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Eric Garner Death Protests

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Several hundred people rallied outside the federal courthouse in Brooklyn Saturday to demand justice in the death of Eric Garner -- the Staten Island man whose death in police custody sparked protests nationwide.

It was the second day of protests to mark the anniversary of Garner's death on July 17, 2014. Activists at the courthouse called on federal prosecutors to indict the police officer who put Garner in a fatal chokehold.

About two dozen protesters were arrested Friday during several demonstrations, New York City police officials said.

Hundreds of people rallied near Columbus Circle Friday evening. Several people were arrested outside Central Park as protesters chanted, "Shame! Shame! Shame!" News 4 New York video of one arrest shows a man being handcuffed and taken away by police as protesters surround them.

"The one's responsible for Eric Garner's death are free, walking the streets, and there was the non-indictment," one protester said. "That is wrong."

Friday's demonstrations began with Garner's youngest daughter, Legacy Miller, and her mother, Jewel Miller, releasing doves in front of the Tompkinsville store where Garner had his fatal confrontation with officer Daniel Pantaleo on July 17, 2014. Video of the altercation showed the heavyset Garner shouting "I can't breathe!" repeatedly after being brought to the ground in front of the store. He lost consciousness and was pronounced dead a short time later.

One group rode the Staten Island Ferry to mark the anniversary, while another announced plans to block off traffic in Columbus Circle -- a common practice across the city during the intense protests in the days following a grand jury's decision in December not to charge Pantaleo with a crime in Garner's death. Pantaleo had no comment Friday.

The anniversary comes days after New York City settled a civil suit filed by Garner's family for nearly $6 million. Garner's family said that the civil agreement wasn't a victory and they will continue pressing for federal civil rights charges.

The U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn are investigating whether there is evidence to warrant charges that the officer deliberately violated Garner's civil rights. Such cases are rare after grand jury inaction or acquittal at state level.

Pantaleo, meanwhile, has not been on active duty in the year since Garner's death and remains under an internal affairs review. The NYPD is refraining from making any decisions on Pantaleo's future with the department until after the federal probe has been completed.

Pantaleo's attorney declined to comment on the anniversary.


'Take Action': Nelson Mandela Day Celebrated Worldwide

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On what would have been Nelson Mandela's 97th birthday, people around the world Saturday are honoring the legendary South African leader's legacy with charitable acts.

Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, held a lunch for elderly and poorer women at the Mandela family restaurant near the family's home in Soweto and handed out blankets, according to The Associated Press. At the University of Johannesburg, his widow, Graca Machel, gave out food parcels.

Others are honoring Mandela on social media using the hashtag #MandelaDay and #Time2Serve.

Nelson Mandela International Day, or Mandela Day, was adopted by the United Nations in 2009, and asks those who want to follow in his footsteps to "Take Action. Inspire Change." 

He died in 2013 at the age of 95.



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Watch: Lightning in Pacific Beach

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Lightning struck across San Diego County on July 18, 2015, including in Pacific Beach.

Watch: Lightning at Lake Miramar

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Lightning hit Lake Miramar on July 18, 2015, in this raw video clip from the scene.

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Bomb Threat at Walmart Unfounded

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A Walmart store on College Avenue was evacuated Saturday morning after someone called in a bomb threat, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.

Police said the manager of the store in the 3400 block of College Avenue in the Oak Park area received some kind of threat around 11:25 a.m. and evacuated the building as a precaution. Police arrived on scene to investigate and determined there was no bomb.

Officers cleared the area shortly thereafter, deeming it safe for employees and customers.

No further details were immediately released. No injuries were reported.

This Walmart on College Avenue was the same store where a man, demanding money from a cashier, fired gunshots into the ceiling on May 6, 2014, sending frightened shoppers running for cover. The Walmart was also robbed by another man armed with a gun in November 2013.


 

13-Month-Old Girl Sought in Amber Alert Found

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A 13-month-old girl who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert on Saturday was found alone, but safe hours later in a shed in the high desert east of Palmdale, sheriff's deputies said.

A 35-year-old man identified as Brandon Wynn and an underage boy were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and face additional charges, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.

The baby's mother was allegedly sexually assaulted, kidnapped and later found in Lake Los Angeles, a desert community about 27 miles east of Palmdale, according to the Amber Alert website. Her attacker told her he was going to a Motel 6 in Palmdale, where the baby had been left.

