<![CDATA[NBC 7 San Diego - San Diego Local News and Breaking News ]]> Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 18:32:36 -0700 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:32:36 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations <![CDATA[Multiple Spot Fires Burn in Lakeside]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 18:05:18 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/LakesideFires.jpg
Multiple small spot fires burned in Lakeside Saturday near State Route 67, officials said.

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<![CDATA[Woman Shot Multiple Times in San Ysidro]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 15:50:31 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SanYsidroShooting.jpg
A woman was shot multiple times in the chest and head in a San Ysidro neighborhood Friday night, police confirmed.

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<![CDATA[SDSU Installs 2013 Time Capsule]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 15:19:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SDSUCap1.jpg
San Diego State University students and leaders installed a 2013 time capsule on campus that will be opened by future Aztecs 50 years from now.

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<![CDATA[SDSU Students Install Time Capsule]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 15:15:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SDSUCAP6.jpg
San Diego State University students and leaders gathered at the Aztec Student Union building on Friday for a historic event: the installation of a time capsule that will be opened 50 years from now.

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<![CDATA[Mayor Vows to Wipe Out La Jolla Bird Stench]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 14:26:25 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/212*120/LaJollaStench.jpg
La Jolla’s jagged coastline is renowned for its natural beauty. Unfortunately, with that beauty comes a strong, lingering stench caused by bird droppings that have accumulated on the rocks over time.

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<![CDATA[Brush Fire Contained Near SR-125]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 12:47:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SDFireEngine.jpg
Fire crews are battling a brush fire on northbound State Route 125, officials confirmed.

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<![CDATA[10 Undernourished Horses Seized by Animal Services]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 11:06:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/RamonaHorse_0524.jpg
Animal services seized 10 undernourished horses from a ranch in Ramona. Investigators may file neglect charges against the owner. NBC 7's Nicole Gonzales reports.]]>
<![CDATA[Man Killed in Encinitas Crash ID'd]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 10:59:17 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/encinitasfatal.jpg
Several people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Encinitas Thursday night, according to officials.

Photo Credit: Nicole Gonzales]]>
<![CDATA[Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole in Mission Valley]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:56:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/water-main-break-generic-dfw.jpg
A water main break early Saturday morning caused a sinkhole in the Mission Valley area, officials said.

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<![CDATA[San Diegan Has Vision for Convoy Street]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:26:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-05-22-20h36m52s203.png
NBC 7 reporter Mari Payton talks to Tim Nguyen and how he plans to impact the businesses of Convoy Street.]]>
<![CDATA[Padres Come Up Short In Arizona]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 23:47:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/171*120/169443989.jpg
Stults Strong Start Fizzles Late

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<![CDATA[Memorial Service Held for Late Charger]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 14:15:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Chuck-Muncie-obit-0514.jpg
A public memorial service was held at a local church Saturday for late Chargers running back Chuck Muncie.

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<![CDATA[Leader of Infamous Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:40:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/EduardoArellanoFelix.jpg
One of the last leaders of one of the world’s most notorious drug cartel pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego Friday to money laundering and conspiracy charges. Eduardo Arellano-Felix, 56, is one...

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<![CDATA[City Worker Labor Talks Move Toward 5-Year Deal]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:55:58 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/CityLabor.jpg
After months of closed-door bargaining sessions, this week has brought significant progress toward hammering out a new, five-year labor agreement for San Diego city employees.

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<![CDATA[Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 15:20:48 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/129310645.jpg
A prominent member of a local prison-based gang called the Mexican Mafia has been sentenced to serve nearly 22 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Laura E. Duffy announced.

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<![CDATA[PHOTOS: Suspect Fatally Shot in SWAT Search]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:08:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SWATSearch1.jpg
A SWAT situation ended in a suspect being fatally shot in Bay Terraces on Friday afternoon.

Photo Credit: Spencer Thornburg]]>
<![CDATA[200-Pound Pig Runs Through Vista]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:27:38 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/pigescape.jpg
A 200-pound pig escaped from her home in Vista on Friday morning.

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<![CDATA[SDPD Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 16:45:54 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SWATSearchPD.jpg
A SWAT situation ended in a suspect being fatally shot in Bay Terraces on Friday afternoon.

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<![CDATA[Power Out for Eastlake Residents]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:24:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Power-Line-Car-Crash.jpg
Nearly 330 customers in Eastlake are without power, according to San Diego Gas & Electric.

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<![CDATA[Lockdown Lifted at Chula Vista HS]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:56:58 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/San+Diego-20130524-00197.jpg
A lockdown at Chula Vista High School has been lifted, according to police.

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<![CDATA['Anchorman 2' Filming in San Diego]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:20:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ronburgundy.jpg
"Anchorman 2" is filming at SeaWorld on Friday, which can only mean one thing: Ron Burgundy is in town.

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<![CDATA[New Memorial Unveiled in OB]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:32:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/obmemorial.jpg
A new memorial was unveiled in Ocean Beach Friday morning, honoring the San Diego lifeguards that keep local beaches safe.]]>
<![CDATA[Suspect Wears Spiderman Mask During Robbery]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:10:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/spidey_2609067.jpg
A man wearing a Spiderman mask robbed a gas station at gunpoint on Friday morning, according to police.

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<![CDATA[Memorial Day Travel Tips]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:21:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/holiday-travel-dfw-generic-01.jpg
NBC 7 reporter Elena Gomez talks about ways to make traveling easier this Memorial Day weekend.

