San Diego

Train fatally strikes pedestrian in Oceanside

Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. N/A OCEANSIDE, Calif. (CNS) — A train struck and killed a pedestrian Wednesday in a neighborhood near Strand Beach in Oceanside, authorities reported. The rail fatality took place shortly after 10:30 a.m. off the 200 block of Surfrider Way, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, whose identity was not immediately available, died at the scene, Lt. Patrick Fox said. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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.

Bay Area

Update: Delta under a wind advisory until Wednesday night

Delta is included in an updated wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:57 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. “South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,” can be anticipated according to the NWS Sacramento CA. “Strongest winds expected through the afternoon today.” “Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the NWS said. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.” The full list of affected locations includes: Carquinez Strait and Delta Northern Sacramento Valley Central Sacramento Valley Southern Sacramento Valley Northern San Joaquin Valley Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley Motherlode Originally Published: March 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM PDT Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. Our data comes from publicly available information. You can report errors to content@bayareanewsgroup.com

Bay Area

San Jose extends ban on lying, sitting on sidewalks downtown

Facing a barrage of complaints about homeless residents cluttering the downtown walkways, San Jose’s ban on sitting or lying down on public sidewalks just got tougher. City leaders added two more hours to the current ban — prohibiting those activities from 8 a.m. to midnight, with potential violators continuing to face misdemeanor charges — in a move aimed at bolstering safety and accessibility. The ban previously started at 10 a.m. “The reality is students are walking to class, people are opening their small businesses (and) everybody’s coming to work, typically a couple hours before them and so that’s why it’s really the time to say you can’t be laid out across the sidewalk,” Mayor Matt Mahan said. “I do believe that our sidewalk should be pretty clear for everybody, everywhere in the city, but we need to put extra emphasis in downtown, where it is dense.” City officials attributed the ordinance’s change to concerns raised by residents and business owners as well as an increase in quality of life crimes. The city is also seeing an uptick in foot traffic in the downtown core as

Bay Area

Michelin honors 15 Bay Area/California restaurants as ‘new discoveries’

The year of Michelin honors is officially under way. The dining world’s prestigious Michelin Guide on Wednesday named 15 restaurants in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Southern California as “new discoveries” — a prelude to the release later this year of its California stars. These “culinary gems” include a seasonal California tasting menu in Oakland, a buzzy Cantonese hot spot in San Francisco, along with new Southern and French menus in the Bay Area and creative sushi specialists in Los Angeles. Michelin highlighted “new discoveries” for the first time in the summer of 2021, and has done so every year since. Of the 15 finds on this list — expected to be the first of many for 2025 — four are in San Francisco, one is in Oakland, two are in Wine Country, one is on the Central Coast and seven are in the Los Angeles area. On guide.michelin.com, these establishments are listed as “New.” Will the praise for these restaurants be elevated to Michelin stars when the guide is released later this year? Or become Bib Gourmand honors, the Michelin awards given to

Bay Area

What to watch: 2 amazing, if gritty, series debut this week

Two gritty streaming series – Apple TV+’s “Dope Thief” and Netflix’s “Adolescence”–  are the must-sees of this week, along with Stephen Soderbergh’s just-about-perfect spy movie “Black Bag.” And should you have an overriding desire to attain celebrity status or you just worship stars, you might want to reconsider all that after seeing the horror satire “Opus.” Here’s our roundup. “Adolescence”: It’s a parent’s ultimate nightmare. The cops barge into your house early in the morning, demand to see your 13-year-old son and then take him away and accuse him of murder. In “Adolescence,” the soul-piercing four-part Netflix series by actor Stephen Graham (“Peaky Blinders,” “A Thousand Blows”), co-written with Jack Thorne (“This Is England”), the shocked Miller family reels from the news that Jamie (Owen Cooper in a performance that will shatter and haunt you) might have killed a 13-year-old girl. Each episode is shot in one take, and while that might sound gimmicky, it works and doesn’t call attention to itself, making it feel like we’re experiencing this live and with the same rawness and realness of its characters. The first episode centers on Jamie

