Category: San Diego

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Four Indonesian villagers who say they were subjected to physical abuse and forced labor while working as fishermen for San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods sued the canned tuna company Wednesday in what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind forced labor case against an American seafood company. The complaint filed in San Diego federal court claims the men accepted jobs on fishing vessels within Bumble Bee’s supply chain after promises of good wages, only to endure violent abuse on a daily basis and requirements to work even after suffering serious injuries on the job. Three of the plaintiffs allege they were beaten or stabbed, or both, by the ship’s captain, while the fourth man claims he suffered serious, permanent burn injuries in an accident but was denied medical care nor allowed to leave the ship. The men were also not allowed to quit because doing so would mean they owed money to their employers, who imposed fees, deductions and penalties on their wages, the complaint alleges. Bumble Bee representatives said the company will not comment on pending litigation. Agnieszka Fryszman, one of

Susan Walsh / AP The exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building. Mia Francis, a 22-year-old barista from Boston, filed her taxes on her own this year for the first time, using a free government tax filing program that made it easy because it did most of the work for her. Francis said it took 45 minutes to finish her taxes with the IRS Direct File program, an electronic tax return filing system that the IRS made permanent last year and that has rolled out to 25 states. Francis is expecting a $530 refund. And because she saved cash by not using a commercial tax preparation company to file her taxes, “that money will go a long way,” she said. She plans to use it for a trip to Amsterdam this year. RELATED STORY | How Education Department cuts could impact students and schools Despite its popularity with Francis and other members of the American public, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy. So far, the program is still

A structure fire broke out Wednesday night in an abandoned building in Liberty Station, San Diego Fire-Rescue officials said. The blaze was reported around 8:35 p.m. on Cushing Road near Chauncey Road in a 4,000-square-foot building, fire officials said. A second-alarm response was requested shortly after. At least 74 firefighters, multiple engines and trucks were called to help battle the flames. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke over Point Loma. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. No injuries had been reported as of 9:30 p.m. Some buildings at the former U.S. Navy training facility date back to as early as the 1920s. Much of the property has been redeveloped in recent years although several vacant buildings remain.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Veronica Sheffey scored 24 points and Cali Clark recorded a double-double and fourth-seeded San Diego State clinched the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament beating No. 2 seed Wyoming 72-68 in triple overtime of the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Wednesday night. It was the first-ever triple overtime championship game in MWC history. Naomi Panganiban scored 17 points, Clark scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds and Kim Villalobos scored 11 for the Aztecs (25-9) who are returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012. Malene Pedersen scored 19 points, Allyson Fertig scored 17 and grabbed 18 rebounds and reserve McKinley Dickerson 10 for the Cowgirls (22-11). Villalobos’ layup to start the third overtime broke a 64-all tie and the Aztecs led for the remainder. Wyoming never led in three sessions of overtime. Sheffey’s 3-pointer with 2:02 left in the second overtime gave San Diego State a 61-56 lead — its largest — before Wyoming closed with an 8-3 spurt to force a third overtime. Fertig made two free throws with seven seconds left to knot it and

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Last Thursday heavy rain prompted several water rescues by San Diego lifeguards. Now one week later, they’re preparing for an even stronger storm. “Our plan is usually to spread out because we don’t know where the impact is going to be,” said Lt. Jacob Magness. San Diego lifeguards swift water rescue crews already assembling and will be fully staffed Thursday. Three crews will be stationed overnight as the brunt of the rainfall is expected to occur in the early morning hours Thursday. Then, three more crews will join in at 5 a.m., stationed from Sorrento Valley down to the South Bay. “My concern is the timing of the storm being early morning going into rush-hour traffic. If you don’t have to drive, if you’re able to work from home or you can take the day off, tomorrow would be a good day to do that,” Magness said. Last week the region saw flooding in areas Magness says aren’t always common. Several cars were submerged in La Jolla and others needed rescue in Sorrento Valley. A flood watch will be in

Cal Poly cuts swim program, leaving incoming athletes from SD stranded SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — What they were told would never happen is now reality. High school swimmers in San Diego, who committed to continue their careers at Cal Poly, are now treading water after the college abruptly cut its swim program last Friday. Chloe Quarles, a senior at Coronado High School, turned down offers from five other schools to be a Mustang. “I was really excited, obviously, to compete at a higher level,” she said. “The community there seems great.” Kale Lozano, a senior at Torrey Pines High School, said he specifically reached out to the program with the hopes of being recruited. That’s exactly what happened, allowing him to continue pursuing his biggest passion. “It’s really everything to me,” he said. “It’s pretty much defined my life.” The program is coming off a historic season. The men’s team went undefeated in dual meets, and Coach Kim Carlson won Big West Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year. Last Friday, any momentum building for the future was wiped away. Cal Poly athletics cut the program.

