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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify the Santa Fe Depot is in downtown San Diego. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The North County Transit District (NCTD) has temporarily suspended service between Oceanside and the Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego this weekend. NCTD announced early Saturday morning on X that all weekend coastal rail service — COASTER, Amtrak and Metrolink — is suspended between the Oceanside Transit Center and the Santa Fe Depot for routine maintenance and rail infrastructure work. Visit the America’s Largest Model Railroad Museum! NCTD says during this temporary service suspension there will be no replacement bus service connecting COASTER station stops. In addition to the scheduled rail closure, NCTD has also announced several route cancellations Saturday. For the Breeze, the 302 routes out of Oceanside and Vista Transit Centers at 3:45 p.m. were cancelled in all directions due to staffing, NCTD posted on X. Rebuilding the Loveland Reservoir trail: A look at the vision For Sprinter, the westbound departure out of the Escondido Transit Center at 4:33 p.m. Saturday was cancelled due to staffing, NCTD posted on

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The City of San Diego is encouraging residents to report illegal dumping into local storm drains or flood channels. In a news release Friday, city officials explained that they wish to crack down on violators who can be fined for dumping. “Residents play a key role in helping to keep our communities safe and clean,” said Todd Snyder, director of the Stormwater Department. “If you see something that may be impacting the stormwater system, say something. Do your part by reporting stormwater pollution – such as landscape waste, clogged storm drains or trash in channels – when you see it happening.” Not only can illegal dumping is dangerous to the environment, but it also risks clogging critical stormwater infrastructure which can increase the risk of localized flooding. These areas in San Diego County are at the highest risk of flooding, data shows Back in January, a wet winter storm caused flooding in several southeast and southern neighborhoods. Since then, crews have cleared tons of storm debris and trash from more than 14 miles of storm channels under an emergency order.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — From unpermitted marches to “Gay-Ins,” the road to the very first San Diego Pride parade was paved by LGBTQ+ activists with a vision of solidarity and acceptance. This summer’s event will mark the 50th anniversary of the first “Gay Pride Day” and permitted parade in the city, which occurred in 1975. That’s according to San Diego Pride Executive Director, Fernando Lopez. “In my office hangs a copy of the oldest known San Diego Pride budget. We had a deficit of one dollar. Ninety percent of our income came from button sales. The year was 1975, the first year to have a permitted Pride parade, but not the first year of Pride in San Diego,” Lopez stated. Toxic dust and abandonment: ‘Irondad’ treks around the Salton Sea amid ecological crisis He pointed to the pioneers of the pride movement, praising their successes in the community despite the many struggles faced. From legal oppression to disrupting societal norms, the LGBTQ+ community banded together over the years to create San Diego Pride. Stonewall rebellion In 1970, students at San Diego State University —

INDIO, Calif. (FOX 5/ KUSI) – A 20-year-old woman was busted for smuggling 34 pounds of cocaine on Tuesday evening, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The woman, who was driving a black sedan, approached the primary inspection area of the immigration checkpoint on Highway 86 around 5 p.m. CBP said she was referred for a secondary inspection. One person dead, six others hurt in four-vehicle crash A K9 Unit trained to detect concealed persons and narcotics conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle, alerting agents to the trunk area. CBP then found a black bag containing several packages wrapped in brown paper, which they said was “consistent with narcotics smuggling.” A total of 15 packages were removed from the vehicle and tested by agents. CBP said the contents of the packages tested positive for the presence of cocaine. The total weight of the drugs was 34 pounds with an estimated street value of $395,000.00. The woman, who was determined to be a U.S. citizen, was arrested for the transportation of a controlled substance. She was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for

Fish and kelp production meet targets initially ordered by Coastal Commission in 1991 to offset damage from San Onofre

