Top Stories – NBC 7 San Diego (2024)

El Cajon man back behind bars after third alleged government vehicle theft

This was not the first time that Shawn Farrar was found behind the wheel of another reported stolen government vehicle.

Teen at center of Camp Pendleton sex-assault case missing again

The teen was previously reported missing in June by her grandmother; a Camp Pendleton Marine faces a court-martial after she was found in the barracks

What's behind the Stanley cup craze? A San Diego marketing professor explains

A marketing expert pulls back the curtain to see why so many people are obsessing over the Stanley cup.

What's behind the Stanley cup craze? A San Diego marketing professor explains

NBC 7 Responds’ Sergio Flores explains why those big cups have captivated a big crowd.

Jan 10

Chula Vista motel turning into homeless housing

The first of its kind in the South Bay, the Palomar Motel in Chula Vista will soon be transformed into homeless housing and a safe parking lot facility, NBC 7’s Amber Frias reports.

San Ysidro neighbors upset about plan to store millions of gallons of raw sewage

NBC 7’s Joe Little on why the pond may be needed and where those neighbors say it should go.

Jan 2

Hoping this year's snow and rain levels will measure up to last year's

Another storm is expected to roll through San Diego Wednesday. While that may be bad for any repairs, it’s good news for the water supplies. As NBC 7’s Joe Little show us, we have not seen anything close to last year’s record-breaking snow and rainfall.

San Diego City employee arrested after suspected DUI crash

The City of San Diego says it’s investigating one of its own, after police arrested a city worker. Officers say the worker crashed a city truck, then failed a DUI test. It comes after a scathing city audit found high rates of “unsafe driving by city employees.” NBC 7’s Alexis Rivas reports.

Dec 28, 2023

High surf: Where to catch the biggest surf this weekend in San Diego

Waves up to 18 feet are hitting up and down our coast. NBC 7’s Dana Williams is in Ocean Beach where the pier is taking a beating.

Dec 20, 2023

‘Fat Leonard,' who fled San Diego before Navy bribery sentencing, extradited in Venezuela prisoner swap

The man accused of masterminding one of the biggest bribery and corruption scandals in Navy history is coming back to the U.S. to face justice. The White House announced a prisoner swap that will bring 36 prisoners to the U.S. from Venezuela. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports.

One dead, 2 others hospitalized in Chula Vista trailer fire

One person died and a mother and her daughter were injured early Sunday morning when a home caught fire while they were sleeping in Chula Vista. NBC 7’s Shellye Leggett has the story.

Dec 8, 2023

SDPD Sergeant recovering in ICU after being shot in 4S Ranch

An SDPD sergeant who was shot in the line of duty is recovering in the hospital. NBC 7’s Dana Williams is there and has the latest.

Dec 7, 2023

82 Years later: Remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor

December 7th marks 82 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, which launched the U.S. into World War II. More than 2400 service members and civilians were killed in the attack. NBC 7’s Dana Williams was aboard U.S.S. Midway to remember those whose lives were lost, and those who are forever changed.

New developments in Ocean Beach camper controversy

Neighbors in Ocean Beach have been complaining to the city about a couple of campers abandoned in a dirt parking lot near Robb Field. We first brought you this story Sunday when we found 72 hour notices the police had placed on the campers to notify the owners they would haul them away. NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has the latest.

Dec 5, 2023

San Diego County Board of Supervisors votes to delay start of conservatorship law

After hours of discussion, the board voted to delay the implementation of a new state law that has changed the rules for conservatorships. NBC 7’s Political Reporter Priya Sridhar explains from the County Administration building.

AZ Humane Society issues final report on animal transfer from San Diego

There are new details coming to light about what happened to hundreds of small animals that went missing when they were transferred from the San Diego Humane Society to Arizona. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea breaks down the findings of a new investigation.

Nov 29, 2023

San Diegans happy to finally be paying slightly lower gas prices

Local businesses have no doubt been feeling the high gas prices. In some cases they’ve had to pass on some of the costs to their customers. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright spoke with a company about what these lower prices mean for them.