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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Crews with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are responding to reports of a boat fire in Point Loma. SDFD first reported the incident at 12:06 p.m. on Sunday, listing the area as 4950 North Harbor Drive. The department also noted that a total of 37 personnel have been assigned to the incident, along with four fire engines. Smoke is seen from a boat fire in Point Loma on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (KSWB) Smoke is seen from a boat fire in Point Loma on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (KSWB) Smoke is seen from a boat fire in Point Loma on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (KSWB) No evacuation orders have been made at this time and there are no reports of injuries. FOX 5/KUSI crews are headed to the scene to gather more information. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Video above: The FOX 5/KUSI video above provides driving safety tips. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition following a Saturday evening crash in Sunset Cliffs, authorities said. According to the San Diego Police Department, the rider was operating a blue 2013 Harley Davidson Iron 883 southbound on the 1200 block of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. The man reportedly lost control while navigating a curve in the road and fell off the bike. The rider, whose identity was not released, suffered multiple injuries, including scattered abrasions, a spinal fracture, a skull base fracture and a laceration to his leg. Police said his injures are considered life-threatening. SDPD’s Traffic Division is currently handling the investigation into the incident. At this point, authorities believe that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. No further details have been released at this time. Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — An athlete on the Cal State San Marcos Women’s Track & Field Team ran to victory on Saturday, capturing the 400-meter National Championship title at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships. The competition was held at Fall Creek Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Rasha Badrani, a standout athlete, earned the title after crossing the finish line in 52.92 seconds, matching her own program record. She won with a .28-second gap ahead of second-place finisher Peace Nwaelehia of West Texas A&M. PHOTOS: Lunar eclipse seen in San Diego sky Competing against a talented field of eight athletes, Badrani’s race strategy was one of careful pacing. She started with the slowest first lap of the two-heat field, clocking in at 25.50 seconds. However, she saved her best for the final stretch, unleashing a blistering second lap of 27.42 seconds to surge ahead and clinch the title. Rasha Badrani of the Cal State San Marcos Women’s Track & Field team won the 400-Meter National Championship. (Courtesy of CSUSM Athletics) Badrani’s victory is a historic achievement, marking the first-ever

Mariam Zuhaib/AP File photo of Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, talking as Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Ct., right, listens during a news conference. U.S. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on Sunday hesitantly expressed support for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but said Democrats need to change their “tactics” if they hope to be effective. Speaking on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Murphy acknowledged that Schumer can “certainly” continue to lead the Democratic Party. However, when asked whether he was “the best person” to lead the caucus, Murphy was less definitive. RELATED STORY | Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders: Democrats have ‘abandoned working class people’ “[Schumer] can lead this caucus, but we need to have a conversation inside the caucus about whether we are willing to stand up to Republicans,” he said. “Listen, we have options. We could decide to not proceed legislation as an ordinary course of business — there are big fights ahead of us, like the debt ceiling, like another potential government shutdown in six months.” “So we have opportunities as a caucus to stand up and meet this moment,” Murphy continued. “And I

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after losing control of his motorcycle on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, authorities said. According to the San Diego Police Department, officers responded to a serious injury collision on the 1200 block of the coastal roadway at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Police said the man, riding southbound on a blue 2013 Harley Davidson Iron 883, fell off his motorcycle in his attempt to drive through a curve. The man sustained severe injuries from the incident, including multiple abrasions, a spinal fracture, a skull base fracture and a laceration to his leg. Authorities said the 29-year-old was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police suspect alcohol to be a factor in this collision. SDPD’s Traffic Division will be handling the investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. 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.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Over 1,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers were reported to be without power in North County on Sunday morning due to outages. The earliest outage was reported at 3:40 a.m. in Carlsbad and La Costa, according to SDG&E’s outage map. As of 10 a.m., 1,024 customers remained without lights. The estimated restoration time for both areas is slated for noon on Sunday, according to the utility company. For real-time updates, check SDG&E’s regional power outage map. The cause for the outages has not yet been announced. SDG&E said crews are assessing the issue to determine why it occurred.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A bad situation for a seagull ended with cheers from worried bystanders as first responders saved the bird at a downtown San Diego park. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) made an unusual rescue when they were called to the Embarcadero Marina Park North for a seagull that was trapped in a tree by a kite string that was stuck in its wing. Baby ‘Great Horned Owl’ rescued after winter storm in Bay Park A video posted by SDFD shows SDFD’s Station 2 B Div. crew freeing the seagull’s wing from the string that was making it unable to fly away. A small crowd of bystanders can be heard cheering in the background as the bird was freed. After a quick assessment, the seagull was released and flew away.

