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Armed Man Holds Up Liquor Store

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An armed suspect robbed a liquor store and market in Paradise Hills Sunday, police confirmed.

According to SDPD Lt. Darryl Hoover, an unknown man wearing all black clothing entered the Apollo's Liquor Market located at 2327 Reo Dr. at around 10:50 a.m.

He brandished a handgun and demanded cash from the clerk and a customer inside the store.

After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, Lt. Hoover says the suspect ordered everyone inside the store to get down on the ground. He then fled the scene. No one was injured.

Police checked and secured the area surround the liquor store, but did not immediately locate the suspect. At this time, he remains at large.

Police described the suspect as black male between 30 and 40 years old. He’s approximately 5-foot-8 and was wearing all black clothing, including a black hooded jacket and black hat. The man covered his face with a handkerchief with the image of a skull or skeletons on it during the incident.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact officials.
 



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Local Theater Shootings Leave Moviegoers on Edge

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With two shootings at local movie theaters in as many days, moviegoers are on edge. NBC 7 s Todd Strain speaks to San Diegans about their safety concerns.

Farmers, Crops Battle Freezing Temperatures

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The cold snap whipping through San Diego has affected local farmers and their crops. NBC 7 s Elena Gomez talks to farmers about the effects of the big chill on their businesses.

Wonder Bread Lives, Twinkies May Be Saved

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Wonder Bread will live on despite the bankruptcy of its longtime manufacturer, Hostess Brands, and a Twinkie salvation may be close behind.

Flowers Foods, Inc., which makes the Nature’s Own line of breads along with the Tastykake line of cupcakes and sweets, said it had agreed to purchase several of Hostess’ best-known brands, along with 28 bakeries and other locations.

Georgia-based Flowers said Friday that it had signed purchasing agreements to take on buy Wonder, Nature’s Pride, Merita, Home Pride and Butternut bread brands from Hostess for $360 million. The company also plans to buy the ailing bakery’s Beefsteak Bread for an additional $30 million.

That deal does not include Hostess’ sweet cake businesses, but the company said last week that numerous bidders have come forward for Twinkies and other snacks. The New York Times reported that the divisions that make the snacks have drawn attention from “scores” of bidders.

The news was greeted with glee by Twinkie fans – and groans by those who feel the preservative-laden confections have passed their prime.

“Ugh,” NBC4 viewer Christina Ann Duffy posted on the station’s Facebook page.

“Overpriced junk food!” declared Maria Silveira Kanning.

Dozens of people weighed in, many invoking the nation’s obesity epidemic.

But that didn't deter the Twinkie eaters.

“Twinkies don’t kill, America,” wrote Maria Gallardo. “It’s people that don’t limit themselves that do.”

Some asked about the fates of other products in the Hostess lines: Tarah Johnson wants the chocolate cupcakes to continue. Pam Bennett is concerned about the little white donuts.

Others yearn for the cherry pies.

“Hostess products are a national treasure,” wrote Holly Downs. “I’m relieved to hear they’ll still be around.”

Hostess, which has faced financial difficulty for years, said in November it planned to wind down its operations after a bankruptcy court gave approval to a plan to shut 33 bakeries, 565 distribution centers, approximately 5,500 delivery routes and 570 bakery outlet stores. The court also approved the elimination of 18,500 jobs.

The Texas-based company blamed a strike by its union for its initial plans to shut down. It entered bankruptcy in 2012 for the second time.

But that didn't stop viewers like Diane Williams Bradshaw Preston from stepping up to try to save their favorite products.

"While I'm happy for Twinkies, what about the stepsister, Snowball?" she wrote. "My favorite, even though I know what happens if you leave it in the trunk on a really hot day."
 



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Freeze Warning, Low Temps Persist

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Looks like the unusually cold, frigid temperatures are here to stay – a least for a little bit longer.

The National Weather Service has issued yet another local freeze watch for San Diego County. This time, the severe weather warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday through 8 a.m. Monday.

The night will bring cold temperatures ranging from the lower 20s to lower 30s. The NWS expects below-freezing temps in the coldest wind-sheltered areas.

The cold weather could damage or kill sensitive plants and crops if left uncovered.

High, gusty winds are also expected to sweep through the county, with a high wind watch in effect Monday evening through Tuesday morning. The coast foothills from the Ramona area southward may experience the strongest gusts, possibly reaching 60 mph.

