Today in San Diego

A search is underway in Lemon Grove for a man accused of trying to lure students into his car. It happened Tuesday afternoon near a skate park across the street from Lemon Grove Academy Middle School. Two people were killed in a crash in Chula Vista early yesterday morning. Today SDG&E will debut the first fleet of electric freight trucks to cross the border, a move experts hope will help cut down on the impact trade between the U.S. and Mexico has on the environment. 🎧 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 sex charge brought against a local Marine has been dropped, just one week before the expected start of his general court-martial. San Diego County leaders are starting to put into motion Proposition 1. The California Clean Air Vehicle program is set to expire later this year. 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.

San Diego County leaders will consider a plan to build affordable housing at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A new member has joined the San Diego City Council. A man is now in custody after police say he flashed a fake police badge to a driver before carjacking her vehicle. NBC 7's Steven Luke has 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.

Americans are gearing up for today's solar eclipse. While San Diego is not in the path of totality, you still need to make sure to use proper eclipse safety glasses so you don't cause major damage to your eyesight. Local lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to move Carlsbad Boulevard from Palomar Airport Road to La Costa Avenue due to rising sea levels. Small businesses in San Diego are now required to comply with the city's Styrofoam ban after their grace period ended last week. 🎧 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.

Tomorrow the San Diego City Council will officially certify the results from last month's primary elections. A San Diego federal judge has ordered videos and other evidence tied to the death of a woman in Las Colinas Detention Center be unsealed. An Escondido family is speaking out after their doorbell camera captured video of a mountain lion roaming around on their front porch. 🎧 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 Mira Mesa community member is speaking out after she says she came face to face with a burglar. City leaders revealed their proposal to build San Diego's largest homeless shelter. Gas prices continue to steadily climb. NBC 7's Jackie Crea has 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.

Wind, rain and even snow is hitting much of San Diego County this weekend, Chief Meteorologist Sheena Parveen has all the weather info you need to know. Chula Vista's vacant city council seat is empty no more after it was announced last night Rachel Morineau would fill the position. San Diego airport officials confirmed the new terminal is now 60% complete, meaning the first half of the project will be done by 2025. 🎧 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.

Special meeting to fill vacant Chula Vista City Council seat. Mayor Todd Gloria expected to announce city's largest homeless shelter yet. Sex trafficking sting nets 46 arrests 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.

3 juveniles detained over having Molotov cocktail ingredients. Trial delayed in the case of missing South Bay mom Maya Millete. San Diego is looking for a new fire chief. 🎧 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.

Elected leaders in National City are set to begin talks tonight about a homeless encampment ban. A nationwide trend of stolen mail has many families on high alert. San Diego County is winding down its emergency temporary lodging program. Here's NBC 7's Nicole Gomez 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.

San Diegans living in neighborhoods impacted by January's flooding are voicing their anger after many of the same problems arose this weekend. A new law in California goes into effect today, raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour. The IRS wants California taxpayers to claim the $94 Million they have left behind in unclaimed refunds. 🎧 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.

Newly released data shows crime is down in San Diego, as murders are down about 13%, sexual assaults are down 16% and non-deadly shootings down about 12%. The city will unveil updated plans for the Ocean Beach Pier next week. Easter traditions continued throughout San Diego today, including in Mount Helix where a sunrise mass has been held for over 100 years. 🎧 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.

Local lawmakers are taking steps this morning to clear local storm drains in anticipation of this weekend's rain. A judge ruled this week that social media content posted by the woman accusing former county supervisor Nathan Fletcher of sexual assault can be used in court. New regulations on how and where street vendors can operate went into effect this week. 🎧 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, a father is sharing his story as a warning for other parents after his son was almost taken from him in front of his own eyes, more money is needed to fix the South Bay wastewater treatment plant, and some rain showers are expected to move towards the County over the weekend. 🎧 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, everything you need to know before the first pitch of the season, SDSU Aztecs in Boston for the Sweet 16, and an investigation is underway into a shooting that happened Wednesday in the Salerno Luxury Rentals apartment complex in 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.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, for the third time in a week, an employee with ties to San Diego County schools has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct involving underage victims, a ceremony was held at Miramar National Cemetery ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and soon many neighborhoods could be impacted by street resurfacing projects. 🎧 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 major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland partially collapsed after being struck by a large ship. San Diego Police say the number of home burglaries in the North County has risen. There's a new plan to protect people from "roofied" or spiked drinks this summer. 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 weekend storm brought rain and a high surf advisory along the coast. Normal service on both the Metrolink and the Surfliner trains are set to restart today. Allergies to pollen have begun as this new season has started. 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.

