Category: San Diego

The San Diego County Taxpayers Association said firmer conclusions required more data from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness

Eddie Foster, a father of four, was moonlighting delivering Amazon packages when his car was taken, his family said

The 66-year-old man is accused of posting YouTube livestreams with threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, whose office is prosecuting former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Oceanside Pier is set to reopen next Friday after a fire erupted at the end of the pier last week, city officials said. The City of Oceanside announced on Friday it aims to have roughly 80% of the pier open, starting from the pier’s base to beyond the restrooms and the fish washing station at the last “offset.” Fourth body found where three missing surfers located “The damaged far west end of the Oceanside Pier will remain closed and fenced off until further notice, as debris removal and reconstruction will soon be underway,” the city said. “We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the Pier is safe for all.” On April 25, the flames broke out at the end of the historic pier. The fire damaged a vacant restaurant building that formerly housed a Ruby’s Diner. Earlier this week, Oceanside fire officials determined the pier fire was likely started from “accidental causes,” saying there was no evidence it was intentionally set.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Baja California Attorney General’s Office on Friday confirmed a fourth body was found after authorities located the bodies of three missing surfers, including one U.S. citizen San Diego resident, who went missing during a surfing trip south of Ensenada, Mexico. All four bodies were found in a well near a surfing spot known as La Bocana, about 130 miles south of San Diego, according to the attorney general’s office. The fourth body was identified as a ranch owner who was reported missing two weeks ago, per officials. He owned the property where the bodies were found, the attorney general said. Rescuers say it took them around 20 hours to pull the bodies out of the well measuring almost 50 feet. The cause of death for all four victims has not been determined at this time, the attorney general’s office said. Earlier this week, the three surfers were reported missing through social media posts. Baja California authorities officially announced their disappearance in a press release Thursday. UCSD cancels Sun God Festival as ‘Gaza Solidarity’ camp enters third day The surfers were a

The new suit is the first action San Diego County has taken after the Board of Supervisors agreed in 2022 to sue gun makers. The county is partnering with Giffords Law Center.

Mexican officials have not confirmed the identifies of the deceased. Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and San Diegan Jack Carter Rhoad have been missing since last weekend

Beachgoers who visit the San Clemente Pier area this summer should see some extra towel space on the sand.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A team of scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is getting ready to explore the deep-sea ecosystems surrounding methane seeps off the coast of Alaska. Scientists will be setting off in the Alvin submersible for the Aleutian Margin off the coast of Alaska, where very little is known about the diverse ecosystems in those waters. Map: See where great white sharks frequent in the Pacific Ocean The National Science Foundation and NOAA supported expedition is taking place from May 16 to June 7, 2024. The Alvin submersible and team deployed from UC San Diego’s Nimitz Marine Facility in Point Loma on Friday at 2 p.m. PDT. WWII-era munitions found at dumping site off California coast in deep-sea survey The Aleutian Margin off of Alaska is home to deep-water corals and known methane seeps — parts of the seafloor that leak methane. Scientists say some organisms have evolved to consume methane, creating a unique ecosystem cut off from the sun that includes clams, worms, sponges, crabs, octopus, and fishes. The Lasuen Knoll methane seep off the coast of

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fresh off breaking a world record, Legoland California is at it again. Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad is gearing up to debut North America’s first-ever LEGO World Parade on May 24. Legoland California breaks world record for largest dino costume party The parade will take place daily from May 24 to Aug. 18, and on weekends only from Aug. 24 to Sept. 2, and is included in with your Legoland ticket or pass. The LEGO World Parade will feature six floats inspired by your favorite LEGO themes, along with entertainers in glittering costumes as they march, sing, and dance across the park. Disneyland unveils new summer ticket deal Photo of a new parade coming to LEGOLAND California. (Courtesy of Merlin Entertainment) Meet the characters in the LEGO World Parade: Scuba Diver This fearless explorer of the ocean depths is ready to share her underwater adventures with guests while aboard the LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure float . Fire Chief Freya Leading the parade on a LEGO City Firetruck float , Fire Chief Freya is a brave and dedicated firefighter who embodies

The La Mesa native also was the first Hispanic director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center

$500,000 awards cover subjects from cancer to infectious disease

David Munoz, 58, will be released no later than June 7 to a home at 45612 Old Highway 80, where he will live under supervision