The winds could make driving difficult, so motorists should be on high alert, looking out for any possible broken tree limbs and downed power lines.

As of right now, temperatures are expected to being to moderate Monday night, but areas of frost might still be possible. The weather should warm up some by Wednesday.
 



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Tribute Concert Held for Murder Victim

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A special memorial concert and fundraiser was held on Sunday to remember a local woman who was shot and killed in Lemon Grove earlier this month.

The concert kicked off at 1 p.m. at Dirk’s Niteclub located at 7662 Broadway.

It was organized by friends and loved ones of Jennifer Krajnak, a 30-year-old woman who was fatally shot and left bleeding on a street in Lemon Grove on Jan. 3.

According to homicide investigators, Krajnak had been walking home after an outing at a local bar when she was killed. She was found bleeding from the head, suffering from a gunshot wound in the 7600 block of Pacific Avenue.

Investigators later arrested suspect Casey Tschida, 32, in connection with Krajnak's murder. He was found more than a thousand miles away in Happy Valley, Ore.

Detectives said Tschida and Krajnak were acquaintances and were allegedly socializing at a bar in Lemon Grove prior to Krajnak’s murder. The two left the bar at separate times.

A short time later, Tschida allegedly approached Krajnak on the street and shot her once in the head. He then fled the state, according to investigators.

Ten days after Krajnak’s murder, friends and loved ones gathered to celebrate her life.

Friend Peter DeLuke Jr. told NBC 7 that both employees and regulars at Dirk’s Niteclub really loved Krajnak. She was a frequent patron, and, at one point, worked there as a cocktail waitress.

Sunday's tribute featured live performances from local bands.

The event also included a potluck and raffles, with all proceeds going toward Krajnak’s family. Donations were collected throughout the day to help cover funeral expenses.

Best friend Ashley Young told NBC 7 that Krajnak loved going to Dirk’s and had a lot of friends there. Young said it was the perfect place to honor her friend’s memory.

“This was just a place where she felt at home,” said Young.

Young said Krajnak’s friends and family have been supporting one another during this tough time, remembering the great memories they made with Krajnak.

Still, Young said loved ones are still in shock over the sudden way in which Krajnak was ripped from their lives.

“It was senseless, that someone took her life into their hands and stole her from us. It makes us angry. We want answers,” she added.

Young said Krajnak and her suspected killer knew each other, but were just acquaintances. She said the pair had hung out at Dirk's the night Krajnak was killed.

Other friends at the fundraiser described Krajnak as a warm, bubbly, happy person who was always finding ways to help others. They said she will be greatly missed by many.

Young said the family is incredibly grateful for the love and support the community has shown in the wake of Krajnak’s death. The ongoing support has helped them get through these difficult days.

Anyone who would like to donate toward Krajnak’s memorial fund can do so through California Coast Credit Union. The account number is 81466602.



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Newtown to Decide Fate of Sandy Hook Building

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Almost one month after a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 26 people, including 20 students, Newtown is trying to decide what should be done with that school building.

Students and staff from Sandy Hook haven’t returned since the tragic shooting on Dec. 14; they’ve been relocated to a school in nearby Monroe, Conn.

On Sunday afternoon, about 200 people packed the auditorium at Newtown High School to discuss whether Sandy Hook elementary should ever re-open.

"The children, the students, or the teachers of the school need to stay together," the mother of a Sandy Hook student said.

"It’s hard to even imagine my child walking back into the building," another parent said.

Many believe the school should be remodeled in honor of the 26 victims.

"[It shouldn’t be] kept as it is. I think too many hard memories [are there] … but, definitely rebuild it. … Maybe have a memorial there," Danielle Fredericks said.

However, others believe the site should be demolished.

"I don’t think any kid should ever have to go back there and tie those feelings back with the school again," said Christina Gorham.

"The building should be [torn] down," said Tara Nicholson.

With such a divided public, another meeting will be held on Friday to hear what other community members have to say.

Town leaders hope to make a decision on the future of Sandy Hook Elementary by this spring.


Friends Remember Woman Killed Near Lemon Grove Bar

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Family and friends gathered to remember Jennifer Krajnak, a Lemon Grove woman killed on her way home from her favorite bar. NBC 7's Elena Gomez was at the fundraising event today and has the story of a woman who friends say was loved by everyone she met.

