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Voters in Canada ’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump ’s trade war and annexation threats.
San Diego County officials introduced Bridget Premont Monday as their new pollution crisis chief, tasked with addressing the ongoing Tijuana River Valley sewage situation.
Federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in U.S. elections.
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is recovering Monday from the 3,260-acre Henderson Fire , which has reached 100% containment following days of intense suppression efforts aided by favorable weather.
Witnesses of Saturday’s deadly collision in which a pickup truck barreled through a youth soccer game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring nearly a dozen, said they are haunted by what they saw and heard.
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an experiment late last month, he put Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse in the driver’s seat.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for an estimated 11 additional people who went missing approximately 140 miles off Baja California, the agency announced Sunday.
The group, Shield of Freedom, has rallied at Balboa Park for the past four and a half years in hopes that the United States does not turn its back on Ukraine. On Sunday, members of the group gathered to voice their frustrations with the president’s recent decisions involving the war in Ukraine.
A 9-year old beluga whale named Cyprus died at SeaWorld San Diego Sunday night, the organization said in a Facebook post.
Organizers of the traditional Oaxacan festival Guelaguetza postponed this weekend’s event at Palomar College due to growing concerns and uncertainty caused by immigration enforcement operations in San Diego.
A total of 119 firearms, including 15 assault rifles, were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Vista Sunday.
An American Airlines flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia turned into a terrifying ordeal for passengers on Saturday morning, with oxygen masks dropping down mid-air and passengers told to run away from the plane after an emergency landing.
San Diego’s coastline is facing another round of powerful surf, dangerous rip currents and potential beach erosion as coastal cities prepare for winter storms.
With a little more than two weeks until Election Day, voters in San Diego County say concerns about the country’s future are motivating them to take part in the midterm elections.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested.
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.
Starting this weekend, you may see more police officers patrolling coastal areas.
A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured, when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at a city sports complex in Wichita, Kansas , Saturday afternoon, police said.
Protesters gathered Saturday at the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Camino Ruiz for a “No Kings” rally, joining demonstrations across the country that encouraged people to vote early ahead of the midterm elections.
Sailors and Marines who recently returned from an extended deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were offered mental health services Saturday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Powerful winds toppled trees, disrupted traffic and whipped up waves along San Diego County beaches, Saturday.
Few mass shootings in the U.S. end like the deadly attack on an Oregon elementary school : with an armed civilian opening fire on the gunman.
A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousands to evacuate.
President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”
Employees of San Diego-based Puragain Water say they have struggled with missing, delayed and incomplete paychecks, while customers of the residential water treatment company report difficulties getting service and repairs.
Firefighters were battling several wildfires in San Diego and Orange counties on Friday, including a large fire on a military installation, amid hot and dry Santa Ana wind conditions that are known to produce devastating wildfires.
Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, officials said.
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, two senior administration officials, an administration official and a source familiar with the decision said.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting in a search and rescue operation in Baja California after more than a dozen people were reported in the water, officials said Friday.
Three young children and a teacher were killed Thursday afternoon in a horrific shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. The teenage suspect was fatally shot by an armed bystander.
A dispute over noise from a loud party escalated into a violent attack in Chula Vista’s Casalago Eastlake neighborhood, leaving two men injured, one of them stabbed, and six people arrested.
The owners of San Diego Wave FC have proposed a new soccer stadium as the part of a large-scale development on the Del Mar Fairgrounds property.
Sen. Adam Schiff visited San Diego Thursday, stopping at Point Loma High School where he, Democratic members of Congress and San Diego Unified School District leaders denounced immigration enforcement near schools.
Out of caution, schools in San Diego County’s Mountain Empire Unified School District will be closed Friday due to high winds, which makes traveling to and from school challenging, especially for high-profile vehicles such as school buses.
What to know about the shooting Four people were killed, including children, in a shooting today at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, authorities said. The children were 5, 8 and 11 years old. An adult teacher was also killed. The suspect, who police said was a 16-year-old Bend resident armed with a long…
Amid hot and dry Santa Ana wind conditions , a brush fire sparked on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Thursday afternoon and quickly exploded to more than 1,000 acres, briefly closing a stretch of the Interstate 5 freeway during the busy afternoon traffic hours.
A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside, authorities said.
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month’s midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their immigration status can be confirmed.
A San Diego family is desperately searching for a 40-year-old man and his 12-year-old nephew who disappeared during a fishing trip off the coast of Baja California over the weekend as Tropical Storm Rachel approached the region.
Federal authorities are investigating letters with a “suspicious” substance that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as “potentially hazardous.”
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan , after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn’t watch it.
An earthquake simulator capable of replicating the intensity of a magnitude 7.0 temblor will be at Balboa Park Thursday as part of a statewide tour coinciding with the Great California ShakeOut.
Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of the “dangerous” withdrawal of support critical to its defense against Russia .
A Mira Mesa homeowner is facing more than $3,000 in damage after approximately 60 teens and young adults allegedly broke into his newly renovated rental property and threw a party that lasted more than two hours.
Chula Vista Community Collaborative (CVCC) and FIT Gym have collected Halloween costumes for local children, but have fallen short of their goal.
San Diego’s wild October weather took a turn this week from wet and stormy to warm and windy, according to NBC 7’s team of meteorologists.
The San Diego City Council’s Rules Committee Wednesday advanced campaign finance and ethics reform proposals intended to increase transparency and get “dark money” out of local politics.
Authorities investigating a decades-old cold case from Chicago have recently developed new leads that point them in the direction of San Diego County.