"The suspect said he was going to return to the motel and take care of her," the alert said.

The girl, wearing a yellow sleeping jumper, had been taken sometime overnight, sheriff's Sgt. Marcy Marder said.

Sheriff's officials gave conflicting information about details in the Amber Alert. They confirmed to NBC4 just before 3:30 p.m. that deputies had found the girl unattended in the shed. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The mother was also being treated at a hospital.

Deputies were searching for a 38-year-old man and a BMW in connection with the girl's disappearance, but later determined that he and the vehicle were not involved in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call 661-948-8466.

Some Planes Grounded Due to Thunder, Lightning

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Heavy rain, thunder and lightning have delayed some flights coming and in out of San Diego International Airport. 

At least ten to fifteen flights departing San Diego from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. have been delayed, according to the airport's website. NBC 7 has reached out to an airport spokesman to get complete numbers on current airport delays. 

One flight from Phoenix sat on the tarmac for more than an hour because crews were not allowed outside on the tarmac while lightning was in the area. 

At Lindbergh Field, the rainfall total as of 1:45 p.m. was .46 inches. 

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Aviation Weather Warning for Lindbergh Field due to cloud and ground lightning through 1 p.m.



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Pride Parade Goes On Despite Rain

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Despite the rain, thunderstorms and lightning, the iconic San Diego Pride Parade went on as planned in Hillcrest on July 18, 2015. Many participants and spectators said a little rain couldn't stop them from celebrating pride weekend.

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Drones Delayed Calif. Fire Help

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Drones forced the landing of planes deployed to fight the so-called North Fire in southern California that burned cars and homes along the 15 Freeway Friday, delaying response to the frightening blaze, officials said.

All air units not only pulled back from the fire because of the drones, but all five were forced to touch back down at the airport in San Bernardino after jettisoning their loads, John Miller of the U.S. Forest Service said.

The drones can pose a hazard to the planes, so the airspace must be closed to fixed-wing aircraft if they are seen in the air.

"It can kill our firefighters in the air ... They can strike one of these things and one of our aircraft could go down, killing the firefighters in the air. This is serious to us. It is a serious, not only life threat, not only to our firefighters in the air, but when we look at the vehicles that were overrun by fire, it was definitely a life-safety threat to the motorists on Interstate 15," said John Miller of U.S. Forest Service, 

Five drones were initially spotted over the fire, which consumed five homes and more than a dozen cars as motorists frantically fled on foot through the Cajon Pass.

Two drones actually gave chase to air units, and the incident delayed response by about 15 to 20 minutes, according to Battalion Chief Marc Peebles of San Bernardino County Fire Department.

When asked if the delay contributed to the fire jumping the 15 Freeway, Peebles said “It definitely contributed to it.”

Drones appearing overhead have become a growing concern as fire crews try to battle wildfires during the busy season across Southern California.

Similar incidents occurred during the fight to contain the massive Lake Fire and others.

As of 10:30 p.m., the fire, near Phelan, had grown to 3,500 acres and was just 5 percent contained.

Lightning, Storms Leave Thousands Without Power

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Lightning, rain and thunderstorms in the middle of July left nearly 14,000 residents without power Saturday across different parts of San Diego County, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) confirmed.

As of 12:45 p.m., one of the biggest power outages impacted neighborhoods in Logan Heights, Mountain View and Lincoln Park, with approximately 3,918 residents without power. SDG&E expected to restore power to customers by 3 p.m.

In parts of Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, University Heights, North Park and Normal Heights, roughly 3,934 residents were left without power after an outage struck just before 11:30 a.m. Power was expected to be restored by 2 p.m., SDG&E said.

Meanwhile, in parts of Ocean Beach, Midway District and Lindbergh Field, nearly 2,100 customers were without power as of 12:15 p.m. Crews expected to restore power in those areas by 3 p.m. as well.

In Coronado, power was knocked out for about 1,700 residents.

Earlier in the day, just before 6:30 a.m., a power outage impacted 3,825 residents in parts of Clairemont and Kearny Mesa. SDG&E officials said they expected to restore power to those areas by 9 a.m.

By 9:45 a.m. almost all residents in those areas had power once more. SDG&E said approximately 85 customers remained without power, but the company expected to restore service to those remaining customers by 11 a.m. However, another outage struck the same area around 11 a.m., leaving 155 customers in the dark.

