Caretakers Accused of Abusing Autistic Man
The mother of a severely autistic man gave an emotional testimony Thursday at a hearing in Vista for two caregivers accused of abusing her son. Police say 50-year-old Michael Garritson and 27-year-old...
View ArticleFBI Seeks Wells Fargo Bandit
On Dec. 26 at around 12:10 p.m. an unknown male robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at 9996 Scripps Ranch Blvd. The FBI says the suspect approached a victim teller with a demand note and had the teller put...
View ArticleAmputees Control Prosthetics Via Mobile App
Tara Butcher explains how a smartphone app lets her use a single prosthetic leg to run, hike, walk and even wear high heels. Before the new technology, she'd have to swap out specially-made prosthetics...
View ArticleFatal Shooting Marks Chicago's 500th Homicide
A man gunned down Thursday in Chicago marked what police say is the city's 500th homicide of the year. It's a dubious distinction that hasn't occurred since 2008, when the city ended the year with 512...
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Panda Cub Aces Final Exam of 2012
The San Diego Zoo’s giant panda cub rang in the end of 2012 by acing his weekly exam Thursday, which included playing with a bunch of new toys. Oh, the perks of panda life. Zookeepers say...
View ArticleNYC Man Pushed to Death on Subway Tracks
A man was shoved onto subway train tracks and killed Thursday evening in New York City, in the second such fatal subway push attack in the city in a month. Police are looking for a woman who was seen...
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Update on Crew Members Injured During Chopper Crash
Two aircrew members of a crashed U.S. Navy helicopter have yet to be released from the hospital after two weeks of receiving treatment, Navy officials said Thursday. The December 12 incident occurred...
View ArticleDMV to Sell Vintage California License Plates
Classic car owners may soon have a license plate to match their vintage style. Starting next week, motorists can purchase one of three designs dating back to the 50s, 60s and 70s. The designs each cost...
View Article3 Cops Shot, Gunman Dead in NJ Police Station Shooting
Three police officers were injured after a suspect grabbed a gun and opened fire inside a New Jersey police station early Friday, police said. Police shot the gunman dead during the confrontation,...
View ArticlePedestrian Killed in Front of Grocery Store
A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed in front of a grocery store in Vista Thursday night, officials confirmed. The fatal collision occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Vista Way,...
View ArticleCar Flips Off Bridge, Kills Driver
A man died after a high speed car accident early Friday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. The incident happened shortly before 3:20 a.m. near the Interstate 15 connector. The driver,...
View ArticleFinancial Planners Stole $4.25M in Retirement Funds: DA
A local financial planner has been convicted for his part in an elaborate scheme to defraud numerous victims of more than $4.25 million, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced...
View ArticleMayor Filner Sounds Off on President, Leading Dems
San Diego's mayor is now back in the news in Washington, D.C. -- making headlines for critical comments about President Obama and his former Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill. The fun started with...
View Article'Kiss' Statue Construction Underway
The 25-foot famous statue of two Navy sweethearts is gone but not forgotten -- and now it is returning in another form. Construction on a bronze replica of the statue "Unconditional Surrender" has...
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San Diego's Top Political Moments of 2012
This year's election made for some political gems, particularly in San Diego, where a heated mayoral race unleashed aggressive campaigning and a flurry of financial conundrums fed the already stormy...
View ArticleCA Sen. Aims to Curb Drunk Driving With Ignition Locks
Too drunk to drive? If only your car's ignition would lock up, preventing repeat DUI offenders from hopping behind the wheel would be so much easier. That's the wish of the California Highway Patrol...
View ArticleWhat To Do This Weekend
With the end of the year just around the corner, celebrate some of the last bits of holiday events this weekend. Friday, Dec. 28 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 5 p.m. at The Old Globe Catch one of the...
View ArticleChargers Prepare For Two QBs
One day before the Oakland Raiders head south, the Chargers still don’t know which quarterback will take the first snap. Starting quarterback Carson Palmer was injured several weeks ago and is still...
View ArticleDUI Checkpoints Planned for Weekend
Starting Friday night, San Diego County police departments plan to stage checkpoints to catch holiday revelers who choose to drink and drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Checkpoints will...
View ArticlePolice Activity Closes Northbound I-805
Northbound Interstate 805 closed shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Friday for police activity, according to officials. The interstate is closed at the state Route 54 connector between Chula Vista and National...
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