SAN DIEGO–The County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 Tuesday to continue exploring the idea of getting into the business of buying and selling electricity. Supervisors Kristin Gaspar and Jim Desmond opposed the motion. The action came after a feasibility study/business plan was presented to the Board on the pros and cons of community […]
Plea agreement reached in sexual misconduct case against former Sheriff’s Deputy
SAN DIEGO–A former San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy charged with sexual misconduct involving more than a dozen victims entered guilty pleas today as part of an agreement that will impose a maximum sentence of five years in custody. Defendant Richard Fischer, 33, entered the plea on the morning his jury trial was set to begin […]
Shoulder Tap Operation target retailers selling alcohol to minors
SPRING VALLEY–The San Diego County Sheriff‘s Department is partnering with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) through a countywide grant to help prevent underage drinking and other crimes that may occur at ABC licensed establishments. In July, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received an ABC grant of $100,000. The money is being […]
City of San Diego takes on ambitious responsibility for future housing needs
SAN DIEGO–Amid a statewide housing crisis that threatens to hinder California’s economic growth, Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined his fellow leaders on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to vote for future housing targets with the City of San Diego taking the lead for the region due to the City’s strength as a jobs center […]
County extends water contact closure at Tijuana Estuary
SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health has extended the existing water contact closure area at the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge shoreline north to include all of Imperial Beach. Sewage-contaminated runoff in the Tijuana River has been entering the Tijuana Estuary. Recent seawater samples indicate high levels of bacteria in Imperial […]
Oceanside police locate distressed woman who vanished Friday
OCEANSIDE–(UPDATE) Yolanda Combs has been located and reunited with her family. The Oceanside Police Department did not release further information on Combs.
Military truck catches on fire on Interstate 5 freeway
OCEANSIDE–A military truck returning from San Diego caught fire while on Interstate 5 freeway on Friday, according to the Oceanside Fire Department. Shortly before 1 p.m. fire crews were dispatched to a reported truck fire on the northbound side of the freeway at Oceanside Blvd. Numerous callers reported a military vehicle on fire with small […]
Driver leads authorities on vehicle pursuit in Spring Valley and San Diego
SPRING VALLEY–Authorities arrested a driver who led police on a short vehicle pursuit from Spring Valley to San Diego on Wednesday night. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Melvin Alexander, was arrested for driving under the influence, felony reckless evading, hit and run and flash incarceration, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Shortly after 8 […]
Professional skateboarder pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges
SAN DIEGO–A North County professional skateboarder, and his former girlfriend, pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to possessing methamphetamine and heroin with the intent to distribute. Robert Lorifice, 31, and Elizabeth Landis, 27, admitted to possessing the methamphetamine, heroin and other controlled substances with the intent to distribute them and that Lorifice, with Landis’ assistance, […]
North County Transit District promotes Rail Safety Month
OCEANSIDE–The North County Transit District (NCTD) Board of Directors adopted a proclamation at its July 18, 2019 Board Meeting recognizing September 2019 as “Rail Safety Month.” In doing so, NCTD affirms its commitment to safety and saving lives through the prevention of needless tragedy on and near the tracks. NCTD holds safety as one of […]