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Farmer’s Cup Blazes Trail in San Diego as first publicaly, licensed cannabis event. VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — The cannabis community in San Diego celebrated a milestone on Saturday as the city of Vista became the first in the county to host a publicly licensed cannabis event. The Farmer’s Cup not only celebrated the local cannabis culture but also demonstrated the evolving attitudes towards cannabis use and its economic benefits for communities. The all-day event at the Moonlight Amphitheatre featured reggae-style bands, cannabis competitions, and vendors from across the state showcasing their products. Attendees were also allowed to purchase and enjoy cannabis products openly in public. Darren Story, with Santa Cruz-based company Coastal Sun, was happy to be a part of San Diego’s groundbreaking event. “It’s hard to believe this is the first event in San Diego County,” Story said. “I feel like the people [here] really love cannabis. They love the healing properties of it and the recreational properties.” Even locals, like Vista resident “Raider Randy” shared his excitement and said, “I never thought we were going to pull this off, but glad we did.”

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A protest took place outside the Tesla dealership in northern San Diego County on Saturday as community members rallied against federal funding cuts while protests took place simultaneously across the country. A crowd lining the street outside the Tesla dealership in Encinitas could be seen holding signs with messages like “boycott Tesla” and “save social security” at 1302 Encinitas Blvd Saturday afternoon. The protest — organized nationally by Tesla Takedown and co-sponsored locally by Swing Left/Take Action San Diego, The Democratic Club of Carlsbad and Oceanside, and Indivisible 49 — was held in opposition to “funding cuts and actions of Trump and Musk” that they say are threatening Americans’ rights, services and welfare. Protesters rally outside Tesla showroom in San Diego County (FOX 5/KUSI) Protesters rally outside Tesla showroom in San Diego County (FOX 5/KUSI) Protesters rally outside Tesla showroom in San Diego County (FOX 5/KUSI) Protesters rally outside Tesla showroom in San Diego County (FOX 5/KUSI) Protesters rally outside Tesla showroom in San Diego County (FOX 5/KUSI) Protesters rally outside Tesla showroom in San Diego County (FOX 5/KUSI) Protesters

(The Hill) — President Trump invoked the Aliens Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 on Saturday, fulfilling a campaign promise and GOP party platform point by initiating a concerted effort to remove Venezuelan undocumented immigrants believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang, a newly designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.  Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide a copy of the invocation to the Supreme Court Chief Justice, all governors in addition to the highest-ranking judicial officer for every state and territory in the United States. “I proclaim that all Venezuelan citizens 14 years of age or older who are members of TdA [Tren de Aragua], are within the United States, and are not actually naturalized or lawful permanent residents of the United States are liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured, and removed as Alien Enemies,” Trump wrote in the proclamation, which grants Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the authority to enforce deportation measures. The president’s move comes hours after a judge temporarily blocked the removal of 5 Venezuelans who the Trump administration says are members of Tren de Aragua. 

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The man accused of setting fire to the abandoned InCahoots Dance Hall & Saloon in Mission Valley has changed his plea in court. Joel Humphrey, 47, is now pleading guilty after originally pleading not guilty at his arraignment. Suspect in Christmas Day fire at former InCahoots bar arrested: police Humphrey is facing a felony charge of reckless burning of a structure. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of Christmas Day at the long-empty building that once was home to the InCahoots night club at 5373 Mission Center Road. ‘InCahoots,’ abandoned Mission Valley country bar, catches fire on Christmas Day Prosecutors say Humphrey admitted to accidentally starting the fire while attempting to smoke drugs inside the vacant building. Humphrey is scheduled to be sentenced on April 8.

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A man suffered a serious leg injury Saturday when he was struck and pinned by a vehicle operated by a driver suspected of being under the influence. The 23-year-old victim was replacing trash bags about 8:40 a.m. Saturday in front of a business at 9532 Miramar Road when he was hit by a motorist who was attempting a parking maneuver, San Diego Police Department Sgt. David Nilsen said. “For an unknown reason, the driver drove forward over a curb and pinned the pedestrian’s leg to the wall,” Nilsen said. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of apparent fractures, according to the sergeant. DUI is suspected as a factor in the crash, he said. A description of the driver was not provided, nor was a vehicle description, and there were no details about a possible arrest. Copyright 2025, City News Service, Inc. 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.

