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Flood Warning Issued For Coastal San Diego
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A quadruple whammy of very-high tides, onshore winds, storm waves and localized-heavy rain could cause flooding along low-lying San Diego-area beaches this weekend, the National Weather Service said today.
News 8's Give Your Heart To Kids Holiday Gift Drive
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Today News 8 is asking you to join us to help brighten the holidays for foster children going through tough times. 8's Give Your Heart to Kids Holiday Toy Drive is underway.
Man Arrested, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A 60-year-old Warner Springs man was in custody today on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old girl.
Search For Man Who Stabbed Woman In The Head
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Deputies want you to be on the lookout for a man who stabbed a woman in Ramona.
Parks And Rec. Crews Removing Concrete Fire Pits
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- City workers began removing 186 concrete fire pits from San Diego's beaches and coastal parks today to save the $173,000 a year it costs to maintain them.
People Worldwide Reach Out To Help Yoon Family
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Three days after tragedy strikes his University City home and one day after a memorial honoring his wife, daughters and mother-in-law, many people in San Diego - and around the world - are opening their hearts and wallets to help a San Diego man.
San Diego Losing Firefighters & Superscoopers
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Cal Fire is preparing to cut about $1.2 million in funding for operations in San Diego County, it was reported today.
Marine Generals Brief Local Congressmen On Jet Crash
Posted:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:40:21 -0500
News 8 Local News:- There are questions over why the Marine pilot tried to land his troubled fighter jet at Miramar instead of a less populated area. Was Miramar the closest landing strip, or was North Island closer? Marine Corps generals are defending their decision to send the pilot over University City.
Suspected Gang Member Attacks, Kills 1, Hurts 1
Posted:Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:40:42 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A murderer is on the loose after gunning down two teens at a strip mall in Lomita Tuesday night in the 900 block of Wade Street near Cardiff.
Bail Set at $1 Million For Four Men Accused in Fatal Stabbing of Student
Posted:Sat, 3 Jan 2009 22:40:17 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A judge today halved the $2 million bail for the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and three other young men accused in the fatal stabbing of a Mesa College student near the campus of San Diego State University.
Congressional Aide Says Crashed Jet Lost Power
Posted:Sat, 3 Jan 2009 22:40:17 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Both engines of a military jet fighter failed before the aircraft crashed and burned in a residential area, killing four people on the ground as it destroyed two houses, a congressional aide said Tuesday.
Man Who Lost Family to Jet Crash Offers Thanks for Support, Prayers
Posted:Sat, 3 Jan 2009 22:40:17 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A University City man who lost his family to a military jet crash that destroyed their home thanked the community today for its support and said he had "no hard feelings" for the pilot who ejected from the plane moments before the deadly accident.
<b>Military Jet Crash:</b> Family Barely Escapes As Plane Hits Their Home
Posted:Fri, 2 Jan 2009 22:42:46 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A family of three only had minutes to escape the fire spreading from Monday's jet crash site. Their house is among the two that were destroyed on Cather Avenue. News 8 has the family's gripping story of survival.
Fourth Set of Remains Found in Home Destroyed in Military Jet Crash
Posted:Fri, 2 Jan 2009 22:42:46 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Authorities searching for a missing child in the wreckage of a fighter jet crash that killed three people in a University City neighborhood Monday found more human remains Tuesday.
<b>Military Jet Crash:</b> Part Of Cockpit Lands In Family's Yard
Posted:Fri, 2 Jan 2009 22:42:46 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The impact of the F/A-18 Hornet crash sent debris everywhere, setting three houses on fire Monday just before noon. The canopy of the jet landed on Red Deer Street.
54 degrees F at Miramar-Elliott,CA. Winds are West at 09 MPH. The humidity is 100%. 24 Hour precip is 0.19 inches. Last Updated on 26 Dec 2008, 02:24Z.
Posted:Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0500
NWS San Diego - San Diego Coastal Areas:- Hourly RAWS
Second Victim In Kidnap For Prostitution Case
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Prosecutors say they've found a second victim in the case of an El Cajon teen who was kidnapped to be forced into prostitution.
UCSD Medical Center Saves Little Girl's Hand
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A nine-year-old Ramona Girl is recovering from a horrible dune buggy crash. It happened Thanksgiving weekend near Ocotillo Wells. News 8's Jeff Zevely shows the amazing science doctors used to save her severed hand.
Snow Shuts Down Road To Julian
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Snowy and dangerous driving conditions prompted officials to close the road into Julian in the East County Wednesday. News 8's Spencer Washburn reports live.
Rescuers Reach Drowning Horses In Nick Of Time
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The rain-swollen Tijuana River overflowed its banks just north of the U.S.-Mexico border today, leaving people and horses trapped in trash-laden stormwater until emergency crews came to their rescue.
Winter Storm Knocks Down Trees, Floods Local Streets
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The wild weather has brought thunderstorms and powerful winds to our area, sending a tree crashing onto two cars in El Cerrito near Sterling and Lamona.
Preliminary Hearing In Hammer Murder Case
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Testimony continues Wednesday in the preliminary hearing for the Scripps Ranch teenager accused of killing her adoptive mother with a claw hammer.
Snow Snarls Traffic On I-8 In East County
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Heavy snow falling on Interstate 8's mountainous grades has caused several trucks and cars to collide, and others to lose all traction on the steep road, the California Highway Patrol reports.