Meanwhile, in the East County, 2,020 customers were left without power just before 7 a.m. when an outage hit El Cajon. SDG&E said power would be restored by 11:30 a.m. As of 1 p.m., only 58 customers remained without power in that area.

Other communities hit with smaller power outages during Saturday’s wild weather included parts of Mission Bay; Mission Beach; Pacific Beach; Sunset Cliffs; Point Loma; Torrey Pines; Sorrento Valley; University City; Fort Rosecrans; MCRD; Encinitas; Cardiff-by-the-Sea; Olivenhain; MCAS Miramar; Scripps Ranch; Kensington; Talmadge; West College Area; Chollas Creek; Oak Park; and City Heights.

By 4:10 p.m., a total of 13 power outages remained scattered across the county.

This included 1,217 residents without power in parts of Ocean Beach, Midway and Lindbergh Field, as well as 1,266without power in parts of University Heights, North Park and Normal Heights. SDG&E said the weather had caused issues in electric systems across San Diego.

NBC 7’s meteorologist Vanessa Herrera said the county will see a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and showers throughout the day until 11 p.m. After that, she said it will decrease to 40 percent.

Herrera said San Diego mountains and deserts will continue to see thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday, and perhaps even through Monday with a 20 percent chance of storms persisting. Get more weather updates from Herrera here.

National Weather Service San Diego said there had been more than 500 lightning strikes in the county as of 1:15 p.m.

As of 12:30 p.m., the NWS said San Diego’s rainfall totals were at 0.46 inches, making it the second wettest day ever in July in San Diego. NWS officials said Lindbergh Field set the record more than 100 years ago in July 1902 after logging a record 0.83 inches of rainfall in one day.

On Saturday afternoon, NBC 7 meteorologist Jodi Kodesh reported the 113-year-old rainfall record had been broken. As of 3:30 p.m., 1.03 inches of rain had fallen, shattering the old July record.



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African Serval Cubs Play at Zoo

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Two lively African Serval cubs and their mother, Onshe, pounced, foraged, and investigated enrichment items Friday, meant to encourage the cats’ natural behaviors.

The as yet unnamed cubs just turned two months old, and are nearly identical except for the pink spot on the male’s nose.

They are still nursing, but are trying solid food. The cubs are also testing their ability to climb and jump, venturing higher and higher in their exhibit.

Campers at the Zoo’s “Epic Teen” program created the enrihemnt items, which included new piles of mulch, food scented gourds, and pinecones with paper and skin shed from a snake.

The Zoo is hosting Nighttime Zoo through September 7; in which guests can stay until 9 pm. Visitors can enjoy live music, trampoline acrobats, special food menus, and a new 4-D Movie experience “Ice Age: No Time For Nuts.”

Zoo guests can find the Servals at the Rock Kopje area on Front Street.

Man Who Defrauded Chase Bank of $250K Sentenced

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A judge sentenced a San Diego man to 9 months in prison Friday for defrauding Chase Bank.

While refinancing his home in Tierra Santa, James Folsom concealed the delinquent debt of $250,000 he owed the US Government. He concealed the fact that he did not own the property he was attempting to refinance.

A court previously convicted Folsom in 2010 of fraudulently selling unapproved medical devices. He has been in custody since May 2014. At that time Folsom was sentenced to 51 months custody, fined $250,000, and ordered to pay a penalty assessment of $2,600.

“Bank fraud is a billion dollar a year industry in the United States that affects every financial institution and taxpayers, because the fraud costs are passed on to the consumer. The Department of Justice places great emphasis on recovering debts owed to victims of crime, whether they are individuals or institutions. And defendants need to know that such debts are like an anchor around them until they are paid.” United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy said in a statement.

Folsom’s misrepresentation as the titleholder of the Tierra Santa property left Chase with an unenforceable, unsecured interest. The bank could not recover the proceeds of the loan.



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Shelling in East Ukraine Amid Ceasefire

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Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels accused each other of shelling residentital areas despite a ceasefire, reporting civilians and one soldier were killed following a week of the deadliest fighting in over a month, Reuters reported.

More than 6,500 people have been killed since the conflict broke out in eastern Ukraine in April last year. Attacks have lessened since a peace agreement was brokered in Belarus five months ago, but both sides accuse each other of violations.