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — UC San Diego officials abruptly cancelled the Sun God Festival a mere days before it was set to take place due to the “Gaza Solidarity” encampment, marking the third time ever that the annual event has not gone on as planned in its 40 year history. In a statement Thursday night, Maureen Harrigan, interim vice chancellor for resource management and planning, said the decision was made over concerns about campus security resources being stretched thin between the festival and the protest outside Geisel Library. “Due to ongoing protest activity adjacent to Library Walk, our campus security resources that would otherwise be available to ensure the safety and security of the people participating in Sun God must be deployed elsewhere to support the overall security of our students, faculty, staff and visitors,” Harrigan said. Can students at San Diego universities get punished for protesting? “We know that this event is a beloved campus tradition and understand the disappointment that this decision causes for many,” Harrigan continued. The annual festival has been a staple of the campus culture since the mid-1980s. According

Fernando Goneortiz, 29, pleaded guilty to the July 26, 2023, crash that killed 57-year-old Abel Bermudez Griego, a Los Angeles resident

Both defendants counter-protested at a 2021 “Patriot March” in Pacific Beach that included scuffles with Trump supporters

The 69-year-old scientist will drop into the roiling waters off Alaska in Alvin, a 3-person vessel that will be surrounded by darkness

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The weekend has arrived and it’s time to nail down plans. The good news is there are many options for fun and leisure to kick off the month of May. From food markets and comedy to Renaissance shows and jousting, here are five things to do in San Diego this weekend: Comedian T.J. Miller Performs The American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarters is hosting actor and comedian T.J. Miller Friday night, twice. The first show starts at 7:30 p.m. and the second performances is set to begin later at 9:30 p.m. Miller has been featured on HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” “Deadpool,” The Emoji Movie” and Comedy Central. Photos: 10 seniors dogs available for adoption and fostering in San Diego Escondido Renaissance Faire Time travel back to the Renaissance period by stopping by this medieval-themed fair in North County. You may want to dress to impress as most attendees will be in costume. There will be handmade crafts for sale, festival foods like giant turkey legs, as well as ales and mead. The event takes place both Saturday and Sunday. It’s open to

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Del Mar Racetrack has built a reputation as the county’s best venue for thoroughbred horseracing and now it is scheduled to appear on the latest season of a hit Netflix reality show. “Selling the OC,” a spin-off of the hit series “Selling Sunset,” is a reality show that follows realtors in the Oppenheim Group, a luxury real estate brokerage firm in Orange County, as they balance their professional and personal aspirations. Disneyland unveils new summer ticket deal The series finale of season three is set in Del Mar, showcasing North County’s unique landscapes and real estate. Of course, drama is also expected to ensue with the track’s grandstand as the backdrop. The racetrack in Del Mar opened in 1937 with Bing Crosby greeting the first guests through the gates. Then, the famous match between the champion racehorse Seabiscuit and Ligaroti was held in Del Mar in 1938, drawing 20,000 people to the venue. Tickets for the 85th annual Del Mar horseracing season go on sale next Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Opening weekend is scheduled for July 20

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — UC San Diego officials abruptly cancelled the Sun God Festival a mere days before it was set to take place due to the “Gaza Solidarity” encampment, marking the third time ever that the annual event has not gone on as planned in its 40 year history. In a statement Thursday night, Maureen Harrigan, interim vice chancellor for resource management and planning, said the decision was made over concerns about campus security resources being stretched thin between the festival and the protest outside Geisel Library. “Due to ongoing protest activity adjacent to Library Walk, our campus security resources that would otherwise be available to ensure the safety and security of the people participating in Sun God must be deployed elsewhere to support the overall security of our students, faculty, staff and visitors,” Harrigan said. Can students at San Diego universities get punished for protesting? “We know that this event is a beloved campus tradition and understand the disappointment that this decision causes for many,” Harrigan continued. The annual festival has been a staple of the campus culture since the mid-1980s. According

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The bodies of three missing surfers, including a man reportedly from San Diego, have been found, according to Mexican authorities. A source in the Baja California Attorney General’s Office confirmed Friday morning that the bodies were located in an isolated area near La Bocana, about 130 miles south of San Diego. The three surfers were reported missing through social media posts earlier this week, with Baja California authorities officially announcing their disappearance in a press release Thursday. The surfers were a San Diego man named Jack Carter Rhoad and Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, FOX 5/KUSI’s reporting partners at The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. UCSD cancels Sun God festival as ‘Gaza Solidarity’ camp enters third day The attorney general’s office has not confirmed the men’s identities. The men were surfing an area near Santo Tomás, about 80 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. Baja California Attorney General María Elena Andrade Ramírez said they lost valuable time in the search for the men because their families did not immediately report them missing. The last time the men’s families heard from them was