Founder of San Diego-based GirlsDoPorn pleads guilty to sex-trafficking conspiracy
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San Diego federal jury deadlocks in trial of sheriff’s deputy who shot fleeing man in back
Judge declared a mistrial after jury ended hung on civil rights violations
San Diego jury faults OC district attorney and his top assistant in harassment lawsuit
DA Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson, now a judge, retaliated against a prosecutor
San Diego judge rules Trump istration is violating family separation settlement
Judge ruled government not providing required legal to formerly separated families
Former Encinitas middle-school campus supervisor sentenced to prison in molestation case
Omar Hernandez Galeana, 22, was arrested pleaded guilty to sex-related charges
Federal appeals court rules San Diego’s controversial yoga ban unconstitutional
Court says city officials failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent...
California Supreme Court mulls decision on new solar rules
The high court's seven justices hear arguments defending and opposing recent changes to net energy...
Woman gets 11 years for Del Mar DUI crash that killed boyfriend
Elizabeth Brooks pleaded guilty in the 2024 crash that killed John Fraser, 62
Groups head to CA Supreme Court, seeking to upend solar rules
A decision by the California Public Utilities Commission that went into effect in 2023 changed...
A San Diego juror received an apparent spam text. Could it upend a hostage-taking murder verdict?
Judge William Hayes will likely be asked to grant defendant Brian Patron Lopez, who faces...
They sued the city of San Diego over last year’s flooding. Now the city is suing them.
And in another countersuit filed Friday, an East County school district pointed the finger at...
Woman shot by police in East Village sentenced to probation, time served
The family of Rosa Calva, 31, said she was in the midst of a health...
Family files lawsuit against San Diego police in restraint death of man outside downtown bar
Gabriel Jesus Garza was removed by security from Star Bar and then restrained by police
San Diego dermatologist charged with $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud allegations
Prosecutors allege Dr. Ghada Kassab falsely invoiced Medi-Cal for up to 233 patients daily
Man sentenced to prison for random trolley attack on 71-year-old rider
Israel Valdivia stabbed and seriously wounded a man at an El Cajon trolley station
Babysitter pleads guilty to molestation of young girls
Brittney Mae Lyon was arrested in 2016 along with her boyfriend in connection with the...
Author of ‘pH Miracle’ books sentenced to prison in medical treatments case. ‘A fraud and a charlatan.’
A jury convicted Robert O. Young of practicing medicine without a license
‘My head was spinning’: Former San Diego deputy who fatally shot fleeing, unarmed man testifies
Aaron Russell took the stand in his own defense against federal civil rights charges
Deportation effort escalates, with agents making arrests outside San Diego immigration courtrooms
The Trump istration is focusing on immigrants in the U.S. less than two years
State overturns policy that barred crime scene and autopsy photos from parole hearings
The District Attorney's Office petitioned for the reversal, arguing the photos offered important context
After years of litigation, Chula Vista is ordered to turn over police drone videos
The ruling comes after the California Supreme Court refused to hear the city's complaint in...
Retired Marine Corps officer caught with cocaine after Oceanside plane emergency sent to prison
Troy Smith itted he had brick of cocaine last year during flight lesson
San Diego man accused of smuggling exotic birds across U.S.-Mexico border
It's the second exotic bird smuggling federal criminal case in recent weeks
Homeowners ask judge to block proposed San Diego trash fee, calling it an unlawful tax
Their lawsuit alleges the proposed fees violate a state law that limits charges to cost-for-service.
Former student sentenced for sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl at Mount Miguel High
Reyvon Tafare English, 19, was sentenced Monday to 24 years in state prison
Ex-San Diego surrogacy consultant sentenced for stealing client funds
Lillian Arielle Markowitz pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of thousands of dollars
Attorneys for previously separated families argue Trump istration breaching San Diego settlement
ACLU lawyers say Trump's DOJ not providing immigration legal required by lawsuit settlement
San Diego financial firm CEO sentenced for multimillion dollar fraud scheme
Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos of Ethos Asset Management Inc. caused more than $17 million...
Camping at a state park can require a tough reservation — and extra fees. Are they legal?
A lawsuit says the fees ReserveCalifornia.com charges for campsites at popular San Diego County beaches...
Fallbrook man bit by sheriff’s dog has $5M verdict overturned by appeals court
Appeals court ruled plaintiff Mikail Myles' injuries not significant enough to warrant $5 million
San Diego is paying out another $700K to 2 people injured on city streets
The settlements, which the City Council approved this week, continue a long string of city...
Lawsuits target San Diego restaurant after suspected salmonella outbreak
At least 98 people have reported probable or confirmed cases after dining at Aladdin Cafe
San Diego prosecutors unseal first ever narco-terrorism indictment against Mexican drug traffickers
Charged are of the Beltrán Leyva organization, allegedly prolific fentanyl producers
Federal civil rights trial begins for San Diego deputy who shot unarmed fleeing man in back
Aaron Russell is charged with depriving the man's rights under color of law
They were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say.
