Tom Jones, NBC 7 San Diego

Tom Jones

NBC 7 San Diego

San Diego, CA, United States

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Past articles by Tom:

CBP Inappropriately Surveilled U.S. Citizens During Migrant Caravan: DHS Report

The report published by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General found that while the agency had justified reasoning to flag journalists, their tracking was not fully within CBP policy. → Read More

San Diego Faces up to $80 Million in Fines Related to Firefighter Asbestos Exposure

The city could face fines ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 a day for 160 days, which could add up to more than $80 million. → Read More

San Diego House Party Police Responses Nearly Doubled in 2020

This holiday weekend is sure to spark a lot of parties here in San Diego, especially after a year where public health orders prohibited such gatherings. But NBC 7 Investigates found that just because the county told folks not to party didn’t mean they listened. → Read More

COVID Testing: What to Do If You Plan to Travel Outside U.S. This Summer

Taking a trip out of the country this summer? Plan ahead or you could end up paying big bucks for a COVID test. → Read More

Distraught People, Deadly Consequences: San Diegans in Distress Killed by Police

A call for help that turns deadly. NBC 7 Investigates takes a look at local police shootings involving people who were in mental distress. → Read More

Millions in County Rent Relief Dollars Going Unused

As of Thursday, San Diego County’s eviction moratorium is officially now in effect, but it’s only meant to last until August – and pending evictions are already piling up. → Read More

San Diego Hospitals Among Local Employers Facing Potential Fines For COVID-19 Safety Violations

NBC 7 Investigates found that local employers cited by the state for COVID-19 violations include two hospitals, an assisted living home for the elderly, and an elementary school district in the South Bay. → Read More

Materials Given to SDPD Recruit Included Training on Banned Carotid Restraint

The carotid restraint is banned throughout California, but NBC 7 Investigates found it was still being included in training material for SDPD recruits almost a year later. → Read More

Are Everyday Chemicals Causing Infertility?

Chemicals found in products we use every day may be impacting fertility rates. → Read More

Expert: City Cyber Response Plans Likely Vulnerable to Ransomware

NBC 7 Investigates wanted to know how prepared city governments are for cyberattacks, so we asked them about their plans. → Read More

BREAKDOWN: Resources for San Diegans Living With Mental Illness

A list of resources for San Diego County residents of all ages in need of mental health assistance. → Read More

Ghost-Gun Seizures Across San Diego County on the Rise As President Calls for Nationwide Ban

Police departments across San Diego County told NBC 7 Investigates that, in the course of their investigations during the past three years, they are seizing ghost guns at an increased rate. → Read More

Business Owners in San Diego's District 4 Didn't Receive as Much Loan Money as Other Districts

An NBC7 Investigation reveals one of the city’s most diverse communities received far less money from the San Diego Small Business Relief Fund, but elected officials say there is an explanation. → Read More

Critics: City's New Commission to Investigate SDPD Complaints Stalled by Police Union, Lacks Adequate Funding

To this day, calls for police accountability are sweeping the nation after several high-profile police shootings and in-custody deaths, including this week’s conviction of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd last year. SDPD hasn’t been left out of the conversation. → Read More

QR Codes, Vaccine Passports: Ways to Track Vaccination Status Considered But Hotly Debated

Vaccination requirements by California employers, colleges, and even sporting and concert venues are growing, intensifying calls for a universal system to track an individual’s inoculation. But some elected officials believe any system designed to verify vaccination records would be unconstitutional, and an invasion of a person’s medical privacy. → Read More

‘Trash Collectors' of the Air: The Tool That Could Help Save the Planet

Facilities can filter carbon from air molecules like filtering a glass of water. They’re called Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems and not only can they remove CO2 from ambient air, but they can also assist with storing carbon safely underground. → Read More

Court Docs Show San Diego High Standoff Suspect Had Long, Dangerous Criminal Past

NBC 7 found Christopher Marquez had a lengthy criminal history -- the gamut from stealing purses to attempted murder -- in San Diego County → Read More

La Mesa Business Owner Sentenced After Scuffle With Reporters, Alleged Lewd Act

A La Mesa business owner was sentenced Wednesday to a two-year probation term and time served stemming from a scuffle with members of the local media in front of his clothing store. → Read More

COVID Questions: What a Year of NBC 7 Investigations Found About The Pandemic

Here are just some of the subjects the NBC 7 Investigates team focused on during the pandemic’s first year and the remaining questions as the fight against COVID-19 continues across the nation. → Read More

Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy and Distrust Among San Diego's Black Community

San Diego County leaders have been trying to answer a critical question: how can they convince their Black fellow community members that a brand new vaccine backed by the U.S. government is safe after decades of racism and distrust? → Read More