Evan Vucci/AP File photo of then-Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking along the southern border with Mexico. By: AP via Scripps News , Scripps News Group A federal judge barred the Trump administration Saturday from carrying out deportations under a sweeping 18th century law that the president invoked hours earlier to speed removal of Venezuelan gang members from the United States. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg said he needed to issue his order immediately because the government already was flying migrants it claimed were newly deportable under President Donald Trump’s proclamation to be incarcerated in El Salvador and Honduras. El Salvador already agreed this week to take up to 300 migrants that the Trump administration designated as gang members. “I do not believe I can wait any longer and am required to act,” Boasberg said during a Saturday evening hearing in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU and Democracy Forward. “A brief delay in their removal does not cause the government any harm,” he added, noting they remain in government custody but ordering that any planes in the air be turned around.

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a sweeping war time authority that allows the president broader leeway on policy and executive action to speed up mass deportations of people — potentially pushing his promised crackdown on immigration into higher gear. Trump’s declaration targets Tren de Aragua, contending it is a hostile force acting at the behest of Venezuela’s government. The declaration comes the same day that a federal judge in Washington barred the administration from deporting five Venezuelans under the expected order, a hint at the legal battle brewing over Trump’s move. The judge was scheduled to consider expanding the prohibition on deportation just minutes after Trump’s afternoon announcement. “Over the years, Venezuelan national and local authorities have ceded ever-greater control over their territories to transnational criminal organizations, including TdA,” Trump’s statement reads. “The result is a hybrid criminal state that is perpetrating an invasion of and predatory incursion into the United States, and which poses a substantial danger to the United

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, SAMY MAGDY and LOLITA C. BALDOR WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Houthis said at least 31 people were killed. “Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists’ bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, and to restore Navigational Freedom,” Trump said in a social media post. “No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the Waterways of the World.” He also warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group, promising to hold the country “fully accountable” for the actions of its proxy. It comes two weeks after the U.S. leader sent a letter to Iranian leaders offering a path to restarting bilateral talks between the countries on Iran’s advancing nuclear program. Trump has said he will not allow it to become operational. The Houthis reported

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A baby Great Horned Owl, rescued during the recent winter storm, has been successfully reunited with its family in Bay Park, said a spokesperson for the San Diego Humane Society. The owl, found on the ground during the rain on March 12, was brought to the Bahde Wildlife Center by a Good Samaritan who discovered the nestling while out in the storm. After the young owl was brought to the center, the veterinary team at Project Wildlife conducted a thorough examination. Fortunately, the nestling showed no signs of injury, prompting the team to determine that the best course of action was to return the owl to its family in the wild, where it could continue to grow and thrive. San Diego County’s first licensed cannabis festival happening this weekend “Thanks to our valued partnership with West Coast Arborists, the nest was located and the baby Great Horned Owl was successfully renested,” said Nina Thompson, with the San Diego Human Society. “This marks our first renesting of the season!” A Great Horned Owl family. (Credit: San Diego Humane Society) ‘Surf, sand

(KRON) – An aircraft crashed in a vineyard in Byron on Saturday, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.  Contra Costa Fire received calls regarding a “possible aircraft down” at 11:46 a.m.  The plane landed in a vineyard west of Vasco Road, south of Camino Diablo in Bryon.   Distracted driver causes deadly crash in Redwood City: CHP According to officials, three fire engines, one truck, two battalion chiefs and two medic units responded to the scene.  There have not been any injuries reported.  Crews are currently still at the scene. This is a developing story. Stay tuned with KRON4 for updates.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — A 34-year-old man is left in critical condition following a hit-and-run incident in Oceanside, police said. Just after midnight, Oceanside Police Department said they received multiple calls of a major injury collision on Oceanside Boulevard, east of El Camino Real. According to OPD, responding police officers located an e-bike and its rider in the westbound traffic lanes of the roadway. The 34-year-old e-bike rider, reportedly hit by a vehicle, sustained major injuries, including severe head trauma. Authorities said the victim, whose identity is being withheld, was transported to Scripps La Jolla for treatment. He is not expected to survive. OPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team is leading investigation efforts into this incident. No suspect or vehicle descriptions are available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Officer Ibrahim Serdah at (760) 435-4769. 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.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats. Harrison Fields, White House principal deputy press secretary, said in a post on X that Trump signed the continuing resolution Saturday. The bill largely keeps government funding at levels set during Joe Biden’s presidency, though with changes. It trims non-defense spending by about $13 billion from the previous year and increases defense spending by about $6 billion, which are marginal changes when talking about a topline spending level of nearly $1.7 trillion. The Senate cleared the legislation on Friday in a 54-46 party line vote, with 10 members of the Senate Democratic caucus helping the bill advance to passage despite opposition from within their party — most vocally from colleagues in the House, who exhorted them to reject the bill out of hand. Senate Democrats argued for days over whether to force a shutdown, livid that Republicans in the House had drafted and passed the

