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Ex: Accused Man Still Using Grindr

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A San Diego man accused of knowingly spreading HIV to unwitting partners is still active on the dating app Grindr and may be using an alias, an ex-boyfriend tells NBC 7.

Thomas Miguel Guerra, 29, has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge in connection with what San Diego City Attorney officials say was an ongoing plan to knowingly spread HIV.

An ex-boyfriend who spoke with NBC 7 shared a text message in which Guerra appeared to gloat about a person becoming HIV-positive. "Yay lol… Someone getting poz that day lol….Already poz. ...Poor Sucka," the text read.

The ex-boyfriend, who did not want to be identified, said he is concerned he may be a victim. “It’s unconscionable. It's sad," he said.

The city's criminal case against Guerra is based on the claims of another ex-boyfriend of Guerra.

That man says Guerra assured him that he was HIV-negative when they began dating in April 2013, according to an arrest warrant filed April 15.

According to the warrant, the man said he was still worried about contracting HIV and asked Guerra to go together to get tested.

Guerra tested positive at that time, according to the arrest warrant. A week later, the alleged victim also tested positive, prosecutors said.

According to the warrant, in August 2013, Guerra's then-boyfriend discovered message logs on his computer from Guerra to others dating back to 2007 referencing his HIV status.

"Defendant also joked around in text messages about being HIV-positive," the warrant said.

When NBC 7 went to Guerra's Imperial Beach home, he drove away in his SUV without speaking to a reporter. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge against him.

The alleged victim in the criminal case ended his relationship with Guerra in August 2013.

The ex-boyfriend who spoke with NBC 7 is concerned that he too may be a victim, after he had a year-long relationship with Guerra.

He also said he believes there may be as many as 24 people who were unaware of Guerra’s medical history.

Guerra has used Grindr recently under the name “Ashton Chavez,” the ex-boyfriend added.

“What I find grotesque is he'll tell an individual he's negative and brag about it, and laugh about an individual afterwards that he's positive," the ex-boyfriend said.

San Diego police referred the case to San Diego County District Attorney's Office in April. The DA's office declined to issue a felony warrant and referred the case to the City Attorney's office to be handled as a misdemeanor.

Guerra has been charged with one count of violating a section of the Health and Safety Code that states that anyone with a communicable disease who willfully exposes himself to another person is guilty of a misdemeanor.

If convicted, he faces up to six months in jail.

He’s been ordered to appear in court Sept. 2 for a readiness hearing.

The investigation is ongoing, and Guerra could face additional charges.


Arson Suspected in National City Restaurant Fire

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Flames destroyed a National City restaurant overnight, the same restaurant where someone was shot after a fight broke out at a World Cup soccer celebration earlier this year.

When firefighters arrived to the Rincon Del Mar restaurant just after midnight, they found flames shooting out of the front windows.

Fire crews broke through the front door and opened a hole in the roof to help douse the fire in less than 20 minutes, saving nearby businesses.

Broken glass found among the scorched stools and other furniture led investigators to being an arson investigation.

Firefighters sifted through with flashlights and took pictures to determine the cause.

While they say the fire began just on the inside of front door, they haven’t identified who may have sparked the fire or what they used to do so.

The owner was on the property and appeared to be distraught.

National City Fire Marshal Robert Hernandez said police have begun questioning possible suspects.

Witnesses told investigators that they saw three men running away from the scene but so far there are no leads.

In June, a man was shot several times on the sidewalk outside the Rincon Del Mar restaurant. The shooting began as an argument inside the restaurant where a a World Cup after-game celebration was taking place.

New Map Details Fire Risk

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San Diego County officials have released a new map showing the areas most at risk for a wildfire.

With fire danger and alerts issued year-round risk, fire crews hope this map will help them predict where a dangerous fire could hit.

The areas in bright red are places which have the oldest fuels, meaning brush and grasses that have not had a fire in more than 40 years. Those areas are the most concerning to fire crews and most at risk for a fast moving fire.

The yellow areas have had fires in the last 20 to 30 years.

The bright green parts have seen a fire in the last 20 years.

Just last May, more than half a dozen fires popped up in our county during a severe Santa Ana.

