions in Balboa Park reported having electricity.

But as of 10:45 a.m. the utility says 2,000 customers have had power restored and about 5,700 were still without power.

At Ray's Liquor, customers were stopping to pick up what they needed even with the lights off.

The owner was worried the ice cream would go bad and that people won't buy some of the items if they weren’t refrigerated.

A local flower shop was also affected. In this warm weather, workers there were tending to the flowers to make sure they are preserved.

SDG&E says a 3rd party construction crew hit a power line tripping one of its circuits around 8:20 a.m.

Several other circuits were tripped about an hour later.
 


Shooting Victim's Boyfriend Missing

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A man whose girlfriend and brother were victims in a San Diego mall parking lot shooting hasn’t been seen or heard from since, family members told NBC 7.

Ilona Flint and Salvatore Belvedere, both 22, were shot outside Westfield Mission Valley Mall on Camino Del Rio North at 1:15 a.m. Christmas Eve.

The victims were inside a black Toyota Camry parked outside the Macy’s. The store was open at the time to accommodate last-minute Christmas shoppers.

Despite a gunshot wound to the head, Flint was able to call 911 to report the shooting. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Belvedere was in critical condition at Scripps Mercy Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head and the torso, officials said. San Diego police said Salvatore Belvedere suffered brain damage as a result of the shooting.

His family told NBC 7 they are worried sick for his brother, Gianni Belvedere, who they believe was at the mall at the time of the shooting. He hasn’t been seen since.

One of Salvatore Belvedere's cousins said the family is looking for Gianni Belvedere. His sister posted a photo to her Facebook page with the plea, "Please repost this and help us find my brother."

San Diego police said they consider Gianni Belvedere to be a missing person.

Investigators towed the vehicle from the shooting scene and interviewed several witnesses. They have not released a possible motive in the shooting and warned news outlets not to jump to conclusions.

Family members said they don’t know why Salvatore Belvedere was at the Mission Valley mall with his brother's girlfriend on Tuesday.

A cousin said she does not know what may have been behind the attack.

Friend Andre Briones worked with Flint at a vintage shop in La Jolla.

She moved here in the last few years after Gianni moved to San Diego with his family. They have been together for 8 years, Briones said.

The Belvedere brothers would take turns picking up Flint from work because she didn’t have a car, Briones said.

“She was the most patient and loyal person I ever met. I wish I had told her that,” he said.

Briones said there is a memorial planned for Flint along La Jolla Shores Saturday at 7 p.m.

The suspect in the shooting was described as a male wearing tan pants, 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11.

A possible vehicle of interest in the case is a 2008-2011 dark gray Honda sedan, officials said.

Anyone with information can call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. 

"Santa" Soldier Surprises Mom

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A 29-year-old Army soldier serving in Afghanistan secretly came home for the holidays to New Jersey and surprised his mother at her company Christmas party by dressing up as Santa.

Travis Ruggiero didn't tell most of his relatives that he was coming home, going so far as to stay with cousins and sneaking around town for two days so as not to ruin the surprise.

He rented a Santa suit and showed up at the work party for his mother, Leslie Ruggiero, a nurse in a maternity ward.

His mother, not knowing she was standing right in front of her son, was handed a card and became emotional as she read it.

"It's from my baby," she exclaimed.

"And where is he?" asked another person at the party, apparently in on the ruse.

"Afghanistan," she said, weeping, and not noticing her son behind her, taking off his Santa hat, hair and beard. 

Then she turned and saw her son. The room erupted as they embraced.

The Ruggieros later appeared on the "Today" show, where Leslie Ruggiero said she was "still in awe that he pulled this off."

"He's been away from home for years but always made that effort to be with family for Christmas," she said.

Travis Ruggiero said he had "a couple of close calls" before the surprise, but was proud to have made it work.

Avalanche Drags Skier Over Cliff

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One seasoned skier was no match for an avalanche that overtook him on the slopes in Colorado this weekend, tossing him face-first off a cliff.

Edwin LaMair — who said he had skied on similar mountains for years and taken avalanche safety courses — is now recovering from a torn ACL and some other minor injuries.

LaMair triggered the dangerous snow slide while skiing near Vail, Colo. on Sunday. The 800-foot wide avalanche swallowed up the experienced backcountry skier, and he was thrown over a 20-foot cliff.

"It was my first real turn on the slope, and I saw downhill from me to the left that the snow was kind of cracking up and starting to slide," LaMair told Denver NBC affiliate KUSA.

The snow tore his skis off, then buried his entire body — except for his head, luckily.

"Even though I could breathe, I was still panicky and freaked out, because I still couldn't move any part of my body at all. It was just like being cemented in place with just your face above," LaMair told KUSA.

