Distance learning is the new way of teaching — NBC 7’s Rory Devine takes a look at how teachers in Carlsband prepared for the launch of the new system.

A victim of assault at the hands of former San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Richard Fischer has started a petition on social media asking the judge presiding over Fischer’s case to give the ex-deputy the maximum sentence and require him to register as a sex offender.

At least 38 units at an apartment complex in Nestor were damaged after a creek overflowed Thanksgiving Day. Families spent Friday trying to clean up and salvage what they could.

Five stories you may have missed this week include suspect in deadly Church’s Chicken shooting pleads not guilty, Chula Vista cosmetic surgeon sued over patient’s death and an arrest made in deadly Escondido hit-and-run.

NBC 7’s Rory Devine is in Sunset Cliffs after a body was found floating in the water on Thursday afternoon.

The future of a controversial ordinance in National City is one step closer to going before voters after a tense City Council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Ron Morrison was the only member who voted against putting the ban on retail sale of pets to a vote of the National City residents. Council chambers were packed Tuesday with people on both sides…

The National City City Council decided to let voters decide on the fate of pet sales. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has more.

The state has weighed in on an ongoing budget feud brewing between the county and a school district in the south bay.

A student is accused of threatening his teacher and his classmates. NBC 7’s Rory Devine has more information on what officials found in his home.

Weapons were found in the home of a 16-year-old student who is accused of making a threat during class at Westview High School.

NBC 7’s Rory Devine spoke to a man who moved out of the country when his student loan went into default.

One man took drastic action to escape the consequences of not paying back his student loan: he left the country.

Sweetwater Union High School District officials met Monday evening to discuss whether it would accept a no-risk loan from the County Office of Education (COE) to help it payback the $12 million it borrowed from the Mello-Roos fund.

Even when a borrower defaults on their student loan, there are ways to regain their good credit. NBC 7 Investigates takes a closer look at student loan repayment plans.

After the county told the district it needed to make big changes or otherwise face a financial fallout, the district considered an appeal Tuesday. The district in August said it stands by its budget and claims it has been met with inaccurate financial projections and letters insinuating wrongdoing and misrepresentation. NBC 7’s Rory Devine has the story. 

A Marine Corps veteran was brought to tears by the generosity of friends, neighbors and strangers who offered help after his home was destroyed by a fire.

The father described his family’s harrowing escape from their burning home. NBC 7’s Danica McAdam has the story.

Robert Koester, 52, was charged with 24 felony counts involving four victims between 15 and 17 years old, including sexual penetration of an unconscious victim, felony sexual battery and possession and production of child pornography. The incidents spanned a two-year period, beginning in 2016 and ending in 2017.

NBC 7’s Rory Devine is in Valley Center as she gives us the latest updates on the Miller Fire.

California is looking into multiple allegations against the embattled Inspire Charter School which operates throughout San Diego County and the rest of the state.