Los Angeles

European Union announces retaliatory tariffs on these popular U.S. goods

European Union announces retaliatory tariffs on these popular U.S. goods – CBS News Watch CBS News The European Union is targeting certain emblematic U.S. goods as a response to President Trump’s recent tariffs on aluminum and steel. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Here’s how every senator voted on confirming Trump’s top officials

By Caitlin Yilek Updated on: March 12, 2025 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News Key details on Trump’s first Cabinet meeting What to know about Trump’s first Cabinet meeting 06:29 Washington — Less than two months since President Trump’s inauguration, the Republican-led Senate has confirmed nearly every one of his Cabinet nominees.  A vote has yet to be scheduled for the final nominee — Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, who is poised to become the ambassador to the United Nations. House Republicans, who are operating with a one-vote majority, can’t risk losing another member. Special elections to fill two vacant seats will be held on April 1, creating more breathing room for Stefanik’s expected departure.  There are 22 Cabinet positions, each requiring Senate confirmation. CBS News also included the divisive vote for FBI director, which is not a Cabinet role, in our tally.  Republicans largely fell in line, even after some expressed concern about Mr. Trump’s more controversial picks, while few Democrats were willing to give them their stamp of approval, especially as the president moved to overhaul the federal agencies that

Los Angeles

3 simple (but important) home equity decisions to make right now

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Making these home equity decisions now could save you a lot of hassle (and money) down the road. Getty Images The dramatic rise in home values over the past few years has transformed many properties into valuable assets that can be tapped for financial flexibility. Right now, for example, the average homeowner now has access to more than $300,000 in equity, creating opportunities for home equity to fund home improvements, debt consolidation or other major life expenses. So, for millions of Americans, their home is no longer just a place to live — it’s potentially their largest financial resource. But that isn’t the only selling point. Today’s high-rate landscape has also created a challenging environment for borrowers, but  home equity loans to  home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and even  cash-out refinancing offer lower average rates than most other types of borrowing right now. As a result, these equity products have emerged as a compelling alternative to high-rate borrowing options like credit cards or personal

Education Inland Empire

RUSD Board Appoints Dr. Judy White as New Interim Superintendent Amid Safety Concerns

The Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Judy White, a retired Riverside County superintendent, as its interim superintendent, marking the latest shift in the district’s ongoing leadership overhaul. In a contentious 3-2 vote on Thursday, Feb. 27, board members Dr. Stephanie E. Lewis, Joseph Martinez, and Dakira Williams backed White’s appointment, while Edgar Montes and Evelyn Dominguez opposed it. White will replace Dr. Edward D’Souza, who had been serving in the interim role following the administrative leave and subsequent firing of Superintendent Cuauhtemoc Avila. White’s appointment comes as the district navigates a period of uncertainty, with leadership disputes and legal threats. Avila, who served as superintendent for nine years, was placed on leave in May 2024. Last week, the board voted unanimously to terminate his contract following allegations of sexual harassment made by Patricia Chavez, a district employee. White brings decades of educational leadership to the position. She was the first Black and first female superintendent of Riverside County, serving from 2017 until her retirement in 2020. Under her leadership, Riverside County achieved a graduation rate exceeding 90%—a first

San Diego

San Diego has highest cost of living increase among major US cities since 2019: study

Video above: This Nexstar Media video explains the difference between inflation, disinflation and deflation. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The cost of living has been on the rise in San Diego, burning holes into the pockets of those who choose to live in America’s Finest City. According to a recent study by finance publication GOBankingRates, San Diego has experienced the highest cost of living increase among major U.S. cities since 2019. This may come as no surprise for residents who have been pinching pennies since the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers for the publication analyzed the difference in total cost of living from 2019 to 2025 for the country’s most populated cities. The current cost of living was sourced from Sperling’s BestPlaces. The average expenditure costs was calculated for each city using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey. Also considered was the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, as sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data. From there, the total cost of living in 2019 was entered into the CPI inflation Calculator from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the cost in 2025 dollars. According to GOBankingRates

San Diego

How often do total lunar eclipses happen over the US?

