Escondido police officer charged with causing e-bike rider’s death during pursuit
Officer Jason Ingco pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the death of Jacob Illian, 39, last August
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Two sisters arrested in connection with 81-year-old mother’s death in University City
Ingrid Wu, 52, and Rebecca Wu, 53, were arrested three months after their mother died from asphyxiation in her apartment
‘She is only a transient, don’t worry about it’: Deputy failed to act before woman was found in ditch, investigators say
The good Samaritan seeking help for Irma Espinoza called the Sheriff’s Office repeatedly about her. She died days later.
Suspected driver arrested in fatal Escondido hit-and-run
The victim was identified as Freddie Olmeda, a 31-year-old resident of Escondido
600 firefighters, aided by helicopters and air tankers, battle fire south of Dulzura
The fire had grown to more than 2,600 acres in the U.S. and Mexico by Wednesday morning. Border fire started on Monday afternoon in Mexico. It is burning south of Dulzura.
Murder arraignment in ‘Trump House’ death postponed after jailed suspect refuses to attend hearing
Kerry Sheron died four days after he was attacked in front of his home, known for its many U.S. flags, signs and banners supporting the president.
Cal Fire crews ‘actively engaged’ in battling brush fire south of Dulzura that began in Mexico
Around 50 firefighters, aided by helicopters and air tankers, are ‘actively engaged’ in fighting the blaze south of Dulzura.
Four charged, more than 1 ton of cocaine seized in connection with cross-border tunnel in Otay Mesa
The 1,933-foot-long passageway is considered “among the most sophisticated” ever found along the San Diego border.
Brush fire prompts the temporary closure of both directions of state Route 67 in Ramona
The fire charred about 7 acres and briefly threatened an elementary school in Ramona before fire crews got the upper hand, a fire official said. Two helicopters and two air tankers responded to the fire, which was reported around noon.
Mexican officials say border tunnel found near Otay Mesa port of entry
The tunnel was discovered Saturday and was said to be equipped with lighting, ventilation, and a sliding mechanism. It is located near the Otay Mesa border crossing.