The San Diego Housing Commission approved a motion 4–0 during their May 12 meeting to apply for up to $18 million in state funding to purchase another vacant hotel to transform into housing for the homeless. The city already has purchased three hotels for such housing. If it receives the funding, part of it would…
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Shooting at San Diego Central Library Leaves One Dead, Another Wounded
SAN DIEGO—A shooting in front of San Diego Central Library left one person dead and another wounded May 23, authorities said. The gunfire in the 300 block of Park Boulevard erupted about 12:15 p.m., according to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). One of the victims died at the scene. Paramedics took the other to…
Pedestrian Lying in Street Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver in San Diego
May 21, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—A pedestrian was seriously injured Saturday by a hit-and-run driver after the victim laid down in the road in the Rolando neighborhood, police said. The injury took place at 4:56 a.m. Saturday in the 6300 block of El Cajon Boulevard, according to Officer David O’Brien of the San Diego Police Department. A vehicle of…
San Diego Veterinarian Died of Heart Attack in Alleged Break-In Attempt: Medical Examiner
May 20, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—An 88-year-old veterinarian who died after an alleged attempted break-in at his Rolando-area clinic died of a heart attack caused by stress, San Diego County’s chief medical examiner testified May 18. Patrick O’Brien, 38, is charged in the June 15, 2022, death of Clark Kelly, a longtime veterinarian at Boulevard Animal Clinic on El…
27-Year-Old San Diego Man Dies 2 Months After Gunfire in Otay Mesa
SAN DIEGO—A 27-year-old man found gravely wounded by gunfire in Otay Mesa two months ago died this week. Daniel Flores of San Diego was discovered lying in the street in the 1700 block of Cactus Road shortly after 6 a.m. March 4, suffering from a gunshot to his upper body, according to police. Though the…
San Diego to Sue SeaWorld for $12 Million in Unpaid Rent
May 18, 2023
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The San Diego City Council voted 8–0 on May 15 to sue SeaWorld for $12 million in back rent it says the marine park accumulated during the COVID pandemic. Councilwoman Vivian Moreno was absent from the vote. The dollar amount includes unpaid rent, late fees, and interest from 2019 to 2021, according to city spokesperson…
Motorcyclist Killed in Escondido Crash Identified as San Diego Fire Captain
May 18, 2023
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A man who was killed in Escondido, California, when the motorcycle he was riding went off a road and struck a light pole has been identified as a longtime captain in the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, authorities said May 17. The 55-year-old Derrin Austin’s most recent assignment was at the San Diego International Airport Fire…
Man Gets 40 Years to Life for Killing Boyfriend at San Diego Motel
May 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—A man who fatally beat his boyfriend at a downtown San Diego motel was sentenced May 17 to 40 years to life in state prison. Ryan Breeland, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Banks, who was found dead on the morning of June 9, 2021,…
Afghan on Terror Watchlist Arrested After Attempting to Cross Into US From San Diego
May 16, 2023
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An unnamed Afghan on the terror watchlist was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol on May 10 at the U.S.-Mexico border near Otay Mesa in Southern California, when trying to enter with a group of migrants. San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond said the incident was a “stark remind” that the federal government should be doing more…
San Diego to Open Safe Sleeping Sites for the Homeless
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilman Steve Whitburn announced last week that the city is opening two “safe sleeping sites”—meaning land where the homeless can set up tents and receive services—near Balboa Park. The cost to do so is $5 million and is part of Gloria’s 2023-24 fiscal year budget. The locations will…
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