Monica Dean

After allegations have been raised about Saved in America’s operations, NBC 7 Investigates sat down with the charity’s founder to discuss the nonprofit’s mission, rescue figures, and use of funds.

NBC 7 debuts “STOLEN,” an expansive documentary series about the sex trafficking of children in San Diego County. Told from the perspective of victims, survivors, pimps, and customers, “STOLEN” also celebrates the strength of survivors and their families, as they struggle – often with success — to break the bonds of sex trafficking. The seven-episode documentary series is the product...

NBC 7’s Alex Presa and Monica Dean discuss how the local organization, “Saved in America” is losing support

The organization was pulled off of a $2 million San Diego County plan to run a group home for sexually exploited minors. And the Lynch Foundation for Children, a key player in the local fight against sex trafficking, says it has cut ties with the organization.

A man was arrested in connection with a house fire that killed his parents and sister. NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes has more

Geologist and local earthquake expert Pat Abott discusses earthquake risks in our area with NBC 7’s Monica Dean.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an allegation of child abuse at an Alpine daycare after a video went viral on social media. NBC 7’s Rory Devine has more.

A brush fire erupted along Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad sending thick smoke over the area and forced a brief evacuation of businesses in the area. NBC 7’s Monica Dean has more.

The prosecution and defense delivered their closing statements Tuesday. NBC 7’s Danica McAdam reports.

The driver who was shot at while driving along Interstate 8 spoke with NBC 7 in an exclusive interview about the terrifying incident. NBC 7’s Rory Devine has more.

The ports of entry between the U.S. and Mexico are important in the discussion of a potential border wall. NBC 7’s Monica Dean and Voice of San Diego’s Maya Srikrishnan have more in San Diego Explained.

A police tactics expert reviewed video of the shooting with NBC 7’s Allison Ash.

NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda was outside the court building when the Congressman arrived.

A local interior designer’s room-makeover mission began here in San Diego and is transforming the homes and hearts of kids facing critical illnesses with her reaching families all over the country. It’s a story Inspiring San Diego.

NBC 7’s Monica Dean introduces us to an interior designer who launched a nonprofit that transforms the living spaces of children battling critical diseases, offering them a personalized space for healing and recovery.

NBC 7’s Monica Dean and Voice of San Diego’s Mario Koran share when it is legal and illegal for Border Patrol to pull people over.

A brush fire burned east of San Ysidro High School. NBC 7’s Llarisa Abreu has more.

If passed, a bill could rename the Poway Post Office after Pearl Harbor veteran Ray Chavez. NBC 7’s Monica Dean has the details.

A family is coping with a devastating loss following the death of their father who fell 50 feet from a tree while working. NBC 7’s Danica McAdam has the story.

Sixteen Marines were arrested during battalion formation at Camp Pendleton. NBC 7’s Alex Presha has more.