"The vast majority of shelling and armed attacks by the rebels take place at night to avoid attracting the attention of international observers," Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said.

Truck Hits Limo 4 Dead, 4 Injured

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Four members of a bridal party were killed and four others injured Saturday afternoon on Long Island after the limo they were riding in was hit by a truck as they returned from a vineyard, police said.

The limo's driver was attempting to make a U-turn near Depot Lane on Route 48 in Cutchogue around  5 p.m. when it was hit by a red truck with an alleged drunk driver behind the wheel, according to police.

"It looks like they were just thrown from one side of the vehicle out the windows," Lynne Van Z Lulfs, who witnessed the aftermath from her car, said.

Three of the people in the limo died at the scene and a fourth person from the limo was pronounced dead at Peconic Bay Medical Center, according to police.

Four other people in the limo who were injured were rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital. They were listed in serious but stable condition Saturday night.

The crash left the limo crippled, with one side of it completely destroyed by the truck, which was rammed up against its right side. Debris was scattered over the roadway.

"I wish I didn't look, to be honest with you," Lulfs said. "It's something you don't forget." 

DWI charges are pending against the driver of the truck, police said. The investigation is ongoing and the identities of the victims have not been released.

Cutchogue is located on the North Fork of Long Island in an area known for its vineyards.

This is a developing story. Check back here for details.



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Man's Car Torched After Crash

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A man's car caught on fire and rolled over after hitting a sign post in Plymouth, Massachusetts, causing the driver to be airlifted from the scene, police say. 

The 35-year-old male driver from Worcester was heading west on U.S. 44 when police say he went into the median. The car rolled over several times when he hit the post.

Police say some passersby got him out of the car after it caught fire, eventually becoming fully engulfed.

The man was seriously injured. He was taken by MedFlight to Massachusetts General Hospital.

The eastbound side of the road remained closed after the crash.

Police are investigating. No charges have been filed.



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Rain Doesn't Stop Hillcrest's Pride Parade

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The storm may have made for a wet 41st San Diego Pride Parade, but it didn't stop it from going on. The festivities went on despite the rain, and NBC 7's Diana Guevara gives us a look at all the fun.

Mother's Day in Apartment Fire was Suspicious: Son

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The son of a woman killed in an apartment fire last night believes his mother's death is suspicious.

Maria Lopez, 62, died Thursday night when a fire broke out in her garage-converted-apartment in Mountain View.

“She doesn’t have any alcohol in the house, no type of gas or any propane, or anything inside of the house that would have made it take off so fast,” Paul Lopez, Maria Lopez’s son, told NBC7.

It took fire crews ten minutes to put out the fire, which could be seen for blocks.

Lopez raised Paul and two other sons on her own. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a recovering alcoholic, her son felt it was important to keep a close eye on her.

He was at the apartment just three hours before the fire started.

“She’s my mom. She’s all I had. She’s my only parent,” Lopez said.

Lopez’s son says that although a smashed window indicates his mother was trying to escape, the back door was nailed shut, and the sofa was pushed up against the front door.

Just before the fire call, police were investigating a disturbance call made by Lopez.

Lifeguards Evacuate Towers Due to Lightning

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San Diego Lifeguards were ordered to evacuate all towers on the beaches Saturday morning due to lightning storms.

Officials told NBC 7 the lightning was less than 10 miles from towers, so lifeguards were evacuated as a precaution.

As of 10:45 a.m., San Diego Lifeguards were recommending all visitors to stay off the beaches, stay out of the water and seek shelter.

Officials said people should avoid sheltering inside vehicles due to the metal in and on cars.

NBC 7’s meteorologist Vanessa Herrera said the county will see a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and showers throughout the day until 11 p.m. After that, she said it will decrease to 40 percent.

Herrera said San Diego mountains and deserts will continue to see thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday, and perhaps even through Monday with a 20 percent chance of storms persisting. For more weather updates from Herrera, read this article.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Aviation Weather Warning for Lindbergh Field due to cloud and ground lightning through 1 p.m.

The NWS expects the thunderstorms to move northward after 1 p.m. For now, some flights are delayed at the San Diego International Airport.

The NWS also issued a flash flood advisory just after 12 p.m. for portions of Southern California, including parts of San Diego, in effect through Sunday evening.

