Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:06 AM EST2012-02-21 10:06:17 GMT
SDG&E may seek to recover nearly half a billion dollars in the cost of the 2007 wildfires with a rate hike, but the consumer watchdog group UCAN, is fighting to prevent the increase.
SDG&E may seek to recover nearly half a billion dollars in the cost of the 2007 wildfires with a rate hike, but the Utility Consumers' Action Network, a consumer watchdog group known as UCAN, is fighting to prevent the increase.
Friday, February 3 2012 2:04 AM EST2012-02-03 07:04:25 GMT
Good Samaritans rushed into a burning mobile home in Chula Vista to make sure nobody was trapped inside, while neighbors banned together to prevent a fire from spreading.
Good Samaritans rushed into a burning mobile home in Chula Vista to make sure nobody was trapped inside, while neighbors banned together to prevent a fire from spreading.
Wednesday, February 1 2012 9:25 AM EST2012-02-01 14:25:25 GMT
San Diego County's district attorney announced letters are being sent to nearly 100 businesses, warning of criminal or civil penalties if they ignore a new state law banning the sale of synthetic drugs.
San Diego County's district attorney announced letters are being sent to nearly 100 businesses, warning of criminal or civil penalties if they ignore a new state law banning the sale of synthetic drugs.
Saturday, January 28 2012 2:19 AM EST2012-01-28 07:19:07 GMT
A veteran San Diego County prosecutor and a San Diego police sergeant were charged by the state Attorney General's Office with misdemeanor counts involving an alleged ticket-fixing scheme.
A veteran San Diego County prosecutor and a San Diego police sergeant were charged by the state Attorney General's Office with misdemeanor counts involving an alleged ticket-fixing scheme.
Saturday, January 14 2012 2:47 AM EST2012-01-14 07:47:15 GMT
As the investigation into the video purportedly showing four marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters intensifies, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is promising swift punishment for those involved.
As the investigation into the video purportedly showing four marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters intensifies, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is promising swift punishment for those involved.
Thursday, January 12 2012 9:28 PM EST2012-01-13 02:28:13 GMT
Police Thursday investigated a home-invasion robbery in University City in which a former San Diego city councilman was pistol-whipped after harmlessly firing a handgun at one of three assailants.
A former San Diego City Councilmember is recovering Thursday night from injuries he suffered during a home invasion robbery in University City. 78-year old Harry Mathis was attacked Wednesday night as he arrived home.
Friday, January 6 2012 11:09 AM EST2012-01-06 16:09:16 GMT
A Chula Vista Police Department civilian employee was arrested this week on suspicion of having sex with a woman who was being held in the city's jail, where he was assigned, a police captain reported Thursday.
A Chula Vista Police Department civilian employee was arrested this week on suspicion of having sex with a woman who was being held in the city's jail, where he was assigned.
Wednesday, November 23 2011 2:31 AM EST2011-11-23 07:31:16 GMT
The city has so far spent about $2.4 million to police the open-ended Occupy San Diego demonstration that began nearly seven weeks ago, officials reported Tuesday.
The city has so far spent about $2.4 million to police the open-ended Occupy San Diego demonstration that began nearly seven weeks ago, officials reported Tuesday.
Saturday, November 19 2011 2:34 AM EST2011-11-19 07:34:45 GMT
The Alpine mother and wife who lost both her son and her husband in two separate car crashes only hour apart says "it is too much pain" for her to bear.
The Alpine mother and wife who lost both her son and her husband in two separate car crashes only hour apart says "it is too much pain" for her to bear.
Friday, November 18 2011 10:15 AM EST2011-11-18 15:15:05 GMT
A pursuit ended with a wild confrontation in Linda Vista on Thursday night, where a man rammed a CHP cruiser and drove his car into a fence before officers took him down.
A pursuit ended with a wild confrontation in Linda Vista on Thursday night, where a man rammed a CHP cruiser and drove his car into a fence before officers took him down.
Thursday, November 10 2011 2:29 AM EST2011-11-10 07:29:03 GMT
Police in riot gear moved in to break up a demonstration at UC Berkeley that started when anti-Wall Street protesters tried to establish an encampment on campus.
Police in riot gear moved Wednesday night to break up a demonstration at the University of California at Berkeley that started when anti-Wall Street protesters tried to establish an encampment on campus.
Friday, November 4 2011 9:56 PM EDT2011-11-05 01:56:55 GMT
A 19-year-old gang member accused of fatally shooting a taxi driver at the end of a cab ride in Lemon Grove pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and other charges.
A 19-year-old gang member accused of fatally shooting a taxi driver at the end of a cab ride in Lemon Grove pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and other charges.
Wednesday, October 26 2011 2:46 AM EDT2011-10-26 06:46:49 GMT
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plan to file a lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to extend constitutional rights to captive whales, saying performers such as SeaWorld's Shamu are essentially slaves.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plan to file a lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to extend constitutional rights to captive whales, saying performers such as SeaWorld's Shamu are essentially slaves.
Wednesday, October 19 2011 2:43 AM EDT2011-10-19 06:43:37 GMT
A man convicted of the financially motivated robbery and strangulation death of his 73-year-old grandmother in her Alpine mobile home was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole.
A man convicted of the financially motivated robbery and strangulation death of his 73-year-old grandmother in her Alpine mobile home was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole.