Video above: This FOX 5/KUSI video provides tips on how to prevent house fires. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Crews with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department responded to reports of a fire at an apartment building in downtown on Saturday morning. The incident was first reported by SDFD at 9:02 a.m. on Saturday morning, with firefighters responding to 702 Ash St., which is located in Cortez Hill neighborhood. The address listed is a residential tower, also known as El Cortez. According to fire officials, a total of 40 personnel were assigned to the incident, including six fire engines. In an update at 10:26 a.m., SDFD noted that incident had closed, meaning there is no longer a threat to the building or its resident. No evacuation orders were ever made and no one was reported injured.

Video above: This dated FOX 5 video announces the debut of two pandas at the San Diego Zoo. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Zoo is gearing up for a day of celebration in honor of National Panda Day on Sunday, March 16, 2025. In a special tribute to the beloved giant pandas, the zoo is inviting families to visit and enjoy a variety of fun activities, including giveaways and photo opportunities. The first 2,000 children, ages 11 and under, who visit Denny Sanford Panda Ridge on National Panda Day will receive a pair of panda ears, allowing them to fully embrace the spirit of the day. Guests will also have a chance to capture lasting memories with a special photo opportunity, perfect for family photos alongside the iconic pandas. 5 things to do in San Diego this weekend The San Diego Zoo’s giant panda pair, Xin Bao and Yun Chuan, have become stars of the zoo since they were unveiled in August 2024, alongside their all-new habitat. Since their arrival, visitors from around the world have had the chance to see the

Video above: This FOX 5/KUSI video provides driving safety tips. OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 34-year-old man is fighting for his life after a hit-and-run collision took place in Oceanside on Saturday, authorities said. According to the Oceanside Police Department, several calls came in shortly after midnight reporting a major injury collision on Oceanside Boulevard, east of El Camino Real. Responding officers located an e-biker and rider, the 34-year-old man, in the westbound traffic lanes of the roadway. The rider, who was reportedly struck by a vehicle, suffered major injuries, including head trauma. Police said the victim, whose identity was not released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, though he is not expected to survive his injuries. OPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting an investigation into the suspected hit-and-run. At this time, no vehicle information is available. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Officer Ibrahim Serdah at 760-435-4769.

(Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) AP This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 12:15 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (NOAA via AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center had record-breaking accuracy in 2024 storm tracks. The NHC released a preliminary storm forecast verification report for the Atlantic basin in 2024. The report details that 2024 had the least average distance errors for storm track forecasts from 120 hours out to 12 hours from landfall. RELATED STORY | National Hurricane Center monitoring potential tropical system amid active season Further post-analysis reveals that the NHC forecast outperformed all of the individual models in 2024 and were more consistent, changing less from cycle to cycle, compared to the global models. According to the NHC, the error has shrunk significantly over the years. NHC has released preliminary highlights of our forecast performance in the Atlantic basin for 2024’s