Actions SDFD fighting fire at abandoned building in Liberty Station San Diego Fire-Rescue is working to fight a blaze at an abandoned building in Liberty Station. The fire was called in shortly after 8:30 p.m. along the 2400 block of Cushing Road. Posted and last updated SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego Fire-Rescue is working to fight a blaze at an abandoned building in Liberty Station. The fire was called in shortly after 8:30 p.m. along the 2400 block of Cushing Road. According to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, no injuries have been reported. This is a developing story. ABC 10News will keep you updated as soon as we receive more information. 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.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Hotel del Coronado is preparing for the opening of two new restaurants this spring. The iconic hotel is adding Veranda and Nobu to its repertoire of attractions. Veranda, which is set to debut in April, will offer guests oceanfront views in a garden-inspired environment. “When Hotel del Coronado opened in 1888, a 20-foot-wide veranda encircled the building, offering a continuous walk of 1,800 feet around the hotel. This iconic feature allowed visitors to take in the soothing ocean breeze and remains a symbol of the hotel’s historic charm,” the hotel said in a news release about the origin of the restaurant’s name. Gaylord Pacific Resort ends job fair registration due to ‘overwhelming demand’ Veranda’s menu includes dishes like Veranda’s French Dip, grilled Whole Red Mountain Trout Noisette, Certified Angus Beef Steaks and a Dungeness Crab “Wedge.”  In May, Nobu will open at the Hotel del Coronado, making it the second location to the San Diego area — the other in the Gaslamp Quarter. Some of the signature dishes include Black Miso Cod, Yellowtail Jalapeño and sushi that can be selected at the

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Firefighters on Wednesday are working to put out a fire that broke out in an abandoned building at Liberty Station. The incident occurred around 8:33 p.m. at 2750 Cushing Road, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Around 9:30 p.m., FOX 5/KUSI arrived at the location where large flames could be seen shooting out of what used to be a recreational center. “It has been abandoned and boarded up, we’ve had fires here before, we’ve seen graffiti, we’ve seen people seek shelter here due to the cold and rain, and today we got here and we had 30 to 40 foot flames coming from the roof,” San Diego Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Babler told FOX 5/KUSI in an interview. Two arrested after robbery, high-speed pursuit over Coronado Bridge Later in the evening, the strength of the flames caused a portion of the building to collapse. No people or suspects were seen inside the building when firefighters arrived, per SDFD. There are no evacuations and reports of any injuries at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Check

Donald Trump said, “If the Dow drops 1,000 points in two days, the President should be impeached immediately!”? (KGTV) — An image being sent around social media allegedly shows a tweet made by President Donald Trump in 2012 that says “If the Dow drops 1,000 points in two days, the President should be impeached immediately!” Just this week, the Dow fell more than 1,300 points on Monday and Tuesday combined. But there is no evidence Donald Trump actually tweeted that. Several outlets, including Reuters and Snopes, dug back through Trump’s old posts and found no record of such a tweet. 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.

As rain continues to drench San Diego, one nonprofit is working tirelessly to help the homeless stay warm and dry. SAN DIEGO — As rain continues to drench San Diego, one nonprofit is working tirelessly to help the homeless stay warm and dry. For many, the services offered at Uptown Community Service Center in City Heights provide much more than shelter — they offer a path to a better life. Tony Vann knows firsthand how brutal life on the streets can be, especially in bad weather. “That’s one of the worst things for a homeless person, is when it rains,” said Vann, who spent 20 years living on the streets of San Diego. During those years, the military veteran relied on Uptown Community Service Center for essentials like mail services, food, and clothing. Now, he’s housed, sober, and even starting his own business. But he says none of that would have been possible without the nonprofit’s help. “Now, I live a great life. I don’t drink anymore, that was a problem. Everything’s working for me,” he said. The center, which operates only during daytime hours

