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sports14 hours ago

NASCAR Sets 2027 Coronado Street Race Return

NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril will return in 2027 with the Cup Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series racing July 30–August 1 at Naval Base Coronado on a 3.4-mile, 16-turn street course inside North Island. After a sold-out debut in 2026, the event will again showcase NASCAR and the Navy, with plans to move the street-race concept to another military installation in 2028; Cup races will air on TNT, truTV and HBO Max while the O'Reilly race streams on The CW and ESPN App, with tickets going on sale later.

Unfounded bomb threat triggers lockdown at Mt. Carmel High and nearby campuses
local1 day ago

Unfounded bomb threat triggers lockdown at Mt. Carmel High and nearby campuses

A reported bomb threat at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Peñasquitos prompted a lockdown and secure-campus measures at Sunset Hills Elementary and Black Mountain Middle School. San Diego police later deemed the threat unfounded and returned the campuses to normal operations by noon, with a large police presence and ongoing investigation into the threat source.

Darth Vader pitches Flock cameras at San Diego meeting amid privacy backlash
technology4 days ago

Darth Vader pitches Flock cameras at San Diego meeting amid privacy backlash

A Darth Vader impersonator used a San Diego public safety committee meeting to advocate for Flock Safety's automated license-plate readers, framing them as security tools while highlighting privacy concerns; the city has renewed its use of Flock despite backlash, as about 100 municipalities have ended contracts with Flock, and incidents ranging from a false carjacking link to camera vandalism have fueled debate. In response, Flock rolled out new accountability measures, including an audit feature to curb misuse by year-end, though experts say more oversight is still needed.

Former Acting U.S. Attorney Found Dead in San Diego Federal Building
politics4 days ago

Former Acting U.S. Attorney Found Dead in San Diego Federal Building

A former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, Andrew Haden, 48, was found dead Wednesday inside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego. Police say there is no foul play suspected as investigators respond to the scene, and colleagues remember him as a respected leader who served twice as acting U.S. attorney.

politics4 days ago

San Diego Tragedy: Former Acting U.S. Attorney Found Dead in Federal Building

Former acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden was found dead inside a downtown San Diego federal building; authorities say there is no foul play and the cause will be determined by the county Medical Examiner. Haden served twice as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California during leadership transitions and was a San Diego native with a Navy background and Stanford education.

San Diego Assistant U.S. Attorney Found Dead in Federal Building
crime4 days ago

San Diego Assistant U.S. Attorney Found Dead in Federal Building

An assistant U.S. attorney, 48-year-old Andrew Haden, was found dead in an office inside the Edward J. Schwartz federal building in downtown San Diego; police say there are no signs of foul play, and the Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death. Haden had a long tenure with the Southern District of California and previously served as acting U.S. attorney during leadership transitions.

Wonder Bread Building to Become a 4,000-Seat San Diego Music Venue
local7 days ago

Wonder Bread Building to Become a 4,000-Seat San Diego Music Venue

Live Nation plans to convert San Diego’s historic Wonder Bread building into a 4,000-seat music venue opening fall 2028, aiming to fill a mid-sized act gap with about 80–90 shows per year; the project, purchased for $16.8 million, is projected to create roughly 660 jobs and $97 million in annual economic impact while preserving the building’s character, though parking and noise concerns have been raised and mitigations are planned.

Salmonella outbreak traced to a California egg maker, health officials say
health7 days ago

Salmonella outbreak traced to a California egg maker, health officials say

San Diego health officials have named Happy Hens Eggs, a California producer, as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak tied to mayo made with their raw eggs; 21 cases and seven hospitalizations have been reported since July 28. The Ramona Family Naturals Market stopped using raw eggs in its products. Happy Hens denies involvement, and authorities say the outbreak is not linked to the Midwest Poultry Services recall. San Diego County Environmental Health officials continue outreach to retailers who may have received eggs, and health officials urge anyone with diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps after undercooked eggs to seek medical care.

Padres land record sale as new owners vow to end title drought in San Diego
sports7 days ago

Padres land record sale as new owners vow to end title drought in San Diego

MLB owners unanimously approved the San Diego Padres’ sale to Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones in a $3.9 billion deal—the largest in sports—with a pledge to bring a World Series championship to San Diego. The Seidler family era ends as the new owners plan to invest in the club and build on its strong on-field performance, with the team contending for a wild-card spot as closing progresses in the coming weeks.

Rapid Sorrento Valley brush fire drives evacuations in San Diego
california9 days ago

Rapid Sorrento Valley brush fire drives evacuations in San Diego

A fast-moving brush fire in San Diego's Sorrento Valley near Penasquitos Creek grew to about 131 acres with zero containment by late afternoon, prompting evacuations around 3:30 p.m. A large response including four engines, brush rigs, two helicopters, Cal Fire aircraft, bulldozers, and a Type 3 Strike Team supported by police traffic control; an evacuation center was set up at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park. By 5:45 p.m. containment was about 15%, with crews aiming to halt forward spread and address hotspots overnight; the cause is under investigation.

San Diego Teen Pleads Guilty in Sea Lion Harassment Case
crime11 days ago

San Diego Teen Pleads Guilty in Sea Lion Harassment Case

An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court to a misdemeanor under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for repeatedly kicking a sea lion in San Diego after a video of the incident went viral; prosecutors say he kicked the animal four times, chased it as it tried to flee, and NOAA investigated. He faces up to one year in prison and $100,000 in fines, with sentencing set for October 20.