PhotosAs San Diego drivers rush to finish shopping or get to their next destination, accidents or close calls at crosswalks crop up.On December 23, at around 7:30 am, an electric scooter rider was struck while …
December 24, 2024
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Mike supplies content to various automotive and alternative-lifestyle publications, but considers the San Diego Reader his homebase.
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Use San Diego crosswalks at your own peril
San Diego beaches not that nice to dogs
As of December 17, Imperial Beach remains closed due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards.These closures clash with the accolades San Diego’s dog-friendly spots have received. Coronado's Dog Beach made USA Today and iPuppee.com's top …
December 18, 2024
Was Reddit ghost sighter hired by Hotel del Coronado?
A recent Reddit post titled "Potential Sighting at Hotel del Coronado" in the "Captured Apparition" section has stirred renewed interest in the historic hotel, drawing extra visitors over Thanksgiving weekend despite the ongoing $550 million …
December 9, 2024
Mang Tomas, banana ketchup barred in San Diego
Rumors of a U.S. ban on popular Filipino condiments such as Mang Tomas, banana ketchup, and other traditional sauces have spurred panic buying among Filipino Americans in San Diego County and beyond. The FDA recently …
December 2, 2024
Pedicab drivers in downtown San Diego miss the music
Downtown pedicabs with dazzling lights and thumping stereo systems are undergoing a significant change — many operators no longer play loud music, especially near the convention center. This shift has led to a "50 percent …
November 25, 2024
Trophy truck crushes four at Baja 1000
On November 14, at the Baja 1000 in Ensenada, an orange-colored trophy truck in the contingency lanes lost control, hitting four people. The four were rushed to the hospital, where two died.Yolie Stover, an off-road reporter …
November 19, 2024
San Diego car vandals – getting bolder?
When Jacob T. came outside from his Kensington home on October 16, ready to go to work, he found his truck smeared with what appeared to be mud. After a closer look, it became clear …
November 11, 2024
Crimes against San Diego pets
In recent months, stolen pets and bizarre pet theft incidents have stirred up communities on both sides of the San Diego and Tijuana border. Local internet groups and social media platforms are buzzing with reports …
November 5, 2024
The danger of San Diego's hoarders
In the early hours of October 13, a quiet neighborhood along Marline Avenue in El Cajon was jolted awake by fire trucks and first responders. 911 Video News was among the first on the scene, …
October 29, 2024