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In two competitive local districts, the candidates running second and third in early, partial results were locked in close races

Concerns are being raised about the US military’s decision to unground the V-22 Osprey aircraft, which has a troubled safety record. SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Osprey aircraft could soon be spotted flying above San Diego again. The US military has ungrounded the helicopter-airplane hybrid, which had been ordered to stand down last December following a fatal mishap a month prior in Japan that killed eight service members.  “The safety of our pilots, aircrew and surrounding communities remains of paramount importance,” said a spokesperson at Commander, Naval Air Forces Friday. The V-22 Osprey is made by Bell Boeing and credited with changing how wars are fought. It can take off like a helicopter and fly fast like a plane with its jet engines. Since 1992, 61 Americans have been killed in Osprey mishaps and the aircraft has been plagued with issues since its creation. ‘Not being transparent’: Attorney Attorney Timothy Loranger said he’s concerned about the aircraft going back in the air. “The concern that I have is that they are not being transparent with what they have found in their investigation,” he said in

LA GRULLA, Texas (AP) — A helicopter flying over the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas crashed Friday, killing two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent, the military said. Another soldier on board was injured. The UH-72 Lakota helicopter was assigned to the federal government’s border security mission when it went down near Rio Grande City, according to a statement released by Joint Task Force North. The cause was under investigation. The crash happened mid-afternoon Friday while the helicopter was conducting aviation operations, according to the statement. No other details were provided. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, the county’s top official, said those on board included one woman and three men. He said the person who was injured was in critical condition. The names of those killed were not immediately released. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, head of the National Guard Bureau, in a post on X, sent his condolences to the families, loved ones, friends and colleagues of the three people killed, and prayers for the injured soldier’s speedy recovery. “We mourn these heartbreaking deaths,” Hokanson’s post said. “They are a tragic loss beyond words. All

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Deliberations are underway in the case against 33-year-old Jesse Alvarez, who is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s fiancé. “When you put together all of the evidence that you’ve heard in these last two weeks, it undoubtedly gets you to first-degree murder,” said Deputy District Attorney Ramona McCarthy during closing arguments. Mother testifies as son faces life in prison, accused of killing Cathedral Catholic teacher Prosecutors say Alvarez gunned down Cathedral Catholic High School teacher Mario Fierro as he was leaving his North Park home to go to work on February 1, 2021. During testimony, prosecutors said Alvarez killed Fierro out of jealousy, after the victim got engaged to Alvarez’s ex-girlfriend, Amy Gembara, also a Cathedral Catholic teacher. Alvarez even testified he had an “unhealthy obsession” following the breakup of a 3.5 year relationship. Prosecutors say Alvarez stalked his ex who then moved, changed her number and tried to get a restraining order. Man accused of killing beloved Cathedral Catholic teacher to stand trial Prosecutors say less than two months before the killing, Alvarez started plotting after learning his ex and

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Tens of thousands of gallons of sewage has spilled into the ocean in Pacific Beach, temporarily closing the area to swimming and surfing. According to San Diego County’s Beach Beach and Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program, there are five current water closures in the county, including in Pacific Beach where 25,000 gallons of sewage was reported to have entered the ocean. Cabrillo National Monument tidepools back open after sewage spill There is a water closure in place as of Friday, March 8 from the shoreline at Missouri Street in Pacific Beach, north to Loring Street and south to Hornblend Street. The county says sewage contamination signs are posted in the areas that are impacted. Pacific Beach shoreline after sewage spill (Photo: SkyFOX) Crystal Pier Pacific Beach (Photo: SkyFOX) Just recently, the water around the Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma was closed in late February after a sewage spill. There are also currently closures in place in South Bay at the Imperial Beach shoreline, Tijuana Slough shoreline, Silver Strand shoreline and the Coronado shoreline. Sewage in Tijuana River Valley is the

They opted instead for a more conservative proposal that cuts payments less dramatically in the near term and keeps payments more steady a decade from now

The city charter amendment, which appeared set for approval by an overwhelming majority of voters, caps an objective first laid out in 2020 by the city’s previous auditor

Senators on Friday passed a bill to fund a slew of government agencies for the rest of fiscal year 2024, sending the measure to President Biden’s desk hours before a shutdown deadline after Congress has struggled for months to approve its full-year spending bills. The Senate voted 75-22 to pass the six-bill, $460 billion package on Friday evening, approving full-year funding for the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Commerce and Energy, among other offices. Biden is expected to sign the bill Saturday, per the White House. The Office of Management and Budget ceased shutdown preparations Friday evening after the Senate advanced the legislation, and said agencies will continue their normal operations. The Senate’s approval caps off weeks of tough bipartisan, bicameral funding talks, which began to pick up at the start of the year, only after a months-long stalemate over how to fund the government for fiscal 2024.  But the package marks just the first of two batches of spending bills Congress is working to pass this month. Lawmakers are also staring down a March 22 deadline for the

The shooting started when gang members at a poolside party spotted a rival gang member and forced him into a corner, a prosecutor said

Aircraft make journey from Marine base to new home in O.C. at Great Park

Wildflowers just might take over the desert state park this year, bringing flocks of San Diegans and out-of-town visitors to the Anza-Borrego. How long the blooms will last is up to Mother Nature.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck off the coast of La Jolla Friday afternoon, rattling communities across San Diego County. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit just after 1:09 p.m. roughly 11 miles off the coast. It was recorded at a depth of about 10 miles below the surface. San Diegans from downtown to Escondido reported light to moderate shaking to USGS’ “Did You Feel It Survey?” No damage or injuries were recorded. The last earthquakes to hit of the coast of San Diego County — a magnitude 1.2 and 2.1 —were recorded at the end of February, according to USGS. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Border Patrol officials said the sniper and other special-ops agents were hiding out near border where migrants had reported several recent robberies and assaults