The destruction caused by those fires prompted county and fire leaders to create this map get a clearer picture of the danger zones.

Woman Hit from Behind in 6th North Park Attack

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A woman's screams for help were heard Thursday night in North Park in the same part of town known recently for a series of attacks.

The unidentified victim was walking alone in an alley near Lincoln Avenue and Idaho Street around 11:30 p.m. when she was knocked to the ground and punched in the face, officers said.

It's the sixth attack on women reported in the area of North Park and City Heights since June. Some of the victims have been knocked out. All but one have suffered serious injuries to the face. 

In Thursday's attack, the victim screamed for help and several people in the area came to help.

The suspect then ran northbound in the alley and avoided capture. Witnesses described him as having a normal build, 5-feet 6-inches to 6-feet tall, wearing a red shirt and dark pants.

On Wednesday, June 11, a woman told police she was thrown to the ground by one attacker on 33rd Street. The following Tuesday, June 17, a woman walking on Meade Avenue near 33rd Place around 11:30 p.m. told police she fought off two men. 

On Saturday, June 21, a woman was walking along Lincoln Avenue at 9:20 p.m. when she said two men attempted to attack her.

The next Tuesday, June 24, a woman was walking along Lincoln Avenue near Oregon Street and was knocked unconscious in an attack from behind, police said.

Two victims were able to help investigators create a suspect sketch.

In the end of June, San Diego police released a surveillance video showing a person of interest in the attacks.

Four weeks later, on July 20, a woman was knocked out while walking near the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Kansas Street around 1:20 a.m.

The attacks have prompted residents to attend community meetings and self-defense classes. Some have adopted a buddy system to keep from walking alone at night.

One woman told NBC 7 she  was surprised to learn Thursday's attack happened just outside her building.

"That's too close to home. Way too close to home," she said.

"I think were going to have to move soon cause I don't feel like it's a safe neighborhood anymore," said another woman.

Anybody with information on this assault and/or suspect should call Crime Stoppers at (888)580-8477 or the San Diego Police Department Sex Crimes Unit at (619) 531-2210.


 

1 Giraffe Survives Twin Birth

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Rare twin male giraffe calves were born at the San Francisco Zoo Tuesday morning, but only one survived, zoo officials said Friday.

The stronger calf weighed 100 pounds and is 5'6" tall and was "immediately healthy, alert and nursing," zoo spokesperson Abbie Tuller said. The second giraffe was described as "much smaller and weak at birth and was not able to nurse or function independently on his own," Tuller said.

Despite efforts by the zoo's medical staff, he passed away due to post-birth complications.

Twin reticulated giraffe births are an extremely rare occurrance -- the birth at San Francisco Zoo is only the tenth recorded live birth of both twins in zoos worldwide.

“This is a bitter-sweet announcement to make, but this very unique twin birth is something for all of the Bay Area to take pride in,” SF Zoo president Tanya Peterson said.

The surviving calf is yet to be named, Tuller said.

His mother is 11-year-old Bititi, who was born at the Oakland Zoo and went across the bay to call San Francisco Zoo her home in 2005. His father is 12-year-old Floyd, who was born in Albuquerque at the Rio Grande Zoo.

Bititi and her calf will be outdoors in the south corral of the Osher Family Giraffe Lodge on Friday. Keep checking the zoo's website, Facebook and Twitter for more information on the new calf.

 

Gang Ties in Abduction, Murder Case

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Police have narrowed their search for the suspects who killed two brothers -- slitting their throats before dumping their bodies in the Schuylkill River -- and critically injured another man over a $100,000 debt.

"We'll be coming to get you shortly," said Philadelphia Police. Capt. James Clark when asked if he had a message for the five people suspected in the abduction and double homicide.

Authorities learned of the barbaric crime Wednesday morning when the surviving victim, 23-year-old Thanh Voong, climbed from the banks of the Schuylkill River and began screaming for help around 4 a.m.

Hours earlier, the abductors were holding the three men -- who have ties to gangs and are well-known to authorities -- at a home on the 2400 block of 72nd Street, according to investigators.

The suspects were holding the brothers -- both in their late 20s and originally from Vietnam -- captive after they gambled away $100,000, which they were given to buy drugs, according to reports.

