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 A San Diego man who pleaded guilty to trafficking a teenage girl for sex was sentenced Thursday to more than 15 years in federal prison.

Federal officials are expected to prohibit king salmon fishing this season along much of the West Coast, which many predict could stretch into 2024 season as the drought and other factors take their toll on the iconic Chinook fish.

The search is underway for a group of burglars who the San Diego Police Department says has been targeting homes in Miramar Ranch and Rancho Penasquitos over the past few weeks.

With an exceptionally rainy season for California, much of the state is free from drought, including most of San Diego County, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

A preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the northwest corner of San Diego County Friday morning.

Police callout data and internal communications reveal the department’s staffing issues are far from over and could linger for years to come.

The internet has made it easier than ever to apply for multiple jobs with just the press of a button on your keyboard or mobile phone. But be careful – because it’s just as easy for scammers to pass as legitimate employers.

The San Diego Police Department is asking for help identifying the man pictured above. Investigators say he’s a suspect in a series of sexual batteries in Pacific Beach and Balboa Park.

The practice of moving a teacher from one school to another is called excessing and it’s not uncommon. But some San Diego teachers told NBC7 it’s taking teachers away from the communities they’ve built within the San Diego Unified School District and says it negatively affects the students.

Gleaner Seniors of San Diego County meets twice a week at a home, ranch or orchard to pick fresh fruit that was either left behind or would otherwise never be eaten.

On Thursday, local and state leaders met to shed light on what experts say is a multi-billion dollar issue, reports NBC 7’s Amber Frias

The most highly anticipated season in club history is almost here. Derek sets the scene from Peoria. He and Darnay talk about Yu Darvish’s return and his readiness for the season. What will the rotation look like to start the season? Austin Nola’s nose is doing surprisingly well – his status and a season of opportunity for Luis Campusano....

The surveillance program on U.S. citizens was uncovered by NBC 7 Investigates.