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — With a dry and warmer weekend ahead, San Diegans looking to enjoy their Saturday and Sunday have many options when it comes to making plans. From unlimited tacos tastings to immersive art experiences and family-fun, here are six things to do this weekend across the county: San Diego Restaurant Week Attention San Diego foodies: this weekend marks your last chance to indulge and enjoy multi-course menus throughout the county as part of the popular San Diego Restaurant Week. Enjoy a new tasting experience at one of many participating locations. From North County to South Bay, two-course lunches and three-course dinners will start at just $20 for the last leg of the event. 9 experiences in San Diego that are a must, according to National Geographic The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Grab the family and head to the flower fields in Carlsbad to celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring. Guests can take a tractor ride around the grounds, and walk through the fields to take advantage of photo opportunities. There will be be food vendors serving up lemonade and ice-cream dipped

The bicyclist was struck by two vehicles about 10:30 p.m. Thursday on South Melrose Drive at the intersection with Buena Vista Drive

A federal appeals court has ordered the sheriff to turn over findings from the department’s Critical Incident Review Board

VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/ KUSI) — Authorities are searching for a suspected hit-and-run driver after a bicyclist was struck and killed in Vista Thursday night. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Vista Station and Traffic Division responded to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and an individual riding a bicycle around 10:30 pm. on S. Melrose Drive at the intersection with Buena Vista Drive. Vista home destroyed in fire; five residents displaced Based on the preliminary investigation, SDSO said two motorists were involved in a collision with a bicyclist at the intersection. It was reported that the first motorist, who remained at the scene, bumped into the bicyclist. This driver cooperated with the investigation. A second motorist, however, is believed to have struck the bicyclist. SDSO said this driver reportedly fled the scene of the collision, while heading northbound on S. Melrose Drive. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the victim after the individual’s family is notified. The sheriff’s department is now seeking the public’s assistance in locating

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/ KUSI) — The baseball field lights flickered out over the vast Canyonside Park in Rancho Peñasquitos, and the city has no timetable for fixing them. That’s according to the Rancho Peñasquitos Little League Baseball team. “We’ve had to cancel practice, we’ve had to combine teams on fields, we’ve had to work with what we have,” said Aaron Hurvitz, the president of the area’s little league. Mountain lion spotted roaming streets in downtown Oceanside Temporary lights have been brought out to the ballfield. The diesel generators work through the evening hours with sharp work lights that are low and bright. “Frankly, this has been 18 months in the making. As a league, we want to be at the table with the city to find a solution,” said Hurvitz. The infrastructure issue is a common problem facing the city. With a $167 million deficit expected in the next fiscal year, financial priorities will be a tough choice for city leaders. There are 600 players in the little league and parents say not having a season was simply not acceptable. The little league is

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego-area restaurant has made Yelp’s 25 “hot and new women-owned restaurants” to visit in 2024. Himalayan Bistro Oceanside, located at 4225 Oceanside Blvd. Suite W, ranks No. 3 on the Women’s History Month-inspired list. The restaurant offers Nepalese and Indian cuisine, serving dishes like Tarka Daal and Saag Paneer. Tarka Daal is a mixture of yellow lentils cooked and sauteed with onion and spices, while Saag Paneer is chopped spinach and homemade cheese cooked in onion and tomato with light cream. There are also Himalayan specials like vegetables momo — steamed dumplings filled with minced cabbage, fresh spinach, onion, cilantro, green onion and spices; and Lamb Sekuwa — a marinated premium lamb in Himalayan herbs and spice cooked in clay oven on skewers. ‘Fast food is becoming a luxury’: Five Guys criticized after receipt goes viral Other popular dishes include the Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. “I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala spice level 4 out of 5 and it was delicious!! I love spicy food and this hit the spot. My husband, who’s the complete opposite

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) on Thursday released new surveillance video of one of the men suspected in a string of home burglaries in Mira Mesa. Police released video of one of the men suspected in a string of home burglaries in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. (San Diego Police Department) The video posted on SDPD’s Instagram shows the suspect rummaging through a closet and drawers inside a bedroom during a home burglary. On March 4, police also released video of several suspects taking a large safe from one of the victim’s homes. They are then seen loading the safe in what appears to be a small, late-model, possible dark color SUV before leaving the location. United flight from SFO loses tire during takeoff, diverted to LAX: video Police on Thursday updated the number of burglaries involving the suspects from eight to now 11 home burglaries in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. The suspects appear to target mostly corner houses and enter the home through a rear sliding glass door, according to police. FOX 5/KUSI spoke on Wednesday to one of

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Looking to stroll through a beautiful landscape this weekend? The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in Balboa Park is holding its Cherry Blossom Festival. Starting now through Sunday, visitors can take in the views of the blossoming cherry blossom trees during the annual Japanese tradition of Hanami, which means viewing the cherry blossoms. Guests will be able to enjoy activities such as a beer and sake garden for those who are 21 and over at the Inamori Pavilion, live performances, 30 different food and merchant vendors and a children’s area with games in the lower garden. San Diego County has exceeded annual rainfall average since Oct. 1 Other features of the garden include koi ponds, bonsai and colorful florae. Ticket costs are as follows: VIP tickets: $25 General admission: $14 Military/student/senior (with ID) $12 Children under 6: free The hours for the event run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.