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<![CDATA[Dates Added for Del Mar Racetrack]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:47:18 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DelMar_74055063.jpg
The racing season at Del Mar will add a second meet to its season in coming years, following a vote from California racetrack officials.]]>
<![CDATA[Coronado Bay Bridge Recently Inspected for Safety]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:36 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Caltrans-Bridge-Inspection2.jpg
A bridge collapsed along the Skagit River in Washington State Thursday evening, plunging two cars into the water below and prompting the emergency rescues of three people from the

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<![CDATA[Yelp Methods, Practices Garner Negative Reviews]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:13:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/YELPGene.jpg
The high-profile local search site Yelp.com is a widely used online resource for small businesses looking to expand their clientele and customer bases.

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<![CDATA[Mexican Mafia Boss Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Extortion]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 06:30:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/crime5.jpg
The leader of a Mexican Mafia that operated in San Diego’s North County pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug trafficking charges on Thursday.

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<![CDATA[Principal Warns Parents Against Social Media Site]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:13:28 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/askfm.jpg
A local middle school principal is putting out a blunt warning to parents to be on the lookout for a social media site gaining popularity with students called Ask.fm.]]>
<![CDATA[$1.4M in Meth, Cocaine Found in Shopping Bags]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:26:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/BorderBUSTSS_0523.jpg
Images of smuggling attempts at their finest.

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<![CDATA[Woman Flips Stolen Car, Hits Pedestrian]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:38 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/police-tape-lights-generic.jpg
A woman driving a stolen car led police on a pursuit through Mountain View before striking a tree, flipping the vehicle and seriously injuring a pedestrian, San Diego Police Department officials said.

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<![CDATA[Controlled Burn Sparks Brush Fire]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:56:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SFFireSmokePlume.JPG
Unexpected winds caused a controlled burn to spread past its boundaries near SR-78 in San Felipe, leading to a 750-acre brush fire.

Photo Credit: Brandi Powell]]>
<![CDATA[Grading San Diego's Beaches]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:24:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/beachgeneric.jpg
San Diego beaches were scored by the 23rd annual Beach Report Card, which showed that 96 percent of local beaches have an A rating.

Photo Credit: Sarah Grieco]]>
<![CDATA[Car Fire Spreads Along I-5 in O'side]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:17 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/10242008+CHP+Car.jpg
Drivers along Interstate 5 north of Oceanside faced delays Thursday after a car fire spread to a hillside between Basilone and Las Pulgas Roads.]]>
<![CDATA[Highway 163 Shooter Convicted]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 15:51:50 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Dragasits-0712.jpg
A jury convicted 60-year-old Stephen Dragasits on Thursday for shooting at cars along highway 163 in April 2011.]]>
<![CDATA[Controlled SR-78 Burn Leads to Large Brush Fire]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 11:18:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SanFelipeFire_0523.JPG
A controlled burn near Highway 78 and the S2 marker spread beyond the prescribed plan Thursday, leading to a large fire, Cal Fire officials confirmed.

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<![CDATA[San Diego Police Get $20K for AED's]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:43:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Defibrillator+722.jpg
More than a dozen AED systems will be available to San Diego police officers in the field thanks to a grant from a local philanthropic organization.]]>
<![CDATA[Locals Owe $94M in Delinquent Property Taxes]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:22:35 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Property-Tax-generic2.jpg
More than 42,000 delinquency reminder notices will soon be mailed off to local taxpayers who failed to pay their first, second or both 2012-2013 secured property tax payments.]]>
<![CDATA[Off-Duty BP Agent Wasn't Rescuing Swimmer: Officials]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:02 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Kris-Gungon-USBP_4.jpg
Officials update the death of an El Centro-based U.S. Border Patrol agent at a Hawaiian waterfall.

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<![CDATA[Dad Slams School for Moving Victim, Not Bully]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/176*120/bullying.jpg
A San Diego father says he has exhausted all avenues to protect his daughter from school bullies and fears she may become a statistic.]]>
<![CDATA[Knife-Wielding Suspect Dresses Up As Chipotle Employee]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 12:31:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Police_Generic_Police_Tape_Police_Lights_Fishtown.jpg
A man armed with a knife attempted to rob a Chipotle restaurant in Mission Valley by dressing up as an employee, police said.]]>
<![CDATA[Brush Fire Burning Near Highway]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/embankmentfire.jpg
A brush fire is burning near Interstate 8 near El Cajon, according to fire officials.

Photo Credit: Paul Krueger]]>
<![CDATA[Toddler Recovering from SUV Stroller Crash]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 10:09:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/BryanFomonStrollerSUV2.jpg
For the first time, the parents of a little boy involved in a terrible North County crash are speaking out about the accident.]]>
<![CDATA[Hotel Accused of Requiring "Natural" Hair for New Hire]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 09:31:38 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Hilton-San-Diego-Bayfront-3.jpg
A woman is suing the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for discrimination claiming the hotel singled her out because of her race and hair color.]]>
<![CDATA[Neighbors Meeting Each Other in Moore, OK]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:36:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Greg-Bledsoe-Moore-OKC2.jpg
NBC 7's Greg Bledsoe is on the ground reporting from Moore, Oklahoma - the scene of a deadly tornado Monday May 20, 2013. Two days later he listened to stories from residents who are just now getting t...]]>
<![CDATA[How to Spend $11M Surplus? ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Mayor-Filner-Council-Budget.jpg
While everyone welcomes the windfall not everyone agrees with what's being done with it.]]>
<![CDATA[MOGL Adds Hawaiian Airlines]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:16:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Mogul-Company-mascot.jpg
San Diego-based MOGL has added Hawaiian Airlines to its roster of companies participating in its tech-enabled loyalty platform that issues cash rewards to customers at restaurants.]]>
<![CDATA[Cards Top Padres, Take Series]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:06:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Padres-Cardinals-169214473.jpg
The Cardinals won the battle of rookie pitchers, beating the Padres 5-3 Wednesday at Petco Park.]]>