Voong showed up at the house with $40,000 to pay off the debt, but it was not enough to satisfy the suspects, sources said.

Early Wednesday morning, investigators found the bodies of the two brothers submerged in the water. Their throats were slit and both were bound with tape and tied to buckets.

Investigators removed similar buckets filled with roofing materials from the home on the 2400 block of 72nd Street Thursday.

Neighbors told NBC10 a woman and five children lived in the home. But they fled in an apparent rush since food was still on the stove when police arrived, according to reports.

Authorities also towed away an Audi A8 sedan Thursday as part of the investigation. They did not disclose how the vehicle,which was found on the 22nd Street overpass above the Vine Street Expressway, was related to the crime.

Police said they know who committed the crimes, but they are still searching for the suspects.

"They have obviously means, they have a lot of money, " Clark said. "They have a lot of different locations they've lived at through the years so right now we don't know where they're at or where they're headed."

As the investigation continues, Voong is recovering from seven stab wounds at Hahnemann University Hospital.

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Deserts Under Heat Warning for Labor Day Weekend

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Those planning on spending the long holiday weekend in the desert or rural areas of Riverside and Imperial Counties should plan ahead for excessive heat.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for cities such as Yuma, El Centro as well as remote areas known for off-roading and dirt biking.

Temperatures reaching 110 to 113 degrees may be experienced Saturday. The warning has been issued through 8 p.m. Saturday.

People playing or working outdoors and those living without access to air condition will face a higher risk of heat-related illness.

Some things to keep in mind:

  • Drink more water than usual.
  • Avoid alcohol, sugar and caffeine.
  • Wear light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat
  • Take frequent rest breaks
  • Watch for symptoms of heat illness including headache, thirst and muscle cramps.

Untreated heat illness can lead to fatal heat stroke.
 



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Crews Battle Mission Valley Brush Fire

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A small brush fire was reported in a riverbed in Mission Valley Friday.

The fire flared up around 2:30 p.m. next to trolley tracks near southbound State Route 163 near Interstate 8 , San Diego Police confirmed.

The blaze covered about a tenth of an acre but one firefighter said it’s the second time a fire has started in that area in the last two months.

Smoke was visible to nearby traffic. Trolley service was not disrupted.


 


Secret Service Hunting Man

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Police are searching for a reported suspicious person driving a vehicle with Connecticut plates who may have threatened President Barack Obama, according to authorities.

A United States Secret Service official told NBC News that the agency and police are investigating the report's validity, but the official did not release further details.

Authorities said that the person is driving a car with Connecticut plates. The vehicle was described as a 2014 blue Volkswagen Jetta. Connecticut State Police confirmed they are looking for the car.

President Obama landed in Air Force One at Westchester County Airport just before 2 p.m. on Friday before heading to fundraising events in New York, NBC New York reported. He is expected to land at Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island on Friday evening. Local police in New York received reports that someone possibly trying to harm the president was headed in that direction in the Jetta.

A number of police bulletins went out in New York and Connecticut searching for the car, but so far there have been no reports that the vehicle has been found.

The president is scheduled to fly back to the White House Friday later evening.

Stay tuned for more details.



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Fetus Found at High School: Police

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Authorities are investigating after they say a human fetus was found in a girls restroom Friday afternoon at Woodrow Wilson High School in East Dallas.

A staff member made the discovery, officials said, and responding medical authorities determined the remains to be a human fetus.

Dallas police said surveillance video at the school is being reviewed, and they tweeted that the investigation is in the preliminary stages:

Dallas ISD said parents and guardians of Woodrow Wilson students will be notified, and they encourage families to discuss the situation. Counseling support will be available to students and staff members into next week.

Officials ask that if any student knows who the fetus may belong to or has any other information that could help, they should contact Dallas police.

DISD released the following statement Friday evening:

Dallas ISD is deeply saddened by the situation that occurred today at Woodrow Wilson High School. This afternoon, responding medical authorities determined that a human fetus had been found in a girls restroom at the school. The Dallas Police Department, assisted by Dallas ISD Police, is handling the investigation.

