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By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Back down goes Wall Street, and its former superstars are once again leading the way. The S&P 500 is down 1.1% in morning trading. It’s coming off a dizzying ride where it tumbled 10% from its record and then rallied for two straight days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 211 points, or 0.5%., as of 10:20 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.9% lower. Tesla was one of the heaviest weights on the market after falling 6%. The electric-vehicle maker’s stock has been struggling on worries that its brand has become too intertwined with Elon Musk, who has been leading efforts to cut spending by the U.S. government. EV rivals, meanwhile, continue to chip away at its sales. China’s BYD on Monday announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a gasoline fill-up. Alphabet sank 4.2% after the owner of Google said it would buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion. It would be the company’s most expensive purchase in its 25-year history

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a federal judge who tried to stop his deportation plans should be impeached, escalating his conflict with a judiciary that’s been one of the few restraints on his administration’s aggressive plans. Trump has routinely criticized judges, especially as they limit his efforts to expand presidential power and impose his sweeping agenda on the federal government. But his call for impeachment — a rare step that is usually taken only in cases of grave ethical or criminal misconduct — represents an intensifying clash between the judicial and executive branches. The Republican president described U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg in Washington, as an unelected “troublemaker and agitator” in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform. Boasberg recently issued an order blocking deportation flights under wartime authorities from an 18th century law that Trump invoked to carry out his plans. “HE DIDN’T WIN ANYTHING! I WON FOR MANY REASONS, IN AN OVERWHELMING MANDATE, BUT FIGHTING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION MAY HAVE BEEN THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR THIS HISTORIC VICTORY,” Trump wrote on

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Two men who took part in a stabbing that seriously wounded a fellow inmate at downtown San Diego’s federal jail were sentenced Monday to prison terms. Jonathan Barba, 32, of Victorville, and Abraham Gomez-Rodriguez, 26, of Imperial Beach, were sentenced to 51 months and 37 months in prison, respectively, for the attack last March 27 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Prosecutors said the men told the victim that the attack was committed at the behest of “Alex,” who they described as a “shot caller” for the Mexican Mafia. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Barba stabbed the victim multiple times from behind with a metal shank. During the stabbing, Gomez-Rodriguez restrained the victim by holding his arms, prosecutors said. The victim was stabbed in the abdomen, neck, head and “dangerously close” to one of his eyes, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. At the time of the stabbing, Barba was serving a 37-month sentence for importation of methamphetamine and fentanyl, while Gomez-Rodriguez was serving a 26-month term for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin. The sentences handed down Monday

By: Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford. “Consumers are cutting back on non-essentials and stretching the value they get out of every dollar. That’s hitting snacking,” said Chris Costalgi, a vice president at market research firm NIQ, in an interview with CNN. Forty-two percent of consumers say they are buying fewer snacks because of higher prices, according to NIQ’s February survey of 1,000 consumers. The slowdown is showing up on food giants’ bottom lines. PepsiCo, Campbell and JM Smucker have reported weak sales of their snack brands in earnings announcements in recent weeks. PepsiCo, the owner of Frito-Lay, said that people bought 3% fewer snacks last quarter. “Salty and savory snack categories underperformed” the broader packaged food industry, PepsiCo said, citing the “cumulative impacts of inflationary pressures and higher borrowing costs on consumer budgets.” People also stopped buying as many Goldfish crackers and Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels. Campbell, which owns both brands, saw

Loudon County Sheriff’s Office 20-year-old Sudiksha Konaki, who was reported missing while on a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic. By: Taylor O’Bier , AP via Scripps News The family of Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing while on a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic, has reportedly asked investigators to declare her dead. Multiple outlets reported, citing law enforcement, that Konanki’s parents sent letters of the request to Dominican authorities and to the sheriff’s office in their home of Loudon County, Virginia. Konanki, 20, was on vacation with a group of friends at the Riu República Hotel in the popular tourist town of Punta Cana when she vanished on March 6. Officials said she was last seen just before dawn on the beach near the resort where the group was staying during a power outage. Authorities began combing the beach and searching the water for any sign of Konanki. Later, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation joined the search. Konanki’s parents flew to the island upon learning of her disappearance and urged investigators to widen the search for