San Diego County is confronting hundreds of lawsuits filed by now-grown victims who say they...
DHS calls for death penalty in Del Mar smuggling case — a steep escalation from prior sentences
Attorney General Pam Bondi must decide whether to seek the death penalty against the two...
Former Teacher of the Year sentenced to 30 years in prison for student sexual abuse
Jacqueline Ma, 36, itted that she had groomed and sexually abused two sixth-grade students
Gunman in Logan Heights killing sentenced to 16 years in prison
Torrodney Prevot was arrested for the Aug. 22, 2022, slaying of Devin Payton
San Diego police sergeant seeking court order to stop termination
Filing comes as Sgt. Arthur Scott is already litigating a retaliation and discrimination complaint
San Diego parish s lawsuit to block immigration enforcement in ‘sensitive locations’
Places such as schools, churches and social services facilities had previously been considered off-limits
Former El Cajon council member ordered to surrender June 9 to serve jail term
After a Wednesday hearing, a judge rejected a last-ditch effort by Ben Kalasho to delay...
LDS church agrees to ‘settlement in principle’ of more than 100 sex abuse lawsuits in California
Court filings indicate the Mormon church and the plaintiffs have reached 'settlement in principle'
Newsom selects prosecutor to be San Diego Superior Court judge
Jihan Malony will take judicial seat left vacant with the retirement of Judge David Gill
Man, 22, to face trial for East County killing
Hunter White is charged in the fatal shooting of Javier Medina, 27, near El Cajon...
Settlement close in wrongful death suit of Ocean Beach woman shot in U.S. Capitol breach
Ashli Babbitt was fatally shot Jan. 6, 2021 while climbing through a broken window into...
Husband who dumped wife’s legs in Rancho San Diego trash bin sentenced in killing
Jack Potter, 72, was arrested in 2021 in connection with the death of Laurie Potter
Gun trafficker sentenced for robbing undercover agent at gunpoint during sting
Jonathan Flores met with the ATF agent in order to sell him a gun
Human rights finds border agents’ actions in San Ysidro death ‘constituted acts of torture’
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights finds border officers tortured Anastasio Hernández Rojas in 2010
Scores of San Diego attorneys, several judges renew legal oath. ‘Rule of law is crucial.’
The ceremony, one of several across the country, was part of national Law Day, which...
Man shot by San Diego police while holding infant daughter sentenced to 14 years in prison
Police say Steffon Nutall threatened his ex-girlfriend, then took their child and ran from officers
Man arrested on suspicion of smuggling exotic parakeets inside cowboy boots across border
Another six birds were found in seat cushion of his Jeep Grand Cherokee, federal prosecutors...
Trump’s nominee for CBP commissioner faces questions about role in San Ysidro death investigation
Rodney Scott testified that he did not interfere with an investigation into 2010 death of...
Judge orders involuntary medication of conspiracy theorist charged with killing kids in Rosarito
Matthew Coleman immediately appealed, and the order has been paused for now
Carlsbad man who messaged with Wisconsin school shooter barred from gun ownership
The order against Alexander Paffendorf, granted Monday, is slated to last 3 years
South Bay businesswoman granted clemency by Trump sent to prison again for new fraud scheme
Adriana Camberos was sentenced to 14 months in custody after a jury convicted her and...
Vista man allegedly used knife to kill woman
Court documents indicate the victim's name is Mireya Pope, the man's mother
Former Border Patrol agent moves toward trial in on-duty sexual misconduct case
Juan Angel Prishker, who has since resigned, allegedly groped one woman after she was detained
San Diego immigration attorney and legal rep among U.S. citizens told to leave country
The government has acknowledged that some notices "may have been sent to unintended recipients"
Former county probation employee sentenced for helping son evade capture in murder case
Carla White helped hide her son, who was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting...
‘Fat Leonard’ appeals 15-year sentence, but does so under seal — at least for now
Judges from 9th Circuit will ultimately decide what can remain sealed, what must be made...
Mystery investors, pleading the 5th, illegal renovations: Former El Cajon council member’s wild trial
Ben Kalasho represented himself in court, said he was being politically targeted and refused to...
‘The structure I needed:’ Court for mentally ill defendants celebrates largest class of grads
A class of 26 new grads celebrate completion of Behavioral Health Court
Chula Vista towing company pays damages for selling Navy officer’s car while deployed
The Navy lieutenant had parked his car at a friend's house while he deployed at...
San Diego judge blocks Trump istration anti-money laundering affecting border businesses
Judge found rule caused 'immediate and irreparable harm' to money services businesses in targeted ZIP...
Man sentenced in hot tub fight that ended in murder at Campland on the Bay RV resort
Michael Lawrence Callahan was convicted in the 2023 shooting death of 49-year-old Ryan Abbott
Former Mount Miguel High student pleads guilty in restroom sex assault
The student, who was 18, pleaded guilty to three felony sex-crime counts against a 15-year-old...
