Expect road closures Sunday morning for San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Thousands of runners are set to take to the streets for the San Diego Half Marathon & 5K Sunday morning, and drivers planning to be out early should expect road closures. The 13th annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon begins at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, while the 5K starts at 6:30 a.m., and takes runners through the Port of San Diego, Liberty Station, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Park West/Bankers Hill, and Uptown, ending in the Gaslamp Quarter. Register for San Diego’s Race for Autism San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria posted on X to expect morning road closures during the Half Marathon. Lane closures for the race will begin at 4 a.m. Sunday and will reopen by 11 a.m., according to the event course map (below). 24-GOVX-SD-Half-5K-Course-Map Download In addition to the Half Marathon and 5K race, runners can also take part in a Virtual Half Marathon and Virtual 5K. Toxic dust and abandonment: ‘Irondad’ treks around the Salton Sea amid ecological crisis For a detailed list of road closures and the timing of each closure, visit the San

Peter Seidler Celebration of Life at Petco Park

SAN DIEGO (KUSI/FOX 5) – Thousands of Padres fans, former players, current players, friends & family members packed Petco Park to celebrate the life and legacy of late Padres Owner & Chairman Peter Seidler. In 2012, Seidler along with Ron Fowler and Peter O’Malley, purchased the Padres from John Moores. Since taking over the reigns of the Swinging Friars, the Padres have spent more money on free agents than ever before, and have operated every season on the mindset of building a ball club capable of winning a World Series. In doing so, Padres fans have flocked to Petco Park in droves, even breaking the previous attendance and sell out records by a wide margin. On top of being beloved by the Padres fanbase, Seidler was active in numerous charitable organizations, especially in groups to help alleviate the homeless crisis in San Diego.

Families of cold case victims come together to show support, ask for the public’s help

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Families of cold case victims came together on Saturday to show support for each other and to ask the public for help, including asking people to call Crime Stoppers to report anything related to cold cases or unsolved crimes. The event at Keiller Park in Jamacha centered around highlighting cold cases and letting the community know about the years-old cases that still need answers. The event is also geared toward being united in shared and lived experiences. “It’s a fight every day, especially when you just can’t even have any peace…there is no peace,” said Alicia Valenzuela, who organized the event and lost her brother to gun violence. Valenzuela said the event brings together family members who are looking for answers and looking to get some closure. Valenzuela’s brother, Daniel Coriz, was gunned down in May 2014 in Jamacha near Lemon Grove. These San Diego neighborhoods had the most crimes in 2023, data shows Coriz’s case went cold. However, in the middle of planning this cold case community event to commemorate the decade since Coriz’s murder, San Diego Police announced

Weekend rail service suspended between Oceanside, downtown San Diego

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

Have you seen illegal dumping into local storm drains or flood channels?

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 Pride parade celebrates 50th year this summer: How it all began

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 —

20-year-old woman caught with $395K worth of cocaine: CBP

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

How to watch celebration of life for Peter Seidler at Petco Park

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.

City Heights opens new affordable housing complex

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.

Wet weather brings erosion concerns

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.

One person dead, six others hurt in four-vehicle crash

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.

Poway Unified teacher accused of sexual assault pleads not guilty

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

Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $977M jackpot

(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