Pedestrian killed in El Cajon hit-and-run
Police say a woman was struck while crossing the street at Mollison early Saturday and the driver fled the scene.
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Lederer on Language: A primer of political words for the midterm elections
Taking first things first, I’ll start with the word primary, which descends from the Latin primus, “first.” Primary, as a shortening of “primary election, is first recorded in 1861. In an election we “pick out” a candidate whom we wish to vote for. In Latin e means “out” and lectus “pick or choose.” Campaign is very much a fighting word. The Latin campus, “field,” is a clue that the first campaigns were conducted on battlefields. A military campaign is a series of operations mounted to achieve a particular wartime objective. A political campaign is an all-out effort to secure the […]
Teenage figure skaters increasingly targeted by social media abuse as campaign launches
Olympic gold medalist Evan Bates says some users are creating “toxic environments” around livestreamed events like Junior Grand Prix figure skating.
Judge convicts 3 Mexicans in the killings of 2 Australian brothers and San Diegan friend on surf trip
The defendants, who had been in custody for more than two years, were also found guilty of armed robbery and armed carjacking.
A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment
Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals.
Agreement advances plan for railroad trench through downtown Carlsbad
Placing train tracks below street level would boost economy and improve public safety, officials say
Sheriff’s Office is now letting you know how your 911 call turns out
Some who report a crime or call 911 to San Diego County Sheriff’s Office might automatically receive text messages updating them on the call or case.
Outside influence, cost of living top issues in Chula Vista’s District 1, 2 council races
Candidates weigh in on the LIUNA charter package, rising costs and how residents will benefit from bayfront and University District development.
Inmate dies in apparent suicide in Otay Mesa jail cell, sheriff’s officials say
The 34-year-old man was discovered hanging in his jail cell, sheriff’s officials said
San Diego man sentenced for involvement in smuggling ring that disappeared 2 immigrants
Isaac Jimenez argued he was only involved in smuggling, but not the violence committed by his group, though he admitted that the two victims were likely killed in Mexico