Widow of Civil Rights Activist Cesar Chavez Dies
Helen Chavez, the widow of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, died Monday at a Bakersfield, California, hospital with many of her seven surviving children, 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren by...
View ArticleStanford Sexual Assault Controversy
A former Stanford University swimmer was sentenced to six months in jail on Thursday for a 2015 sexual assault, but the young man's father still believes the punishment is too severe.The father — along...
View ArticleMMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Dies
South Florida street fighting legend Kimbo Slice has died, MMA Bellator has confirmed.Kimbo Slice, whose real name is Kevin Ferguson, was transported to the hospital near his Coral Springs home Monday,...
View ArticleWood or Charcoal Fires Banned at Local State Beaches
San Diegans heading to state beaches this summer may have to change their bonfire plans.Bonfires that are outside of established fire rings at four local state beaches are banned as of Monday by the...
View ArticleProtesters Assail Bill Clinton on Crime Bill, Economic Record
While Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was making history, her husband, former president Bill Clinton, found himself in two different heated confrontations with protesters while...
View ArticleSolarte’s Blast Helps Padres Past Braves
The Padres beat Atlanta 7-2 Monday night, backed by solid pitching, timely hitting and a strong showing from the top of the order.Yes, we can’t ignore that the Braves happen to be one of the three MLB...
View ArticleFirefighters From Across San Diego Unite at Annual Training
As San Diego heads into another fire season, firefighters across the region have begun training in the event a large wildfire breaks out. The annual training at Viejas Indian Reservation is a crucial...
View ArticleSan Diego Region Designated 'Promise Zone' by White House
A section of San Diego that includes some of its most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods has been designated a 'promise zone' by the Obama administration, a move that could help the area see...
View ArticleDriver Apologizes to Victims in Deadly I-15 Crash
Family members of two people killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 15 say many lives have been changed because of a young man's decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while he was under...
View ArticleMar Vista ROTC Instructor Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing
A Navy Junior ROTC instructor at Mar Vista High School accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year old female student waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday.Martin Albert...
View ArticleCalifornia Boy Killed in Baja 500 Race: Report
A Southern California boy was killed and his mother was hospitalized when a truck racing in the Baja 500 drove off the course in downtown Ensenada, according to a published report.The crash occurred...
View ArticleMcCoy Lightening Up At Chargers Practice
Chargers Head Coach Mike McCoy is never going to be mistaken for Pete Carroll or Ron Rivera when it comes to personality. He’s not as sullen or stoic as Bill Belichick, but McCoy takes the business of...
View ArticleRold Gold Pretzels Recalled Over Peanut Traces
Frito Lay is recalling Rold Gold pretzels that could contain peanuts not listed on the labels.Certain packages of Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat...
View ArticleNFL Account Hacked, Falsely Reports Goodell's Death
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is not dead. The National Football League's Twitter account was hacked Tuesday and a message posted around 12:30 pm. ET said Goodell has died. Clinton Claims Historic...
View ArticleOfficer Saves Dog, Pays for Surgery
An airport police K-9 officer on his way to work at LAX saved a small dog wedged under a vehicle on the freeway, then pitched in to help pay for her life-saving surgery.Officer Havon McLeod pulled over...
View ArticleUC San Diego Building Is Subject in New Petition
A building on the UC San Diego campus is feared to cause cancer. Nearly 1,000 people have already signed a petition to evacuate the Literature Building. NBC 7's Steven Luke reports from La Jolla.
View Article6-Year-Old Shot While Playing
A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot while playing outside on Chicago's Northwest Side Monday night.The young girl was outside a Logan Square neighborhood home at a party in the...
View ArticlePolice Search for Possible Road Rage Driver
Just after 11 a.m. Tuesday witnesses in Mira Mesa called to report a possible road rage incident, San Diego police confirmed. Witnesses reported a man with an expandable baton who allegedly smashed...
View ArticleWoman Accused of Murdering Twin by Driving Off Cliff
A Hawaii yoga instructor has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her twin sister after police said she intentionally plunged the car she was driving off a cliff, NBC News reported....
View ArticleNavajo Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Additional Charges
A New Mexico man accused of kidnapping and killing 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike on Navajo Nation land last month pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new charges, one of them involving her 9-year-old brother.Tom...
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