(NerdWallet) – With natural disasters and homeowners insurance costs making headlines, many homeowners may find themselves dwelling on “what-ifs.” In at least one area, turning that anxiety into action could help ease some concerns. Too often, those facing an unimaginable loss aren’t aware of how insurance payouts work with mortgaged homes — or that they’ll need to work with their mortgage company as well as their insurer. “When you have a family that’s just lost everything, they don’t have the mental capacity to take that on,” says Brittnie Panetta, a personal injury lawyer with Matthews & Associates who has worked with California wildfire victims. “You’re just trying to get back on your feet.” Understanding this process before you ever need to can prevent adding stress to an already difficult situation. Here’s what happens to your mortgage if your home is destroyed, how you might have to work with your mortgage company, and the steps you can take now to ensure you’ll have the resources you need in the event of a disaster. First steps Even if your home is a total loss, “the mortgage still

KOCANI, North Macedonia (AP) — A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at Club Pulse, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters. He said 39 of the dead had so far been identified. He said, following an initial assessment, pyrotechnics likely caused the roof to catch fire. Videos showed chaos inside the club, with young people running through the smoke as the musicians urged people to escape as quickly as possible. As relatives gathered outside hospitals to await news, Kocani resident Dragi Stojanov was informed that his 21-year-old son Tomce had died in the fire. A firefighter inspects a nightclub after a massive fire in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski) Police officers investigate a nightclub after a massive fire in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski) Police officers investigate a nightclub after a massive fire in the town of Kocani

Ronda Churchill/AP UC San Diego guard Hayden Gray (3) shoots near UC Irvine guard Jurian Dixon (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big West Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Hayden Gray knocked down six of his seven 3-point attempts and UC San Diego pulled away late to beat UC Irvine, 75-61 to earn its first Big West Conference Tournament championship and its first NCAA Tournament berth on Saturday night. The Tritons moved up from Division II to join the conference in 2020 and won the regular season championship with 18 wins in 20 conference games. They have now won 15 straight and take a 30-4 record into the Big Dance in their first full year of Division I eligibility. UC Irvine took a 33-31 lead at intermission, but the Tritons took the lead in the third minute of the second half on a jumper by Tyler McGhie to start an 8-0 run for a seven-point advantage, 43-36. The Anteaters got within four, 58-54 with 4:26 left but

San Diego managed to eke out a modest population gain in 2024, even as the county saw a continued exodus of tens of thousands of residents leaving for other parts of the country. Credit a surge in immigration that grew by 22% in just one year. While the county’s natural growth from more babies being born yielded a net 12,600 new residents, it wasn’t nearly enough to make up for the almost 24,000 more people who left the county than moved in between July 2023 and July 2024, newly released census data shows. Making up for that loss — and a little more — was the county’s net gain of 24,226 immigrants, who came into the country both legally and illegally. The county’s population now stands at 3,298,799, which represents an increase of 0.4% over the previous year and is just shy of the 3.3 million people who called San Diego home just as the pandemic was starting five years ago. The latest population estimates underscore a trend that is being repeated up and down the state, most notably in larger coastal counties, and across

