Category: San Diego

3 Bounty Hunters Accused in San Diego Burglary, False Imprisonment

NATIONAL CITY, Calif.—Three people working as bounty hunters have been accused of burglarizing a house after arresting the resident in National City, then unlawfully detaining their suspect’s girlfriend and her father. According to the California Department of Insurance, the defendants were working illegally as “bail fugitive recovery persons” during a June 10 incident in National…


The Pacific Lyric Association: A Southern California Community Opera Company

Commentary Mahatma Gandhi is quoted as saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” The popular motto reflects King Solomon’s Biblical writing, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” Whether his personal beliefs align with either of these men, any person can glean the basic message: if…


Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With Bus in Chula Vista

CHULA VISTA, Calif.—A 21-year-old man died when his motorcycle collided with a Metropolitan Transit System bus, police said Oct. 5. The incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the intersection of Third and Orange avenues, according to a Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) news release. Motorists who witnessed the collision told police they…


Driver, Passenger Killed When Vehicle Crashes Into Wall in San Diego

CHULA VISTA, Calif.—The male driver and female passenger of a Nissan Rogue were killed Oct. 1 when their vehicle crashed into a wall while exiting the Interstate 805 off-ramp on East Palomar Street, police said. At approximately 9:53 a.m., the Chula Vista Police Department received several calls regarding a single-vehicle crash into a wall near…


Huntington Beach Man, Woman Killed Climbing Mountainside Near Idyllwild

SAN DIEGO—A pair of climbers who died trying to scale a mountainside east of Idyllwild have been identified as Huntington Beach residents, one of them a former Dallas Cowboys and San Diego State football player. Gavin Escobar, 31, and Chelsea Walsh, 33, died about 12:20 p.m. Sept. 28 near the Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout, southeast…


Former NFL Player, Woman Killed Climbing Mountainside in Southern California

SAN DIEGO—A pair of climbers who died trying to scale a mountainside east of Idyllwild in Southern California have been identified as Huntington Beach residents, one of them a former Dallas Cowboys and San Diego State football player. Gavin Escobar, 31, and Chelsea Walsh, 33, died about 12:20 p.m. Sept. 28 near the Tahquitz Peak…


Vargas, Dodgers Beat Padres 5–2 for 108th Win

SAN DIEGO—Miguel Vargas hit a tie-breaking, two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 5–2 on Thursday night to slow the Padres’ playoff push. The Dodgers added to their franchise single-season record with their 108th win. They’ve already clinched the NL’s No….


Naked Man Rescued From Cliff in San Diego

SAN DIEGO—A naked man who authorities believe to be the owner of a vehicle retrieved from a ravine was rescued from a cliff in Torrey Pines Sept. 14 and taken to a hospital. San Diego Fire & Rescue crews found a man who reportedly could not walk due to injuries suffered after falling from a…


Underwater ‘Mini Shark’ Bugs Taking Bites of Californian Beachgoers

Southern Californians who want to enjoy their time at Mission Bay are facing a tough time dealing with tiny, underwater sea creatures biting at their feet. The creatures have been identified as a crustacean species called Excirolana chiltoni, which are also known as “mini sharks.” These crustaceans are scavengers and grow to be around 0.3…


Free Public Transportation Available for San Diego Student As School Starts

SAN DIEGO—Prior to the start of school for the San Diego Unified School District on Aug. 29, district leaders and transit organizations Aug. 26 reminded families of a program making public transportation free for youth during the school year. The school district, the Metropolitan Transit System, and the San Diego Association of Governments collaborated on…