SPRING VALLEY (FOX 5/KUSI) — A McDonald’s location in Spring Valley was destroyed in an early morning fire on Tuesday. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the fast food chain’s store on Jamacha Boulevard near State Route 125. Upon arrival, crews attempted to enter the store to begin battling the flames, but had to leave quickly due to its intensity and quick rate of spread, according to San Miguel Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Lieberman. A video of the scene as crews responded showed heavy flames ripping through the building’s roof. Imperial Beach pet owners claim two loose dogs on cat-killing spree Once fire crews were pushed back from attacking the fire on the inside, they focused on extinguishing it from the outside using the ladder trucks. Fire crews were able to get a handle on the main body of the fire before 7 a.m., but remained on scene to put out hotspots and begin clean-up. No injuries have been reported to civilians or firefighters. The building sustained significant damage, with parts collapsing in on itself. A cost estimate of this damage has

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego residents are ramping up their efforts to push back on proposed trash and recycling fees, protesting the rate that could total more than $50 a month. On Monday, a contingent of residents at a public forum held by the city in City Heights expressed concern about the proposed rate structure ahead of a final vote on the trash fee — the first of its kind for the city after more than a century of no-cost trash pick-up. “I’m on Social Security now and so I have to think about the future,” said one resident, Mary Otero Gonzalez. What to know about the biggest Earth Week cleanup event in San Diego County Voters opened the door to end the city’s longstanding waste management practice with the passage of Measure B in 2022. “It barely passed. It was 50.5%,” said Larry Halford, another resident who was skeptical of the city’s trash fee proposal. On that ballot, fees were estimated around $23 to $29. “Two years later, it’s not $25. It’s $55, around that. And it promises to go up to

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Richard Vogel/Associated Press FILE SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Deputies on patrol in Encinitas early Monday found a Tesla dealership defaced by profane and Nazi-themed graffiti, San Diego County sheriff’s officials reported. The property crime in the 1300 block of Encinitas Boulevard was discovered shortly after 5 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office. The vandal or vandals had spray-painted swastikas and profanity on vehicles and office windows at the business, sheriff’s Lt. Zheath Sanchez said. No suspects had been identified in the case as of Monday afternoon, the lieutenant said. Copyright 2025, City News Service, Inc. Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. City News Service contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.

ABC 10News wants you to start your day on the right foot with our updated microclimate weather forecasts, the latest news from overnight and this morning, and more to help get you out the door informed and ready to go. Here’s what you need to know in the Tuesday, March 18, 2025, edition of the 10News Wake Up Call newsletter. TODAY’S TOP STORY: KGTV A fire destroyed a family-owned McDonald’s restaurant in Spring Valley early Tuesday morning, but no injuries were reported. The 2-alarm fire was reported at around 3 a.m. at the restaurant in the 8700 block of Jamacha Boulevard, near Sweetwater Road. Crews arrived as flames shot out from the roof of the eatery and destroyed much of the main dining area. Fire officials said crews noticed strong heat coming from the interior walls, making the firefighting effort more difficult. Crews then used a fire hose raised high above the restaurant to put out most of the fire. As of 5 a.m., crews gained control of the fire and were working to prevent hot spots from flaring up. The cause of the fire

With rising tariffs looming, experts warn of increased consumer prices as the Federal Reserve convenes to address economic implications. (Scripps News) The Federal Reserve will host a two-day meeting starting today to discuss the state of the economy. A major topic will be the economic impacts of the Trump administration’s tariffs and the potential for a recession due to the ongoing trade war. At the end of the meeting on Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will announce an interest rate decision. Most financial experts do not expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this month. RELATED STORY | US shoppers increased spending last month, but consumers still hesitant After federal interest rates reached their highest point in more than two decades in 2023, the Federal Reserve kept rates the same for more than a year to stave off inflation. As annual inflation dropped in the U.S. from over 9% to below 3%, the Federal Reserve decided in September 2024 to lower rates for the first time in over four years. The federal rate dropped again in November and December. Between the three reductions

