Three Broward sheriff’s deputies remained outside of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when they could have gone inside the freshman building, where 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and wounded six others, two law enforcement sources told NBC.The reason the deputies stayed outside is unclear. Fla. First Responders Recount Harrowing…
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In the trial’s final day, a jury heard two very different arguments Friday about who’s responsible for the death of an East County toddler — two versions of what led to Leah Brown-Meza’s death.Leah was found dead in a motorhome, in Alpine, in December 2016. Note with ‘Ugly’ Slur Left on Scripps…
The principal of Scripps Ranch High School sent a letter to families Friday condemning a note containing an “ugly” racial slur left on a student’s locker this week.The note takes aim at a student athlete’s ability and refers to the student as a “[racial slur] at a all white school.” Car Splits…
A 91-year-old woman was killed in Clairemont Mesa on Friday after a collision with another driver sent her car barreling into a light pole, the impact splitting her vehicle into two pieces.The deadly collision happened around 11:15 a.m. at Balboa Avenue and Mount Alifan Drive, near an AutoZone shop and…
Prosecutors allege that a driver arrested after what appeared to be a road rage incident on State Route 78 tried to use his car as a weapon to strike the other driver.Andrew Carson Branch, 23, of Escondido pleaded not guilty in court Friday to charges that he used his vehicle…
A man’s truck was stolen in Otay Mesa Friday night by a suspect who put a cold object against the victim’s head and demanded his keys.The victim was unlocking his Ford F150 at around 9:40 p.m. on Customhouse Plaza and Harvest Road – about a mile away from the Otay Mesa…
Government and industry officials met at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar) on Wednesday to tour and test the station’s new autonomous vehicle program.MCAS Miramar is developing ways to make transportation more efficient, more accessible, and cheaper using self-driving cars as part of the Marine Corps’ Mobility Transformation…
The team of “rejects” made curling history for the United States, a surprise win in big air’s Olympic debut, and a squirrel flirted with death on the slopes. Here are the Pyeongchang Games by the numbers:5 The American men’s curling team, once known as “The Rejects,” celebrated its first gold medal…
The body of a man killed in a hit-and-run was found on Interstate 5 near Old Town early Saturday along with clues that police hope will lead them to the suspect.The victim was struck along southbound I-5 about a mile away from Lindbergh Field just before 3 a.m. California Highway…
One of the iconic moments for Team USA in these Pyeongchang Olympics was Jessie Diggins pushing down the stretch during the women’s team sprint to earn America’s first-ever cross country gold medal. So it’s fitting that Diggins will end the Olympics by carrying the American flag in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium…
The Olympics are an opportunity for a host country to showcase its athletes, but also its culture. In 2018, all eyes are on South Korea and its rich history. NBC takes you beyond the displays at the opening and closing ceremonies, and into Seoul, Gangneung province and the Demilitarized Zone.___THE…
Police responded to reports of a man shooting a gun in a Clairemont street and arrived to find casings, but no suspects.The shooter was reported near the intersection of Limerick Avenue and Acuna Street at around 8:11 p.m. Friday, according to the San Diego Police Department. Note with ‘Ugly’ Slur Left…
A motorcyclist working on his bike on the side of an Otay Mesa Road died Friday evening after he was hit by a semi-truck, NBC 7 has confirmed.The accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. as a semi-truck was exiting State Route 905 onto southbound La Media Road and clipped the motorcyclist,…
Affordable housing could be the answer to San Diego’s problem with recruiting and retaining police officers.At least two city council members think so and are currently putting together an incentive package to help lure recruits. Note with ‘Ugly’ Slur Left on Scripps Ranch Student’s Locker In San Diego’s current housing…
A sailor struck by the blade of a helicopter at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday is in critical condition at an area hospital, the Marine Corps said Friday.According to a release, the sailor was injured by a spinning tail rotor blade on a UH-1Y Venom helicopter while the aircraft was on…
Police are searching for a man they say entered a North Park convenience store and threatened a clerk with a metal bar before taking off with cash Friday morning.The robbery occurred at a 7-Eleven convenience store in the 2100 block of University Ave just before 5 a.m., San Diego Police…
San Diego State announced senior forward Malik Pope has been suspended from team activities after a report surfaced saying he received a $1,400 loan from a sports agent.The allegations stem from an ongoing federal investigation that includes more than 20 Division-I schools and more than 25 current and former NCAA…
The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is considering whether to recommend charges for a seventh-grade student who is suspected of posting threatening messages against four district schools this week.SDUSD was made aware Wednesday of messages on Facebook and Snapchat that threatened a shooting at two Clairemont schools — Madison…
As the eyes of the world turn to curling during the Olympics, you might be asking yourself: could there possibly be a league in San Diego? The answer is, yes! ‘Curl San Diego’ practices Saturday nights at IceTown skating rink in Carlsbad. Thieves Give Woman Their Phone Number Before Taking Wallet…
Interstate 5 lanes near Camp Pendleton were shut down Friday evening so a motorcyclist could be medevaced to a hospital following a crash.The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the driver was traveling southbound on I-5 near Las Pulgas Road at high speeds around 3:30 p.m. when he rear-ended another vehicle and was…
