San Diego

San Diego FC home opener: what to know before you go

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego FC (SDFC) is expected to make history this Saturday, March 1, as the club hosts its inaugural home opener at Snapdragon Stadium. The match against St. Louis City SC is expected to draw the largest crowd in the stadium’s history, marking a major milestone for both the club and the city. Tickets On Wednesday, the club announced that only a limited amount of tickets remain as demand is high for the much anticipated sporting event. Fans are urged to act fast to secure entry into what promises to be an unforgettable night.  As of Friday morning, remaining ticket prices for the home opener ranged in price from around $140 upwards to $403, depending on seating location. Additionally, fans still have a chance to become a San Diego FC Founding Member by purchasing a season ticket membership. At $40 a match, this membership also comes with exclusive benefits like 20% off merchandise. San Diego Wave FC to host 2025 jersey launch event at Belmont Park Arriving to the match FanFest, featuring music, food and interactive experiences, will take place starting at 3:30

San Diego

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog found dead in their New Mexico home

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) —  Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife and dog at their home. He was 95. Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing. Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) Actor Gene Hackman with wife Betsy Arakawa in June 1993. (AP Photo, File) Actor Gene Hackman, winner of Best Supporting Actor at academy awards in March 1993. Hackman will turn 80 years on Jan. 30, 2010. (AP Photo, File) Actor Gene Hackman waves as he starts out for a practice run in his Toyota Celica, Feb. 5, 1983 at the Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the Daytona 24 Hour Endurac Race. This race marks the start of Hickman?s career as a professional driver. (AP Photo/Bob Self, File) This

Los Angeles

Woman suspected of arson fatally shot by L.A. deputies in Rosemead

A female arson suspect was shot and killed when Los Angeles County deputies serving a search warrant at a home in the San Gabriel Valley opened fire early Thursday morning. The shooting occurred in the 8700 block of Scott Street in Rosemead around 12:30 a.m. “Detectives responded to the location of a barricaded arson suspect,” the Sheriff’s Department said. “A search warrant was served, at which time a deputy-involved shooting occurred.” The victim, identified only as a female adult, was struck by gunfire and taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Authorities investigate a fatal shooting involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in Rosemead on Feb. 27, 2025. (KTLA) No further details regarding the suspect or the arson incident she was suspected of committing have been shared. No deputies were injured in the incident, the Sheriff’s Department stated. Anyone with further information was asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-8477 or go to the lacrimestoppers.org website.

Los Angeles

‘Was it incompetence?’ Mel Gibson joins Newsom recall effort in wake of L.A. fires

Actor Mel Gibson, recently named one of President Donald Trump’s special ambassadors to Hollywood, joined an effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom following the devastating and deadly Los Angeles wildfires. The well-known movie star spoke in Atladena on Wednesday during a news conference held by Saving California, the group behind the most recent recall effort. “We deserve much more and much better, and there is absolutely no adequate excuse the governor or mayor can make for this gross mismanagement and failure to preemptively deal with what they knew was coming,” Gibson said. Twenty-nine people were killed in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which combined to burn over 37,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Newsom has said that the L.A. wildfires, which broke out on Jan. 7 amid the strongest Santa Ana winds in years, could be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. Mel Gibson joins a recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Feb. 26, 2025, in Altadena. (KTLA) Gibson lost his home in the Palisades Fire and blames Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass along with Newsom for letting

Los Angeles

Warm temps, Santa Ana winds ahead of wet weekend for Southern California

A ridge of high pressure will bring another round of well-above-average temperatures and gusty Santa Ana winds to Southern California on Thursday before a storm system arrives with a chance of rain this weekend. Afternoon highs in the valleys are expected to climb into the 80s and possibly near 90 with lower to mid-80s forecast for areas along the coasts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Santa Ana winds are also expected to pick up Thursday with peak gusts between 30 and 50 mph over our local mountain and foothill areas, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the warm weather and gusty winds, the Weather Service announced only “minimal fire weather risk” thanks to our recent rains. (KTLA) “Ultimately this is our last day of warm weather before we start to see some big changes coming in the forecast. Big changes in terms of a cool down,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said. A big drop in temperatures and increased cloud cover is expected beginning on Friday. “A series of storms will move through the area starting Friday night with a chance of rain off and

San Diego

Carlsbad home catches fire twice; family, 2 dogs displaced

A family and their two dogs were forced to flee from their Carlsbad home after a fire ignited in the garage early Thursday morning. CARLSBAD, Calif. (KGTV) – A family and their two dogs were forced to flee from their Carlsbad home early Thursday morning when a fire erupted in the garage. The fire was reported just after 12:30 a.m. in the 3500 block of Corte Rosado, near La Costa Canyon High School, according to Carlsbad Fire officials. Officials said two adults, two children, and two dogs were able to escape as flames destroyed the garage. However, about two hours later, another fire erupted at the home and caused further damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause of both fires is under investigation. ABC 10News learned the American Red Cross stepped in to help the displaced family. 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

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are back on citing drug trafficking concerns

AP President Donald Trump speaks at the Governors Working Session in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico after delaying plans to implement them earlier this month. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump claimed that drugs were coming across the border “from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels.” The tariffs will go into effect March 4, President Trump says. “We cannot allow this scourge to continue to harm the USA, and therefore, until it stops, or is seriously limited, the proposed TARIFFS scheduled to go into effect on MARCH FOURTH will, indeed, go into effect, as scheduled,” President Trump wrote. Trump had paused tariffs on both nations after their leaders said they would bolster border security and assist the U.S. in stopping the flow of illegal drugs. President Trump also said that an additional 10% tariff will be imposed on goods from China. Additionally, the president said a planned 25% tariff on automobile, semiconductor, and

San Diego

San Diego’s Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 26, 2025: Weather whiplash

San Diego’s Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 26, 2025: Weather whiplash Fog, heat, Santa Ana winds … this forecast has it all. We’re in for some weather whiplash over the next couple of days. Santa Ana winds peak today, but the coast is waking up to some fog. A Dense Fog Advisory for the coast has been extended to 9 a.m. Watch out for low visibility on the roads! The fog will break relatively quickly today, as we heat up and experience Santa Ana winds. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for inland and mountain communities until 4pm. Wind gusts may reach up to 55 miles per hour, elevating fire risk and drying those areas out. Some breezes up to 40 miles per hour will even make it to the coast, bringing humidity below 10% as far west as La Jolla. Keep in mind, gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects or even lead to minor outages. Wind aside, today will get hot. Coastal highs will peak in the low 80s. Inland, expect highs near 90. El Cajon is slated to break a temperature record

Bay Area

Two hospitalized as gunfire flies in Oakland

OAKLAND — Shootings about 16 hours apart in West and East Oakland hospitalized two people, authorities said. The second shooting happened early Thursday about 3:15 a.m. in the 900 block of Brush Street in West Oakland, police said. According to police, the 44-year-old unhoused man was wounded more than once and taken by ambulance to a hospital. On Wednesday about 11:30 a.m., gunfire in the 2600 block of International Boulevard wounded a male. Police did not have an age for the victim. He also was taken by ambulance to a hospital. The East Oakland shooting victim was in stable condition at a hospital, while the West Oakland victim was in critical but stable condition, authorities said. Police did not have any information on suspects in either shooting, nor a motive. Originally Published: February 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM PST

Bay Area

Woman with incendiary devices arrested following vandalism at Tesla dealership in Colorado

A Colorado woman has been arrested after a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado, was vandalized several times, with incendiary devices discovered at the scene, according to a release from the Loveland Police Department on Wednesday. An investigation started January 29 when the first act of vandalism at the local car dealership was reported, followed by a second incident February 2. On February 7, police officers went to the dealership after reports of attempted arson. A number of vehicles and the Tesla building itself had been vandalized with graffiti, “some of which were offensive and hateful in nature,” police said. RELATED: Tesla feels the wrath of anti-Elon Musk backlash Just before midnight Monday, the Loveland Police Department arrested Lucy Grace Nelson, who they say had “returned to Loveland Tesla while in possession of additional incendiary devices, along with materials attributed to vandalism.” Nelson was arrested without incident. The 40-year-old was booked into the Larimer County Jail and is facing several felony charges, including using explosive or incendiary devices during a felony and criminal mischief. Police are working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Bay Area

Larry Magid: Why you should consider an internet home phone

Like nearly everyone, my wife and I both have smartphones, but for more than a decade, we’ve also had what looks and acts like a “landline” in my home office and our bedroom. The service we use is provided by Ooma, which is a leading provider of what is called “Voice Over Internet,” or “VOIP.” Emergency calls There are several reasons we have this service despite our smartphones. For one thing, it’s quick and easy to call 911 in an emergency. Unlike smartphones, the 911 operator knows exactly where you are because you register your street address when you sign up. If you call 911 from a cell phone, they have to rely on GPS, cell tower triangulation or other approximate measures to locate you, which is not necessarily precise, especially if you’re in an apartment building or condo. And, though it’s not difficult to dial 911 from a smartphone, it’s definitely easier from a standard handset. Just pick it up and dial 3 numbers instead of having to wake up the phone, unlock it, click on your phone app, dial the numbers and press

San Diego

California is 3rd-craziest housing market in the nation

Yes, California’s housing market is crazy, as only two states have experienced more volatility during the past half-century. My trusty spreadsheet eyeballed price indexes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency dating to 1975 to get a long-running look at real estate swings for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Look, watching home prices is not for the faint of heart. That’s true whether you’re an owner or house hunter. By averaging state-by-state rankings for a half-dozen measures of annual price change over 49 years, you see where stability was most common – and where it was rare. The final grades showed Hawaii and Vermont had zanier price variability than California. Nevada was fourth in price gyrations, followed by Arizona. Now, if you prefer calm pricing, these calculations say Kansas is your spot. Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Indiana are next for limited price movements. And how about California’s big economic rivals? Texas ranked No. 26 for price spins, while Florida was No. 6. Let’s examine the six pricing yardsticks that created this scorecard to view housing’s mercurial ride. Big gains When did prices make