Dallas ISD immediately dispatched staff from the district’s Psychological Services Department to the school to provide professional support for students and staff members. Additional counseling support will continue to be available next week. The district encourages any member of the Woodrow Wilson community to utilize these services.

Dallas ISD is in the process of notifying parents and guardians of Woodrow students via the school’s webpage and SchoolMessenger phone system. The district encourages parents and families to discuss the situation with their students, and when appropriate, encourage their students to meet with counseling staff at the school.

Dallas ISD will continue to provide additional support and resources to the school community during this difficult time.

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Secret Service: Man May Pose Threat

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Police in Westchester and Secret Service were investigating a report of a "potentially suspicious person and vehicle" near where President Obama visited Friday for a set of fundraising events, authorities say.

An official with the Secret Service told NBC News the agency was working with local police to determine the validity of the report. 

The official did not elaborate on why the person and vehicle were considered suspicious.

Connecticut State Police were also told by Secret Service to be on the lookout for the suspicious person as Obama prepared to head to another fundraiser in Rhode Island later in the evening, a police spokesperson said. 

Obama landed in Air Force One at Westchester County Airport shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, and the presidential motorcade headed toward Sound Shore for the first fundraising site. The president then headed to Purchase later in the afternoon to attend a DNC Labor Day barbecue. 

Area streets were closed off as the president made his way through the area. He left the area at 5:30 p.m. for another fundraiser in Rhode Island. 

Taxi Hits, Kills Woman in NYC

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A 58-year-old woman died after being hit by a taxi SUV as she tried to cross a Manhattan street Friday afternoon, police say.

Police say the 30-year-old taxi driver was making a left turn onto East 79th Street from Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side around 2 p.m. when he hit the woman as she was crossing the street, pinning her underneath the cab.

"Everybody was screaming. We just wanted to know what happened," said Guillermo Silva, a construction worker who was working nearby. 

Silva and a group of good Samaritans, including at least six other construction workers, lifted the taxi and pulled the woman from under it, their only thought to "gotta get her outta there, gotta get her outta there," said Silva. 

One of those bystanders, Justin Havlik, said: "I took what strength I had and belted it out and lifted the car. The other two guys pushed it and we rested it on my thigh. We braced ourselved and then tossed it over." 

Witness Stephanie Knepper said: "I saw them lift up the car to bring a woman who was trapped under the car." 

Despite the good Samaritans' attempts, the woman was pronounced dead at Lenox Hill Hospital, according to police. 

Silva said he would do it all over again if there was any chance the woman could have been saved.

"We would do that for anybody. Nobody wants to see stuff like that, you know?" he said. 

It wasn't clear if the driver of the taxi was hurt, or if he will face charges. 



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Suspected DUI Driver Rear Ends CHP Motor Officer

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A California Highway Patorl officer on a motorcycle requested his own medical aid after a suspected DUI driver rammed into him on State Route 125 Friday.

Around 4:20 p.m., the CHP motor officer called dispatch to say he had been badly rear-ended in the freeway's southbound lanes near Interstate 8. 

An ambulance soon arrived to transport him to the Sharp Memorial Hospital. 

Video from the scene shows other CHP officers placing handcuffs on the other driver involved. They say he has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The crash is still under investigation.

Why You Should Buy Renter's Insurance

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Renters are not protected by their landlords. If there is a theft, a fire or smoke damage, the landlord's insurance does not pay for the renter's belongings. For that, a renter must have their own insurance, which is why renter's insurance is so important.

"If there was a fire, if there was water damage, I just want to make sure I don't have to worry about it," said Bliss Allen.

Allen lives in Rancho Penasquitos with her husband and two young boys. They have rented for nearly five years and have always had renter's insurance.

"It is so inexpensive," said Bliss. "And the peace of mind is definitely worth it."

Renter's insurance generally costs between $10 and $20 a year depending on how much coverage is necessary. The deductible is often around $500. That coverage is important whether you're a family of six renting a home or a single student living in a studio apartment.

State Farm agent Walt Waggener says the best place to start shopping for insurance is with the company that insures your car.

"It may drop your auto insurance premium if you purchase a renter's policy," said Waggener. The agent says it is important to make sure your policy covers replacement value not just the value of items at the time of the loss.