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Padres are honoring their beloved former chairman and owner, Peter Seidler, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park on Saturday. Seidler passed away in November 2023. The celebration of life ceremony is being held at Petco Park at 11 a.m. Gates opened at 10 a.m. with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those who cannot attend the in-person, MLB is streaming the remembrance online for all to see. Seidler will be remembered throughout San Diego for his belief in what the Padres could be and his extensive philanthropic endeavors in the community. The Padres will honor Seidler by wearing a patch on their jerseys during the 2024 season. The Padres Foundation will also be launching the Peter Seidler Legacy Fund to raise money for charitable projects.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A new affordable housing complex opened Friday in City Heights. The two adjacent buildings, City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol, consist of 135 new single-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartment homes, the County of San Diego said on its website. Rent for two-bedroom apartments range from $930 to $1,861, while three-bedroom apartments go for $1,075 to $2,150, depending on the household income level, according to the county. Guest wins over $500,000 on slot machine at Jamul Casino Families making 30-60 percent of the area median income will have an opportunity to live in the community that offers a large community room with a full kitchen, public gathering area, computer lab. Other amenities include an open-air landscaped community deck, children’s play structure, BBQ area and seating, and a 53-spot parking garage with bike storage and a bike repair station. The complex is within walking distance of public transportation, groceries, restaurants and the local YMCA.

A letter from the federal agency details changes officials have made to increase the use of rental assistance vouchers

If AB 3024 passes, victims of hate littering could pursue a claim for up to $25,000 in penalties and other civil remedies

Providers continue to decry decision, saying that consolidation effort would impact long-running residency program

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) – With another wet weekend on the way, Moon Valley Nurseries is sharing some tips and information to help with how the extra moisture may affect landscaping. “Yellowing leaves, why are my fruits not growing quite right, or it should be blooming by now and it’s not,” said Anthony Duran, general manager at the Moon Valley Nurseries Carmel Valley location. While some of these problems in your yard can indicate too little or too much water, Duran said after a particularly wet winter it’s more than likely the latter. Experts there have been getting more questions about saturated soil and erosion problems. One person dead, six others hurt in four-vehicle crash “If your soil starts to erode, you’ll start to see a lot of like crevices in the soil and you can backfill those. You can use mulch, which will also kind of cover the topsoil, and a lot of this is because the water just comes too fast,” Duran explained. When water is in your control, it’s best to water slowly, allowing the water to get down to the roots.

BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — One person is dead and six others were injured Friday in a four-vehicle crash in the Borrego Springs area, first responders said. The collision occurred around 8:47 p.m. at East Highway 78 & Borrego Springs Road, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log. Three motorcyclists and one vehicle were involved in the crash, Cal Fire San Diego confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI. Hours-long SWAT standoff ends in Santee One person died, while another is in moderate condition and a third person suffered minor injuries, firefighters said. Four others were treated and released. Traffic was shut down on the highway due to first responders having to land an air ambulance. Check back for updates on this developing story.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A Poway Unified teacher arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female student had her first court appearance Friday. The Mt. Carmel High School teacher, Stacy Michelle Walker, is accused of having a years-long sexual relationship with a female student, which includes allegations of the two sexting. “Ms. Walker on your behalf, I am going to enter a plea of not guilty, denial to any and all allegations at this time,” said Rod Shelton, San Diego County Superior Court Judge. Walker pleaded not guilty to 17 felony counts of sexually assaulting a female student. Prosecutors said the alleged assault started when the student was 15 years old. Investigators said Walker and the student exchanged photos, videos and explicit texts. Additionally, investigators said they allegedly met up multiple times to “engage in various sex acts.” Prosecutors said the alleged assaults lasted from 2017 to 2020 when the victim turned 18 years old. “The victim is doing as one can expect. But we are grateful we were able to get justice today, at least moving forward with the case,” said Vanessa Gerard

Crash was just before 8:45 p.m. on eastbound state Route 78 just east of Borrego Springs Road, as per CHP logs

