Category: San Diego

Randy’s Donuts Opens First San Diego Location

The iconic Randy’s Donut Shop—which began in 1952 with a single store in Inglewood, California—will open its first location in San Diego May 3. “San Diego is an incredible family city with world-class attractions, and we’re honored to add our world-famous donuts to the list of reasons why families love San Diego so much,” Lawrence…


San Diego to Purchase 3 Hotels to Provide Affordable Housing Units

The San Diego Housing Commission voted unanimously 4–0 to purchase three hotel properties for nearly $158 million to be converted to permanent affordable housing—dependent upon receiving state funds—during a meeting on April 20. The Housing Commission is hoping to receive a grant from Homekey—a statewide program by the California Department of Housing and Community Development…


Trial Ordered for Man Accused in 78-Year-Old’s Sex Assault at San Diego Church

SAN DIEGO—A man accused of sexually assaulting a 78-year-old woman at a Mira Mesa church was ordered May 1 to stand trial on charges of assault with intent to commit rape and dissuading a witness. Hugo Jonathan Espinoza-Martinez, 27, is accused of assaulting the woman on Nov. 25, 2022, at Summit Point Church on Rickert…


Coast Guard Rescues 4 Passengers from 3 Cruise Ships

SAN DIEGO—Four separate passengers were evacuated by U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crews based in San Diego from three separate cruise ships off the Southern California coast during a 24-hour period beginning Friday night. At 7:10 p.m. Friday, a 47-year-old woman suffering from a progressive acute illness was hoisted off the cruise ship Carnival Panorama, 100…


Coast Guard Rescues 4 Passengers from 3 Cruise Ships Near San Diego

SAN DIEGO—Four separate passengers were evacuated by U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crews based in San Diego from three separate cruise ships off the Southern California coast during a 24-hour period beginning Friday night. At 7:10 p.m. Friday, a 47-year-old woman suffering from a progressive acute illness was hoisted off the cruise ship Carnival Panorama, 100…


Ex-San Diego Resident Sentenced for Tax Crimes, Fleeing Country Over 20 Years Ago

SAN DIEGO—A former San Diego resident who fled the United States more than 20 years ago to avoid being sentenced for tax crimes was sentenced April 28 to over five years in federal prison. Robin McPherson was slated to appear for a March 2001 sentencing hearing following his convictions for tax evasion and conspiracy, but…


California Democratic Senators’ Debate Stalls Fentanyl Bill Again, Sparks Fiery Protests by Victims’ Families

SACRAMENTO—A series of outbursts echoed in the chambers of a Senate Public Safety Committee hearing on April 25 following comments indicating a bill—designed to warn fentanyl dealers of potential murder charges—would not proceed, with one victim’s family member yelling at the representatives on his way out the door, as democratic lawmakers fought over amended language….


Growing Division Among California Democrats Stalls Fentanyl Bill Again Amid Fiery Protests by Victims’ Families

SACRAMENTO—A series of outbursts echoed in the chambers of a Senate Public Safety Committee hearing on April 25 following comments indicating a bill—designed to warn fentanyl dealers of potential murder charges—would not proceed, with one victim’s family member yelling at the representatives on his way out the door, as Democratic lawmakers fought over amended language….


Police Seek Help Finding Suspect Who Beat Man at San Diego Gas Station

SAN DIEGO—Authorities sought the public’s help April 25 in identifying the suspect who beat a 52-year-old man inside a Lincoln Park-area gas station. The victim walked into United Gas Station at 235 S. 47th St just before 11:30 p.m. on March 13, according to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). He noticed a man lying…


San Diego Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Drug Sale

SAN DIEGO—A San Diego man who took part in the sale of fentanyl-laced pills that led to a woman’s overdose death was sentenced this week to 10 years in federal prison. Jonathan Miguel Lopez, 35, pleaded guilty to his role in the sale of pills to 23-year-old Sherie Gil, who was found dead Sept. 30,…