Tag: San Diego

Man Sentenced Over 4 Years for Police Chase Crash That Killed Migrant

SAN DIEGO—A man who crashed a car while fleeing from Border Patrol agents near the Thousand Trails campground, killing one of his migrant passengers, was sentenced Feb. 3 to more than four years in federal prison. Kevin Antonio Quevedo-Moncada, 23, of Lake Forest crashed into a tree after speeding away from Border Patrol agents just…


2nd Juvenile Arrested in Double-Fatal San Marcos Shooting

SAN DIEGO—A second teenage boy was arrested Feb. 1 in a shooting that fatally wounded two young men early last month in a neighborhood near Palomar College. The 15-year-old was taken into custody at his Oceanside home shortly after 7 a.m. for allegedly taking part in the slayings of Jesus Garcia, 19, and a friend…


San Diego to Enforce Sidewalk Vending Permit in Beach Areas

San Diego law enforcement personnel will begin fully enforcing the city’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance in beach areas starting Feb. 1, following a similar enforcement step-up in the Gaslamp Quarter in December. “San Diego has long awaited these regulations that will bring vendors into the formal economy and ensure access to San Diego’s public spaces for…


Teen Driver Who Died in Fiery Crash in Tierrasanta ID’d

SAN DIEGO—Authorities Jan. 31 released the name of a 19-year-old motorist who died last week in a fiery pre-dawn car crash in Tierrasanta. Aiden Arce of San Diego was heading south in the 4300 block of Santo Road about 4:30 a.m. Jan. 25 when his 2013 Mercedes veered off the road for unknown reasons, hit…


Gun-Toting Thief Robs Bay Terraces Recycling Center

SAN DIEGO—A man armed with a handgun robbed a Bay Terraces-area recycling center Jan. 30, authorities said. The thief grabbed an employee outside the business in the 3000 block of Alta View Drive shortly before 11 a.m., pulled him inside, and demanded money, according to the San Diego Police Department. After the victim handed over…


Man, 49, Found Stabbed to Death at Otay Valley Regional Park

SAN DIEGO—Authorities Jan. 30 publicly identified a Chula Vista man found stabbed to death over the weekend in a South Bay open-space preserve. The body of Jose Gonzalez, 49, was discovered in the western reaches of Otay Valley Regional Park in Chula Vista shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday, according to the San Diego Police Department….


2nd Suspect Arrested in East Village Shooting Death

SAN DIEGO—A second suspect was arrested in the Jan. 20 shooting death of a 29-year-old man during a confrontation with a group of people near Petco Park, police said Jan. 29. Jaelen Dower, 20, was arrested Saturday at 6500 Broadway in San Diego for his role in the shooting of John Reed, 29, of San…


Man Who Allegedly Stole Motorcycle in San Diego Seriously Injured in Crash

SAN DIEGO—A man was seriously injured when he crashed a stolen motorcycle into a parked SUV in the Otay Mesa neighborhood, police said Jan. 28. The crash happened at 11:18 p.m. Friday, officials said. The 28-year-old man was sitting on his motorcycle while attending an illegal street racing event in the 8500 block of Avenida…


SoCal Restaurants Make a Respectable Standing in Yelp’s Annual US Top 100 List

Yelp released Jan. 25 its 10th annual Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, 19 of which are in Southern California. This list, according to Yelp, is based on reviews submitted by Yelp users, whose suggestions were ranked by the total number of submissions, ratings, and reviews. Of those named in Los Angeles, Orange, and…


Chula Vista Man Gets Over 11 Years in Prison for Blowing up ATM for Cash

SAN DIEGO—A Chula Vista man who blew up two ATMs in an attempt to steal the money inside was sentenced Jan. 27 to more than 11 years in federal prison. Chad Engel, 50, pleaded guilty to federal charges last year for his role in an explosion that damaged one ATM at a California Coast Credit…