Bay Area

Rough morning commute for drivers as wrecks on I-680, Highway 101 bring traffic to crawl

A big rig jackknifed, spilled more than 100 gallons of fuel onto a Peninsula highway, and caused an interruption to Caltrain trains early Tuesday in what was one of two wrecks that made for a brutal morning for commuters, authorities said. The other crash happened on an East Bay freeway. The bigger of the two wrecks happened on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near S. Airport Boulevard, one of the exits for the San Francisco International Airport. That wreck happened about 5 a.m. In that wreck, a big rig jackknifed and spilled approximately 160 gallons of fuel into the three right lanes, the CHP said. The big rig also hit the fence that separates the Caltrain tracks, knocking the fence onto overhead power lines, authorities said. Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman in a Tuesday statement said Caltrain lost its power from San Francisco to South San Francisco because of the crash. Caltrain got power back on the northbound track and sent trains through on a single track through the affected area, he said. Delays were expected throughout the morning and Caltrain advised travelers to use other means

Inland Empire San Bernardino

Former Mayor John Valdivia Refutes Corruption Claims Tied to Councilman Theodore Sanchez Recall, Doesn’t Rule Out Mayoral Run

Former San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia is firing back at allegations made by recall organizer Arthur Anderson, calling claims that he accepted cash donations while in office “completely false” and “bogus.” Anderson, executive director of The People of San Bernardino, accused Valdivia of unethical fundraising practices during his tenure, linking him to ongoing recall efforts against Ward 1 Councilmember Theodore Sanchez. Valdivia, however, insists the accusations are baseless and warns they could have legal consequences. “That is completely false and bogus,” Valdivia said. “I’ve never even had a cup of coffee with him. I don’t know him. For him to make these false claims is open to libel, which I might explore.” While rejecting Anderson’s claims, Valdivia questioned why his name was being pulled into the controversy surrounding Sanchez’s potential removal from office. “The real issue is Ted Sanchez,” Valdivia said. “If [Anderson] has a bone to pick with Ted Sanchez, it shouldn’t be about Valdivia or [Councilman Fred] Shorett. This is a Ted issue, and Ted will face this giant in his district. To drag current or former elected officials into it is foul.”

Los Angeles

Consolidation proposal on the table for Santa Maria and Guadalupe transit services

The cities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe are considering a proposal to consolidate their public transit systems. To this day, Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) and Guadalupe Flyer operate individually, but they serve overlapping communities. Recently, Guadalupe reported several operating challenges, such as increased regulatory demands, which prompted discussions on integrating transit services. Now that a proposal has been advanced, staff will look for the best approach to consolidate services between the cities. So far, benefits include efficient operations, staff and funding and improved rider experience. The public will also be allowed to participate by providing feedback before a recommendation is passed onto the City Councils.

Los Angeles

Community members rally in Santa Maria amid immigration enforcement concerns

Before the Santa Maria-Bonita School District board meeting Wednesday evening, around 100 teachers, parents, and students gathered to call for safety for immigrant students and their families. “Our goal as educators is to make the community aware and our students aware that we are here for every student from all walks of life, regardless of their income, their religion, their race, and their citizenship status,” said Jose Rodriguez, a school district U.S. history teacher. “We are here to educate every student, who walks through our doors.” The teachers at the rally said that since the election, students have been coming to them, concerned for their safety. “I’ve had students ask me, ‘Could I be deported for this reason or for that reason? If my aunt was pulled over for a speeding ticket, should they be concerned about going to court?'” said Rodriguez. “No learning will happen if they’re cognitively distracted by something such as: Is my family going to be there when I get home, and am I OK here is someone coming to get me,” said Kristen Lohr, the president of Santa Maria Elementary

Inland Empire

2025 Grow Conference: Cultivating Knowledge, Building Resilience

The Grow Conference is back! On February 27 and 28, 2025, this highly anticipated event will once again bring together farmers, food advocates, and agricultural experts to explore the latest innovations and challenges in sustainable farming. This year’s conference features an impressive lineup, including keynote speakers Christine Birdsong, Under Secretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and Gary Nabhan, a renowned agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and author. With their expertise, attendees can expect insightful discussions on the future of farming, food systems, and sustainability. Day 1 of the conference, held at the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center, is free to attend thanks to the generous support of Grow partners. With five tracks and fifteen sessions, participants can dive into topics such as regenerative agriculture, funding opportunities for farmers, the role of pollinator-friendly hedgerows, pasture poultry farming, and the connection between food systems and community well-being through the lens of Blue Zones. The evening of February 27 brings a special treat: a hyper-local farm-to-fork dinner at Riverside Community College District’s rooftop in downtown Riverside. Prepared by culinary students, this dinner will showcase the region’s freshest ingredients in a