Allen says it has been worth the peace of mind.

"Thankfully we've never had to use it but I definitely think it is worth it," she added.



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UCSD Building Evacuated for Hazmat Incident

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A hazardous materials incident has prompted fire crews to evacuate the social sciences building at UC San Diego.

San Diego Fire-Rescue officials say two unknown chemicals mixed by staff members in a school chemistry lab, possibly creating explosive material.

An SDFD hazmat team and bomb squad were called in around 5:50 p.m. to deal with the situation. Once on scene, they ordered that the building be evacuated and that those in adjacent buildings shelter in place. 

Roads in the area were closed as a precaution.

However, by 8:30 p.m., the SDFD crews began downgrading the response as the threat no longer posed a problem. 

They have since handed operations over to the UCSD hazmat team, which will dispose of the chemicals. 



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Baby Gorilla Crawling, Eating, Growing

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Like an active, healthy toddler, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s baby gorilla is growing by leaps and bounds, now sitting and eating on her own.

According to zookeepers, 5-month-old Joanne is as curious as can be these days. When she’s not riding on her mother Imani’s back, she spends time crawling and foraging.

Keepers said Joanne is alert and active, taking fewer naps throughout the day. She has also started sampling solid foods, mainly fruits and vegetables, now that she has about eight teeth with which to chow down.

Her favorite foods, by the way, are currently kale and grapes cut in half. She often watches her mother intently as she eats, mimicking those behaviors and picking up fruits and veggies of her own.

But, while she’s enjoying the tastiness of solids, keepers said the baby gorilla’s primary source of nutrition continues to be from nursing.

Little Joanne is also quite the roamer.

Safari Park keeper Jami Pawlowski said the gorilla is beginning to crawl away from her mother a bit, testing her limits.

"Imani always keeps her eye on her but Joanne is testing out her independence and seeing how far she can get," Pawlowski explained. “We’re seeing Joanne be more and more active.”

Keepers said Joanne shares her habitat with seven other gorillas, including 3-year-old Monroe and 6-year-old Frank. Although Imani remains very protective of her baby, the mother will sometimes let Frank hold Joanne. Monroe often tries to play with the baby, poking and peering at Joanne before running away.

Joanne was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on March 12 via rare emergency C-section. Two days later, she suffered a collapsed lung and had to undergo treatment. She received around-the-clock care until she made a full recovery.

Since then, she’s been growing stronger by the day, getting to know other members of the gorilla troop and sharing important bonding time with her mother.

Joanne – named in honor of Joanne Warren, the first chairwoman of the Foundation of San Diego Zoo Global – was Imani’s first baby and the 17th gorilla to be born at Safari Park. The facility currently houses eight gorillas. Two male gorillas in the troop, Monroe and Frank, were also born in San Diego in 2011 and 2008, respectively.
 



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Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run Has Expired License: Clerk

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The driver in an Oceanside hit-and-run crash that killed an active-duty Marine should not have been behind the wheel, a rental car clerk told NBC 7.

Ezequiel Garcia, 30, was driving a rented cargo van on an expired license during the fatal crash, according to a employee at Budget Car and Truck Rentals.

Oceanside Police say Thursday morning, Garcia pulled out of parking lot and tried to make an illegal U-turn onto Douglas Drive. But as he turned, he collided with a motorcycle driven by 22-year-old Marine Brandon Bizzarro.

"It's just...it was horrid, it was just terrible,” said Kim Campos, who drove up to the crash after Bizzarro was airlifted away.

Garcia immediately took off from the scene, investigators say, and tried to return the van to Budget Rentals a few miles away.

The clerk told NBC 7 Garcia came in “panicked” and said, “Somebody just hit me.”

The vehicle had been rented to a woman because Garcia’s license was expired, so he was not supposed to be driving it, the employee said.

She advised him to go back to the scene, which he did. Police took him to their headquarters and subsequently booked him into jail for felony hit-and-run.

He will be arraigned on the charge Tuesday.

"Had he not left the scene, in all likelihood, he would not have been charged with hit and run,” said OPD Lt. Leonard Cosby. “The law requires you to stay in the event of an injury to check on the welfare of the driver to exchange information. He did not do that."