He would have been trapped had it not been for his brother, Davis, and a friend who came skiing down soon after. Together, they dug him out in just a few minutes.

Judge Declares Teen Brain Dead

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The family of a 13-year-old Oakland girl declared brain dead after suffering complications following a tonsillectomy was trying to give the girl as normal of a Christmas as possible,  one day after she was declared legally dead by a judge.
 
The family of Jahi McMath will meet Thursday afternoon to discuss a possible appeal of a judge's decision allowing a hospital to remove her from life support, the family attorney, Chris Dolan, told NBC Bay Area.

Jahi's uncle,  Omari Sealey, tweeted out that he will "pull out all the stops to make sure my little girl will have every opportunity there is for her to make a recovery."
 
On Christmas Day, Jahi's extended family set up a tree at Children's Hospital Oakland  in Jahi's room with presents for her and her siblings.

Sealey took Instagram photos of the room, showing a small Christmas tree decked out with ornaments, balloons and a giant purple ribbon.

"We're going to discuss our opportunities tomorrow. Today we are going to keep as regular as possible,'' Sealey said. "We still got five days for a miracle. We are still hopeful."
 
The family also has become quite close with their attorney, who also said by Twitter that he spent part of the holiday at the hospital.

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Evelio Grillo ruled just before Christmas Eve that the hospital could remove Jahi from the ventilator keeping her body functioning, but gave the family until 5 p.m. on Dec. 30 to file an appeal. 

Jahi's family, who are devout Christians, say they believe Jahi is still alive, because her heart is still beating. The teen suffered cardiac arrest after bleeding profusely following her Dec. 9 operation to fix her sleep apnea. She  was declared brain dead for the first time on Dec. 12.
 
Grillo based his decision on the conclusions of  court-appointed Dr. Paul Fisher of Stanford University and the hospital's Dr. Robin Shanahan. A third doctor at Children's also made the same finding. All the EEGs performed showed there is no sign of brain activity.

 Grillo said he had no other choice but to allow the hospital to remove the ventilator.

"I wish I could fix it, but I can't,'' he told the court last week.

The hospital had argued that the teen had no chance of recovery since all brain function had ceased.
 
"Our sincere hope is that the family finds peace and can come to grips with the judge's decision," hospital attorney Doug Strauss said outside court after Grillo's ruling.
 
The case is now out of Grillo's court and the decision will be up to the California Court of Appeal if the family decides to pursue its legal case to keep Jahi on the ventilator.

NBC Bay Area's Kris Sanchez and Paul Elias of the Associated Press contributed to this report.



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US Man in Pakistan Begs for Help

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A 72-year-old Rockville, Md. man who was working as a development worker when he was kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaida more than two years ago appealed to President Obama in a video released Thursday to negotiate his release, saying he feels "totally abandoned and forgotten.''

The video of Warren Weinstein was the first since two videos released in September 2012. Weinstein, the country director in Pakistan for J.E. Austin Associates, a U.S.-based firm that advises a range of Pakistani business and government sectors, was abducted from his house in the eastern city of Lahore in August 2011.

In the video sent Thursday to several news organizations, Weinstein called on the U.S. government to negotiate his release.

"Nine years ago I came to Pakistan to help my government, and I did so at a time when most Americans would not come here, and now when I need my government it seems that I have been totally abandoned and forgotten,'' Weinstein said during the 13-minute video. "And so I again appeal to you to instruct your appropriate officials to negotiate my release.''

It was impossible to tell how much Weinstein's statement, made under the duress of captivity, was scripted by his captors.

Attempts to reach Weinstein's family Thursday was not returned.

The video and an accompanying letter purported to be from Weinstein was emailed anonymously to reporters in Pakistan. The video was labelled "As-Sahab,'' which is al-Qaida's media wing, but its authenticity could not be independently verified. The letter was dated Oct. 3, 2013 and in the video Weinstein said he had been in captivity for two years.

In the video, Weinstein wore a grey track suit jacket and what appeared to be a black knit hat on his head. His face was partially covered with a beard.

Weinstein suffers from asthma, at at times in the video he stops to take a breath or cough.

"I am not in good health," he says at point in the video. "The years have taken their toll."

He ends the video by saying that if President Obama doesn't act, he fears he will never see his family again.

Al-Qaida has said Weinstein would be released if the U.S. halted airstrikes in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen and also demanded the release of all al-Qaida and Taliban suspects around the world.

The White House has called for Weinstein's immediate release but has said it won't negotiate with al-Qaida.

"We're working hard to authenticate this latest report, but we reiterate our call that Warren Weinstein be released and returned to his family," a state department spokeswoman said. "Particularly during this holiday season - another one away from his family - our hopes and prayers are with him and those who love and miss him."

