SAN DIEGO–A missing jet skier who was reported overdue in Mission Bay was located near Fiesta Island Sunday evening. At approximately 10:40 p.m., the city of San Diego Lifeguards located the missing man with his disabled jet ski with no reported medical concerns. The lifeguards towed his disabled jet ski and transported him to Ski […]
Federal Jury Convicts Father, Son In Attempted Enticement Of Child Prostitution
SAN DIEGO–A federal jury on Monday convicted Conoly Freddie Franklin and Andre Anthony Franklin of attempted enticement of minors to engage in prostitution. Conoly Franklin was also convicted of attempted enticement of an adult to engage in prostitution. The evidence at trial established that between August 22, 2018, and August 31, 2018, Conoly Franklin communicated […]
Criminal Charges For Dentist Who Fraudulently Billed Insurance Companies Nearly $600,000
SAN DIEGO–A Mira Mesa dentist fraudulently billed multiple insurance companies $592,550 claiming she performed 623 root canals on 75 patients. April Rose Ambrosio, 58, who was arraigned in San Diego Superior Court on 75 counts of insurance fraud, billed eight insurance companies for nearly $600,000 and ultimately received more than $200,000. Ambrosio’s deception involved billing […]
City Of San Diego Names New Director Of Public Utilities
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego selected Shauna Lorance as its new Director of Public Utilities. Her first day will be Aug. 1. “Ms. Lorance brings the skills, discipline and experience at reforming agencies that Public Utilities needs,” said Kris Michell, the City’s Chief Operating Officer. “We’re committed to getting this department right for the […]
City Of San Diego May Owe You Unclaimed Money
SAN DIEGO–Anyone who has done business with the City of San Diego in the past three years, including paying business taxes, could be owed money. Check amounts range from $1 to $66,797. The City regularly receives returned checks that were undeliverable based on the address on file. Checks that remain uncashed after six months become […]
Major Takedown Dismantles Multi-State Meth Network Tied To Sinaloa Cartel
SAN DIEGO–Indictments were unsealed Tuesday in San Diego federal court charging 43 members of a methamphetamine distribution network tied to the Sinaloa Cartel with federal drug trafficking and money laundering offenses. During the coordinated takedown that began early this morning, investigators executed over a dozen search warrants and seized approximately 80 pounds of methamphetamine, four […]
Thousands Participat In The 29th Annual SANDAG Bike To Work Day
SAN DIEGO–Thousands chose to GO by BIKE on the 29th annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day on Thursday morning. Bike riders around the region were cheered on by enthusiastic supporters with treats, encouragement, and giveaways as they pedaled across San Diego County on their way to work. Scattered showers throughout the region did not discourage […]
Governor Newsom Health Care Tour Concludes In San Diego
SAN DIEGO–On the final stop of his statewide “California for All” health care tour, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom rallied with San Diego legislators, Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, patients and local advocates in support of reproductive health and freedom. Governor Newsom highlighted his historic $100 million budget proposal to […]
County Health Issues Advisory To Avoid Beaches After Rainfall
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health has issued a General Rain Advisory to avoid water contact at all coastal beaches and bays due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers, and other water users are warned that rain brings urban runoff, which can cause bacteria levels to rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, […]
San Diego County Property Crime Rate Reaches New 39-Year Low In 2018
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego region reached a new 39-year low property crime rate in 2018, according to a new report released by the SANDAG Criminal Justice Research Division, Thirty-Nine Years of Crime in the San Diego Region: 1980 Through 2018. The new property crime rate of less than 17 per 1,000 residents represents a significant […]