(NEXSTAR) — Is it your lucky day? Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is a massive $977 million, it’s only the sixth time a jackpot has been this big. Winning numbers for the March 22 jackpot are: 3, 8, 44, 31, and 35. The Mega ball number is 16. Friday’s Megaplier is 3X. The estimated $977 million prize grew from $893 million after no tickets matched all six numbers on Tuesday of this week. The cash prize for Friday’s drawing is $461 million. ‘Road House’ review: Jake Gyllenhaal packs punches in Amazon remake of 80s cult classic Mega Millions is played in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Tickets are $2 and there are a total of nine ways to win a prize. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET Tuesdays and Fridays. Over 440,000 Starbucks-branded mug gift sets recalled due to burn, laceration hazards USA Mega, which tracks Mega Millions statistics, says the most common Mega Millions numbers are 10, 3, 17, 14 and 46 for the first five numbers. The most common Mega ball number is 11. These are the largest lottery prizes in the U.S.: $2.04 billion (Powerball): Nov. 7, 2022; California

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — With the Padres kicking off their home opener next week, Petco Park unveiled some of its new features for its 20th anniversary. The ballpark’s community space Gallagher Square, located outside the outfield wall, is the main focus after undergoing renovation for the 2024 season. Gallagher Square renovation (Padres) Gallagher Square renovation (Padres) Gallagher Square renovation (Padres) Gallagher Square renovation (Padres) Gallagher Square renovation (Padres) The playground and play area, which has expanded for a wider range of ages and abilities, now has the tallest climbable bat in the world at 35 2 1/4 feet tall x 7 feet wide. Other community amenities in Gallagher Square include a fenced, off-leash dog park; improved Play Ball Field; temporary pickleball courts; the Tony Gwynn Terrace viewing deck and picnic space; and public art displays featuring local artists. The statue of Tony Gwynn, the beloved Padre and Hall of Famer, has a new home inside the Tony Gwynn Terrace. It will be more visible from the ballpark as it has been elevated and surrounded by an expanded viewing deck. During public hours, the area

Stacy Walker, 40, accused of sexually abusing a student from 2017 to 2019, pleaded not guilty Friday to 17 counts

Change would also apply to other health care clinics, churches and school grounds

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities are looking for a missing woman they say is considered “missing at-risk,” the San Diego Police Department said Friday afternoon on X, formerly known as Twitter. Man, 31, taken into custody following SWAT standoff in Santee: SDSO They are looking for Jennifer Desrosiers, a 41-year-old Hispanic woman described as 5’4″ tall with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an “unknown-colored T-shirt” with maroon and black checkered lounge pants, according to officers. SDPD said she was last seen Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. near Kostner Drive and Darwin Way in the Otay Mesa neighborhood. SDPD said if anyone has information related to Desrosiers, you are asked to call SDPD at 619-531-2000.

MOSCOW (AP) — Assailants burst into a large concert hall in Moscow on Friday and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, killing over 60 people, injuring more than 100 and setting fire to the venue in a brazen attack just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power in a highly orchestrated electoral landslide. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media. A U.S. intelligence official told The Associated Press that U.S. intelligence agencies had learned the group’s branch in Afghanistan was planning an attack in Moscow and shared the information with Russian officials. It wasn’t immediately clear what happened to the attackers after the raid, which state investigators were investigating as terrorism. The attack, which left the concert hall in flames with a collapsing roof, was the deadliest in Russia in years and came as the country’s war in Ukraine dragged into a third year. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the raid a “huge tragedy.” The Kremlin said Putin was informed minutes after the assailants burst into Crocus City Hall, a large

SANTEE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man was taken into custody and faces multiple charges following an hours-long SWAT standoff in Santee, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) said Friday afternoon. 31-year-old Vincent Alcaraz faces charges for criminal threats, false imprisonment and an outstanding felony warrant, an SDSO spokesperson confirmed. Deputies said no one was injured as a result of this incident. Hours-long SWAT standoff ends in Santee Preliminary reports said a call came in at 2:25 a.m. Friday for a “report of an unknown trouble,” according to SDSO, in the 8600 block of Fanita Drive in Santee near Prospect Drive. Deputies said a man and a woman were barricaded inside an apartment and reportedly not responding to law enforcement. Around 8 a.m., members of the SWAT team and deputies could be seen waiting outside the apartment building while the parking lot of the building was blocked off by crime scene tape. The standoff ended around 10:21 a.m., according to SDSO. No evacuations were ordered during the standoff.