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An arrest has been made in the shooting of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy on Monday. KTLA reporter Sara Welch learned of the arrest late Tuesday morning, and a little after 1 p.m., Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed that Raymundo Duran had been identified as the suspected shooter. Duran had been detained in San Diego County by California Highway Patrol officers on DUI and weapons charges, and L.A. County detectives interviewed Duran while he was in custody, which helped confirm him as the suspected shooter. “At the end of the day, we believe we have the suspect responsible for shooting our deputy in custody,” Sheriff Robert Luna said. L.A. deputy shot in back saved by bulletproof vest That motorcycle deputy, identified as Deputy Samuel Aispuro, 43, was shot in the back near the area of Barranca and Garvey avenues in West Covina Monday afternoon, though a bulletproof vest stopped the bullet. Luna said Monday that Aispuro was stopped at a red light at the time. “What kind of person shoots another person in the back? I can think of a lot of names for that.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — U.S. News and World Report released the 2024 edition of its “Best High Schools” ranking on Tuesday and a few San Diego-area schools placed among the best in the state. Canyon Crest Academy, which is in the San Dieguito Union High School District, was the highest ranked San Diego-area school by the magazine, coming in at No. 15 in California and No. 140 nationwide. Meanwhile, The Preuss School UCSD and Del Norte High School earned the next highest rankings among San Diego-area public schools, placing them at No. 2 and No. 3 in the county. 10 most popular audiobooks at San Diego County Library Here is the full list of the top 10 public high schools in San Diego, according to U.S. News and World Report: Canyon Crest Academy San Dieguito Union High School District No. 15 in California, No. 140 in U.S. Preuss School UCSD Preuss School UCSD District No. 28 in California; No. 231 in U.S. Del Norte High School Poway Unified School District No. 42 in California; No. 329 in U.S. Westview High School Poway Unified School

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Construction to California’s long-discussed high-speed rail network is finally making headway, with work beginning on Monday to get a privately-owned bullet train between Los Angeles and Las Vegas up and running. The $12 billion Brightline West rail line across state lines complements an existing, ambitious state plan to connect major cities in California with an 800-mile, intrastate fast train system from San Francisco and Sacramento in the north to Los Angeles and San Diego in the south. Although, the project, which was approved by voters in 2008, has been beset by ballooning costs and routing disputes. Now it could be decades before San Diegans see any high-speed rail service through the county. Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels Jim Patrick, director of communications for the Southern California sector of the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority, told FOX5SanDiego.com on Tuesday that officials have “stopped actively working” on the proposed bullet train corridor between San Diego and Los Angeles to focus on the first phase of the system’s buildout, which is a San Francisco

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Although the spring homebuying season got off to a slow start, prices remain high in many places across California — San Diego included. In fact, a recent analysis has ranked it one of the 10 “most overpriced” housing markets in the state for 2024. Personal finance company Go Banking Rates used data from Zillow and other providers analyzed by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business researchers. The methodology behind the rankings looked at how much of a premium or discount people received in each of the top 100 housing markets in the U.S. San Diego ranked No. 4 out of the 10 most overpriced housing markets in California with homes going for nearly 24% more than what they should be priced, according to the research. California home sales slowed in March as median home prices continued to climb Currently, the expected value of a home in San Diego is $764,788, but the average home price is listed around $946,976 — over $182,000 more than what they’re worth. Skyrocketing prices are attributed to more homebuyers attracted to the area for its

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Former President Trump’s hush money trial adjourned Tuesday after a second day of testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who gave a detailed account of an agreement he reached with Trump and his fixer, Michael Cohen, to bury negative stories about the then-presidential candidate during the 2016 campaign. The day began with New York Judge Juan Merchan hearing arguments over whether the former president violated a gag order imposed on him in the case. No ruling has yet to be made on that. Follow below for live updates from New York.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Military Appreciation Month with an exclusive deal. The theme park is offering free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans in the month of May, SeaWorld officials said in a press release Monday. Veterans may choose up to three guests (dependents) to bring along with them. Veterans have until May 12 to register for the free tickets, which they must use by July 7, according to the park. Their guests have until May 27 to visit the park with their free tickets. Lifeguard fighting to keep leg after freak surfing accident Active-duty military members and up to three guests (dependents) can get one free admission through the end of the year. Those registering must have a valid active military identification to participate. The military deal is part of the United Parks & Resorts’ Waves of Honor program aiming to offer special pricing and promotions for active-duty military members, veterans and their families. “We are proud to honor active-duty military, veterans and their families with a complimentary visit to one of our parks,” said Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks &

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Former President Trump’s hush money trial is underway Tuesday with a second day of testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returning to the stand. The day began with a New York judge hearing arguments over whether the former president violated a gag order imposed on him in the case. No ruling has yet to be made on that. Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office claim Trump has so far violated the order barring him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and the judge’s family 10 times. They are asking the judge to fine Trump $1,000 for each violation. Follow below for live updates from New York.

