Today in San Diego

A San Diego couple  in City Heights has been stuck with a clean-up bill after a  homeless encampment ended up in their backyard. A few local races across the county are still too close to call, we're breaking down the fresh election results out the registrar's office. Plus, the Padres team members up for some big awards. NBC 7's Steven Luke has what you need to know before you get out the door thi...

An investigation is underway after a body was found inside a burning car in Escondido. With the holidays around the corner, San Diego police are asking for you to keep an eye out for your belongings, after 13 Trader Joe's customers were targeted by a cell-phone pickpocket in one day. Several events are happening around the county in honor of Veterans Day. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top...

A new daylighting law will soon be in effect, and it could mean an unexpected ticket if you don't know where to park at an intersection. Some cooler temperatures and Santa Ana winds could be moving in soon. Join us aboard the USS Midway Museum for our Salute to Service tomorrow. NBC 7's Audra Stafford has what you need to know ahead of your workweek. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast...

All evacuation orders tied to the Garden Fire in Fallbrook have been lifted, as the fire remains at 48 acres with 40% containment. Dozens are coming together at the San Diego River today to help remove trash ahead of rainy season. A number of events are planned across San Diego County this weekend to recognize Veterans Day, including NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's Salute to Service Festival onboard the...

Santa Ana Winds is putting some on high alert this morning in places like Ramona, Boulevard and Julian to name a few. SDGE even had to shut off power for some communities as a precaution. A man is now in custody, suspected of being part of a hate-crime incident in Hillcrest in August. The San Diego County Registrar of voters released the latest batch of results last night, and will do so again tod...

Tonight the Registrar's Office will release an updated vote total, which will give us a better idea about some of the tight local races and measures. A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for San Diegans due to low humidity and gusty Santa Ana Winds. Jury selection begins today in the re-trial of a man accused of murdering a Rancho Peñasquitos woman.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Thursda...

San Diego County registered voters cast their ballots for U.S. President, California Senator, dozens of state propositions, and several more local races in the 2024 General Election. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has the latest updates on the results. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Election Day is finally here, with high voter turnout expected across the country, including here in San Diego. If you're looking for a way to celebrate after turning in your ballot, several restaurants and businesses have Election Day deals. A large homeless encampment along the San Diego River will be cleaned up later today, after several notices were posted around the area. Here's NBC 7's Steve...

On the "Today in San Diego" podcast,     Security while voting is top of mind for law enforcement including San Diego, and a women's skateboarding competition in Encinitas has been going strong for 13 years. Plus, a blood drive will be held in honor of basketball legend Bill Walton at the YMCA in Mission Valley.  🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Election Day is just a couple days away, and if you still need to vote, we'll tell you where to find a voting center near you. Thousands of Sharp Healthcare workers have voted to approve a five-day strike. If your child attends San Diego Unified School District, tomorrow is the deadline to submit your priority choice application. Here's NBC 7's Audra Stafford with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MO...

With just days to go before election day, a number of new voting centers have opened for San Diegans still looking to cast their ballots. Caltrans crews have closed all eastbound lanes of S-R 52 from the I-805 to Convoy Street. It's that time of year again, daylight saving time is coming to an end.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday.  🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast,...

Families are back in their homes in the Talmadage area today after the Fairmount Fire forced evacuations. Four people have been arrested at the San Diego Airport, accused of trying to smuggle 93 bundles of marijuana onto a flight to London. Breeders' Cup is back at Del Mar, as the racetrack kicks off it's fall racing season.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Friday.  🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Fri...

Americans spent $3.8B on Halloween decorations this year, according to the National Retail Federation. You can imagine the anger from some homeowners in Carmel Mt. Ranch after their homes were hit in a string of decoration thefts. Fire investigators are working to learn what started a house fire in Rancho Bernardo that landed one firefighter in the hospital. Plus, it might be chilly but San Diegan...

Election Day is no longer just a one-day event. With just 6 days to the election, more than half a million people in San Diego have cast their ballots. An awful investigation underway in Tierrasanta where a man's burned body was found in a camper van. The City of San Diego is working to preserve Balboa Park, and are calling for a new operator of "The Village Grill" there. It's been closed since 20...

The countdown begins for Election Day, and with just one week away, early voting is underway in San Diego County. The public will have the chance to speak on the future of a South Bay park which has been riddled with crime and drug use, and most recently, homeless camps. ADU's have become more popular as the cost of housing continues to climb, but some neighbors are not on board. Here's NBC 7's St...

San Diego Police say they plan to do more patrols in Balboa Park after a suspicious package was found in front of the House of Israel over the weekend. Two new treatment centers are now open for people struggling with opioid addiction in San Diego County. Plus, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer drew in 15,000 people this year, which is considered on of the country's most successful fundraisers....

The Ocean Beach Pier is getting an upgrade, how much it'll cost and what you can expect in the next 3 years. Voters will be asked to give their take on Prop 36 - supporters say it'll lead to safer communities and less crime, while opponents argue it'll lead to more people in our jails. Plus we have a look at your forecast and what you can expect heading into the workweek. NBC 7's Nichelle Medina h...

Good news if you plan to vote but want to skip the lines on Election day - over 39 vote centers are opening up today. South Bay leaders are pushing to end tolls on the South Bay Expressway through Chula Vista. Where you can get into some spooky fun today! NBC 7's Nichelle Medina has what you need to know to kick off your weekend. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

The Menendez Brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago, may soon walk free. An NBC7 Investigation has revealed that thieves robbed multiple post offices in the North County, and the USPS never alerted the public. Retired soccer star Alex Morgan has been presented with the key to the City of San Diego.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Friday.   🎧 MORE PO...

On the Today in San Diego podcast, the opening of a new opioid addiction treatment centers will help hundreds of local patients each year. And, South Bay leaders just returned from a trip Mexico where they lobbied leaders to fix the Tijuana River sewage problem from their side of the border. Plus, 911 callers may be connected to a nurse instead of a dispatcher thanks to an expanding program. 🎧 MO...

A marine veteran accused of killing his girlfriend in Allied Gardens, then fleeing the country, is now in the midst of an expected 3-day preliminary hearing. San Diego County is considering going after companies it thinks are behind the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis. In the North County, plans are moving forward to build more housing in San Marcos. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top s...

San Diego Unified is facing a $175M budget shortfall next year - we have a closer look at their next steps. Membership for the Girl Scouts is increasing for the first time in nearly a decade. Padres in full postseason mode, there's a lot of questions to be answered. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Register to vote by today to get your mail-in ballot on time, or you'll have to visit a vote center. A debate questions if the protected bike lanes in the Convoy district are helping or hurting, after a study finds it's cut more than 300 street parking spaces. Plus, a Public Safety Dispatcher Fair is being held on Thursday as SDFD tries to recruit potential fire dispatchers. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On F...

Work begins Monday on rebuilding part of the Oceanside Pier, nearly six months since a fire destroyed it. Thousands of statewide mental health professionals will go on strike Monday, including hundreds here in San Diego. The power is back on for thousands of people in Downtown San Diego, after a massive outage left them in the dark Saturday night. Here's NBC 7's Nichelle Medina with the top storie...

A 29-year-old man accused of making hundreds of mass shooting threats against a school in Carmel Mountain is now facing new charges. A Coronado mom is calling for changes at her daughter's school after the second grader was missing from campus for an hour. Police need your help finding a 58-year-old Oceanside man diagnosed with dementia. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...