Tuesday, October 18 2011 4:23 AM EDT2011-10-18 08:23:21 GMT
Emulating looks of Tom Selleck and Wilford Brimley, firefighters teamed up to grow mustaches in six weeks to help raise money to help one of their own.
Emulating looks of Tom Selleck and Wilford Brimley, firefighters teamed up to grow mustaches in six weeks to help raise money to help one of their own.
Friday, October 7 2011 2:27 AM EDT2011-10-07 06:27:14 GMT
Federal prosecutors have launched a crackdown on pot dispensaries in California.
Federal prosecutors have launched a crackdown on pot dispensaries in California, warning the stores that they must shut down in 45 days or face criminal charges and confiscation of their property even if they are operating legally under the state's 15-year-old medical marijuana law.
Tuesday, September 20 2011 3:52 PM EDT2011-09-20 19:52:11 GMT
Officials determined that badly decomposed human remains discovered over the weekend in a California canyon were those of Michelle Le, a nursing student who disappeared in May.
Officials determined that badly decomposed human remains discovered over the weekend in a California canyon were those of Michelle Le, a nursing student who disappeared in May.
Monday, September 19 2011 4:49 PM EDT2011-09-19 20:49:48 GMT
A strike by 10,000 grocery workers in San Diego County was averted Monday when union negotiators struck a tentative agreement with the owners of Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions.
A strike by 10,000 grocery workers in San Diego County was averted Monday when union negotiators struck a tentative agreement with the owners of Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions.
Wednesday, September 7 2011 2:36 AM EDT2011-09-07 06:36:12 GMT
A consumer alert as shoppers head out for last-minute back-to-school supplies: you could be paying more than you should be. Here's more on why it pays to check your receipt.
A consumer alert as shoppers head out for last-minute back-to-school supplies: you could be paying more than you should be. Here's more on why it pays to check your receipt.
Tuesday, September 6 2011 12:57 PM EDT2011-09-06 16:57:28 GMT
It's another week without a contract agreement between the supermarket chains and the Union representing grocery workers and a call for a strike looms.
It's another week without a contract agreement between the supermarket chains and the Union representing grocery workers and a call for a strike looms.
Friday, August 26 2011 6:30 PM EDT2011-08-26 22:30:59 GMT
A Chula Vista family is now staying with other family members after a fire rips through part of their home. The inferno was captured on camera before help even arrived.
A Chula Vista family is now staying with other family members after a fire rips through part of their home. The inferno was captured on camera before help even arrived.
Sunday, August 21 2011 1:28 PM EDT2011-08-21 17:28:29 GMT
The union representing about 62,000 employees of Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons across Southern California was poised Sunday to call a strike if a new labor deal cannot be reached.
The union representing about 62,000 employees of Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons across Southern California was poised Sunday to call a strike if a new labor deal cannot be reached.
Thursday, November 17 2011 1:46 AM EST2011-11-17 06:46:02 GMT
The CSU Board of Trustees approved a 9 percent tuition hike for the 2012-13 school year, despite a student protest that disrupted the panel's meeting as police tried to usher people out of the hearing room.
The CSU Board of Trustees approved a 9 percent tuition hike for the 2012-13 school year, despite a student protest that disrupted the panel's meeting as police tried to usher people out of the hearing room.
Groundbreaking is scheduled Wednesday for a $40 million project that transportation planners hope will be the first step in clearing up a bottleneck on state Route 78 that has become the worst in San Diego County.More>>
Residents at the Coronado Bay Club woke up to smoke, flames and sirens Wednesday morning, after a fire broke out inside a building on 1st Street and A Avenue.More>>
The high cost of housing and financial inequality are the biggest concerns for San Diego's economy, a panel of economic experts said at a City Hall roundtable discussion Tuesday.More>>
The rising gas prices are cooling some people's view on the stock market's hot streak. While Americans would like to believe the economy is recovering, we are receiving mixed messages.More>>
A young man and a teenage boy were behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of murder in connection with the apparently gang-related weekend stabbing of a Mountain View resident near his home.More>>
A judge refused Tuesday to issue a temporary restraining order that could have resulted in a pension reform initiative being removed from the June ballot.More>>
A dog found shot on the side of an East County road is listed in critical condition Tuesday at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital in Mission Valley.More>>
A 28-year-old apparently suicidal man took a knife to himself and to both his 50-year-old mother and 35-year-old girlfriend in Spring Valley early Tuesday, leaving the younger woman with potentially life-threatening injuries, authorities said.More>>
A dog found shot on the side of an East County road is listed in critical condition Tuesday at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital in Mission Valley.More>>
A woman who stole about 2,000 books and DVDs from libraries in Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Diego so she could re-sell them pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony burglary.More>>
A young man and a teenage boy were behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of murder in connection with the apparently gang-related weekend stabbing of a Mountain View resident near his home.More>>
SDG&E may seek to recover nearly half a billion dollars in the cost of the 2007 wildfires with a rate hike, but the Utility Consumers' Action Network, a consumer watchdog group known as UCAN, is fighting to prevent the increase.More>>
A fugitive wanted since October, 2010 for the murder of his estranged wife on the San Diego City College campus, was arrested in Tijuana Sunday morning. Now new video has been released of Armando Perez.More>>