The shooting was reported just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex on 36th Street near Polk Avenue; police are looking for the gunman

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in City Heights’ Corridor neighborhood early Tuesday, San Diego police confirmed. The incident was reported around 2:30 a.m. at the apartment complex in the 4000 block of 36th Street. According to Lt. Jud Campbell with SDPD, officers found the victim in the courtyard of the complex with at least one gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead. The suspect, described as a man in his 30s, fled the scene following the shooting, SDPD said. He was last seen possibly heading south toward University Avenue, wearing white pants, a black shirt and a black backpack. No additional details were immediately available about the shooting. An investigation remains ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Former President Trump’s hush money trial is underway Tuesday with a New York judge hearing arguments over whether the former president violated a gag order imposed on him in the case. Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office claim Trump has so far violated the order barring him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and the judge’s family 10 times. They are asking the judge to fine Trump $1,000 for each violation. Once that hearing concludes, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to retake the stand. Pecker is the first witness to testify in the case. Follow below for live updates from New York.

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — About a month after an abrupt halt to business, luxury appliance retailer Pirch has now filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Customers and employees say all locations spread out through San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles were closed without warning. “It’s rare to see an emergency Chapter 7 on a business,” Bankruptcy Attorney Ahren Tiller said. Only preliminary paperwork was filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court, so for now there is only somewhat of a summary or estimate of the financial situation at Pirch. Pirch lists approximately 1,000 to 5,000 creditors, $10 to $50 million in assets, and $100 to $500 million in debts. “Based upon the five pages of documents, it looks as though creditors are going to be paid much less than what they’re owed,” Tiller said. Pirch customer seeking fraud investigation after abrupt closure Tiller says there’s more paperwork that needs to be filed in the coming weeks referred to as a “balance of schedules” that will tell a more detailed story. He estimated 60 to 100 pages of documents still to come, maybe even more. A Chapter 7

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Military Appreciation Month with an exclusive deal. The theme park is offering free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and active duty servicemembers in the month of May, SeaWorld officials said in a press release Monday. They may choose up to three guests to bring along with them. “We are proud to honor active-duty military, veterans and their families with a complimentary visit to one of our parks,” said Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks & Resorts. “We are incredibly grateful to all members of our military for their commitment and dedication to serving our country. The Waves of Honor program extends a small token of our appreciation to those who are serving or who have served. We look forward to welcoming military service members, veterans and their families for a fun-filled day in one of our parks.” Lifeguard fighting to keep leg after freak surfing accident Veterans have until May 12 to register for the free tickets that must be used by July 7, according to the park. Those registering must have a valid active military identification to participate.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man who died in a fall from a bluff in Santa Barbara County over the weekend has been identified as a San Diego native, authorities said. The fall occurred on Saturday afternoon in the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive in the Isla Vista area, located about 13 miles north of Santa Barbara, Raquel Zick, a public information officer with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday. Man killed in gas station stabbing identified The victim, identified as 23-year-old Jacob William Aladar Parker, accidentally fell from the cliff, according to law enforcement. He was taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuries, authorities confirmed. Parker was a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, according to his GoFundMe memorial fundraiser.

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MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced Monday, as the state sets targets for cutting planet-warming emissions on natural lands. The 1,600-acre (648-hectare) Dos Rios tract in the state’s crop-rich Central Valley is set to open June 12 as California’s 281st state park. Located near the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, it is surrounded by vast almond orchards and dairy pastures. Californians will be able to use the park for hiking and picnicking, with plans for swimming and boating access in the future. Ali Manzo, a Central Valley native and California State Parks interpreter, said the new park will help bring people together and allow them to develop a deeper respect for nature. “Dos Rios is not just a park,” Manzo said. “It’s a community treasure that offers peace, adventure and a vital connection to nature.” Manzo joined the governor, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta to announce the new park. The Earth-Day announcement comes as Newsom unveiled new targets