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Gov. Gavin Newsom Tours City Heights Vaccine Site, Encourages Californians to Get Inoculated
A day after publicly receiving his COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Gavin Newsom will visit a San Diego vaccine site in an effort to encourage more Californians to get inoculated.
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‘It Was Like a Marathon for Him': San Diego Grandpa, Known for Huge Heart, Dies on Valentine's Day
A City Heights grandfather known for being full of love and laughter took his last breath on Valentine’s Day after a months-long roller coaster battle with COVID-19. Dante Lorenzo, 68, was in and out of the hospital through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and into the new year. He ultimately lost his battle on Valentine’s Day. “I think it...
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Dog's Life Saved by the Kindness of Strangers
A 13-year-old girl thanked dozens of strangers Wednesday for giving her faithful companion a renewed chance at life. “I can’t really believe how generous people are,” a relieved Dani Hernandez said Wednesday. One month ago, the City Heights teen told NBC 7 her best friend — a scruffy little dog named Benji — had cancer and her family couldn’t afford…
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Pennsylvania Man Held for 1969 San Diego Rape, Murder
A suspect in the strangulation death of a City Heights woman a half-century ago was behind bars following his out-of-state arrest last weekend, San Diego police reported Tuesday.
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‘He Died a Star': City Heights Family Loses Luchador Father to COVID-19
Martin Rodriguez, 53, a professional wrestler known as “Espantito” or “The Terror,” was known for entertaining crowds with his humor and stunts. The father of two was well-recognized in the ring and a beloved City Heights neighbor, but his last battle was one with COVID-19. “He was a luchador for lucha libre,” said his daughter, Barbara Rodriguez. Barbara said her…
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Infant's Death Automatically Prompts Child Abuse Investigation in City Heights
A child abuse investigation is underway in City Heights after an infant died Monday night.
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Possible ‘Chest Bump' Ends in Deadly Stabbing at Park, SDPD Says
A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night during what appeared to be a “chest bump” in a park near City Heights, the San Diego Police Department said Friday.
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Home of Slain City Heights Mother Burglarized Hours After Killing
The home of the mother who was allegedly shot and killed by her husband last week in City Heights was burglarized the morning after the tragedy, and some stolen goods may have been pawned at a shop on the same block. Julia Maria Serrano Avila, 29, was killed in a shooting on Dec. 5 that was being investigated by San…
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Local Non-Profit Building Emergency Sleeping Cabins for Homeless
A local non-profit organization is working on a solution to the homeless crisis. They’re building emergency sleeping cabins for homeless people at a church in El Cajon.
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Teen Expecting to Meet 2 Women from Dating App was Beaten, Robbed: SDPD
A teenager who arranged to meet up with a pair of women he connected with on a dating app was beaten, mugged and carjacked when he got to the date.
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City Heights Tenants Stunned by Notice of 75% Rent Increase
Tenants in a multi-unit apartment building in City Heights recently received an unexpected and unwelcome notice on their front doors.
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Man Caught on Camera Walking Away with Homeowner's Tools
A City Heights homeowner is out nearly $1,000 after an intruder broke into his yard and stole his tools, but it’s his family’s safety and security that has him most concerned.
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Honduran Mother, Son with Down Syndrome Share Asylum Story
A Honduran woman and her son with Down Syndrome were granted entry into the United States after making a claim for political asylum at the border.
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New California Law Allows Sale of Food Made in Home Kitchens
Governor Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill 626 into law this week. It allows chefs and cooks to sell food products made from home kitchens.
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Rock Church Buys Old Strip Club, Vows to be Good Neighbor to Nearby Risque Businesses
“Today I got in my car and drove to a strip club for work,” Rock Church Pastor Ricky Page said.
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Police Identify At-Large Suspect in Killing of City Heights Woman
San Diego police have identified a suspect in the killing of a City Heights woman found by her dad the day before Father’s Day.
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Computer Thumb Drives Could Yield New Evidence Against Child Porn Suspect: DHS
Federal agents suspect a fifth-grade teacher in San Diego kept child porn images in thumb drives found on a shelf near his desk. Agents say child porn collectors often make multiple copies of their illegal collections.
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Paws San Diego Offers Free Pet Services to Homeless, Low-Income Residents
Hundreds of people and their furry friends took advantage of Paws San Diego on Sunday in City Heights.
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Son Convicted of Fatally Stabbing Dad Sentenced to 29 Years to Life
A man convicted of stabbing his father to death and beating an elderly man on a city bus the day before in City Heights was sentenced Friday to 29 years to life in prison.