PhotosOn November 15, at the Baja 1000 in Ensenada, an orange-colored trophy truck in the contingency lanes lost control, hitting four people. Two of them died, and the other two were rushed to the hospital.Yolie Stover, …
November 19, 2024
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Trophy truck crushes four at Baja 1000
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
Is San Diego sucker city?
On September 27, a mysterious van crept through the PetSmart parking lot on Main Street in Chula Vista. Suddenly, it accelerated, and without warning, a man in the passenger seat hurled coins at Mark and …
October 21, 2024
San Diego pickleball fans growing, but who pays for their courts?
Some San Diegans are taking their pickleball game to the next level. This October, local pickleball enthusiasts are booking trips on the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship to play, while others are enjoying Dinks and Drinks …
October 14, 2024
Roll-over crashes crop up in San Diego and Baja
In the last three months, cars and semis have rolled over in San Diego County and just across the border.The most recent spill happened on September 29, when a car lost control on I-5 at …
October 7, 2024
Air toxins plague Escondido, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, Tijuana
Since last month, concerns over air toxins sparked chaos across San Diego County. Schools abruptly canceled physical education classes in the southern part of the county after a "chemicals of war" warning from a local …
October 1, 2024
Why San Diego sports fans have gotten physical
On September 9, a confrontation at the Henderson Sports Complex in the Mountain View neighborhood turned violent when a 37-year-old man was shot in the head, according to the San Diego Police. Though the victim …
September 23, 2024