Monique Griego
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Military suicides spike by 20% according to military officials
According to officials, reports of service members taking their own lives has gone up dramatically, compared to the same period in 2019. → Read More
Multiple East County churches vandalized overnight
Vandals graffitied Saint Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral and Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. → Read More
Sheriff's department releases new video in alleged attempted kidnapping at Vista Costco
The mother in the video said while she doesn't know the man's intentions, it was still a terrifying incident. → Read More
Some SDSU students fear parties will return when students arrive back to campus
Neighbors of one home reached out to News 8 about parties and lack of safety by students. → Read More
Census workers in crunch time to meet September 30 deadline and get people counted
U.S. Bureau says pandemic slowed them for a bit, but now workers are out in full force. This is also the first year you can fill out the questions online. → Read More
San Diego Latino Film Festival goes virtual for 2020
A virtual festival ensured its filmmakers and its audience would still have access to the films so many people worked so hard to produce. → