Today in San Diego

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, after a weekend full of massive waves across our coast the Ocean Beach pier sustained some damages prolonging the closure, new laws are now in effect in the state of California following the new year and some services across San Diego will be delayed due to the holiday. 🎧 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 ramping up their patrols this evening in an effort to catch those drinking and driving. MTA and the North County Transit District will be offering free rides anytime after 6:00 tonight. UC San Diego researchers and two local clinics are looking for participants to help in a new study for a drug geared toward fighting Alzheimer's disease. 🎧 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.

Two watchdog groups say they are planning to sue over the sewage crisis at San Diego's border with Mexico. In Mission Valley, YMCA members were warned of a possible tuberculosis exposure, after a member tested positive. The San Diego International Auto Show is currently underway at the San Diego Convention Center. 🎧 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.

About 8 thousand people are making their way through Mexico right now with hopes of reaching the U.S. border and applying for asylum. Two local organizations say they are planning to file lawsuits over the sewage crisis at San Diego's border with Mexico. Lifeguards are warning San Diegans to exert caution as waves as high as 18 feet could hit our shores this 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, the bodies of two San Ysidro parents were located in a vehicle at a Campo casino in what is believed to be an apparent murder-suicide, according to police, San Diego's minimum wage will increase to $16.85, and the USC Trojans beat the Louisville Cardinals in the 44th Holiday Bowl. 🎧 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.

Investigation into Body Found in Freezer in Allied Gardens Home, U.S. Leaders Meet with Mexico's President on Migrant Influx at Border, Holiday Bowl Parade Takes Place Along the Embarcadero at 10 a.m. Today and the Game at Petco Park begins at 5 p.m. 🎧 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.

Siblings Search for San Ysidro Parents Missing for a Week, Midnight Christmas Mass Interrupted by Nearby Shooting, Holiday Bowl Festivities Begin with Battle of the Bands in the Gaslamp 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.

A number of San Diego beaches are closed today following this week's winter storm. Health experts are warning people to brace for a rise in flu and Covid-19 cases due to the upcoming holiday gatherings. Representatives for Rady's Children's Hospital are hoping that their recent merger with Children's Hospital of Orange County will help them find more cures to diseases and improve patient care. 🎧 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 man who was stuck in a narrow tunnel on Sunset Cliffs has finally been freed, as first responders took nearly 20 hours to bring him to safety. The man accused of masterminding one of the biggest bribery and corruption scandals in US Navy history has been extradited back to San Diego. Airline representatives say they are prepared for what experts believe will be a record-setting number of travelers this holiday season. 🎧 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, San Diego Fire crews are working to rescue a man stuck in a tunnel in the bluffs in Ocean Beach, multiple children were taken to the hospital following a chemical leak at a local YMCA, and a few scattered showers are expected today as the storm system moves out of 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 Navy contractor known as Fat Leonard is expected to appear in court today on charges he orchestrated one of the largest bribery and corruption scandals in U.S. history. A 6 year old boy has been returned to his mother after a car-jacker took off with the family's Prius with the boy still inside. A number of roads throughout San Diego county are being closed tonight in anticipation of a large storm looming on the horizon. 🎧 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 Marine has been arrested following a pursuit crash in Escondido that killed one woman and injured another, a few scattered showers are expected to touch down across San Diego County, and if you plan to head out of town this holiday season the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is offering to send someone to check on your house for free. 🎧 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 Police have released new bodycam footage showing moments before a man opened fire on SDPD officers earlier this month. A San Diego judge has denied a request to shut down the upcoming Petco Park Rodeo happening next month. A new Trader Joe's location will open in Santee soon. 🎧 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.

Three teenagers have been arrested in relation to a string of convenience and liquor store robberies throughout San Diego County. Thousands of dollars worth of liquor was stolen from a pair of San Diego area stores early Sunday morning. Neighbors in University City are coming together to help a family of five that lost everything in a recent fire. 🎧 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.

Complaints against U.S. Border Patrol are being filed, claiming they are holding migrants in open-air detention sites for several hours after they cross. Parents in Poway are demanding increased safety measures after their kids' elementary school was the target of a shooting threat a couple of weeks ago. As people are doing their last-minute online shopping, this is a time when scammers try to steal shoppers' personal information. 🎧 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.

Winter illnesses are picking up across the county. We spoke to a local doctor on her take with the recent uptick of cases. Many people are getting ready to fly out of town for the holidays. We'll have tips on how to prepare for busy airports. Children's Pool in La Jolla is closed for Harbor Seal Pupping Season. 🎧 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, construction will start soon on the four-story apartment building in San Ysidro, the Santee Drive-In will show its final movie at the end of the month, and new little blue penguins have arrived at The Birch Aquarium. 🎧 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.

Business owners are speaking out following robberies at more than a dozen businesses in recent days. An investigation is underway at Camp Pendleton after a Marine was killed by a tactical vehicle that rolled over on base Tuesday. Former SDSU football star Matt Araiza is speaking out for the first time after a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape was dropped. 🎧 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.

Mayor Todd Gloria's housing plan has been approved by the San Diego City Council. It was rejected last month, but Mayor Gloria made some changes to it. Harborside Park in Chula Vista will now stay open, after hours of public comment to the City Council. Two local universities have found themselves in a civil rights investigation, alleging ethnic discrimination. 🎧 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.

For the first time in the case against Jacqueline Ma, who worked in National City at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, witnesses will take the stand today. She faces seven felony charges for sexual misconduct with a former underage student, and another minor. People in the Mountain View Community came together to remember the lives of two young boys, who were killed in a car crash on Friday. 🎧 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 Police are investigating a string of robberies in Kearny Mesa over the weekend. The suspects involved male teenagers. One person was killed and two others injured after a house fire in Chula Vista. People at Mission Beach and Pacific Beach were surprised to find a dead, 50-foot long fin whale washed up ashore. 🎧 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 from a doctor on what precautions they recommend taking to avoid catching the flu, the Santa Ana winds blow through San Diego causing dry conditions, and the "Frozen Zoo," a potential lifeline for species nearing extinction, banks the 11,000th cell. 🎧 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.

SDPD Officer Recovering After Being Shot, Two Children Killed After Pursuit In Mountain View, Chula Vista Councilmember Facing Fraud Charges Now Running for Re-Election 🎧 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 San Diego Police Officer is in critical condition, and a suspect has been killed after a stolen vehicle investigation turned deadly in 4S Ranch. Hundreds came together last night to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a Menorah lighting at the Chabad house at San Diego State. The San Diego Planning Commission has approved a plan that would return some of the land near the De Anza Cove to wetlands and expand recreational spaces. 🎧 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 USS Midway Museum is hosting it's annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony today, which will include a wreath laying, a missing man flyover and recognition of pearl harbor survivor families. The San Diego Planning commission is meeting today for a hearing to decide if the former De Anza Cove Mobile Home Park should be transformed into marshland and camping space. Former San Diego Padres Juan Soto and Trent Grisham have been traded to the New York Yankees for 5 total players, headline by pitcher Michael King. 🎧 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, detectives are searching for a suspect following a shooting Tuesday night in Ramona, Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas makes her first appearance since her fraud indictment and one San Miguel Ranch woman saw four people rob a FedEx truck across the street from her house. 🎧 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 investigating the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy near San Diego High School. We spoke to one man who spoke with the suspect after it happened. San Diego City Councilmembers re-elected Sean Elo-Rivera as Council President. The Port of San Diego is discussing plans for a proposed Topgolf in San Diego. The plan could move forward 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.

Today the San Diego City Council will vote to select it's next President for the following year. Some people living in Ocean Beach are pushing local leaders to remove camper vans in a dirt lot by Robb Field. Several San Diego beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels in the water. 🎧 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.

City leaders are set to debate a controversial plan that proponents hope will revitalize De Anza Cove in Mission Bay. Community members are voicing their opinions on potential developments in Hillcrest that some hope will help alleviate San Diego's housing crisis. Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing county leaders to implement a new law that would expand conservatorship laws to include people with mental health and substance use disorders. 🎧 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 San Diego teenager who pleaded guilty to his role in the murder of a homeless woman was sentenced to 1 year in county jail and probation. Newly released figures show that San Diego leaders are still struggling to provide enough housing for every person. Water rates have now increased by 5%, and by 2025 they will likely be up by 19% over current levels. 🎧 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.

Huge Crowds Expected for December Nights at Balboa Park Tonight, 4.8 Magnitude Quake Shakes San Diego, Local Citrus Quarantine Expands 🎧 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.

More hostages in the Israel-Hamas war will be released today, as the agreement for a temporary truce extends another day. San Diego County health officials are voicing concern over a rise in Whopping Cough after the number of cases jumped from 12 in September to 57 in October. A Scripps Ranch family is in mourning today after their husband and father was killed in a dune buggy accident. 🎧 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 one person is dead after a U.S. Military Osprey crashed near Japan overnight. Six crew members are believed to have been on board. A Del Norte High School softball player has filed a 93-page lawsuit against Poway Unified School District Superintendent Marian Phelps. In February, SDGE said it made more than $900 million in profits in 2022, which was $100 million more than the previous year. 🎧 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.

One Dead in Multi-Car Crash on Southbound Interstate 5, SDPD Investigating Man's Death in Makeshift Tunnel in Linda Vista, Padres Announce Plans to Honor 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.

