Public Safety
Mourners Remember Amber Dubois At Candlelight Vigil
- March 9
For the second night in less than a week, hundreds of mourners gathered for a candlelight vigil to grieve the loss of a young San Diego County girl. This time it was for 14-year-old Amber Dubois.
CHP Officer Says Out-Of-Control Prius Did Not Appear To Have Stuck Pedal
- March 9
A California Highway Patrol officer described a harrowing, high-speed ride on Interstate 8 as he tried to help a Prius driver whose car wouldn't stop accelerating.
Fletcher Wants Evaluation Of Calif. Sex Offender Laws
- March 9
A state lawmaker is taking a closer look at California’s sex offender laws after the murder of 17-year-old Chelsea King. San Diego County Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher is also going after the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
How The Community Copes After The Deaths Of Two Girls
- March 9
- These Days
- Education
We'll explore how the community is coping with the deaths of 14-year-old Amber Dubois and 17-year-old Chelsea King.
4.0 Earthquake Reported In Julian
- March 9
- Environment
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the Julian area but apparently caused no damage or injuries, authorities said.
Owner Of Runaway Toyota Prius Was Told Repair Unnecessary
- March 9
The owner of a Toyota Prius that sped out-of-control on Interstate 8 received a recall notice but later was told his car didn't need work, it was reported today.
Gardner Eyed In Investigation Into Death Of Amber Dubois
- March 8
Police say a registered sex offender is the focus of an investigation into the death of 14-year-old Amber Dubois whose skeletal remains were discovered in a remote, rugged area north of San Diego.
Candlelight Vigil Planned For Amber Dubois Monday Night
- March 8
When 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing last month San Diego, Maurice Dubois had a sinking feeling that his 14-year-old daughter had fallen victim to the same killer. Amber Dubois vanished walking to school on Feb. 13, 2009, about 10 miles from where Chelsea was last seen in running clothes at a park.
Dubois, King Disappearances Prove Not All Missing Children Cases Treated The Same
- March 6
The disappearances of 14-year-old Amber Dubois and 17-year-old Chelsea King illustrate a sad fact: not all missing children cases are treated the same.
Skeletal Remains of Amber Dubois Found In Pala
- March 6
The bones of a 14-year-old Southern California girl who vanished more than a year ago while walking to school were discovered in a rugged, remote area, authorities said Sunday, less than a week after a registered sex offender was charged with murdering another teenage girl who lived nearby.
Navy's Concern Over Stolen Cars Spurs 51 Indictments
- March 5
- Military
A San Diego grand jury has indicted 51 people for allegedly selling cars stolen from around San Diego County. The indictments are the result of a six-month undercover operation.
Should Calif. Change Sex Predator Laws?
- March 5
- San Diego Week
San Diego remains shaken by the rape and murder of Poway teenager Chelsea King. We discuss the details of the case, and how it could impact California's sex offender laws in the future.
Court Puts San Diego County Backcountry Tree Removal Plan On Hold
- March 5
- Environment
A court has ruled in favor of the California Chaparral Institute in a lawsuit challenging San Diego County's plan to remove dead trees in backcountry areas.
Vista And Escondido Receive State Grants To Combat Gangs
- March 5
State grants of $382,639 each were awarded to the cities of Vista and Escondido to combat gang violence, it was announced today.
Months-Old Tip Prompts Search In Connection To Disappearance Of Amber Dubois
- March 5
Police officers, a sheriff's dive team and FBI agents searched Kit Carson Park today in response to a 10-month-old tip possibly related to the disappearance of a teenage North County girl more than a year ago.
Public Safety Videos
Life In Prison: The Cost Of Punishment
This 30-minute documentary explores the cost of California’s "tough on crime" legislation. It gives you an inside look into three state prisons, including the California Medical Facility. CMF houses the oldest and sickest inmates in the state.
From The Ashes: A Two-Year Anniversary of the 2007 Wildfires
Two years after the devastating 2007 wildfires, some homeowners have rebuilt while others haven't begun to reconstruct their homes. The editors discuss preparation and insurance for the next blaze.
Prison Crisis: Inmate Population Costing Millions
California Three Strikes Law, passed 15 years ago, is leading to overcrowded prisons. The editor's discuss whether it's time to revise California's sentencing laws.
Editors Discuss Record Budget Deficit
Editors JW August and David Rolland discuss how the city got saddled with a nearly $200 million projected budget deficit.
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