Above: Nexstar Media Wire video on what is behind full moon names. (FOX 5/KUSI) — North America is set to experience its first total lunar eclipse this week in several years, coloring the moon a deep, reddish hue. The celestial phenomenon, which occurs when Earth is perfectly positioned between the sun and moon to block most light from reflecting off the lunar surface, is expected to begin on Thursday, March 13 and continue into the early hours of Friday, March 14. Unlike the total solar eclipse last year which was only visible from a small sliver of the globe, anyone in the Western Hemisphere will be able to observe the event, granted cloud cover does not obstruct the sky. Will San Diego have a view of the total lunar eclipse? While total lunar eclipses are more accessible to stargazers compared to their solar counterpart, they’re still not a common event. How frequently they occur largely depends on the alignment of the Earth and moon’s orbits, as well as the timing of where the moon is in its lunar cycle when it perfectly falls into the

San Diego

Chula Vista Police seek suspect after 14 vehicle break-ins on one street

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Chula Vista Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying who broke into more than a dozen vehicles along a single street early Tuesday morning. Police said that a person called in around 4 a.m. after seeing several vehicles near Palomar Street and Davies Drive broken into. Growing sinkhole in University City sparks concerns as rain looms Officers determined that a total of 14 vehicles had their windows broken and the owners’ belongings moved around or stolen. Pictures shared by police show three different vehicles with at least one window on the passenger side completely broken. Police ask anyone with information about the break-ins to call 1-888-580-8477 and reference case 25-03386.

Sacramento

‘Call Her Daddy’ star Alex Cooper to produce her first reality dating series with Hulu

“Overboard for Love” marks Unwell Productions’ first unscripted series. By Amy Becker Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:30PM LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, Hulu announced its latest unscripted series “Overboard for Love” (working title) from podcast star Alex Cooper. The “Call Her Daddy” creator, host and executive producer is taking on reality TV as her production company, Unwell Productions, sets out to produce its first unscripted series. “This project marks a major milestone for us, perfectly reflecting our vision of creating bold, unfiltered content that pushes boundaries. We’ve designed a truly unique dating show, and I can’t wait for viewers to see what Unwell is capable of,” said Cooper. “Overboard for Love” brings viewers “aboard the ultimate luxury yacht, where sexy singles are ready to mix and mingle… and find love. But there’s a twist… gaining access to the yacht’s extravagant amenities won’t be so simple. As the journey unfolds, romance ignites; alliances form; and hearts are shattered. In the end, only one couple will reign supreme. Who will rise to the top, and who will be left stranded?” “I’m incredibly excited to be collaborating with

Sacramento

Measles case in Fresno County was unvaccinated adult, officials say

Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:29AM Two local health departments are joining forces to spread awareness about the exposure of measles in the Valley. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Two local health departments are joining forces to spread awareness about the exposure of measles in the Valley. It comes after it was confirmed a Fresno County resident was confirmed to have the virus, the first in two years in the county. “They felt really bad, they got the full sort of syndrome of measles,” said Fresno Co. Interim Public Health Officer, Dr. Rais Vohra. Health officials say the person who is from Fresno County was not vaccinated and had traveled internationally. Health officials say the person was not infectious during the flight. The person got sick in the middle of last week and is now quarantining at home and recovering. Officials add that the person also went to an event on March 2 in Madera County, where about 200 people were present. “The problem with measles is it’s extremely infectious, even with a 96 percent vaccination rate, if you have an event with 200 people, if

Sacramento

Kohberger’s defense will argue evidence was planted in Idaho student murders case, prosecutors say