California's Prop 1 remains on track to pass when votes are certified next month, as the latest numbers show 50.2% of Californians voting yes on the measure. Local leaders are going back and forth over the future of Prop 47, which aimed to reduce our state's incarceration rates by lessening penalties for non-violent crimes. Hundreds gathered at Petco Park yesterday to remember the life and legacy of former Padres owner Peter Seidler. 🎧 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.

Flood victims can receive a wide range of assistance available now throughout San Diego County. A man pleaded guilty to smuggling seven migrants during the January 22nd storm. Celebratory performances will be held next week for Balboa Theatre's 100th Anniversary. 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 39-year-old woman who taught at Mt. Carmel High in in custody, accused of having a years-long sexual relationship with a student who was 15 when the relationship began. An Associate Principal at Hoover High School has been arrested on child pornography charges. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has appointed Assistant Chief Scott Wahl as the San Diego Police Department's new chief of police. 🎧 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 8:30 this morning, Mayor Todd Gloria will announce the San Diego Police Department's next police chief. The local businessman who set his food truck on fire but claimed it was a hate crime and collected thousands of dollars has been sentenced to 5 years in prison. Two weeks after election day, Prop 1 appears to be on track to pass. 🎧 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 2024 MLB season kicks off with Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres playing in South Korea. Three arrests have been made in connection to "Smash and Grab" retail thefts happening around the state. The Orange County Rail Authority is getting ready to re-open the tracks in San Clemente for the first time in two months. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has 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.

San Diegans Spot Rocket Launch Smoke Trail in the Skies, Investigation into Downtown Building Fire, Update on Chula Vista's Open City Council Seat 🎧 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.

Gas prices in San Diego County are slowing rising again. Information is wanted involving a 48-year-old bicyclist who died from his injuries over the weekend. SDSU's Aztecs will open the NCAA Tournament against UAB. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has 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 growing number of San Diego drivers are expressing their anger as they find themselves victimized by wheel thieves. The search is underway for three people who San Diego Sheriff Deputies say shot a man in the leg in San Marcos. The City of San Diego says it's revisiting laws about businesses hosting private parties. NBC 7's Jackie Crea has 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, a man and woman accused of stealing expensive bottles of wine and champagne from retail stores across North County face felony charges, the next phase of sand restoration is underway in Encinitas, and the San Diego City Council is moving forward with big plans for De Anza Cove. 🎧 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, one person was killed in a house fire overnight, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it stopped smugglers from bringing thousands of pounds of meth across the border, and today a final vote will decide if the Grossmont Union High School District will layoff employees. 🎧 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 newly released audit is shedding light on the San Diego Police Department's overtime policy. A project is underway to restore the sand in Escondido, as crews will place around 340,000 cubic yards of sand from Swami’s to South of Beacon Beach over the next two months. About 100 San Diego County middle schoolers will be competing in today's regional 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.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, police are on the lookout for a man who posed as a police officer and tried to lure minors into a vehicle in a Skyline-area neighborhood, Scott Peterson had the first hearing in his murder case review with the help of the Los Angeles Innocence Project and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief announces his retirement. 🎧 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.

Jury reaches a verdict for the man who shot and killed a local high school teacher back in 2021. Congressman Mike Levin is launching a task force to tackle the border crisis. Parks in San Diego are getting $16 million upgrades. NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has 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 Santee man was killed early this morning after his trailed became engulfed in flames. Some people living in Hillcrest and Mission Hills are on edge after seeing a man prowling their neighborhoods with an apparent ax in hand. Today local and state lawmakers will introduce legislation aimed at addressing pollution at the U.S. Mexico border. 🎧 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.

State Senator Steve Padilla will introduce new legislation to tackle the cross-border pollution issue. Eight people were taken to the hospital Friday night after falling from the border fence. Pacific Beach has reopened after a sewage spill cause its closure. 🎧 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 FBI is searching for a missing 16-month-old toddler they believe was kidnapped by his own mother. Neighbors in Mira Mesa are on high alert following a series of break-ins in the area. What doctors recommend to take as allergy season is around the corner. 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.