By Matt Vasilogambros and Amanda Hernández, Stateline.org NOTE : If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Adriana Pentz’s brother could be alive today. In 2017, Luc-John Pentz was 30 years old and starting to struggle, burdened by life’s stressors and trying to cope by leaning heavily on alcohol. Adriana soon found out he had purchased a gun months earlier. Of her three siblings, she had the most in common with Luc growing up — they were both academically driven and competitive swimmers. They remained close into adulthood, with Luc supporting her when she became a mother. So, when she noticed his behavior starting to shift, she was immediately troubled. “I was scared when I found out that he had a gun,” she said. “I know that it offered him a sense of security, a sense of protection, which he felt like he needed at that particular point. But my siblings and my mom didn’t feel comfortable that he was not in a good place, and we knew

By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News In the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was full of questions. Dr. Jeffrey Hsu recalls the fear of the unknown as he and other health professionals confronted a virus they didn’t understand, much less know how to treat. “It was quite scary,” said Hsu, a cardiologist and an assistant professor-in-residence at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. “We were bracing ourselves for the worst.” Related Articles Health | How spring cleaning also declutters emotional and mental health Health | El Cajon nurse can’t shake COVID-19’s unrelenting grip: ‘I have lost relationships’ Health | Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach Health | How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends Health | FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters Five years after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, the questions have waned, at least among patients, said Dr. Won Lee, medical director of Boston Medical Center’s Home Care Program. “I think a

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather with Moses Small: Nighttime showers for St. Patrick’s Day Make sure to get outside, because we’re in for a beautiful Sunday! We’re clear for most of the week, save for light showers expected tomorrow night. Today we’ll enjoy a moderate temperature bump that will bring mid 60s to the coast, and highs near 70 inland. That puts us near seasonal averages. The mountains can expect mostly highs near 60 degrees, while the deserts will reach up to the mid 70s. For St. Patrick’s Day, it will start as a rinse-and-repeat of today’s nice conditions. Things begin to change at night, as a storm system dives south towards us. This system is expected to squeeze out some very light showers in between 5pm and midnight. Expect tiny totals, under .10”. So those showers won’t be enough to rain out your night, but I’d recommend wearing a hood if you plan to go out! Meantime it will get breezy. The mountains and deserts will see a Wind Advisory from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. Those parts of the county will see wind gusts

By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at the Pulse nightclub, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters. He said pyrotechnics caused the roof to catch fire. Videos showed chaos inside the club, with young people running through the smoke as the musicians urged people to escape as quickly as possible. Officials said the injured have been taken to hospitals around the country, including the capital, Skopje, many with severe burns. The effort was being assisted by multiple volunteer organizations. Health Minister Arben Taravari said 118 people have been hospitalized, adding that he had received offers of assistance from neighboring countries, including Albania, Bulgaria and Greece. “All our capabilities have been put to use, in a maximum effort to save as many lives as possible of the young people involved in this tragedy,” Taravari told reporters, at times looking visibly shaken. This is

By JEFF ROBERSON, REBECCA REYNOLDS and JULIE WALKER PIEDMONT, Mo. (AP) — Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that killed at least 32 people ripped its way across the central and southern U.S. Missouri resident Dakota Henderson said he and others rescuing trapped neighbors found five bodies scattered in the debris Friday night outside what remained of his aunt’s house in hard-hit Wayne County. Scattered twisters killed at least a dozen people in the state, authorities said. “It was a very rough deal last night,” Henderson said Saturday not far from the splintered home from which he said they rescued his aunt through a window of the only room left standing. “It’s really disturbing for what happened to the people, the casualties last night.” Coroner Jim Akers of nearby Butler County described the “unrecognizable home” where one man was killed as “just a debris field.” “The floor was upside down,” he said. “We were walking on walls.” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced six people died in three counties and three more people were missing

Security personnel will be “increased and strategically positioned in key areas,” including near the opposing goal box, for the 7:30 p.m. against the Columbus Crew, the team said Thursday morning. The chant, a one-word Spanish term, was yelled at the opposing goalie during goal kicks. “Offenders will be identified, ejected and may face additional sanctions,” the club said. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Hundreds of soccer fans made their way to Snapdragon Stadium for the second ever San Diego FC match at Snapdragon Stadium. For weeks, the team reiterated it was focused on creating a safe environment for everyone in attendance. “We ended up buying season tickets because the energy of the first game was amazing,” says Frank Quinones. That was a sentiment echoed throughout the area. “It’s something that you can’t describe,” says longtime soccer fan, Ivan. “It’s just the adrenaline, the chants, and people going crazy in there for goals.” This time around San Diego FC enforced new protocols to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time, especially when it comes to chants. During the first match, controversial chants erupted in the crowd

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man was pinned by a car that was parking in Miramar in a suspected DUI crash over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, authorities report. San Diego Police were called to the 9500 block of Miramar Road near the intersection with Black Mountain Road in Miramar at 8:41 a.m. Saturday. Oceanside e-bike rider critically injured in hit-and-run Police say a 39-year-old man was parking when he drove forward over a curb, pinning a 23-year-old man to the wall who was replacing trash bags in front of a business. The victim’s leg was fractured and he suffered from possible head injuries. MTS bus driver runs over pedestrian’s foot The collision is under investigation and police say DUI is suspected. Anyone with more information is asked to call San Diego Police or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Month, residents of the Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) gathered at the Verbeck Resource Center in El Cajon for a special event featuring therapy dogs and pizza. The annual event, known as Pets and Pizza, was created three years ago by 15-year-old Joey Blumberg. His goal was to provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a chance to relax and bond with therapy dogs from the nonprofit Love on a Leash. Baby ‘Great Horned Owl’ rescued after winter storm in Bay Park “My family has been involved in HGH for many, many years — it’s always been super important to us,” Blumberg said. “I love animals, and I think it’s really important that the residents have a day to come out and just have fun and relax with dogs as it’s really good for them.” For Wendy Smith and her son, Jacob, who sometimes struggles with shyness, the event is about more than just petting puppies. “We walked in, and he immediately started hugging people, and walking around and smiling, he’s been giving high fives

On Saturday afternoon, cars honked, American flags on full display and people staked out with signs in front of the Tesla building in Encinitas ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) – On Saturday afternoon, cars honked, American flags on full display and people staked out with signs in front of the Tesla building in Encinitas. From “Honk for Democracy,” to “Stop Elon,” protesters were out to discourage people from purchasing Teslas and going into the Tesla building. “We want to take away his power through economics,” said Gordon Alter, who was there to protest all the cuts of federal workers and Elon Musk’s direct influence in the government. “We’re going to fight back against what’s going on in Washington,” said Alter. “We’re not going to sit by, we’re not going to sit on our hands. We’re going to get out, protest here, protest at government agency offices where people are being cut for no good reason. I mean, this is our way of fighting back right now until we have a chance to go to the ballot box.” This wasn’t the only protest. Hundreds gathered at Tesla showrooms

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather with Max Goldwasser: More sun coming Sunday! After a rainy week we’ve been rewarded with beautiful, sunny conditions and temperatures right around average all weekend long. We are looking at daytime highs on the coast to top out mainly in the 60s, and in the valleys between the upper 60s to low 70s. The start to the work week won’t be as nice, with chances for precipitation Monday afternoon and into the evening for inland and mountain communities. For the most part, total precipitation would be less than a tenth of an inch. Wind speeds will pick up significantly Monday through early Tuesday morning as well, with widespread gusts in the mountains and deserts ranging between 30-45 mph, and some isolated gusts reaching 60 mph. Once those conditions calm down on Tuesday, the coast is then on alert for rip currents and an elevated surf around 4-6 feet. The rest of the week will finish calmer and sunnier with near average temperatures. Sunday’s Highs:  Coast: 60-70°Inland: 67-72°Mountains: 58-68°Deserts: 73-77° Follow ABC 10News Weather Anchor Max Goldwasser on  Instagram ,  Facebook  and