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 400 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. The surprise bombardment, the deadliest in Gaza since the start of the 17-month war, shattered a ceasefire in place since January. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions. The Israeli military ordered people to evacuate eastern Gaza, including much of the northern town of Beit Hanoun and other communities further south, and head toward the center of the territory, indicating that Israel could soon launch renewed ground operations. “Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military strength,” Netanyahu’s office said. The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza. It also raised concerns about the

For The Union-Tribune Heir pollution Researchers report that both maternal and paternal exposures to outdoor air pollution can negatively affect human embryo development in in vitro fertilization cycles. In other words, air pollution may make it harder to get pregnant. The study in Environment International presented a new approach to understanding the associations between air pollution, fertilization and embryo quality by evaluating the independent associations between maternal and paternal air pollution exposure at times when a female’s ovaries are producing eggs (also known as oocytes) and when a male’s testicles are producing sperm. They found that ambient exposure to organic carbon — a major element of the hazardous fine particulate matter emitted from combustion sources such as vehicle exhaust, industrial processes and wildfires — consistently showed negative impacts with oocyte survival, fertilization and embryo quality.   Body of knowledge The opposite of cross-eyed is wall-eyed.   (Adobe Stock) Get me that. Stat! Half of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75 percent by age 24, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.   (Adobe Stock) Doc talk Remodeling — Altering a

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed over 400, shattering a ceasefire and reigniting war amidst rising tensions. Netanyahu vows increased military action against Hamas, complicating hostage negotiations. (Scripps News) Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions. The Israeli military ordered people to evacuate eastern Gaza, including much of the northern town of Beit Hanoun and other communities further south, and head toward the center of the territory, indicating that Israel could soon launch renewed ground operations. “Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military strength,” Netanyahu’s office said. The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could resume a war that has already killed tens of thousands

ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A Tesla dealership was vandalized Monday in Encinitas. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. in the 1300 block of Encinitas Boulevard, Lt. Zheath Sanchez with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release Monday. Authorities found multiple cars with swastikas spray-painted on them, as well as several windows of the dealership building spray-painted with swastikas and profanity. No suspects have been identified; no arrests have been made. The vandalism comes two days after a protest at the same Tesla dealership where community members rallied against federal funding cuts. Protesters could be seen holding signs with messages like “boycott Tesla” and “save Social Security.” Alan Gin, associate professor of economics at the University of San Diego, says no car company has seen such a dramatic swing in such a short time. ‘I just don’t know how I’m going to continue without her’: Married couple dead after southwest Bakersfield crash “A lot of people don’t like Elon Musk’s activities and as a result Tesla sales have fallen all over the world,” Gin said. Tesla owners who love their cars

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Residents in Imperial Beach are frustrated after they say loose dogs in the area have gone on a killing spree, forcing multiple pet owners to bury their cats. Camellia Vecchione secured her gate with additional bungee cords to protect her cats from being killed, but the extra safety measures didn’t stop her cats from dying. “They still managed to get in,” Vecchione said. She got her cats Grey Skull, Slyvester, and One Eye when she moved into her Imperial Beach home in 2012. “When I first met them they were suckling from their mother, and I was pregnant with my first child as well, so it was a very tender moment to see that and I welcomed them,” she recalled. At the end of February, she remembers getting her kids ready for school “I smelled something in the air,” she said. “It smelled disgusting. It smelled like death,” Vecchione said. That’s when she found two of the cats dead where they slept every night. Suspect wanted in break-ins at three Scripps Ranch businesses “I saw their bodies. They were

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego FC on Saturday unveiled gear Padres and SDFC fans would enjoy wearing. The newly-formed Major League Soccer team posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, an image of an SDFC shirt/jersey with Padres infielder Manny Machado’s last name and number on the back, and his autograph with an SDFC symbol on the front. “Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘I wish I had a SDFC Manny Machado shersey?’ well…,” SDFC said in the caption. The six-time Major League Baseball All-Star is a part of the ownership group with SDFC. San Diego has four teams heading to NCAA for first time in history “What really attracted me to this organization was the commitment and the experience of developing young athletes personally and academically, and obviously athletically through the Right to Dream foundation,” Machado said in October. Being an avid FC Barcelona fan, Machado has expressed his interest in the “beautiful game” as it has found a home in San Diego. “Soccer is going to continue to grow and for the city of San Diego, this is huge, bringing an

