Today in San Diego

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, SDPD has an update on the type of car they're looking for in a possible hate crime investigation, Mayor Todd Gloria names Deputy San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Chief Robert Logan II as the city’s next fire chief, and for the second straight game the Padres hit a walk-off homer. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New data is highlighting how difficult it is to afford a home in San Diego. Nearly 700 customers under the City of San Diego's Public Utilities Dept. had money taken out of their account, thanks to an IT error. Conservationists in the East County are celebrating a win, as they fight back a large housing proposal that many were concerned over. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the San Diego City Council will vote on Mayor Todd Gloria's 2025 budget. A type of magic mushroom is gaining interest around the country, but UCSD scientists say it can be more toxic than fentanyl and cocaine. Tomorrow, the 2024 San Diego County Fair begins. This year's theme is Let's Go Retro. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego Housing Authority revealed it will receive a nearly 20 percent budget increase next year to try and combat our city's housing crisis. The FBI is hosting it's LGBTQ law enforcement summit next week in the wake of recent hate crime attacks in Hillcrest. Today San Diego leaders will break ground on a redevelopment project at Brown Field Municipal Airport in Otay Mesa. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Diego County is launching a campaign to better educate families about the dangers of human trafficking. Firefighters were able to extinguish the prescribed burn on MCAS Miramar. Later this week, The City of San Diego will pay nearly $900,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging negligence by the San Diego Police Department. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The city of San Diego has announced thousands of dollars in emergency funds for local small businesses still recovering from January's flooding. Right now, the southbound lanes of the SR-125 are closed from the 94 connector up to Jamacha Rd. The San Diego Police Department is holding a gun buy back event today. They are offering a $100 gift card for any handgun, and two $100 gift cards for an assault rifle. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Scott Wahl will officially be sworn in as the City of San Diego's Chief of Police. The FBI is hosting a LGBTQ law enforcement summit after a number of potential hate crimes in Hillcrest. After 41 seasons at the helm of NBC's "Wheel of Fortune", Pat Sajak is signing off for the final time tonight. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After more than three decades of service the San Diego Police Department, today will be Chief David Nisleit's last day on the job. Concern is growing in Hillcrest about possible attacks against the LGBTQ+ community after a window of community aid group "Trans Frontier" was shattered. San Diego Gas and Electric is alerting it's customers to a new utility scam. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New actions are taking place in response to the sewage crisis in San Diego County. A statewide tax hike will raise gas prices soon, but elected leaders are demanding a pause. San Diego's Cool Zones program is now available as warmer weather is expected in our forecast. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The City of San Diego is now facing legal action as the battle over beach front yoga classes continues. Del Mar beaches set to reopen today after a shark attack hospitalizes a man. A new budget plan means more firefighters and help for the homeless could be on the way to Chula Vista. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A swimmer sustained significant but not life threatening injuries after being attacked by a shark in the waters off Del Mar Sunday morning. Rubio's Coastal Grill is closing 48 locations across California, including 13 here in San Diego. Today, California's DMV'S are expanding their online services in an effort to reduce wait times. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot of traffic is expected around Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego, as the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is taking place this morning. San Diegans are heading to the Mexican Consulate in Downtown to cast their ballots for Mexico's Presidential Election. UC San Diego's academic workers, who are part of the UAW Union, plan to walk off the job tomorrow. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A couple from Del Mar Heights is offering a $2,500 reward for the arrest of a man who stole thousands of dollars in heirloom jewelry from their home. Burn permits are being suspended across San Diego County today. This means people will no longer be able to do any outdoor burning of things like branches, leaves or dead vegetation. The city says repairs along Ingraham Street in Pacific Beach are now nearly finished. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A trial date has been set for a former Teacher of the Year accused of having inappropriate relationships with two students. County health leaders are alerting San Diegans about another Tuberculosis exposure, this time at San Diego College of Continuing Education between last November and February. Starting Saturday, June 1, Cal Fire is suspending permits for residential outdoor burning in San Diego County. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 8 westbound in Mission Valley is now back open after a fatal rollover crash involving a box truck. A controversial housing plan that could double the size of 2 San Diego neighborhoods could move forward today. One piece of evidence will undergo new DNA testing as convicted killer Scott Peterson pushes for a new trial. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, the city of Chula Vista notified restaurant owners that Labor Day is the deadline for outdoor patios, convicted killer and San Diego native Scott Peterson is set to be back in court today as he continues his efforts to get a new trial, and a Twin Peaks Middle Schooler is now in the third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The TSA has reported it's busiest day on record - screening 2.9 million flyers last Friday, forecasting a potentially historic summer travel season ahead. A few organized events are set to take place along our coasts to clean up the mess left by Memorial Day crowds. A sports legend is gone, we have a look at Bill Walton's legendary life on and off the basketball court. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Several Memorial Day Observances will be held today across San Diego county, including a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Midway Museum. Four Months after flooding destroyed homes and forced hundreds of San Diegans from their South Bay homes, a group of homeowners were finally able to move back into their remodeled apartments this weekend. In the North County, one person is dead and another is hospitalized after a fire broke out at a Carlsbad home on Saturday afternoon. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Several Memorial Day services will be held this weekend around San Diego County. As summer is quickly approaching, the City of San Diego is promoting water safety as the rates of drowning incidents are on the rise. Wildlife experts are keeping an eye out on a gray whale that's been spotted in Mission Bay. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, jury deliberations began Friday in the high-profile trial of a San Diego TikToker accused of killing his estranged wife and her friend, volunteers will place American flags on the gravesites of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and in observance of Memorial Day many offices will be closed in San Diego County. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AAA is forecasting nearly 44 million people across the country will travel this Memorial Day Weekend, the highest number of travelers in nearly 20 years. San Diego Police are stepping up security patrols across the Hillcrest neighborhood just days after 3 people were injured when gel pellets were fired in front of several businesses. The San Diego Zoo says it expects to have their renovated Panda habitat ready for use by June. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Diego County leaders are one step closer to securing federal funding to help determine the impact of cross border sewage contamination on the health of San Diegans living in the South Bay. NBC 7 Investigates is looking into low conviction rates for sex crimes, both here in San Diego and throughout the country. Visit NBC7.com for a breakdown of how these types of criminal cases drop out of the legal system, and insight from our interviews with the people tasked with putting sex abusers behind bars. At least 9 people are dead and dozens more are hurt after strong winds brought down a stage structure at a political campaign rally just outside Monterrey, Mexico. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, although the focus of the SDUSD investigation hasn't been made public, Superintendent Jackson has been named in several civil lawsuits involving the district, today a social media personality is expected to testify about two murders that he's accused of committing, and a severely injured dolphin calf has defied the odds with the help of some local veterinarians. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A string of pellet gun shootings at bars across Hillcrest are being investigated as possible hate crimes. San Diego Police shot and killed a man in the Morena area, who they say had a knife and was holding someone hostage. The San Diego Tourism Authority kicks off its summer campaign today. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At least four Hillcrest businesses were the targets of pellet gun shootings in recent days. Today the San Diego City Council will discuss a newly released report that has uncovered stark differences in pay among city employees. San Diego native Xander Schauffele landed his first major triumph yesterday as he claimed the PGA Championship. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Student workers in the University of California system are set to go on strike tomorrow. The "Wheel of Fortune" game show paid a visit to San Diego to find some new contestants. A 9-year-girl from San Diego was picked out of a crowd of more than 40,000 Taylor Swift fans by the singer herself. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An evacuation order is in place at Otay Mesa, after an energy storage facility caught fire. We're hearing for the first time from a witness who called 9-1-1 after the Oceanside Pier caught fire. Cal State San Marcos is now offering guaranteed admission to qualified San Diego Unified graduates. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thousands of University of California graduate student workers and faculty are ready to walk off their jobs over the war in Gaza. They're upset about the way they say they were treated during recent protests at several campuses, including UC San Diego. San Diego Unified School District has rescinded the vast majority of the layoff notices they recently sent out. A former skydiving center in the East Village will be developed into affordable housing for those experiencing homelessness. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The union representing student workers at University of California schools voted in favor of a strike over the university's response to the anti-war protests. Hundreds of San Diego Unified employees could learn if they still have a job today, as the district is finalizing numbers in the wake of a $94 million dollar budget shortfall. Be careful on the roads, SANDAG is hosting "Bike Anywhere Day" today! 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

High interest rates put development of the sprawling Riverwalk housing complex in Mission Valley on hold. In the wake of public backlash, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has released a revised city budget. San Diego firefighters urge wildfire safety ahead of the summer heat. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego City Council has unanimously approved the next San Diego Police Chief. Local Red Lobster shuts down. San Diego Padre Manny Machado surprises students in an effort to encourage good attendance. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Diego City leaders will meet behind closed doors to discuss plans for the city's largest homeless shelter. A plan to renew the De Anza Cove Area is in the works. Northern lights were seen from the San Diego County mountains over the weekend. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Tijuana, the families of people who are missing are calling for some accountability from the government. Meanwhile in Ocean Beach, people came together to honor the lives of the three men who were killed while on a surfing trip in Baja California. Today, San Diego State University is concluding their last batch of commencement ceremonies. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At least four people were killed in a head-on crash near Fallbrook. It happened late last night along SR-76 about a mile east of the I-15. The Oceanside Pier is back open this weekend after a fire damaged part of the iconic landmark. A paddle-out ceremony will be held this afternoon in Ocean Beach in memory of the three surfers killed in Mexico. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A little more than 2 weeks after a huge fire broke out on the end of the Oceanside pier, most of the iconic structure will reopen today. A paddle out is planned for tomorrow at Ocean Beach in honor of the surfers killed in Mexico. The USPS is reassuring customers that despite cuts to staff at the Imperial Beach Post Office, it will not be closing the location. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Biden Administration is planning to propose a new rule today aimed at speeding up the asylum claims process for some migrants. Hundreds of students walked out of class a UC San Diego Wednesday as part of the ongoing Pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The first ever World Fire Congress is underway in Washington D.C., and a big topic has been steps agencies can take to address lithium-ion battery fires. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, UC San Diego students are calling for another protest following the encampment sweep Monday, remembering the life and legacy of San Diego cultural leader Joan Jacobs, and students at San Pasqual High School work to build a tiny home to house a homeless veteran. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Classes will resume today at UC San Diego, after being forced online yesterday due to clashes between police and protestors. A San Diego Port Commissioner could be voted out today by the City Council from National City. A new state bill aims to remove self-checkout stations across California. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mexican officials confirm family has identified the bodies of 3 missing surfers. The U.S. State Dept. is now urging Americans to rethink travel to Baja California. A chilly morning ahead, Sheena Parveen has your First Alert Forecast. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mexican authorities now say they believe the four bodies found in a remote area of Santo Thomas, California belong to the three missing surfers. Oceanside has declared a local state of emergency over the fire that happened last week on the pier. San Diegans are coming together today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. There are a number of celebrations planned across the country. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mexican authorities have detained three people after recovering multiple bodies in Baja California during their search for three missing surfers. Some East County homeowners are set to gather today to protest a new homeless housing initiative in their neighborhood. Hundreds of UCSD students remain at the Pro-Palestinian encampment this morning. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A search is underway in Mexico for three men traveling to Baja California for a surf trip. Two of the missing men are from San Diego. Local authorities have made two arrests and seized more than a dozen vehicles in connection with two public street racing events .The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has agreed to explore a partnership with the city of San Diego on an enhanced infrastructure financing district at the Midway Rising Sports Arena site. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pro-Palestinian protests are continuing this morning at campuses both across the country and right here at home, as students at UCSD have established a "Gaza Solidarity" encampment along the campus' Library Walk. Oceanside has declared a state of emergency over last week's fire on the pier. Two growing sinkholes are threatening a family's home in Bonsall, and the county says it's not responsible for fixing the damage. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poway Unified fires it's superintendent after an investigation found she bullied student athletes. Local leaders will meet this afternoon to ratify a local emergency proclamation for the Oceanside Pier fire. What you need to know about the blue blobs known as Velella, Velella that have washed up along our local beaches. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 13-year-old boy who died in a car crash over the weekend. A walkout is planned at San Diego State University later today, in support of people living in Gaza. Home prices in San Diego have now hit a record high. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The beach near Oceanside Pier is back open, days after a fire caused a water contact closure. The new San Diego Police Department's chief will be confirmed today. Roscoe's is moving forward with opening a new location at Barrio Logan. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The City of Oceanside has reopened beach zones closed because of contamination and debris concerns from the fire at the pier. A man has been arrested after police say he killed a teen while driving drunk in Escondido last night. Dozens of Vietnam and Korean war veterans are returning home today after an honor flight to Washington D.C. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Diego County officials will be testing the water quality near Oceanside Beach after a fire damaged the pier. A new CEO is taking over Sandag amid past failures with tolling systems. The U.S. Marine Corps is now identifying a marine who died during training at Camp Pendleton earlier this week. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Firefighters spent the night around the Oceanside pier making sure a huge fire which had erupted near the end of the pier around 3 Thursday afternoon didn't reignite into a full blown fire again. Former Vice President Al Gore has been announced as UC San Diego's commencement speaker. Kaiser Permanente is reporting that about 13 million members had their data taken and their information shared with third-party advertisers after a recent data breach. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A big groundbreaking ceremony is taking place today for Freedom Park at Navy Pier. More information is expected to be released today about the Marine who died during military training at Camp Pendleton this week. At least 90 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest on USC's campus yesterday. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.