Tarantino, Cheadle Use N-Word Backstage at Globes

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Following director Quentin Tarantino's backstage interview at the Golden Globes on Sunday in which he used the N-word in defense of "Django Unchained," actor Don Cheadle also used the slur.

"Hi, please no (N-word) questions," said Cheadle, prompting laughter from the crowd of reporters. "Black-people questions are alright though."

Cheadle spoke after Tarantino, whose film "Django Unchained" has drawn criticism for its use of the slur.

Tarantino addressed the film's dialogue backstage (embedded, above):

"If somebody is out there actually saying it when it comes to the word (N-word) that the fact that I was using it in the movie more than it was used back in the Antebellum South in Mississippi in 1858, well … then feel free to make that case," Tarantino said. "But no one's actually making that case."

Tarantino said his critics want him to "soften" or "massage" the era's prevalent use of the slur.

"I never do that when it comes to my characters," Tarantino said.

Tarantino won the Globe for motion picture screenplay for "Django Unchained." Cheadle won the Globe for leading actor in a television series, comedy for his role on "House of Lies."

Golden Globes 2013: Winners and Best Moments

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 13: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Actress Jodie Foster receives the Cecil B. Demille Award on stage during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Teen Calls 911 in Violent Family Fight

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A husband and wife were hospitalized after a violent altercation that caused their frightened son to call police.

San Diego police responded to Esmeraldas Drive in Tierrasanta around 12:30 a.m. Monday after a teenage resident called 911.

The teen told police he heard a gunshot and arguing in the home. He then climbed out of a side window to escape.

When police arrived, the teen’s 47-year-old father came outside the home holding an assault rifle officers told NBC 7 San Diego.

Despite attempts to talk him down, the man shot himself in the face police said.

Inside the home, officers found the man’s 50-year-old wife. They say it appears the man had attempted to strangle his wife.

Both parents were taken to a nearby hospital and were expected to survive their injuries.
 



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Scams May Target Those Looking for Credit Help

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Manuel Navarro says business picks up this time of year. 

Navarro is a credit counselor for Money Management International, a non-profit financial counseling service. Navarro says once the Christmas shopping bills start backing up and the tax return is spent, people need help.

"They are definitely vulnerable," says Manuel Navarro, "They're desperate. They're panicking."

That's why the Better Business Bureau warns consumers looking for financial help to be cautious where you turn for help.

"They can be vulnerable to someone who offers a quick fix," says Sheryl Bilbrey with the San Diego Better Business Bureau

Bilbrey says improving your credit report and your credit score takes time, but credit counselors can be helpful.  "There are some services out there that will provide some good advice, but they shouldn't be guaranteeing a fast fix," says Bilbrey.

Financial facts like late payments and overdrawn accounts can be on your credit report for as much as seven years, bankruptcy for 10 years. That sort of information can impact your credit score.  Consumers can get a free report every year from each of the three credit reporting agencies by going to www.annualcreditreport.com.  False or inaccurate information can be removed but must be challenged by the consumer.

At the same time, there are companies that make claims that they can quickly improve your score, they often want to be paid upfront.

"There are a lot of companies out there that are basically out to make money on their desperation," said Manuel Navarro.

Sheryl Bilbrey agrees, "If they're asked to pay in advance, it's probably a scam."



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Mayor Filner Delivers 'State of the City' Address

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When San Diegans elected a new mayor, it was understood he'd be taking the city in a different direction after seven years under Jerry Sanders.
           
On Tuesday, after an increasingly intense six weeks in office, Bob Filner delivers his first "State of the City" address.

In just the past few days, newspaper editorialists and blog columnists have referred to Filner as a "bully" who's shown a "lack of competence" and respect for others – including a fellow Democrat who presides over the City Council.
           
Will whatever 'honeymoon' many observers granted him in transitioning from U.S. lawmaker to municipal chief executive last much longer?

Says Scott Lewis, CEO and columnist of the Voice of San Diego: “He's not comfortable with the fact that people are listening to everything he says, that they're fact-checking it, that they're reacting to it.  That it has consequences, and that it might provoke confrontations in a public way that we're not used to."

Last week, Filner confronted Council President Todd Gloria and a senior assistant attorney over conflicting Council appointments to outside board and commissions.