The NWS said some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Chula Vista; Oceanside; Carlsbad; El Cajon; Vista; Encinitas; National City; La Mesa; Poway; Imperial Beach; Ramona; Coronado; Del Mar; Alpine; Valley Center; Linda Vista; Tierrasanta; Mission Beach; University City and Mission Valley.

National Weather Service San Diego said there had been more than 500 lightning strikes in the county as of 1:15 p.m.

As of 12:30 p.m., the NWS said San Diego’s rainfall totals were at 0.46 inches, making it the second wettest day ever in July in San Diego. NWS officials said Lindbergh Field set the record back in July 1902 after logging a record 0.83 inches of rainfall in one day.

On Saturday afternoon, NBC 7 meteorologist Jodi Kodesh reported the 113-year-old rainfall record had been broken. As of 3:30 p.m., 1.03 inches of rain had fallen, shattering the old July record.
 



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New Craft Breweries in San Diego

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There's nothing San Diegans love more than craft beer. With years of experience as leading beer scene city, new, unique breweries are popping up all over America's Finest (and Sudsiest) City.

Our friends at Yelp pulled together a list of the best new local breweries, so put these on tap the next time you’re out. Cheers!

The Lost Abbey/ The Confessional (Cardiff-by-the-Sea)
Coastal cities in north San Diego rejoice: this is a solid win for seaside beer fans. The new Confessional tasting room boasts beers from iconic local brewer, The Lost Abbey, plus selections from Port Brewing and The Hop Concept, all lining the 24-tap wall. Tasters, pints, growler fills – it’s all here. Residents are already claiming “regulars” status at this place, which is open till 11 p.m. on weekends.

ChuckAlek Independent Brewers (Ramona)

The owners named this place after their grandfathers – Chuck and Alek, respectively – and the motto here is “old school brews for new school palates.” History flows into the mugs here the 1850 Runner: a brown porter (6.3%) inspired by the story of a Civil War ancestor who tended to take refuge up his wife’s skirts. This brewery also pours a great Düsseldorf Altbier with Dowser’s German herbal hops in honor of Papa Alek.

Modern Times (Point Loma)

With a super modern approach to brewing, this spot even provides homebrew recipes on its website for amateurs to mix up their own batch. But, seriously, why bother when you can visit a tasting room of these proportions and a tap list you won’t want to miss. We suggest the Hoppy Dank Amber – which, as Modern Times says, is the “stickiest of the icky.” If your beer tastes run dark, the coffee stout is also legit, with delicious chocolate malt all up in the CO2 extract.

Green Flash/Cellar 3 (Poway)

Ales are expanding their horizons inland with this extension of the well-established Green Flash Brewing Co. The concept is genius, taking the hard work, limited releases, sours, barrel-aged and experiments of inventive brew masters and storing them in one facility. Creative labels grace concoctions like Flander’s Drive, aged in American oak Bourbon barrels (6.9%), and the exclusivity has true fans flocking.

Toolbox Brewing Co. (Vista)
This addition to the North County brew scene specializes in sours and Brett beers (from the Brettanomyces yeast; think wild, funky flavors with unique colors and fruit tones). You can read all about this brewing company’s preferred brands of bacteria on this website, or just slide into the tap room and order the Berry Bewitching, a sour blond wild ale with raspberries (5.25%).

Nickel Beer Company (Julian)

This Julian-based gem boasts 16 taps of beer on the line, all brewed in-house, plus a dog-friendly beer garden. The owner, Tom Nickel, has been homebrewing since he was 18 and is proud to create his products with local ingredients in the small mining town. His flavors get to the core of the well-known apple industry and geography in the area with brews like the Vulcan IPA (6.9%) and the Julian Pale Ale (just under 5%).
 



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'Black Lives Matter' Activists Disrupt Presidential Forum

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Demonstrators protesting cases of police brutality and the treatment of black Americans by law enforcement disrupted a presidential forum Saturday as Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley, a former Maryland governor, was interviewed on stage at the Netroots Nation convention, the Associated Press reported. The group later heckled fellow candidate Bernie Sanders.

The raucous scene unfolded when a large group of protesters streamed into the convention hall chanting, "Black lives matter!" As O'Malley looked on, one of the group's leaders took over the stage and addressed the audience as the largely female group of demonstrators railed against police-involved shootings, the treatment of immigrants and Arizona's racial history.



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