SANTEE, Calif.—A twin-engine plane crashed in a residential neighborhood near Santana High School Oct. 11, killing at least two people—including a United Parcel Service truck driver—injuring several others, and engulfing homes in flames. The C340 twin-engine Cessna was en route from Yuma, Arizona to San Diego when it crashed into two residential homes at the…
Plane Crashes in California Neighborhood, at Least 2 Dead
A small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood near San Diego, California, on Monday, killing at least 2 people, including a UPS driver. At least two others were injured. Santee Fire Chief John Garlow told local media outlets the plane crash caused one home to be totally engulfed in flames. At least two burn victims are…
Plane Crashes in California Neighborhood, Damaging Homes: Officials
Authorities said a small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood near San Diego, California, on Monday, damaging several homes. Santee Fire Chief John Garlow told local media outlets the plane crash caused one home to be totally engulfed in flames. At least two burn victims are believed to have been from the home, Garlow added. The…
Oceanside Police Receive $313,000 Grant To Deter Dangerous Driving Behaviors
OCEANSIDE, Calif.—The Oceanside Police Department has been awarded a $313,000 grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety with which it will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors, it was announced on Oct.8. “Impairment, speeding, and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on…
Metropolitan Transit System Purchases 12 Electric Buses For Iris Rapid Route
SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) announced Oct. 8 the purchase order of a dozen 60-foot battery-electric buses to provide service on the new 100 percent electric Iris Rapid. This new route is intended to provide fast, limited-stop service in the South Bay area, from Otay Mesa to Imperial Beach via state Route…
San Diego County Reports 415 New COVID-19 Cases
SAN DIEGO—San Diego County reported 415 new cases of COVID-19 and seven virus-related deaths in its latest data, as the public health community prepares for the double threat of coronavirus and influenza. During the first day of operation of the new Scripps Health vaccination station at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Oct. 6, 1,000 Pfizer…
San Diego County Reports 387 New COVID-19 Cases
SAN DIEGO—San Diego County reported 387 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths in its latest data as the fully vaccinated rate approached 80 percent of eligible residents. More than 4.82 million vaccine doses have been administered in San Diego County, with 2.48 million people—or 88.7 percent of eligible county residents—having received at least one…
Baja Californian Dogs At Oceanside San Diego Humane Society Ready for Adoption
OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Seven dogs transferred to San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus from Loreto in Baja California, Mexico, are now available for adoption as part of the “Adopt a Shelter Dog” month. The dogs were stray, struggling to survive on the streets in Loreto when they were saved by the private dog rescue Segunda Chansa. They…
5 Medical Marijuana Businesses Get OK to Expand, Sell Recreational Cannabis
SAN DIEGO—The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve zoning changes that will allow five existing medical marijuana businesses to expand their facilities as well as begin selling recreational cannabis products on Oct. 6. Located in unincorporated communities, the five facilities will now be able to sell edibles, drinkable marijuana products, and…
San Diego Establishes Legal Defense Fund for Tenants Facing Evictions
SAN DIEGO—The San Diego City Council approved Oct. 6 Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal to establish a $5 million legal defense fund to help struggling tenants potentially facing eviction due to non-payment of rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legal aid program is intended to use $5 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…
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