Local Affordable Housing Contractor Caught In Trade War Crossfire. CITY HEIGHTS (KGTV) — As President Trump’s 25% global tariff on steel and aluminum takes effect on Wednesday, Canada and the European Union swiftly respond with retaliatory measures. Canada has announced its own 25% tariff on nearly $30 billion worth of American goods, including steel and aluminum. Similarly, the EU has declared tariffs against the U.S. that will impact approximately $28 billion worth of U.S. exports. Amidst this escalating trade war, general contractors find themselves caught in the middle. ABC 10News visited a job site called Cuatro at City Heights, where an affordable housing complex is underway and set to open later in 2025. The raw materials visible on-site, from lumber to steel, have become hot commodities as the U.S. imposes tariffs on one of its biggest suppliers, Canada. Patrick Early is the Senior VP of Allgire General Contractors, the general contractor for the affordable housing project. Early said their Canadian suppliers have already started sending out notices warning of potential cost increases due to the uncertain tariff situation. While Early doesn’t anticipate feeling the full

A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued 15 migrants on a drifting vessel southwest of San Diego Tuesday. In the morning, federal officials received a report of a disabled boat adrift and in need of rescue about 60 miles off the San Diego shore, Coast Guard officials said. A helicopter carrying rescue swimmers reached the boat, and two team members jumped in the water, officials said. The Coast Guard rescue swimmers helped hoist the group of migrants onto the helicopter, authorities said. The migrants were taken back to shore in two trips. The migrants were then transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody. No injuries were reported.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — The astronauts left behind on the International Space Station when NASA sent the Boeing Starliner home are expected to return to Earth in the coming days, but will have to wait at least one more day. SpaceX scrubbed a Wednesday night launch attempt from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A because of a hydraulic issue on a clamp arm of the transporter erector apparatus that holds the Falcon 9 rocket up adjacent the launch tower. The Crew-10 astronauts were sitting in Crew Dragon Endurance atop the rocket with just over 40 minutes to go before the planned launch. If SpaceX can solve the problem at the pad, the crew could come back for another launch attempt Thursday potentially at 7:26 p.m. or Friday at 7:03 p.m. But it’s not decided yet if NASA and SpaceX can take advantage of those opportunities. When it does launch, the mission marks the final portion of a long odyssey for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who docked at the space station last June for a planned eight-day stay, and have been there ever since. They

SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — This winter’s late-season storms are a reminder of the life-changing floods that happened last year after several major storms. Peter Roser from Sonoma County has been volunteering to help rebuild homes damaged during last year’s rain and flooding. “We’re almost finished with the flooring…we should be getting a delivery of doors today,” Roser said. “The homeowner here was able to show us a video of this space with the door with water up to this door knob,” said Roser. Flooding possible in the San Diego area this week: Where to get sandbags Watching the rainfall as he worked, he wondered how soon the area would flood again. “I know people who’ve escaped fires and they can’t even look at a candle. So seeing rain today and the amount that came down a couple of nights ago, I was wondering if we were going to get here and find the front yard flooded,” he said. The City of San Diego said the concerns are understandable but explained that prep work has been ongoing for the past year. “Money has been set apart

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Two people were arrested Wednesday in San Diego’s Tecolote Canyon Park after a reported robbery at a U.S. Postal Service office in Coronado escalated to a high-speed pursuit over the Coronado Bridge, police said. Workers at the post office first reported the suspected robbery just before 2 p.m., according to Coronado Police Lt. Ryan Brennan. One officer responded roughly a minute later, having been right around the corner from the post office. Per Brennan, once at the scene, the officer observed a woman reaching into a blue mailbox outside the post office with some tools to pull items out from inside. She then got into a vehicle — described as a black BMW — and fled. Coronado police then attempted to pull the vehicle over, but Brennan said it did not yield. Officers pursued it onto the Coronado Bridge, where the San Diego Police Department followed the vehicle with its helicopter. Chula Vista Police seek suspect after 14 vehicle break-ins on one street As police pursued the vehicle over the bridge, Brennan said speeds reached upwards of 90 miles per hour.