Referring to his own memo of appointments, at least one of which was in dispute at a public hearing, Filner barked: "It doesn't ask for someone to be appointed who is not a member of this council!  I just told you that -- you know it very well!  You're asking a phony question, and you'll get a phony answer!"
           
Those he considers fools and phonies try Filner's patience.
           
So do those, like City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, who obstruct his agenda.
           
Filner ultimately prevailed over Goldsmith when the city’s top lawyer told him he could unilaterally suspend targeted code enforcement against marijuana dispensaries.

“I would like to re-set the button, as it were," Filner said in an interview with NBC 7.
           
While furthering the aims of the medi-pot community, the move might run afoul of  leading neighborhood activists and businesses -- as well as federal prosecutors.
           
But Filner has made it clear that what used to be 'business as usual' at City Hall has been termed out.
           
And that's ruffled feathers.               

"In Washington D.C., if you're abrasive with people, that's seen as normal,” says Republican strategist Ron Nehring.  “But in San Diego and City Hall, where people are expected to work together, it's really standing out.  And he needs to adjust."
           
Filner's defenders say he was a 'known quantity' to voters.

This, from Democratic strategist Jon Elliott: "Bob's critics?  I have one thing to say to them: 'Get used to it.'  If they don't like the way he runs it, vote for somebody else, but you're stuck with him for four years.  And I say, give the man a chance to see what he can do, and then assess him on his opportunity."
           
On Monday, Team Filner's media representative did not respond to a request for hints about his State of the City speech, or push-back to his critics.
           
The mayor will speak tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Balboa Theater in Westfield Horton Plaza.

Observers familiar with Filner’s political platform and priorities suggest the major themes of the address will include:

  1. Budget balancing, to cover a projected deficit stemming from higher retirement costs linked to pension reform and investment losses.
     
  2. Upgrading neighborhood infrastructures, and ‘taking back the city’ from ‘the old power brokers’.
     
  3. Improving schools, addressing homelessness issues, and creating jobs by promoting ‘green energy’ high-tech, biotech and ‘clean tech’ industries.

 

From Dueling Dems to a United Front

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This article was originally published on the Voice of San Diego's website.  

Mayor Bob Filner and City Council President Todd Gloria made quite the turnaround in just a week: from dueling Democrats to a united front.

Filner and Gloria were decidedly kinder to each other Monday as the City Council unanimously approved appointments for the San Diego Association of Governments board.

"I want to thank you for the cooperative spirit, which was I think commanded by the council, that we present a unified slate," said Filner, who last week criticized Gloria for side-stepping the process to appoint council members to the county's regional planning agency.

Ahead of last Tuesday's City Council meeting, Filner and Gloria submitted conflicting memos on which council members should serve on some SANDAG committees.

Among those differing selections was the transportation committee seat, a post Filner promised City Heights residents would go to District 9 Councilwoman Marti Emerald. Gloria chose to keep that seat himself.

Gloria said the new mayor had verbally signed off on his recommendations but Filner made it publicly known that wasn't the case.

The drama reached its peak when Filner told the council president he wanted to work out a deal despite an inconvenient fact: Gloria was running the meeting.

Filner's reply? “Give it to someone else to run, or meet another day."

Councilwoman Sherri Lightner led the meeting while the two hashed it out behind closed doors. They decided more discussion was needed.

Nearly a week later, Filner and Gloria submitted a joint memo on the appointments. Filner said they had tried to give each council member what he or she wanted.

Gloria praised the second round of SANDAG talks.

"It was a better process for the full input and the time that was taken to make sure all concerns were heard," he said.
Then the council voted.

And #SANDAGcliff, as one council staffer dubbed it last week, officially ended.

Here's the final list of SANDAG appointments. You can view the full list, including alternates, here:

Board of Directors
• Mayor Bob Filner
• Council President Todd Gloria
Executive Committee
• Filner
Borders Committee
• Councilman David Alvarez
Public Safety Committee
• Councilwoman Marti Emerald
Regional Planning Committee
• Councilwoman Lorie Zapf
Transportation Committee
• Gloria
Energy Working Group
• Councilman Scott Sherman

Lisa Halverstadt is a reporter at Voice of San Diego. Know of something she should check out? You can contact her directly at lisa.halverstadt@voiceofsandiego.org or 619.325.0528.