A young mare stranded for almost two years on a Lake Powell beach was finally rescued thanks to the efforts of various individuals and organizations. “That’s why we named her Solo, the sole survivor, because I don’t know how she survived,” said Debra Carpenter. Carpenter, who lives a few miles north of the lake in Big Water, found out about the lonely mare in 2023. “My husband and son were out jet skiing and ran across her at the back of Navajo Canyon and she was very emaciated,” she recalled. According to Jen Reid, senior manager at Horse Haven at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Solo and her herd had wandered off into Lake Powell from the Navajo Nation. RELATED STORY | Steve Carell partners with charity to send Altadena students to prom for free “So when the water was low, they wandered out into various parts, but when the water came up, they found themselves stranded,” Reid explained. The rest of Solo’s herd didn’t survive due to starvation. “Being the animal lovers that we are, we said we have to do something,” Carpenter said. Once

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather with Moses Small: Drying out this weekend! The rain is ending, and we have calmer weather ahead for the next seven days. Here are some of the three-day rain totals, from the National Weather Service: San Diego: 1.04”Oceanside: 1.29”Escondido: 1.95”Santee: 2.08”Julian: 2.60”Palomar Mountain: 2.29”Borrego Springs: 0.04” Moving forward, you may notice areas of drizzle for the very early mornings. But by the late morning we’re dry and headed for slightly warmer temperatures, but our daily highs will still be below average. Coastal and inland communities can sunny skies and highs in the low 60s. The mountains will hit the upper 40s, while the deserts will rise into the low 70s. Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour will linger for the mountains and deserts for the early morning. By the afternoon, wind speeds will fall to 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, we’ll see a quick warmup that will bring us 5-10 degrees warmer. That means temperatures will reach near average, before a cooldown for Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s cooler temperatures will be caused by a passing storm system. It seems

San Bernardino County had the fewest empty rentals in February in Southern California. My trusty spreadsheet looked at ApartmentList’s monthly rental vacancy report for 165 big U.S. counties, including six in Southern California. The study, which looks at available units at primarily larger complexes on ApartmentList’s website, tracks a fundamental challenge for folks seeking a rental property: What’s available? January’s Los Angeles County wildfires created extra housing demand in the region’s already tight rental market by destroying or damaging more than 12,000 structures around Altadena and Pacific Palisades. February vacancy was compared to to December in order to gauge how wildfires altered apartment availability. Not only was San Bernardino’s 3.7% vacancy rate in February the region’s lowest, it also ranked as the fifth-tightest market among large U.S. counties. And any search for a rental in San Bernardino got tougher this winter. The vacancy rate fell 0.2 percentage points in two months, the No. 49 dip nationally. Now February’s rate was equal to San Bernardino’s five-year average vacancy was flat, but that was still the 38th worst result for renters among the 165 counties. In Los Angeles

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Residents of unincorporated San Diego County can report storm damage through an app. Anyone who notices potholes, fallen trees, flooded roadways or downed powerlines can use the “Tell Us Now!” app to report these issues, according to the County of San Diego. To submit a report, follow the below steps: Download and open the Tell Us Now! app on your Apple or Android device.  Select a category and the nature of the request.  Attach a photo of the request if available.  Provide the location and a description of the request.  Enter your contact information.  Submit the request.  “When a report is submitted, the appropriate County departments will be quickly notified. If the complaint is not under the County’s jurisdiction, the app will notify you of the correct authority to contact to fix the problem,” the County of San Diego said. Users can track the progress of the report on their Apple or Android devices, which is also available in Spanish.

Four years ago, Negar Mirgoli and her husband moved to Fallbrook, and just like many North County residents, they now depend on the I-15 to get to most places. Four years ago, Negar Mirgoli and her husband moved to Fallbrook, and just like many North County residents, they now depend on the I-15 to get to most places. “I take the 15 pretty much Monday through Friday and even on the weekends,” Mirgoli says. But now there’s a problem. “I drive at night in the morning, in the afternoon in the day — there’s no one ever here,” she says. Construction of the Caltrans I-15 Pavement Replacement Project began on February 20-23 to improve aged pavement between State Route 78 and Deer Springs Road. But also closing two lanes on the freeway in an already busy area during rush hour. “There’s way too much traffic going through — they’ve literally taken 40% of the freeway lanes out — and that’s a problem,” Margolis explains. “Traffic used to get backed up all the way down to basically the 56.” Mirgoli tells me it’s been creating a