Rain, Snow and Winds Expected All Day In The County
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:04 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Tuesday, the San Diego River in Mission Valley was at capacity and a nearby Fashion Valley Mall parking lot was flooded. Wednesday, the rain continues to pour across San Diego County.
Chula Vista Looks For Ways To Avoid The Budget Ax
Posted:Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:20:20 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The Chula Vista City Council is taking suggestions from the public on how to increase the city's revenue and reduce the need for budget cuts. Community members and city employees rallied in support of sparing public services from the budget ax.
Holiday Food Drive Benefiting San Diego Food Bank
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Donations are down and demand is way up at the San Diego Food Bank. During these bad economic times, you can help by donating food and money to News 8's Holiday Food Drive.
Report Of Gunman Prompts Lockdown At Helix High School
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The report of a man armed with a pistol inside a restroom at Helix High School today sparked a lockdown at the East County campus and a search of the grounds by authorities.
Teen Accused In Deadly Hammer Attack In Court
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A teenage girl charged with fatally bludgeoning her adoptive mother with a claw hammer had suicidal thoughts, ran away from home and was physically aggressive in the months before the slaying, her adoptive father testified today.
San Diego State To Name New Football Coach Today
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Ball State coach Brady Hoke is expected to be named as San Diego State's football coach today after guiding the Cardinals into The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time.
Authorities See Rise In Fake Passports On Border
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Federal officials say they're arresting more people trying to use fake passports and visas as they try to cross California's border with Mexico.
Beaches Get Wind and Rain; Mountains Get Snow
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The winter storm brought different problems to the beach and mountain areas of San Diego.
Storm Shuts Down I-15 at Cajon Pass
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- If you've ever driven up the I-15 freeway to Las Vegas, you're probably familiar with the steep Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County.
Chula Vista Facing Cuts as Budget Deficit Grows
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The City of Chula Vista projects its $4 million budget deficit to grow to $20 million next year.
2nd Round Of Showers & Thunderstorms To Hit San Diego
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- San Diego is getting a little relief from the wet weather today, but don't be fooled. This storm is packing a serious one-two punch. More showers and thunderstorms are expected to sweep through tonight. The first round of the storm left the San Diego River overflowing in Mission Valley, and other areas flooded.
Kidnapped Grandmother Talks About Ordeal
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- She was kidnapped, tortured and held prisoner in the trunk of her car. Tonight a 75-year-old La Mesa woman is speaking out about the vicious attack and the traffic stop that saved her life.
Clairemont Apartments Flooded By Toppled Hydrant
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:13:08 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A broken fire hydrant flooded more than a dozen apartments in Clairemont Mesa today, prompting evacuations and cutting off water service in the area, authorities said.
Arrest Made in Murders of 2 Teens in Valencia
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:14:41 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of two high school students in Valencia. Derelle Oliver, 18, of Rolando, has been booked into county jail.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Winds, Flooding, and Traffic Jams
Posted:Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:14:41 -0500
News 8 Local News:- At least one person was killed as a late-autumn storm brought heavy rainfall, mountain snow and high winds to the San Diego area, along with a spate of traffic accidents.
CBS8 And Donovan's Holiday Food Bank Drive
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- For more than 30 years, the San Diego Food Bank has been giving local families a helping hand. And now, with the holidays just around the corner and many families facing financial hardships, donations are desperately needed. CBS8 and Donovan's Steak and Chop House have teamed up to help the San Diego Food Bank, and we have some special guests here to tell us how you can help.
Marine Faces Charges in Deaths of Unarmed Iraqis
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A Camp Pendleton Marine is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges for allegedly killing unarmed detainees in Iraq.
Cal Fire Cuts Back on Staff for Winter
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Cooler weather and the reduced risk of wildfires has state firefighters cutting back on staffing.
Sewage Spills into Ocean in Del Mar
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- People are being warned to stay out of the water in Del Mar after about 275 gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean.
Status Conference for Convicted Child Molester
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A status conference is scheduled Monday for convicted child molester Matthew Hedge.
Storm Brings Rain, Wind, Snow To San Diego
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The National Weather Service warns that San Diego County residents should brace themselves for heavy rainfall Monday, along with high winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour.
Anonymous Donor Saves Fire Pits At San Diego Beaches
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The fire pits at San Diego's beaches have been spared by an anonymous donor, Mayor Jerry Sanders announced today.
Storm Leaves Beach Areas Underwater Again
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Heavy rain and wind are pounding San Diego today, and the coast is feeling the effects. The downpours are causing flooding and other damage at our local beach areas.
Bad Economy Forces Boll Weevil Into Bankruptcy
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- The bad economy is taking its toll on a landmark San Diego restaurant. Boll Weevil abruptly closed six company-owned stores this week after filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. News 8 has reaction from former employees who are now out of work.
Wet Weather Causes Deadly Armored Truck Accident
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- One person was killed today when an armored truck slid off a wet highway connector and rolled down an embankment in the Mount Hope area, authorities said.
Man Given Death Penalty For Killing Two People in 2004
Posted:Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:19 -0500
News 8 Local News:- A young man was sentenced to death today for fatally shooting an investment banker and a homeless man working as a store clerk in Ocean Beach 22-day crime spree in 2004.
Snow May Be Heavier in East County Mountain Areas
Posted:Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:13:12 -0500
News 8 Local News:- Residents in the mountains in the East County woke up to a light dusting of snow Sunday, creating a short-lived postcard setting but also creating dangerously icy conditions on roadways.