Coca-Cola Tackles Obesity With New Advertisement

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Many fast food restaurants are making changes to become a healthier option, but now, one beverage giant is jumping on the bandwagon to fight obesity.

In a two-minute advertisement posted on Coca-Cola’s website, a spokesperson says, “We’d like people to come together on something that concerns all of us – obesity … As the nation’s leading beverage company, we can play an important role.”

The commercial starts airing on Monday, most likely intensifying the debate over sodas and public health.

“We see a rise in type 2 diabetes which we associate with adults,” Clinical Dietician Coordinator Emily Wong-Swartz told NBC 6. “I think it's great Coke is taking initiative.”

For over 126 years, Coke has created more than 650 beverages. A total of 180 of them have low and no calorie choices. For some, average calories per serving have been reduced, there are smaller portion sizes, and the calories are labeled right there on the front of each can. According to their new ad, the company has also made some changes in schools.

Soda Vending Machines to Show Calories

“For elementary, middle, and high schools our industry has voluntarily changed its offerings to waters, juices, and low or no calorie options. This has helped the calories to 90% since 2004.”

At Memorial Hospital Miramar, Wong-Swartz added, “Often we blame soda intake on obesity, however, schools have a role to play also in providing nutritional education to students.”

The beverage company said the ad isn’t a reaction to negative feelings, but instead, it’s to raise awareness about what the company has done and the work it plans to do in coming months regarding obesity.

The ad closes with, “All calories count, no matter where they come from – including Coca-Cola and everything else with calories.”

Wonder Bread Lives, Twinkies May Be Saved Soon

Man Sees Jesus-Like Image in San Diego Window

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A man traveling through the streets of Downtown San Diego says he found Jesus -- etched into the window of a famous Gaslamp hotel. 

The image appeared in a seemingly steamed-up window of the Hard Rock Hotel, according to Rana Kay, the director of PR at the hotel.

On the left side, if the viewer looks close enough, is the profile of a bearded man in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Some have commented, though, that it could also be Jerry Garcia or Frank Zappa. 

Chuck Rickman, a retired 911 dispatcher, first noticed the picture as he was walking through Downtown San Diego.

Rickman said he usually takes a six mile walk every day, but this one was unusual. When he saw the image, he took a picture and showed it to his friends. They all agreed with him that it looked like Jesus. 

“A lot of people are seeing Jesus in the image, a lot of people say they see other faces,” Kay said. “We just hope that people are having fun with it.”

He told staff at the hotel of the sighting, who hurried to take a picture for proof.  

“We get a lot of celebrities,” Kay said. “But Jesus would probably be the biggest celebrity.”

Can you see the image? Comment in the space below or join the conversation on Facebook if so. 



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Shootings Shine Spotlight on Domestic Violence

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Two recent incidents in San Diego highlight the biggest problem in domestic violence, according to Casey Gwinn of the Family Justice Alliance Center.

Both involved guns and domestic abuse.

On Monday, a Tierrasanta man shot himself in the face after police responded to a 911 call. The man allegedly tried to strangle his wife, an attack that experts say often leads to death of the victim eventually.

"We now know that if a man puts his hand around her neck once, the likelihood of him killing her, that woman, goes up 800 percent," said Casey Gwinn, former prosecutor, City Attorney.

Police shot a man in a Carmel Mountain Ranch movie theater on Saturday afternoon who was being sought by police for a domestic violence incident across the street.

Investigators say the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Escondido resident Tom Billodeaux had been waiting for his girlfriend in her vehicle and surprised her on her lunch break. Gwinn said this would be classified as stalking.

"Stalking occurs in four out of five domestic violence cases before a woman is killed," he said.

Police said witnesses to the incident between the Billodeaux and her girlfriend intervened and allowed her to run away briefly. Gwinn, who trains police officers how to deal with domestic violence situations said this was extremely dangerous, because they did not know the man was armed.

"The word we need to get out there is that when you see a domestic violence incident, call 911. Do not intervene. It's way too dangerous a situation and you don't know all the facts," said Gwinn. "In that case by the grace of God, they're still alive."

Investigators said the man threatened those trying to come to his girlfriend's aid before fleeing to the movie theater.

"The biggest challenge we have in domestic violence is we need to be getting the guns away from men who are violent, and from men who legally shouldn't have possession of a gun," said Gwinn.