BOISE, Idaho — Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger plan to argue at trial that the knife sheath recovered from the crime scene could have been planted by the real killer of four University of Idaho students, according to prosecutors in a new court filing. Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin at an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022. Not guilty pleas have been entered on his behalf and his trial is set to begin in August. He faces the death penalty if convicted. In the state’s filing released Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors summarize a defense filing that appears to be sealed. RELATED: Updated timeline, texts and 911 call in Idaho college murders Texts give insights to what was said and observed prior to four fatal stabbings. “Instead of challenging the conclusion that the DNA on the knife sheath belonged to Defendant, the defense’s expert disclosures reveal that the defense plans to argue the DNA on the knife sheath does not prove Defendant was ever at the crime scene and the knife sheath itself could have been planted

Sacramento

Canada, Europe hit back after Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect

The European Union and Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on Wednesday after the Trump administration’s metals duties went into effect, broadening a trade war with several of America’s top trading partners. The U.S. at midnight began imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from all trading partners, with no exceptions or exemptions, the White House said. Global trade tensions rattled U.S. stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 330 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.25%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ticked up 0.25%. Officials representing the European Union said member states would place countermeasures on some 26 billion euros, or about $28 billion, worth of U.S. goods. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU “must act to protect consumers and business.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses a media conference at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. AP Photo/Omar Havana, File “Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers,” von der Leyen said. “These tariffs are disrupting supply chains. They bring uncertainty for the

Los Angeles

How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. There are multiple ways to get equity out of your home without having to refinance this spring. Getty Images This week brought some muted but welcome news for borrowers when the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest inflation reading , this time for February. The rate dropped to 2.8% in the month, down from 3%. And while that reduction was moderate and still keeps inflation almost a full point above the Federal Reserve’s desired 2% goal, it did snap a four-month streak in which inflation consistently grew. Inflation, after all, has been a big driver behind higher interest rates on a series of products. Mortgage and mortgage refinance rates have been one of the most impacted, with mortgage rates in recent years hitting their highest point since 2000 . While they’ve come down since, they remain elevated, causing economic pain for both homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance. With millions of Americans tied to mortgage rates under 5% now, it often doesn’t make sense

Los Angeles

Inside the court hearing on pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case

Inside the court hearing on pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil faced a federal judge in New York City. The pro-Palestinian activist and legal U.S. resident helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza. Khalil was recently detained by the Trump administration to face deportation. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman breaks down the judge’s rulings. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

Changes expected at EPA What to know about changes expected at EPA under Trump administration 03:02 The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it would “formally reconsider” a landmark 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. The announcement was one of a flurry of actions by the EPA to roll back a wide swath of environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants and electric vehicles. The EPA’s announcements also included narrowing the definition of waterways such as wetlands and streams that are protected under the Clean Water Act.  The decisions start what is likely to be a years-long effort to repeal or revise dozens of environmental rules, with 31 earmarked in all, including those involving: Wastewater discharges for oil and gas extraction facilities Oil and gas industry reporting through a greenhouse gas program Rules governing coal ash and coal-fired power plants National air quality standards for particulate matter Emission standards for industrial air pollutants  Rules to reduce air pollution that causes haze Regulations restricting vehicle emissions “We are driving a dagger through the heart of

Los Angeles

Expected Storm Prompts Evacuation Warnings in LA, Orange County

A strong storm system is expected to move into Los Angeles and Orange County Wednesday evening, bringing a heavy dose of rain over a short period of time and prompting evacuation orders, flood warnings and road closures. “A fast moving cold front will blast through the area overnight with most of the steady rain finished by 8 a.m. Thursday, if not sooner,” the National Weather Service said. “Despite the relatively fast speed, the system will pack quite a punch with a 60-80% chance of hourly and/or sub-hourly rates to exceed debris flow thresholds somewhere in the foothills and mountains and possibly in other areas as well. “Thursday will be a mixed bag of weather conditions with rapidly lowering snow levels, increasing air mass instability with isolated thunderstorms, as well as periods of no rain and some sunshine,” the NWS added. “Rain could be very heavy at times with small hail and snow as low as 2500-3000 feet. Travel over some of the mountain passes may not be possible at times and travel delays and closures should be expected.” The rainfall is expected to linger into