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Woman sexually assaulted at El Cajon Transit Center was held against her will: Police
A woman was dragged and held against her will before being sexually assaulted near the El Cajon Transit Center earlier this week, leading to the arrest of an unhoused man, the El Cajon police department said Wednesday.
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Men plead not guilty to murder in teens' El Cajon house party shooting deaths
Two men accused in a shooting that fatally wounded two teenagers last month at an El Cajon house party pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder charges.
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Two men arrested in connection to double-fatal shooting at El Cajon house party
Two San Diego men were behind bars Tuesday for allegedly taking part in a suspected gang-related shooting that fatally wounded two teenagers last month at an El Cajon house party.
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El Cajon Mother Goose Parade canceled again as organizers prepare for 2024 revamp
El Cajon’s Mother Goose Parade, San Diego County’s biggest Thanksgiving celebration, will not happen for the fourth consecutive year in efforts to bring a reimagined parade next year, organizers announced.
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2 teenagers killed in shooting outside El Cajon house party; police looking for suspect
An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were killed in what police said was a gang-related shooting at a “loud house party” in El Cajon, authorities said Sunday.
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Afghan community in El Cajon raising money after deadly earthquake
If you’re interested in helping, you can contact the Afghan Community Center in El Cajon.
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San Diego MLS team to build training complex on Sycuan tribal land in El Cajon
San Diego MLS is building a training facility and youth academy on 28 acres of Sycuan tribal land in El Cajon, becoming the first professional sports organization to establish a dedicated professional training facility on a tribal reservation, the team announced.
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Homeless sex offender jailed for alleged lewd act in front of teenage girl in El Cajon
A homeless septuagenarian was behind bars Monday on suspicion of committing a lewd act in front of a 17-year-old girl over the weekend at the victim’s El Cajon workplace.
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1 teen shot at Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon
After being shot, the victim walked into a nearby Halloween store, police say.
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Teen shot at Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon
A 16-year-old was shot Saturday in the parking lot of the Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon, officials said.
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Arrest warrants issued for former El Cajon councilmember and his wife after failing to report to jail
When they did not show up on Friday as scheduled, a judge issued their arrest warrants.
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Arrest warrants issued for former El Cajon councilman and his wife after failing to report to jail
Ben Kalasho and his wife Jessica failed to report to jail on Friday to serve their 8-day- sentences.
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New El Cajon housing development intended for first-time homebuyers
NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada speaks with residents in the area about the project that would add 160 new townhomes.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly trying to break into several El Cajon homes
A 30-year-old man who allegedly assaulted several women in El Cajon over the weekend while trying to force his way into their homes was behind bars Monday and facing a slate of criminal charges.
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El Cajon construction site causing dangerous confusion for drivers, loss of business, locals say
The City of El Cajon began building a roundabout to improve the flow of traffic and reduce the number of accidents. Instead, business owner said, the road remains unsafe and the construction is hammering their business.
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El Cajon construction site causes confusion among drivers
NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada spoke to store managers about issues they say are caused by construction.
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San Diego teenager starts summer camp for refugee kids in El Cajon
A few years ago, 17-year-old Aiden Afshar started a free online tutoring program for refugee kids. Now, he holds summer camps for them in El Cajon.
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Summer camp for refugee kids in El Cajon
This special summer camp has helped refugee kids learn English and forge a special bond with kids with similar experiences.
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San Diego's homeless encampment ban may be affecting East County communities
Homeless populations are increasing in several East County cities, including Lemon Grove and La Mesa. But it might be too early to tell if the increases are a direct result of the City of San Diego’s encampment ban.
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San Diego's homeless encampment ban may be affecting East County communities
Several East County cities — including Lemon Grove and La Mesa — are seeing a rise in homeless populations. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea speaks with a local nonprofit that has been serving unhoused individuals since the Great Depression.