The videos last year showed Weinstein appealing for help from the Jewish community and Israel's prime minister.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

2013 a Banner Year for Car Sales

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After years of struggling sales, 2013 has been a banner year on the car lot. Automobile sales are up at least four percent over last year and, on this final week of 2013, those numbers will likely increase even more. NBC 7's Consumer Bob has more on this topic, plus tips on how to score a deal at the car lot.

New Year's at San Diego Landmarks

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If you’re looking for a way to ring in the New Year in quintessential San Diego style, then you might want to visit a local landmark or two on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.

From Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to the famous Hotel Del Coronado, local landmarks are hosting a variety of New Year events that run the gamut from simple to flashy. So, grab a party hat that fits your style and start the countdown to 2014 at these renowned spots in America’s Finest City.

Balboa Park (For the foodie or explorer)
On New Year’s Eve, Balboa Park’s famous restaurant, The Prado, will serve a special three-course dinner that includes a champagne toast and dancing for $79.95 per person. Foodies can dine on a choice of appetizers such as lobster hush puppies or Kobe beef carpaccio before moving on to mouthwatering main courses such as Indian-spiced duck breast or filet and crab. For dessert, doughnut bread pudding or vanilla crème brulee are options on the special New Year’s Eve menu. As for Balboa Park’s many museums, plenty of exhibitions are open both during the day on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day including “Bottled & Kegged: San Diego’s Craft Brew Culture” at the San Diego History Center. For a full listing of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 events at Balboa Park, click here.


Old Town San Diego (For the no-fuss family)
During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Old Town San Diego hosts a series of “Bonfire Nights” from dusk until 9 p.m. Carolers and other performers provide the entertainment while attendees roast free s’mores around the bonfire. The event ends at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve – plenty of time to get the kids to bed before the clock strikes midnight.


Hotel Del Coronado (For the glitz and glamour)
In celebration of the Hotel Del’s 125th anniversary, the iconic resort in Coronado has been more decked out than ever throughout this holiday season, boasting classic Victorian decorations, vintage Santas and 100,000 white lights. For wannabe time-travelers, the hotel is offering a classic Victorian tea time session on New Year’s Eve, which includes an array of teas, finger sandwiches and sweet treats while a harpist plays background music. The cost is $50 for adults and $25 for kids. For those who wish to ring in the New Year in serious glitz and glamour, The Del is hosting its “Pure Magic New Year’s Gala” beginning at 7 p.m. with a champagne reception in the Crown Room, followed by a lavish dinner in the hotel’s oceanfront Ballroom. Dancing will follow, plus a champagne toast at midnight. Of course, this luxurious shindig doesn’t come cheap: tickets range from $300-$330. If that’s not enough, the fancy festivities continue on Jan. 1 with The Del’s annual champagne brunch in the Crown Room, by reservation only. Brunch costs $85 per adult and $24.50 for kids.


San Diego Zoo (For the mild wild child and animal lover)
Early birds might enjoy dining at the San Diego Zoo on Dec. 31 with “Albert’s Midly Wild New Year’s Eve Dinner.” Seating begins at 5 p.m. at Albert’s Restaurant inside the zoo for this special dinner prepared by Executive Chef Chris Mirguet and Albert’s Chef Charles Boukas (check out the menu here). Dinner costs $65 per person, and nonmembers must also pay zoo admission. Wine pairing is also available with this New Year’s Eve dinner for an additional $15. Reservations are required; call (619) 557-3964.


Del Mar Fairgrounds (For the lucky one where the surf meets the turf)
Del Mar horse racing season is many months away but on New Year’s Day, those who love the racetrack action can hit the Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for some wagering via satellite. Del Mar’s exclusive race book includes more than 1,000 video monitors where visitors can catch horse races from around the world. There’s also a sports lounge and restaurant for a bite between bets and patios with video monitors where visitors can enjoy the races while basking in the San Diego sunshine. On Jan. 1, Surfside is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with complimentary coffee served until 10 a.m. General admission is $5, while Saddle Club daily admission is $10 and includes a program. Surfside is open September through July, but wouldn’t it be nice to kick off New Year’s Day in the company of Lady Luck?


San Diego Convention Center (For the car enthusiast with a need for speed)
On New Year’s Day, downtown’s famous San Diego Convention Center will turn into a massive garage housing more than 400 vehicles from 36 global manufacturers for the San Diego International Auto Show. Gearheads will get to see 2014 model-year vehicles showcasing the newest levels of roadway technology, cutting-edge features and luxurious interiors. The event also includes interactive activities and 15,000 square feet dedicated to the “Exotics Vault” with vehicles from manufacturers like Bentley, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and more. The auto show runs from Jan. 1 through Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Tickets range from $8 to $12 for children, military, seniors and adults. Sunday, Jan. 5 is Ford Family Day and children 12 and under get in for free.
 

