A tiny beetle is so widespread in California that lawmakers, concerned for the safety of millions of trees, are looking for a way to stop its destruction. New efforts are now underway in San Diego County to stop the spread of the shot hole borer. Think You’ve Seen Tom Cruise…
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An Oceanside firefighter was threatened by a knife-wielding man while responding to a house fire Thursday, officials said. Crews with the Oceanside Fire Department (OFD) responded to the fire on Strawberry Place, near College Boulevard and State Route 78, at about 9 p.m. and entered the home to find the…
Generations of red-state farmers have braced for the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade war, knowing Chinese tariffs aimed at the U.S. heartland could destroy their livelihood, NBC News reported. “For some family farms, one season could be the death of them,” said Matt Thiede, chief operating officer of Michigan…
With the expected heat wave comes an increased fire danger. That’s the reason why the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) is increasing the number of firefighters, engines and staff this weekend. Several years of drought and the expected high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity are creating dangerous fire conditions, according to…
We know that fire personnel will be on high alert this weekend during the heat wave and we heard how the high temperatures impact local employees in a few different industries, but what about the people out there determined to not let the weather get in the way of their…
If you drive around Hillcrest lately, you have likely encountered some new street markings. The green boxes in front of intersections before the crosswalks are known as “bike box” and they are supposed to reduce accidents. Think You’ve Seen Tom Cruise Around San Diego? Think Again! The problem is that…
A car crashed into the side of a home in a Mira Mesa cul-de-sac Thursday, rupturing a gas line and prompting police to evacuate that home and another. The car hit the side of a house at 11095 kite Hill Lane just before 5 p.m., according to the San Diego…
A teen’s bravery helped keep her and her family safe and scare off a suspected burglar who broke into their quiet Coronado home. The 16-year-old was sleeping in her downstairs room when she thought she saw a figure in the window. She said she felt frozen with fear before gathering…
With just three votes, Antonio Martinez has edged out fellow Democrat Christian Ramirez to face Vivian Moreno in the District 8 runoff election in November. According to the results released Thursday by the San Diego Registrar of Voters, Martinez received 4,087 votes to Ramirez’s 4,084. Think You’ve Seen Tom Cruise Around San…
A pride of lions killed and ate suspected rhino poachers at a South African game reserve this week, the reserve’s owner said in a statement. A group of poachers, likely three, were believed to have entered the Sibuya Game Reserve in Kenton, on the southern coast of South Africa, early…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection data released Thursday shows that apprehensions of unauthorized people crossing the Southwest border were down in June, NBC News reported. The fiscal year-to-date total for people allegedly caught crossing without authorization is 286,290, officials said. The data also seem to call into question the Trump…
Sometimes all it takes is a spark, and Thursday night the Padres got the jump start they needed on the way to a 6-3 victory over one of the top teams in the National League West, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Austin Hedges recently rejoined the Friars after a lengthy rehab assignment.…
Metal detectors at the front door, two armed security officers nearby and video surveillance monitoring inside and outside the business are becoming necessary security measures for anyone in the marijuana retail business in the city of San Diego. Jay Araiza of Southwest Patient Group with a shop in San Ysidro…
What’s my age again? Blink-182, the celebrated San Diego pop-punk group whose members have been making a boatload of headlines lately, are finally getting their own…toys? Two members of the band — drummer Travis Barker (currently battling some gnarly health issues) and vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus (who recently alleged he helped…
One person was injured in a two-crash on northbound Interstate 15 north of Mira Mesa Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened shortly after noon after a motorist called to report a person weaving in and out of lanes, CHP Officer Tommy Doerr said. Think You’ve Seen Tom…
Coronado plans to recycle dockless bicycles that have been impounded around the city. According to city officials, more than 100 dockless bikes have been impounded in Coronado. The city plans to recycle bicycles that have been in storage for more than 90 days. “The city wants to avoid the opportunity…
Photos By Sandra Small Photographer. Pink was the color of the day at Authentic Dental Designs – Meghan Toland, D.M.D. on Thursday, June 28th for their ribbon cutting and open house. Guests were immediately greeted by pink balloons and staff in beautiful pink blouses. As you entered the back area of the…
The San Diego County Fair had three days of Open Tuff Trucks racing competition June 22-24, and El Cajon driver Jason McNeil won two of those races. Each driver was given four runs on the Del Mar Arena course and the fastest run constituted the driver’s official time. McNeil had…
The San Diego State University baseball team provided quite a few highlights throughout the 2018 season, tops among them were winning the Mountain West Conference tournament championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I regionals. East County product Jordan Verdon was among several Aztecs rewarded during the team’s…
One person was injured in a house fire Sunday in the South Bay as neighbors leaped into action to try and save the home. The fire started around 8 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Vaquero Court near Rancho Del Rey Park, Chula Vista Fire Department said. Fourth of…