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Out of nearly 1,000 San Diegans that went through a sobriety checkpoint over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Lemon Grove, two people were arrested for DUI, authorities report. Deputies from the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Substation held a DUI/sobriety checkpoint from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday near Broadway and Kempf Street in the City of Lemon Grove. DUI checkpoints being held this weekend in San Diego area The sheriff’s department reports 922 total vehicles went through the checkpoint, and 77 cars were sent to secondary evaluation. Deputies arrested two people on DUI alcohol charges, and conducted three DUI evaluations. ‘I just don’t know how I’m going to continue without her’: Married couple dead after southwest Bakersfield crash Also, 20 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed. Two vehicles were also towed. As the holiday weekend festivities have turned into St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, law enforcement continue to urge people planning to go out to drive sober or get a ride home. Man pinned by car in suspected DUI crash in Miramar over St. Patrick’s Day weekend Funding for

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A suspected DUI crash in southwest Bakersfield killed a married couple early Sunday morning after they had a night out. 30-year-old Max and Desiree Mooney went out for a drink on Saturday night. They called an Uber to go home but they never made it there. They were killed, at the hands of a suspected drunk driver. “Des was literally a sister to me and I just don’t know…I don’t know how I’m gonna continue my life without her,” said Alyssa Ruiz, Desiree Mooney’s best friend. Ruiz’s family was like a second one to Desiree. Desiree and Max Mooney were high school sweethearts. They graduated from Highland High School in 2013 and have been together for 10 years. They were married for three of those years, and after a five-year stint in San Diego where Max was learning to become an electrician, they came back to Bakersfield to start a family. Suspects in Potomac Park homicide brought firearm to fight over street racing: court docs Desiree celebrated her 30th birthday in January. “Him and Des were perfect for each other. I

Corned beef and cabbage has become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day, so you might assume it’s a classic Irish favorite. Corned beef and cabbage has become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day, so you might assume it’s a classic Irish favorite. But it’s not. While cabbage is a traditional food item in Ireland, corned beef is not. It was originally used as a substitute for bacon by Irish- American immigrants in the late 1800’s. Irish immigrants living in New York actually learned about corned beef from their Jewish neighbors. They found the meat was cheaper and had a similar taste and texture to bacon, so a tradition was born. So what is the traditional St. Patrick’s Day food in Ireland? There really isn’t one. Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.

With the San Diego State Aztecs gearing up for their First Four showdown against North Carolina, they’ll need all the support they can get. SAN DIEGO — With the San Diego State Aztecs gearing up for their First Four showdown against North Carolina, they’ll need all the support they can get. ABC 10News checked in one of the beloved “Show Grandmas” ahead of Tuesday’s big game. Leila McCoy and Bette Boucher have become a staple of the SDSU student section. The “Show Grandmas” are known for their infectious energy, handmade signs, and signature Aztec-themed outfits. “This one I call my Final Four hat,” McCoy said, proudly showing off her latest game-day gear. McCoy started attending Aztecs games in 2006, following the loss of her son, Martin. Over time, the student section embraced her, offering an unexpected source of healing and joy. “Year after year, I not only saw how I began to heal — I began to look like a different person,” she shared. ABC 10 News first met McCoy in 2023, when she was determined to travel to Houston for the Final Four —

One half-mile stretch of grass could soon be turned into a park for kids and pets to enjoy — and it’s right next to the 5 South in Barrio Logan. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — One half-mile stretch of grass could soon be turned into a park for kids and pets to enjoy — and it’s right next to the 5 South in Barrio Logan. “It’s kind of sketchy how it’s going to be next to a freeway,” said one man who called himself ‘Zee’. “There’s a lot of kids here, a lot of pets, and at any moment anything can happen you know?” People living nearby are nervous about the location, but say it’s better than nothing – “I’ve been living here my whole life so it’s like a new facelift for the neighborhood,” Zee said. Especially when it comes to finding an open space for their pets to roam around. “That’s exciting because I have a dog that’s a German Shepherd and he always needs a place to walk,” said Roland Patzi, who works in the area. The city is calling it Boston Avenue