Smart Streetlights and License Plate Readers will now be deployed in San Diego after Mayor Todd Gloria signed their use into law. A former teacher of the year is due in court this week on a host of accusations, including claims she sexually assaulted a 13 year old child. Christmas tree lots are now open throughout San Diego, and one lot manager we spoke with reports prices have remained relatively similar to pre-pandemic levels. We now know American consumers spent nearly 10 billion dollars online this Black Friday, a 7.5% increase from last year. A number of planes and helicopters aboard the USS Midway have been decked out with Christmas lights, as the Museum opens it's doors for its first ever Jingle Jets experience. 🎧 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.

More hostages in the Israel-Hamas war have been released today, as the ceasefire in the conflict reaches it's third day. Meanwhile more aid has made it's way into Gaza, as humanitarian leaders work to coordinate relief efforts. Here in the U.S. concern is mounting over delivery theft as the holiday season nears. This Black Friday, Americans spent a record 9.8 billion dollars in online sales. If you plan on traveling this holiday season, experts are stressing some etiquette tips. They include wearing headphones when using devices, avoid unpacking pungent foods and always keep your shoes on. 🎧 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 local businesses across San Diego County are gearing up for Small Business Saturday. This year, Black Friday happened under heightened security, due to protests and retail thefts surges. In Ocean Beach, the pier will remain closed through the winter season. 🎧 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 Jamul, dozens of people had their Thanksgiving interrupted by a fire, causing several evacuations. We have more details on the 94 crash from early Thanksgiving morning, which killed four people and injured one person. Consumers are expected to spend a lot more this year with Black Friday shopping. 🎧 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.

Multiple people died in a rollover crash early Thanksgiving morning, blocking most lanes on the 94 East. A number of local organizations are providing Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of San Diegans. Father Joe's Villages' Annual Turkey Trot is kicking off this morning in Balboa Park. 🎧 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.

Storm Impacts Holidays Travelers Heading Northeast, Two Men Accused in Deadly El Cajon Party Shooting to be Arraigned in Court, San Diego Padres Hire New Manager 🎧 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 University High School teacher is being charged again, this time accused of possessing child pornography, the pilot in a small La Jolla plane crash has been identified and a fraternity at San Diego Sate is facing legal trouble over alleged negligence and sexual assault. 🎧 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 Sheriff Deputies are looking for any possible tips related to the Spring Valley shooting over the weekend. The State Public Commission will host virtual meetings to discuss SDGE's plan to adopt a new billing structure. San Diego will be hosting several holiday events this season. 🎧 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 Sheriff Deputies are searching for a suspect in a stabbing in Vista last night. It left one person dead and another in the hospital. They're also investigating a shooting that happened at a Spring Valley home last night, leaving multiple people injured, including two minors. Suspect is still at large, but there is no current threat to the public. Local supporters of "Casa de los Pobres" will be packing candy donations for under-served families in Tijuana 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.

Busy Travel Weekend Ahead of Thanksgiving, Motorized Transportation Ban Along San Diego Waterfront, Inmate Families Reacts to Power Outage at Donovan State Prison 🎧 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, Tipsters say a power outage impacting Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility has left inmates without running water, working toilets, heat or the ability to heat food, a pilot was concerned about his fuel levels and told air traffic controllers he needed to make an emergency landing before he crashed into a hill in La Jolla Wednesday night a few feet away from homes, and a suspected burglar was shot and killed while attempting to break into a home in Vista Thursday morning, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said. 🎧 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.

Deadly Small Plane Crash in La Jolla, Poway Unified Launching Independent Investigation into Incident Involving Superintendent and Del Norte HS Softball Players, Camp Pendleton Marine Facing Court Martial 🎧 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 Friar Faithful mourns the loss of Padres owner Peter Seidler, the county confirmed an 87-year-old who is linked to the E. coli outbreak at Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch passed away last month and the San Diego City Council granted the police department final approval to use camera-equipped streetlights and automated license plate readers across the city. 🎧 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 in City Heights are investigating a shooting overnight where at least one bullet went into a nearby home, hitting a woman inside. Doctors in San Diego are warning of a spike in flu and RSV cases ahead of the busy holiday season. The Humane Society of San Diego is dealing with an outbreak of two highly contagious diseases. 🎧 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 is meeting today to tackle the city's housing crisis as well as its crumbling infrastructure in some areas. Tri-City Medical Center continues to recover in the wake of what a county source tells NBC 7 was a "ransomware attack". Part of one of the busiest freeways in California is shut down indefinitely because of an intense pallet fire that erupted 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.

City Council to Discuss New Housing Crisis Plan, Former Deported Veteran Meets with Pres. Biden, Veterans Day Events Continue Across the 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.