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33+ min ago (162+ words) San Diego police patrol car A 35-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in San Diego's Morena neighborhood Thursday. Around 4 a.m. Thursday, the fatal collision occurred when a 30-year- old woman behind the wheel of a 2024 northbound Honda Civic attempted to avoid hitting the pedestrian at 4850 Pacific Highway, near Friars Road, but failed and collided with the man and a parked Toyota Prius, according to the San Diego Police Department. Police said the driver saw the pedestrian in the roadway and tried to avoid the crash by swerving to the right. No injuries involving the Prius were reported. The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His name was not immediately available. Investigators determined that driving under the influence was not a factor in the collision. Authorities urged anyone with information related to…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (401+ words) Sadie, a black Labrador retriever-mix, stole away from the home where her owners were staying during a football game last month, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said in a social media post. While her owners tracked Sadie down the coast using an Airtag on her collar, surfers in Ocean Beach alerted lifeguards that a dog had been swept into the rip current near the jetty, officials said. A U.S. Coast Guard boat and lifeguards searched the area after the dog disappeared into the channel, officials said. Lifeguards Garrett Smerdon and Jack Alldredge joined the search on personal watercraft and spent more than an hour looking. Then, they were told they'd only look for another 10 minutes. "At that point, I kind of just said, "Please let us find this dog," Alldredge said. Knowing that Labs are water dogs and fighters, there was…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago (253+ words) Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune continues his look at the Padres" minor league system, this time focusing on the outfield. Sanders identifies which players to watch in the San Diego system as the 2026 season approaches. Could the Tampa Bay Rays be returning to St, Peterburg? According to a report from Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors, officials think Tropicana Field has a chance to be ready for Opening Day. The Rays also made news with a free agent signing, landing Cedric Mullins on a one-year deal for $7 million. The Toronto Blue Jays have already has a busy offseason trying to solidify their roster with the hopes of returning to the World Series in 2026. However, they may just be getting started. Kyle Tucker, arguably the top free agent position player this offseason, toured the Blue Jays" Spring Training facility…...

20+ hour, 25+ min ago (455+ words) Life's better together. That's why AARP brings free events and activities to your neighborhood. Ask AARP: AI-powered Tool to Get the Most Out of Medicare Take This Course to Feel Prepared About Enrolling in Medicare Get Answers to Medicare Questions With Our On-demand Webinars Inexpensive Places for the New Year Cheap Vacation Spots for Winter Guide to Planning a Big Family Trip Sylvester Stallone You Never Knew Gordon Ramsay's New Cookbook AARP Things to Know This Week Joanne Binette, AARP Research In San Diego, most residents rely on driving their own cars to get around and aren't very aware of accessible transportation options. Once HST was explained to the respondents, the survey revealed 72% were open to using the services if or when they could no longer use their primary mode of transportation. Still, 38% were not confident that the HST system…...

21+ hour, 44+ min ago (301+ words) Learn about UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center, a top-ranked hospital. Explore their Forbes profile to discover general information, clinical area ratings, and industry recognitions. UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center Forbes does not accept payment for placement on lists. As of December 2025 Forbes Overall Hospital Quality Ratings were calculated from these four weighted pillars: Outcomes (55% of the weight), Best Practices (20%), Value (15%) and Patient Experience (10%). Where a measure does not appear, this indicates that the data was unavailable, or the facility had fewer than the minimum number of cases to qualify for a rating in the measure. For details, see our methodology summary and Forbes Top Hospitals 2026. Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog quality measure results, April 2025. These publicly reported measures (developed with organizations including the Joint Commission and the Agency for Healthcare Research and…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (298+ words) Megan Parry joined the ABC 10News team in 2014 as an esteemed meteorologist with a passion for delivering accurate weather forecasts and engaging with her community. The thick clouds Tuesday night into the morning produced misty conditions, and even a few areas picked up a few hundredths of an inch of rain The winds will turn offshore and spread into the valleys tonight, targeting the inland, foothill, and mountain communities through Friday, peaking Thursday morning.You can expect easterly winds of 25 to 40mph, with isolated gusts to 55mph in wind-prone areas Humidity will also drop between 10 and 25%, but recent rain and the green-up across the county will help mitigate the fire danger.The last super moon of the year happens this Thursday, and viewing should be ideal across the county! This super moon is bringing King Tides to the coast with a Beach Hazards…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (23+ words) Chopper video's showed investigators--some in hazmat gear--digging with shovels in the yard and searching a crawl space before confirming their findings....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (197+ words) A.J. Preller will have to construct more Nick Pivetta-like contracts if he is going to address the starting rotation through free agency ... Teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets and even the Los Angeles Angels have been busy this week making additions to their respective rosters to gear up for the 2026 MLB season. The Blue Jays signed starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. The Mets signed Devin Williams to fill their closer role, and the Angels signed Alek Manoah, a once promising young starter, who fell out of favor in Toronto, to a one-year deal. These moves illustrate the free agent pitching market has been active, and each of these moves has come before the MLB Winter Meetings have started. There are still plenty of pitchers on the market, but at the current pace, the quality pitchers…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (257+ words) The holiday season brings celebrations with friends and family, but it's also when wallets take a hit from expenses. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do around San Diego that won't cost a dime. Daisy Romero and her helpers are working to get her store, "El Cholo's Kid," ready for Saturday night's Chula Vista Starlight Parade. The Starlight Parade is a family-friendly event that draws crowds to the city's downtown as floats and marching bands make their way down Third Avenue. The best part is it's free to attend. This is just one of many free holiday events in San Diego as people look to spread some holiday cheer without breaking the bank. Data from PricewaterhouseCoopers, a multinational firm, shows people are looking to spend 5% less this holiday season compared to last year, when shoppers spent an average of…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (764+ words) Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7. December Nights:One of San Diego's largest community events, December Nights offers live entertainment, food and drinks from around the world, and late-night access to museums.3 to 11 p.m. Friday. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Balboa Park. Free.sandiego.gov/december-nights First Friday:On the first Friday of every month, Liberty Station's ARTS DISTRICT offers special activities and open studios. This Friday, Addison Designs is hosting a free ornament workshop from 4 to 8 p.m with supplies provided and music and refreshments. See the full First Friday lineup here: libertystation.com/events/calendar Alpine tree lighting: The annual tree lighting event will include an artisan marketplace, food trucks, snow area for kids, inflatables, an ugly sweater contest and visit from Santa to light the tree. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday....