Today in San Diego

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, SDPD has an update on the type of car they're looking for in a possible hate crime investigation, Mayor Todd Gloria names Deputy San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Chief Robert Logan II as the city’s next fire chief, and for the second straight game the Padres hit a walk-off homer. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

New data is highlighting how difficult it is to afford a home in San Diego. Nearly 700 customers under the City of San Diego's Public Utilities Dept. had money taken out of their account, thanks to an IT error. Conservationists in the East County are celebrating a win, as they fight back a large housing proposal that many were concerned over. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Today the San Diego City Council will vote on Mayor Todd Gloria's 2025 budget. A type of magic mushroom is gaining interest around the country, but UCSD scientists say it can be more toxic than fentanyl and cocaine. Tomorrow, the 2024 San Diego County Fair begins. This year's theme is Let's Go Retro. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

The San Diego Housing Authority revealed it will receive a nearly 20 percent budget increase next year to try and combat our city's housing crisis. The FBI is hosting it's LGBTQ law enforcement summit next week in the wake of recent hate crime attacks in Hillcrest. Today San Diego leaders will break ground on a redevelopment project at Brown Field Municipal Airport in Otay Mesa. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:...

San Diego County is launching a campaign to better educate families about the dangers of human trafficking. Firefighters were able to extinguish the prescribed burn on MCAS Miramar. Later this week, The City of San Diego will pay nearly $900,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging negligence by the San Diego Police Department. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS:...

The city of San Diego has announced thousands of dollars in emergency funds for local small businesses still recovering from January's flooding. Right now, the southbound lanes of the SR-125 are closed from the 94 connector up to Jamacha Rd. The San Diego Police Department is holding a gun buy back event today. They are offering a $100 gift card for any handgun, and two $100 gift cards for an assa...

Today, Scott Wahl will officially be sworn in as the City of San Diego's Chief of Police. The FBI is hosting a LGBTQ law enforcement summit after a number of potential hate crimes in Hillcrest. After 41 seasons at the helm of NBC's "Wheel of Fortune", Pat Sajak is signing off for the final time tonight. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

After more than three decades of service the San Diego Police Department, today will be Chief David Nisleit's last day on the job. Concern is growing in Hillcrest about possible attacks against the LGBTQ+ community after a window of community aid group "Trans Frontier" was shattered. San Diego Gas and Electric is alerting it's customers to a new utility scam. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by S...

New actions are taking place in response to the sewage crisis in San Diego County. A statewide tax hike will raise gas prices soon, but elected leaders are demanding a pause. San Diego's Cool Zones program is now available as warmer weather is expected in our forecast. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

The City of San Diego is now facing legal action as the battle over beach front yoga classes continues. Del Mar beaches set to reopen today after a shark attack hospitalizes a man. A new budget plan means more firefighters and help for the homeless could be on the way to Chula Vista. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

A swimmer sustained significant but not life threatening injuries after being attacked by a shark in the waters off Del Mar Sunday morning. Rubio's Coastal Grill is closing 48 locations across California, including 13 here in San Diego. Today, California's DMV'S are expanding their online services in an effort to reduce wait times. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

A lot of traffic is expected around Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego, as the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is taking place this morning. San Diegans are heading to the Mexican Consulate in Downtown to cast their ballots for Mexico's Presidential Election. UC San Diego's academic workers, who are part of the UAW Union, plan to walk off the job tomorrow. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of...

A couple from Del Mar Heights is offering a $2,500 reward for the arrest of a man who stole thousands of dollars in heirloom jewelry from their home. Burn permits are being suspended across San Diego County today. This means people will no longer be able to do any outdoor burning of things like branches, leaves or dead vegetation. The city says repairs along Ingraham Street in Pacific Beach are no...

A trial date has been set for a former Teacher of the Year accused of having inappropriate relationships with two students. County health leaders are alerting San Diegans about another Tuberculosis exposure, this time at San Diego College of Continuing Education between last November and February. Starting Saturday, June 1, Cal Fire is suspending permits for residential outdoor burning in San Dieg...

The 8 westbound in Mission Valley is now back open after a fatal rollover crash involving a box truck. A controversial housing plan that could double the size of 2 San Diego neighborhoods could move forward today. One piece of evidence will undergo new DNA testing as convicted killer Scott Peterson pushes for a new trial. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, the city of Chula Vista notified restaurant owners that Labor Day is the deadline for outdoor patios, convicted killer and San Diego native Scott Peterson is set to be back in court today as he continues his efforts to get a new trial, and a Twin Peaks Middle Schooler is now in the third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hos...

The TSA has reported it's busiest day on record - screening 2.9 million flyers last Friday, forecasting a potentially historic summer travel season ahead. A few organized events are set to take place along our coasts to clean up the mess left by Memorial Day crowds. A sports legend is gone, we have a look at Bill Walton's legendary life on and off the basketball court. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar H...

Several Memorial Day Observances will be held today across San Diego county, including a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Midway Museum. Four Months after flooding destroyed homes and forced hundreds of San Diegans from their South Bay homes, a group of homeowners were finally able to move back into their remodeled apartments this weekend. In the North County, one person is dead and another is ho...

Several Memorial Day services will be held this weekend around San Diego County. As summer is quickly approaching, the City of San Diego is promoting water safety as the rates of drowning incidents are on the rise. Wildlife experts are keeping an eye out on a gray whale that's been spotted in Mission Bay. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted...

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, jury deliberations began Friday in the high-profile trial of a San Diego TikToker accused of killing his estranged wife and her friend, volunteers will place American flags on the gravesites of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and in observance of Memorial Day many offices will be closed in San Diego County. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simpleca...

AAA is forecasting nearly 44 million people across the country will travel this Memorial Day Weekend, the highest number of travelers in nearly 20 years. San Diego Police are stepping up security patrols across the Hillcrest neighborhood just days after 3 people were injured when gel pellets were fired in front of several businesses. The San Diego Zoo says it expects to have their renovated Panda...

San Diego County leaders are one step closer to securing federal funding to help determine the impact of cross border sewage contamination on the health of San Diegans living in the South Bay. NBC 7 Investigates is looking into low conviction rates for sex crimes, both here in San Diego and throughout the country. Visit NBC7.com for a breakdown of how these types of criminal cases drop out of the...

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, although the focus of the SDUSD investigation hasn't been made public, Superintendent Jackson has been named in several civil lawsuits involving the district, today a social media personality is expected to testify about two murders that he's accused of committing, and a severely injured dolphin calf has defied the odds with the help of some local veterinarians...

A string of pellet gun shootings at bars across Hillcrest are being investigated as possible hate crimes. San Diego Police shot and killed a man in the Morena area, who they say had a knife and was holding someone hostage. The San Diego Tourism Authority kicks off its summer campaign today. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast,...

At least four Hillcrest businesses were the targets of pellet gun shootings in recent days. Today the San Diego City Council will discuss a newly released report that has uncovered stark differences in pay among city employees. San Diego native Xander Schauffele landed his first major triumph yesterday as he claimed the PGA Championship. 🎧 MORE PODCASTS: On Friar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...