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Ex-NFL Tight End Kellen Winslow II Facing 14 Years in Prison in New Plea
Ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II, who committed sexual offenses against five women in Northern San Diego County, will be sentenced to 14 years in state prison next month following a modification made Friday to his original guilty plea.
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Wallet Lost in Antarctica in '60s Returned to Calif. Man
Paul Grisham’s wallet was missing for so long at the bottom of the world he forgot all about it. Fifty-three years later, the 91-year-old San Diego man has the billfold back along with mementos of his 13-month assignment as a Navy meteorologist on Antarctica in the 1960s. “I was just blown away,” Grisham told The San Diego Union-Tribune after the wallet...
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‘Never Give Up': History-Making San Diego Judge Tells Youth to Dream Big
San Diego Superior Court Judge Randa Trapp’s story began in National City, where she was raised with a loving family with strong values, reports NBC 7’s Amber Frias.
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Trailblazing Former San Diego Judges Reflect
NBC 7’s Jacke Crea had a chat with two retired Black judges who had to fight through racism and discrimination on their way to becoming trailblazers in their profession.
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Pro-Trump Rally, Counter-Protest in San Diego Turns ‘Violent'; Police Declare ‘Unlawful Assembly'
Supporters of Pres. Donald Trump faced off with counter-protesters on Saturday in Pacific Beach, prompting San Diego police to declare the situation an unlawful assembly “due to acts of violence.”
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Gatorade Finds Its New Derek Jeter in Young Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr.
The San Diego Padres star shortstop agreed to an endorsement deal with the Pepsi-owned company.
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Strip Club Still Open While California Vows Legal Action
A San Diego strip club is still open despite a vow from California’s attorney general vowing to take legal action if it does not close to comply with the state’s stay-at-home order that was issued earlier this month
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Swimming With Otters Is Making a Splash With Make-A-Wish Kids at California's Nurtured by Nature Wildlife Center
The California non-profit Nurtured by Nature is not only making a difference for the animals in its care but also for young Make-A-Wish recipients, like Reagan McBride. LX News host Tabitha Lipkin visited the program outside San Diego to get an up close look at its otter program, which is a special source of joy for these young people.
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3-Year-Old Boy's Scraped Knee on San Diego Camping Trip Leads to Double Amputation
An Arizona family visiting San Diego faced a scenario that could be any parent’s nightmare when their 3-year-old scraped his knee, leading to a double amputation, NBC affiliate KPNX reports.
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FTC Sues Savings App Beam Financial, Demanding Customers Get Their Money Back
The Federal Trade Commission filed a civil complaint against Beam Financial, which claims to offer above-market interest rates on federally insured deposits.
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Colorado Authorities Use DNA to Identify Body Found in 1974
Authorities in Colorado used DNA to identify a man who was found dead by hikers 46 years ago, while his wife remains missing.
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DEA Announces Biggest Meth Bust in US History With 10-Foot-High Pile of Drugs
Federal agents announced what they called the largest methamphetamine bust in U.S. history Wednesday, displaying a 10-foot high pile of the confiscated drugs representing a haul of more than 2,200 pounds seized at stash houses in Riverside County, along with cocaine and heroin.
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From Cop to Babysitter: San Diego Officers Watch Man's Kids During Emergency
If you’re a parent, you know arranging last-minute childcare can be a challenge. But one San Diego dad recently got a little help in that department – and from the San Diego Police Department, no less.
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Who Is Most At Risk And Warning Signs For Spotting Child Sex Trafficking
Human trafficking is a global problem. The victims caught in the torrent of sex trafficking are of all nationalities, all ethnicities, all ages, and all genders. Yet, while the crisis impacts a wide swath of humanity, there are some profiles for children who are most at risk in America.
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It Starts With A Conversation: How To Protect Your Child From Falling Victim To Sex Trafficking Or Predators Online
To offset the increased exposure caused by social media and technology, experts are placing more and more emphasis on parents to sit down and have conversations with their children to make them aware of the dangers that lurk online.
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11 Lesser-Known Apps That Experts Say Could Expose Your Child to Sex Trafficking
There are more apps out there than we can keep track of, and not all of them are fun and games. Here are a few the San Diego County Human Trafficking Task Force says parents should be aware of
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Rise In Reports of Child Sex Trafficking, Exploitation Cases During COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of society. In particular, it has aided in the rise of sex trafficking on national and global levels.
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Gridiron to the Pulpit: How This Former NFL Player is Working to Heal the Racial Divide
Former NFL player turned pastor turned author Miles McPherson speaks with LX News about his new book “The Third Option,” which he hopes provides a blueprint for healing a racially divided nation.
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Marine Corps ID's 8 Troops Presumed Dead, 1 Marine Killed After ‘Training Mishap'
The identities of eight of the troops presumed dead, and one Marine who was killed, after a landing craft sank off the Southern California coast during a training exercise have been released by officials. Lance Cpl. Guillermo S. Perez, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene before being transported by helicopter to Scripps Memorial Hospital in…
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‘You Are Not Weak': This High School Football Coach is Making a Difference Off the Field
San Diego high school football coach Kurt Hines finds his motivational speaking skills are in more demand than his football knowledge as people struggle with depression in the midst of the pandemic.