Man sentenced for illegally trafficking baby spider monkeys across U.S.-Mexico border
Sarmad Ghaled Dafar coordinated the smuggling at least six baby monkeys through Calexico
After dodging jail sentence, former El Cajon council member due in court for illegal short-term rental trial
A bench warrant was issued in 2023 for former El Cajon Councilmember Ben Kalasho after...
A violent takeover robbery crew terrorized San Diego bank tellers. Its leader was just convicted.
Jurors found Larry Lightning Jr. worked with accomplices to steal nearly $400,000 during four heists
La Mesa high school math teacher accused of sex crimes involving student
Michael Davis, 34, has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges, including sex with a...
Trial for Chula Vista man accused of killing missing wife delayed until January
Larry Millete is accused of killing wife May "Maya" Millete, who disappeared in January 2021
Man charged in killing of 2 Venezuelan migrants ordered to stand trial
Guillermo David Gonzalez is charged in the Barrio Logan slayings of Junior Alastre, 23, and...
Former Encinitas campus supervisor pleads guilty to sex crimes with student, 12
Omar Hernandez Galeana, who worked at Diegueno Middle School, is slated to be sentenced to...
Former county official sues for defamation, retaliation after being ed over for top job
Michael Vu also names as defendants Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and former Supervisor Nora Vargas.
A new rule aims to combat money laundering. A San Diego woman says it will put her out of business.
Money services business in certain ZIP codes are now required to report transactions $200 and...
New harassment allegations lodged against attorney John Gomez
An unnamed plaintiff says the high-profile lawyer repeatedly offered to send her sexually charged photos.
Man who fatally shot victim outside San Diego Central Library sentenced to prison
Kenneth Chaney killed 20-year-old Trey Walker in 2023 over a stolen backpack
Trump istration appoints new U.S. attorney in San Diego
Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon, a former deputy district attorney, named interim U.S. attorney
Ex-Qualcomm vice president convicted in $180 million fraud scheme
Karim Arabi was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the scheme
Man sentenced to probation for fire at abandoned InCahoots building
The man was smoking when he accidentally set the Mission Valley building on fire, according...
Solana Beach dog groomer sentenced in attempted sex assault
Tony Choi attacked the 75-year-old victim at her home on Oct. 31
Previously censured San Diego judge, now retired, onished by state judicial commission
Commission found Judge Howard Shore made comments "reflecting the appearance of racial bias"
After 9th Circuit win, San Diego County seeks to withhold more sheriff’s records
In at least four cases, county lawyers are trying to prevent plaintiffs from accessing findings...
San Diego judge blocks Texas company from selling rebranded ‘ghost gun’ machine in California
In lawsuit brought by San Diego County, judge rules Coast Runner milling machine is rebrand...
California sues to block Trump effort to shutter federal agencies, including key museum funder
Though funding was approved by Congress, an executive order calls for the Office of Management...
Family of woman found dead inside van at San Diego tow yard sues city, police
The body of Monica Cameroni De Adams was found a month after her parked van...
2 San Diego CBP officers allegedly took bribes to let undocumented migrants enter U.S.
Federal authorities allege both worked border crossings and waved through cars carrying people without permission...
Chula Vista man pleads guilty in Otay Mesa crash that killed two migrants
Authorities said he crashed after fleeing from U.S. Border Patrol on state Route 905 last...
Man sentenced to more than 13 years for backcountry arsons
He was initially accused in string of fires last fall, including one that led to...
Spring Valley plumber ordered to pay $1 million for workers’ comp fraud
Daniela Birdwell, who owns GPS Plumbing, pleaded guilty to defrauding the workers' compensation fund of...
Former chief operating officer sues San Diego for breach of contract, discrimination
Eric Dargan says Mayor Todd Gloria lied to him about getting the severance he would...
Guilty plea in fraud scheme targeting senior citizens
Prosecutors say six victims in California and Arizona gave just over $200,000 combined to Jiaci...
Jury awards $10M to former officer who accused National City police of discrimination, harassment
The damages amount to almost a third of the department’s budget, and nearly 15 percent...
Family’s anti-terrorism suit trods new ground in targeting Sinaloa cartel for DEA agent’s killing
Lawsuit under Anti-Terrorism Act thought to be first ever against the Mexican cartel newly designated...
‘Alarmed’ prosecutors challenge judge in court for mentally ill defendants
San Diego prosecutors allege the judge itted "inappropriate participants" into the court and "struggled" to...
General manager and 3 workers charged after immigration raid at East County business
Agents reported finding a room in San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings where undocumented immigrants...
San Diego federal judge upholds state law restricting firearms sales to adults under 21
The court ruled that the law does not violate the Second Amendment and "fits within...
Federal agents raid business during immigration investigation in unincorporated El Cajon
San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings is suspected of knowingly hiring workers without legal authorization,...
Former Navy detective sentenced for choking sailor faces new child exploitation charge
Jonathan LaRoche, set to report to prison next month, faces new charge related to attempted...
Off-campus apartment near USD settles hazard complaint with city
Owners of The Carl agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty to resolve fire alarm...