North County

Girl, 17, Found Bound And Gagged On Carlsbad Freeway

Aug. 20: By City News Service

Investigators learned the girl's 67-year-old father and her 21-year-old sister, both from San Juan Capistrano, had abducted her and were attempting to take her to a drug treatment facility in Mexico.

Carlsbad Commuters Have New Last-Mile Solution

Aug. 19: By John Carroll

New Carlsbad Connector shuttle service meant to solve "first mile/last mile" gap between the Coaster train and the rest of the city.

Synagogue Shooting Suspect Had Invalid License To Buy Gun

Aug. 15: Julie Watson / Associated Press

It's unclear how John T. Earnest, 19, bought the gun. The hunting license was not set to go into effect until July 1, according to the California Fish and Wildlife Department.

Baby Rhino In San Diego Gains Weight, Offers Promise For Saving A Species

Aug. 14: By Erik Anderson

The baby rhino born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park two and a half weeks ago is thriving under the watchful protective eye of its mom. It also helps show a way for saving another rhinoceros species.

San Diego May Get Quicker Water Quality Test For Beaches

Aug. 13: By Erik Anderson

San Diego County officials could be one of the first places in the nation to use a new water-quality test that speeds up the ability to identify dangerous bacteria in coastal waters.

San Diego County Supervisors Add 160 Acres Of Open Space To Iron Mountain Preserve

Aug. 8: By City News Service

Because the land includes habitat that can support numerous threatened species, it fits within the county's Multiple Species Conservation Program, which was instituted in 1998. Over the past two decades, the county has invested $202 million to acquire more than 22,000 acres of open space to protect habitat and species.

Oceanside Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder In 7-Year-Old Daughter's Death

Aug. 7: By City News Service

Pedro Araujo, 27, is charged in last Wednesday's slaying of Mariah Araujo. Police have not commented on the cause of her death, but the criminal complaint indicates that a knife was used.

San Diego Zoo's Baby Rhino Has A Name: Edward

July 31: By Erik Anderson

The rhino born in San Diego this past Sunday has a name. Keepers dubbed him Edward.

Oceanside Homicide: 7-Year-Old Girl Found Dead; Father Arrested

July 31: By Alexander Nguyen

A 7-year-old girl was found dead Wednesday in an Oceanside home and her father was arrested in suspicion of her death, Oceanside police said.

It's A Boy: San Diego Zoo Announces Historic Birth Of Baby Rhino

July 29: By Erik Anderson

San Diego Zoo officials recorded a historic rhino birth on Sunday.

Roundtable: Turmoil Continues For SANDAG

July 26: By Aly Sadik, Mark Sauer

More shakeups at San Diego's regional planning agency, the disappearing Southern California coastline and the proposed tower near Seaport Village.

Judge Orders Search Warrants Unsealed In Poway Synagogue Shooting Case

July 25: By City News Service

Presiding Judge Peter C. Deddeh ruled there was no legal cause to keep records sealed in relation to the investigation into John T. Earnest, the 20-year-old who allegedly committed the April 27 shooting rampage at Chabad of Poway and the March 24 arson blaze at the Dar-ul-Arqam Mosque, also known as the Islamic Center of Escondido.

Shark Sightings Prompt Warning Signs In Del Mar

July 24: By Alexander Nguyen

The signs were posted after two juvenile sharks were spotted swimming off the coast. One was spotted early Wednesday morning off 15th Street and one was spotted off 29th Street on Tuesday, city officials said.

Solana Beach Parent Charged In College Bribery Scheme Pleads Guilty

July 24: By Associated Press

Jeffrey Bizzack, 59, entered the plea to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud in Boston's federal court. As part of a plea deal with Bizzack, prosecutors are recommending nine months in prison, a $75,000 fine and other restitution to be decided during sentencing.

13-Year-Old Boy Killed, Three Injured In Big Rig-SUV Collision In Rainbow

July 24: By City News Service

The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Highway 395 at Rainbow Glen Road in Rainbow, according to the California Highway Patrol.