Did we miss a New Year’s Eve or Day event at one of San Diego’s famous landmarks? If so, add the event in the comments section below. Cheers and Happy New Year!


Teen Charged With Decapitation

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A Chicago teen has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the decapitated body found on Christmas Day.  

Alexis Valdez, of the 5000 block of West Drummond Place, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police allege he murdered and dismembered a 41-year-old whose body was found early Christmas morning in the Northwest Side Hermosa neighborhood, police said.

Officers responding to a homicide call found the headless victim at about 2:05 a.m. inside a basement apartment in the 2500 block of North Kildare Avenue, police said. Police said they also found a knife on the scene.

Valdez was taken into custody the night of the murder, but his relationship with the dead male was not immediately known, police said.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the death, but were withholding the man’s identity as of press time, pending notification of his family.



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Whooping Cough Cases Double

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There’s been a major increase in the number of cases of whooping cough across San Diego County this year -- up double from last year’s count, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).

So far, 334 local cases of pertussis have been reported, including 12 new cases in local school districts. Compare that to 165 cases reported in San Diego County in 2012.

According to the HHSA, the one dozen new cases of whooping cough involved patients between the ages of six and 16.

This includes: a 12-year-old student at R. Roger Rowe School in the Rancho Santa Fe School District; a 6-year-old student at Cajon Park School in the Santee School District; an 11-year-old who attends Sycamore Canyon Elementary School in the Santee School District; an 11-year-old who attends Heritage Elementary School in the Chula Vista Elementary School District; a 14-year-old student at Hillsdale Middle School in the Cajon Valley Union School District; and two students – ages 15 and 16 – at La Jolla Country Day School in La Jolla.

The HHSA says additional recent cases include a person at Flying Hills Elementary School, two people who attend the San Onofre Child Development Center at Camp Pendleton, a person at Monarch School and a person at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Preschool.

All but the latter case involved patients with up-to-date immunizations.

Given the uptick in pertussis cases, county public health officer Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., says it’s important for locals to be up-to-date on their vaccines and booster shot.

“It’s likely that activity levels will remain elevated in the region,” Wooten said.

In order to combat whooping cough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says children should get doses of the DtaP vaccine at the ages of two months, four months, six months, 15 to 18 months and four to six years. The CDC also recommends that preteens and adults get a Tdap booster shot.

Individuals without medical insurance can get the shot from a County Public Health Center at no cost.

Health officials say pertussis symptoms include a cough and runny nose for one or two weeks, followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. A mild fever may also arise.

The disease is treatable with antibiotics.

Now, while cases of pertussis have doubled this year, the HHSA says the current number of cases is much lower than the record-setting number reported in 2010.

That year, a total of 1,179 cases of whooping cough were reported across the county, two of which resulted in infant deaths. In 2011, the number declined substantially, with a total of 400 cases reported in San Diego County.

For more information about whooping cough and local vaccination clinics, visit this website or call the HHSA Immunization Branch at (866) 358-2966.



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Car Drives Into Shoe Store

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A car drove into a Payless shoe store in City Heights Thursday morning, destroying the storefront.

Around 10:45 a.m., witnesses say a woman drove her car completely into the store, located at Fairmount Avenue and University Avenue.

The impact knocked down the doors and left shattered glass everywhere.

The driver was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital, according to fire department officials. The extent of her injuries was unknown.

Officials say no one was inside the store at the time of the crash.


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Bobcat Spotted at Carmel Valley School

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A bobcat was spotted at Canyon Crest Academy in Carmel Valley Thursday afternoon.

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Woman Steals Cash Envelope

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Imagine you’re waiting in line for a cashier and the customer in front of you leaves behind a wallet or perhaps an envelope full of cash – what would you do?

One woman in San Diego recently found herself in that situation and decided to pick up the cash and simply walk off.

Unfortunately for her, it was all caught on a surveillance camera.

San Diego Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the woman in the video.

On Dec. 2, the woman walked into the CVS at 7525 Eads Avenue in La Jolla around 2:30 p.m. and waited in line behind a woman paying for her items with cash out of an envelope.

The two women appear to speak to each other and then the victim leaves the cash register without picking up a white envelope holding her money.

While the suspect’s order is being processed, you can see the suspect touch the envelope and look down.

She then pulls the envelope to her side and quickly looks over her shoulder to see if the victim was returning for the money.

Once her order is finished she picks up the shopping bag with her other hand and walks out of the store.

She was last seen leaving the store on foot, police said.

The victim returned to the counter to find her money but by that time, it was gone.

San Diego police released the video hoping to find the suspect who is now wanted for grand theft.

Watch the video above to see the alleged theft at approximately :16 into the clip.

If you recognize the woman, you can call SDPD Northern Division Detective Gregg Goodman at (619) 552-1733 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.  

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