Investigators are now saying one group is responsible for at least 11 burglaries across Mira Mesa. Police in Oceanside are warning community members to be on high alert after a Mountain Lion was seen roaming around the community this week. Last night, President Biden delivered the final State of the Union Address of his first term. 🎧 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, hear our first vote update in the race for San Diego Mayor, San Diego State University's Mission Valley River Park is now open and firefighters will take to the streets to raise money for burn survivors. 🎧 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 San Diego Unified School Board voted unanimously in favor of major layoffs Tuesday night, Alpine Union investigates alleged sex assault in an elementary school bathroom, and NBC 7's 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.

Voters in more than a dozen states across the country are heading to the polls today. We have chilling new details about the accused gunman who killed a dentist and injured two workers at an El Cajon dentist office. San Diego Unified School District will discuss plans to lay off more than 400 employees at their meeting tonight. 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.

Tomorrow is Election Day, as more than 200 voting centers are now open across San Diego County. Chula Vista Police have arrested a suspect who they allege stabbed a homeless man early Saturday morning. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for those traveling to Mexico this Spring Break. 🎧 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.

Police are searching for the suspects involved in an early home invasion in San Carlos. A former paramedic, who broke into an elderly woman's Rancho Bernando home last summer, received his prison time. This is the last weekend to cast your early vote, as Super Tuesday is only a couple days away. 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, two storm recovery centers provided by FEMA are open to flood victims, the Sweetwater Reservoir reaches water levels it hasn't met in over a decade and California extends the tax deadline for areas impacted by the severe storms. 🎧 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 investigation is underway after one person was killed and two people were injured during a shooting at an El Cajon dental office. The search for a man caught peeking through students' windows in the college area is over after 57 year old Antonio Mack turned himself in. Disaster relief is now available from FEMA to the hundreds of San Diegans still working to recover from January's flooding. 🎧 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.

Former Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas and her brother Jesus have pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand theft for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-relief loan for their political consulting business and using the money for personal expenses. The Port of San Diego is moving forward with an updated master plan for San Diego's Bayfront that includes a renewed focus on the environment, accessibility and more recreation areas. In Morena, the intersection of Morena Boulevard and Sherman Street will be closed from 8 Thursday evening until 5 Monday morning due to construction. 🎧 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 people reported an odd smell across several parts of San Diego. County supervisors are moving forward with plans for a long term migrant transfer site. Downtown San Diego is getting a new Goodwill store. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has 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.

Man Accused of Killing Cathedral High School Teacher Back in Court, Mira Mesa Homes Burglarized Within Minutes of Each Other, Newly Renamed Chula Vista Park Gets New Signs 🎧 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.

FEMA representatives are in San Diego working to provide assistance to homeowners who sustained damage in last month's flooding. City officials report they are managing more than 25 sinkholes across San Diego from both our recent storms and pre-existing ones. AT&T will provide accounts that were impacted by last week's outage with a five dollar credit. 🎧 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 Small Business Administration is opening a small loan assistance center to help local businesses impacted by last month's flooding. Recipients who received housing assistance after their homes were damaged by flooding are voicing concern over what will happen when the vouchers expire. Immigration advocates are calling for additional funding after the closure of a migrant welcome center resulted in hundreds of asylum seekers being dropped off at local bus stations. 🎧 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 investigation is underway into what caused the death of a 24 foot gray whale in La Jolla earlier this week. FEMA representatives are in San Diego today assisting homeowners who were impacted by last month's flooding. 39 vote centers across San Diego county are open today from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. You can vote in person, or drop off your mail in ballot. 🎧 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 juvenile gray whale, registering about 24 feet long, has washed ashore near La Jolla Shores. A month after devastating flooding damaged homes and uprooted people's lives, resources are still available for impacted victims. Former San Diego State punter Matt Araiza has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after he was dismissed from a lawsuit alleging he raped a 17 year old girl. 🎧 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 Zoo has struck an agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association to bring two pandas to Southern California. Today marks one month since thousands of San Diegans were forced from their homes due to severe flooding. Now concern is mounting over the options available to those impacted families once hotel vouchers expire. San Diego leaders gathered last night for the State of the County Address, delivered by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Nora Vargas. 🎧 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.