Courts

Mitchell Hernandez pleaded guilty to the killing of Leo Marquina, who was found on Nov. 10, 1976, with two stab wounds to the chest.

Johan Jacobo is charged with misdemeanor manslaughter for allegedly running a red light while on duty and causing the death of a motorcyclist.

Solomon Guerrero, 57, was arrested for the 2025 death of 61-year-old Jerry Puerile.

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

Michael Vu sued the county, Terra Lawson-Remer and Nora Vargas after being passed over the county’s top job. A judge OK’d his claims to proceed.

Steven Cleveland, 44, is accused of killing Abdul Hasan, 57, and his girlfriend, Paz Gojar, 71, in their home.

The county’s new Consumer Fairness and Public Protection division announced its arrival with lawsuits against AppLovin, Roblox and Polymaker

Mick Ruis and two others are accused of fraud conspiracy and major fraud against the U.S. in a case involving Navy scaffolding contracts in San Diego and Florida.

Joshua Manu was found guilty for his role in a two-day string of break-ins at homes in City Heights and Lemon Grove in 2017.

Kristoffer Von Hassel, 18, pleaded not guilty to a single misdemeanor vandalism charge Thursday.