Voters across San Diego County will decide on nine school bond measures this November, with districts seeking millions — and in one case, billions — of dollars to fund school construction, facility repairs and campus improvements.
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration .
The Justice Department is threatening legal action against California unless state and local officials review a list of potential noncitizens on their voter rolls.
After receiving nearly three inches of rain courtesy of Tropical Cyclone Rachel, Alpine animal sanctuary Lions, Tigers & Bears Wednesday asked for the public’s generosity to fix significant damage.
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The 42-year-old Atlanta teacher who was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and fell to his death was described by loved ones as a passionate educator who overcame several health challenges and a recent near-death experience.
The Social Security Administration announced the official annual cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday, increasing benefits by 3.6% in 2027.
A court hearing is scheduled next month to review the proposed conditional release of two men designated as sexually violent predators into the same Boulevard home.
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.
Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Employees at Jimmy O’s, a popular bar and restaurant in Del Mar, say repeated bounced paychecks have left them struggling to pay rent, buy groceries and cover basic expenses. Two workers are now pursuing wage theft claims with the state.
The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously approved amending the municipal code to strengthen the city’s ability to enforce wage theft laws, including allowing civil action to recover unpaid wages and overtime.
Videos collected by local investigators make it “pretty obvious” that an ICE officer intentionally ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez during an immigration stop Saturday in Houston, which could lead to assault charges, the district attorney said Tuesday.
The mayor’s race in El Cajon could change not only who is in charge at City Hall, but the ideological identity of one of the last Republican strongholds in San Diego county.
The U.S. Coast Guard and San Diego first responders spent hours on Tuesday searching for a kayaker who was reported missing near the Torrey Pines Gliderport in the La Jolla neighborhood before suspending the search.
A San Diego city councilmember called for the city to remove its Flock cameras Tuesday, saying they are causing too much fear in local communities.
Two hawks were admitted to the San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program after being shot, officials said Tuesday.
Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts.
A Chula Vista family expecting to save money by bundling home internet and cellphone service with AT&T instead found themselves with nearly $3,000 in charges.
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
Visitors at Six Flags near Atlanta described watching a man being tossed from a roller coaster and falling to his death, causing the theme park operator to temporarily close nine similar roller coasters nationwide.
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will receive the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence Tuesday evening as the 25th annual San Diego International Film Festival opens with its Night of the Stars Tribute in La Jolla.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Tuesday after he was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating the death of rap legend Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle , once a top campaign surrogate for President Donald Trump, has resigned amid a misconduct probe.
A 40-year-old woman suspected of attempting to kill a fellow resident of an independent living facility in Spring Valley with an aluminum bat was arrested before sunrise Tuesday.
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including borrowing related to artificial intelligence.
The final moments before a San Diego County tree trimmer died on the job Sunday were witnessed by his long-time friend and coworker.
The San Diego City Attorney’s Office is seeking to have a receiver take control of a vacant North Park residential property that has allegedly become the site of criminal activity, a fire, a raw sewage leak, and other hazardous conditions.
Brian Anthony Williams, a 50-year-old chef, appeared before a judge Monday after was he arrested outside a Mission Beach restaurant by U.S. Marshals last week.
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen Monday announced a five-pillar program intended to help eligible senior homeowners keep their homes.
A person died, and several others were injured at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, officials said, after witnesses reported seeing a man fall from a roller coaster.
A Chula Vista police officer charged with misdemeanor manslaughter for allegedly running a red light while on duty and causing the death of a motorcyclist was granted misdemeanor diversion Monday, which would result in his case being dismissed if he completes certain court- ordered terms.
Actress Selma Blair was taken into custody and faces multiple charges after assaulting flight attendants aboard a plane en route to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City, according to law enforcement sources.
Scattered showers continued to pass through the county Monday from post-Tropical Storm Rachel, as an unsettled weather pattern continued this week.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation this week to remove “a localized nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.” It is the first medical event of his 17-month papacy.
Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid.
American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks .
A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump ‘s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.
San Diegans sent multiple news tips to NBC 7’s newsroom, expressing serious concerns about loud noise levels from a music festival at Snapdragon Stadium this past weekend.
People in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama cleaned up after Isaias swept through as the storm’s remnants brought the risk of flooding to the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. Meanwhile, significant waves from Rachel, a former tropical storm, battered the coast of Southern California.
Authorities reached out to the public Friday for help in tracking down the killer of an unarmed security guard who was gunned down this week while on duty at Crystal Pier.
A local judge on Friday found three Mexicans guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California.
ICE has launched a 45-day enforcement surge in California, according to a new report that says the crackdown began in San Diego, where community organizers say they’ve seen an uptick in agents on the streets.
Souplantation fans in California have something to celebrate: The beloved all-you-can-eat buffet chain is officially returning to the Golden State in 2027.
A teenager was shot in the leg during a drive-by shooting Monday afternoon in Clairemont, starting an hours-long search for four suspects in a dark-colored sedan, the San Diego Police Department said.
Plans to build a new community in Otay Mesa that would include more than 5,000 homes are continuing to move through the City of San Diego approval process.
A warming trend is expected in San Diego County for the beginning of the first week of summer, followed by gradual cooling into next weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Starting on July 1, new laws will go into effect, impacting Californians in various ways, including higher minimum wages and how food and beverage goods are labeled for consumers.
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The city of San Diego is honoring Juneteenth Friday and throughout the weekend with several events to mark the federal holiday.
“San Diegans are being ripped off by investor-owned utilities,” said Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera to a small crowd gathered outside San Diego City Hall Tuesday morning.