Bizzarro was placed on life support when he arrived at the hospital, but by Thursday afternoon, he had died.

Campos said she knew something serious had happened, based on the aftermath.

"I could tell just by all the glass and stuff that was on the road and the way that motorcycle was facing the opposite way, so I just didn't know it was a Marine at the time, and then when I found out, it really touched my heart,” she said.



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Former Staffers Blamed for Break-In at DeMaio Office: Source

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Two former staff members are being blamed for a May break-in at Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio’s San Diego campaign headquarters, a source close to the investigation told NBC 7.

Computer screens were smashed, cords and cables were cut, gas cards were stolen and water was poured over laptops, printers and copiers at the Miramar office on May 28, six days before the primary election.

The source says before the burglary and vandalism, two DeMaio staffers were terminated for taking proprietary information from the campaign.

Victims identified those staff members as potential suspects early in the police investigation, said SDPD’s Lt. Kevin Mayer, and the two have cooperated with detectives.

Mayer did confirm the burglary did occur, but at this point, officials have not developed enough probable cause to identify a suspect.

He expects the case will be turned over to the District Attorney’s office within the next couple of weeks, at which point they will decide whether to file charges and make an arrest.

"We were outraged by the damage done to the campaign during this break-in and hope the individual responsible is held fully accountable for their actions,” Dave McCulloch, a spokesperson for the DeMaio campaign, said in a statement Friday.

This November, DeMaio will try to unseat incumbent Scott Peters in California's 52nd congressional district during the general election.



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Rescued Horse Gives Birth to Foal in County Care

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When San Diego County Animal Services seized a variety of neglected animals last weekend, workers came away with 31 horses.

Now, they have 32.

One of the recently rescued mares gave birth to a little foal Friday at the Bonita Animal Shelter.

When the mother and fellow emaciated horses were first taken from the Valley Center property, every rib could be seen poking out from under their skin. They also suffered from severe hoof problems, veterinarians said.

But under the careful watch of county caretakers, the baby was born to be the picture of health and cuteness.

The name chosen by staff? Bonita.

“Because A: she’s at Bonita right now, and B: Bonita in Spanish means pretty, and we all think she’s very very pretty,” said Dan DeSousa, deputy director of Animal Services.

Three llamas, four miniature cattle, five geese and one dog were also among the animals rescued from the property in the 28300 block of Hell Creek Road. They have been taken to a private ranch or the county’s Carlsbad facility.

DeSousa says there’s a slim chance the owner will legally get the livestock back. They’ll most likely be sold at a future silent auction.

Right now, that owner is not facing any criminal charges. It will be up to county veterinarians to decide if they will present a case to the District Attorney’s office.



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West Nile Virus Cases Reported in East County

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Health officials believe two East County patients have contracted West Nile virus after they were both bitten by mosquitoes bites near their homes.

A 73-year-old La Mesa man has been hospitalized with a confirmed case of the virus, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported Friday. He was admitted for an infection of the brain and its surrounding tissue – a problem resulting from West Nile.

A 44-year-old El Cajon woman received outpatient treatment for flu-like symptoms with a rash, and doctors say she probably had the disease as well.

The HHSA says four out of five people who contract the virus do not show symptoms, and 1 in 150 of those infected will have serious, potentially deadly neurological complications. The greatest risk is among people over 50 years old and those with weakened immune systems.

Less severe symptoms include headache, fever, swollen glands, nausea, skin rash and fatigue.

In July, a Santee man who showed no signs of the disease tested positive for it in a routine blood screening. His was the first confirmed, local case of West Nile since 2012.

Health officials recommend protecting yourself and your family using a three-step system: prevent, protect and report.

Prevent mosquito breeding by emptying any backyard item like pots, buckets or rain gutters that can hold stagnant water. Free mosquito fish can help control mosquito breeding in pools, ponds and fountains.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites by using insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 when you’re spending time outside, and make sure all your screens are secure.

Finally, report dead crows, ravens, jays, hawks and owls, as well as green swimming pools, to the Vector Control Program at 858-694-2888. Dead birds could carry West Nile virus. At least three have tested positive for the disease in El Cajon.



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