Thursday, January 10 2013 7:01 PM EST2013-01-11 00:01:14 GMT
When he ended his life last year by shooting himself in the chest, Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease often linked with repeated blows to the head.
When he ended his life last year by shooting himself in the chest, Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease often linked with repeated blows to the head.
Friday, June 1 2012 8:53 PM EDT2012-06-02 00:53:47 GMT
Questions linger about what prompted Chargers legend Junior Seau to commit suicide. Now new reports are painting a disturbing picture of Seau's final weeks.
Questions linger about what prompted Chargers legend Junior Seau to commit suicide. Now new reports are painting a disturbing picture of Seau's final weeks.
Thursday, May 17 2012 9:51 PM EDT2012-05-18 01:51:46 GMT
Questions are being raised about Junior Seau's finances, now that his Mission Valley restaurant has shut its doors.
Questions are being raised about Junior Seau's finances, now that his Mission Valley restaurant has shut its doors. Was he sinking into a financial hole in his final days, and will his children now have to pay the price?
Monday, May 14 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:14:34 GMT
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Friday, May 11 2012 7:01 PM EDT2012-05-11 23:01:22 GMT
In his prime years with the Chargers, Junior Seau did a show here on News 8 with Ted Leitner. And true to that personality, Junior always brought a smile to those in his company.
In his prime years with the Chargers, Junior Seau did a show here on News 8 with Ted Leitner. And true to that personality, Junior always brought a smile to those in his company.
Thursday, May 10 2012 9:49 AM EDT2012-05-10 13:49:40 GMT
A private church service is planned Thursday for the family of late former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, while a public "Celebration of Life" tribute is set for Friday.
A private church service is planned Thursday for the family of late former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, while a public "Celebration of Life" tribute is set for Friday.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-05-10 01:17:55 GMT
Many questions remain after the death of local legend Junior Seau. One of the biggest questions after his suicide is, how was Junior able to hide his inner struggle from everyone?
Many questions remain after the death of local legend Junior Seau. One of the biggest questions after his suicide is, how was Junior able to hide his inner struggle from everyone?
Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:49:52 GMT
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 5:32 PM EDT2012-05-08 21:32:55 GMT
Extra trolleys will be put into service on the Green Line to accommodate fans who want to pay their respects to the late Chargers linebacker Junior Seau at Friday's memorial, the
Extra trolleys will be put into service on the Green Line to accommodate fans who want to pay their respects to the late Chargers linebacker Junior Seau at Friday's memorial, the Metropolitan Transit System announced Tuesday.
Sunday, May 6 2012 9:20 PM EDT2012-05-07 01:20:15 GMT
Friends and fans of ex-Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, who killed himself Wednesday with a shot to the chest, held a paddle-out memorial in front of his waterfront home in Oceanside Sunday.
Friends and fans of ex-Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, who killed himself Wednesday with a shot to the chest, held a paddle-out memorial in front of his waterfront home in Oceanside Sunday.
Friday, May 4 2012 8:09 PM EDT2012-05-05 00:09:56 GMT
Despite reports that Junior Seau's brain would be donated for research into repetitive injury research, the family has not made a decision yet, his sister said Friday.
Despite reports that Junior Seau's brain would be donated for research into repetitive injury research, the family has not made a decision yet, his sister said Friday.
Friday, May 4 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-05-05 00:03:00 GMT
The 911 call that alerted authorities to the shocking suicide of former Chargers star Junior Seau in his coastal North County home was made public Friday.
The 911 call that alerted authorities to the shocking suicide of former Chargers star Junior Seau in his coastal North County home was made public Friday.
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:43 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:43:45 GMT
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
Wednesday, May 2 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-05-03 02:54:32 GMT
Junior Seau, a homegrown superstar who was the fist-pumping, emotional leader of the San Diego Chargers for 13 years, was found shot to death at his home Wednesday morning.
Junior Seau, a homegrown superstar who was the fist-pumping, emotional leader of the San Diego Chargers for 13 years, was found shot to death at his home Wednesday morning in what police said appeared to be a suicide. He was 43.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:25:49 GMT
Thousands of health care workers at UC San Diego Medical Center and University of California hospitals across the state began a two-day strike Tuesday, walking picket lines as they push for a new contract.
Thousands of health care workers at UC San Diego Medical Center and University of California hospitals across the state began a two-day strike Tuesday, walking picket lines as they push for a new contract.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:52:24 GMT
The models builders at Southern California's Legoland have built a figure of a 6-year-old boy who died from an autoimmune disease last year and placed it on the park's model of the U.S. Capitol.
The models builders at Southern California's Legoland have built a figure of a 6-year-old boy who died from an autoimmune disease last year and placed it on the park's model of the U.S. Capitol.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:10 GMT
A rollover crash in La Mesa snarled traffic on Highway 125 early Tuesday, as firefighters worked to free two people from the wreckage, authorities said.
A rollover crash in La Mesa snarled traffic on Highway 125 early Tuesday, as firefighters worked to free two people from the wreckage, authorities said.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:01:32 GMT
A defense contractor at Camp Pendleton has been sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the theft of pricey medical equipment intended for overseas Marines.
A defense contractor at Camp Pendleton has been sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the theft of pricey medical equipment intended for overseas Marines.