He added that 50 percent of women killed in domestic violence are as a result of firearms, and believes many deaths could be prevented.

Gwinn said people are prohibited from possessing firearms if they have a restraining order against them and more reporting could could prevent severe violence.

"The sooner we can get a restraining order in place that says you are prohibited from possessing firearms the better," he said.

Yvonne Coiner is a victim of domestic abuse and recalls her experience that happened over a decade ago.

"He became increasingly angry and increasingly threatening and it came to a point where he eventually beat me up in front of his daughter," she said.

Coiner said she didn't report the man for fear of more violence. She also said she didn't want to ruin his career as an aspiring lawyer. But after 11 months of stalking her, her colleagues at work finally called police.

She regrets not speaking up for herself. She also wished neighbors who knew about the abuse would have helped her report the incidents to police.

"When friends hear about situations like this, they need to really encourage the person to report this type of thing," said Coiner. "Reporting draws that line and hopefully it will stop what's happening."

Coiner said she kept detailed notes and pictures of the abuse which strengthened her case against her ex-boyfriend. She now volunteers her time to help other victims.

The Center for Disease Control released the results of a survey last year showing that one in four women were victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in 2010.

Gwinn said victims should seek help from professionals or counselors in getting away from their abusers.

They can also be helped by Kathy's Law, signed by Governor Jerry Brown effective January 1st, 2013. Supporters of “Kathy’s Law” say it will strengthen restraining orders by allowing judges to order GPS monitoring devices for domestic violence suspects found to pose a threat to an alleged victim.

The law was named after Kathy Scharbarth who was found dead after going missing before Thanksgiving in 2011. Her ex-boyfriend Michael Robles was charged with her murder but committed suicide in prison. She had filed a restraining order against him.



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Del Mar Council Urges Gun Show Ban

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In a strongly-worded resolution passed with unanimous support, the Del Mar City Council has urged the banning of a popular gun show on the city's fairgrounds. 

"Crossroads of the West" has held their show in Del Mar for the past 22 years, and they promote 60 shows a year throughout the West Coast.

Gunshows like Crossroads have recently been criticized for their gun registration policies, especially in the wake of the Newtown massacre. 

On Monday, the council cited the tragedy, in addition to the rising number of Americans killed with guns, as reason to ban the show from the fairgrounds. 

"Hosting gun shows in Del Mar and calling them 'the Del Mar Gun Show' implies tacit approval of the gun shows by the citizens of Del Mar," the resolution stated. 

The resolution urged the District Agricultural Association, which hosts the gunshows, to not renew their contract with Crossroads of the West or any other gun show sponsor. 

"My response, relative to the school shootings is that when you have a gun-free zone, it is an invitation to people to come in and do what they want to do," said Dexter Haight, president of the NRA Members Council of Greater San Diego. "That's where people who want to do bad things are going to go to."

Haight said though he was urged direct gun control questions to NRA headquarters, he felt there was too much misinformation at the meeting to remain quiet.

The council's action is not the first showing of support for such a ban. One local resident collected a petition with over 750 signatures to ban the gun shows from Del Mar.

Organizers maintain that the show poses no danger to the community, though.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds Board of Directors met to hear what residents and members of the public thought about a potential ban last week. 

"As a public entity we have to be cognizant of the fact that we cannot discriminate against who can or cannot use our facility," said Adam Day, Board of Directors president in a previous article. "These shows are operated under the most strict rules and regulations."

Some supporters of gun shows say the responsibility lies with the owner of the weapon, while protesters say it is time for local officials to step in.

Day said that unless a board member challenges the gun show, it is unlikely it will be canceled.
 



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Bank Evacuated After Suspicious Device Reported

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Employees at a bank in San Marcos were evacuated after authorities received a report of a suspicious device nearby, according to the Sheriff's Department. 

A Wells Fargo employee spotted what looked like a suspicious device in the 1000 block of San Marcos Boulevard at about 6:45 p.m., said a spokesperson with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. 

The device, described later as a PVC pipe, was found after the bank had closed for the day, but a few employees still inside were evacuated.

No injuries were reported.

Sheriff's deputies nevertheless closed off the parking lot of the bank as bomb/arson officials evaluated the device. 

By about 9 p.m., they determined the device was harmless and cleared the scene. All closures have since been opened. 

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