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Despite torrential rains that are hitting the region, residents of a neighborhood called Maclovio Rojas are refusing to end their blockade of the Tijuana airport. Since Monday, they have blocked access to and from the airport by camping out on the main road leading to and from the terminals. The protest involves what they say is a deal they had with former Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Residents claim the López Obrador gave them full ownership and title to their land, something they now say is being “stolen” by state and local officials. Protesters blockade Tijuana airport, disrupt air travel for thousands They accuse the state of refusing to provide deeds to those who have paid off their debt for the land. The state says some of the lots were legally acquired while using the eminent domain process for public projects. Residents are now asking Mexico’s current president Claudia Sheinbaum to meet with them to settle the issue and they say the blockade won’t end until she agrees to see them. The protest is also forcing arriving and departing

CARLSBAD, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — First responders will receive free admission for a limited time to two popular Merlin Entertainment attractions in Southern California. Following the Los Angeles Fires, Legoland California Resort and Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum are offering free tickets for first responders, as well as half off discounts for first responders who bring up to four guests. “LEGOLAND® California Resort and Madame Tussauds Hollywood are showing appreciation for first responders of the Los Angeles fires who have given their time and bravely to serve their community by offering free tickets,” the Carlsbad amusement park said in a news release Wednesday. Legoland California’s deal, which lasts through May 23, includes a complimentary Hopper Ticket, and up to four additional Hopper tickets at 50% off for California-based firefighters, police officers, sheriff deputies, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and National Guard Members. The Hopper ticket can either be a Legoland and Sea Life Hopper ticket or a Resort Hopper ticket that gives access to Legoland, Sea Life and Legoland Water Park (open select dates). First responders will be able to bring up to four guests, each

Air raid sirens going off in Ukraine as anesthesiologist Kateryna Maslyak works in an operating room. (KGTV) SAN DIEGO — Air raid sirens going off in Ukraine as anesthesiologist Kateryna Maslyak works in an operating room. “All of the drones and all of the rockets shooting. You might have a lot of stuff one day, then tomorrow and in one minute, you can have everything destroyed,” said Kateryna. Since the war began, Kateryna has kept in contact with Daria Nadar. She is a baker and is originally from Ukraine, and now lives in San Diego. “My heart is crying every day for the people who are being displaced, hurt, and bombed every single day, just like my own family,” said Daria. Daria is the co-owner of Swirled, specializing in homemade cinnamon roles. I first met Daria two years ago. She raised over $25,000 for household items and medical supplies for her community in Ukraine and beyond. Now, she is launching another fundraiser. “We are making a special a special lemon blueberry cinnamon roll,” she added. Daria says 100% of the proceeds from the roll will

Those tasked with solving the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis have a message for those who have been living and dealing with it for decades. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Those tasked with solving the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis have a message for those who have been living and dealing with it for decades. “This is the first time there is a plan shared between the United States and Mexico to reduce transboundary flows,” Dr. Maria Elena Giner of the U.S. International Boundary & Water Commission (USIBWC) said. Giner is the commissioner of the USIBWC, which runs the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. When she mentions transboundary flows, she means the rain and sewage water that flows into the Tijuana River Valley. The most recent incident happened on Sunday, which Giner said was mainly stormwater. She said a pair of construction issues happened on a project to create a new pipeline in Mexico to bring sewage to treatment plants in the U.S. and Mexico. While it may seem like another issue on a project or piece of infrastructure – that Giner says both phases

Tony Suitonu, the owner of Appliance Alley in Middletown tells me he’s never seen price increases like this, even after 30 years in business. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Tony Suitonu, the owner of Appliance Alley in Middletown, tells me he’s never seen price increases like this, even after 30 years in business. “So this has gone up $200?” “Yes, it has,” Suitonu said. “What are these appliances usually made out of? “Steel, aluminum, plastic.” Some of Suitonu’s suppliers are charging 10% more for appliances like microwaves, fridges, and washing machines. All in preparation for president trump’s proposed tariffs. “I don’t like it. It doesn’t feel good,” Suitonu said. “But we’re in business, and I think most customers understand it’s not us.” Customers also anticipating a change.. “Have you noticed a price difference in some of the appliances you’re seeing?” “This looks more expensive than I remember, and that may not reflect anything to do with tariffs but certainly, I don’t think prices will go down, and I think prices will go up substantially,” said customer Aldyn Hoekstra. Hoekstra says he spent more than a year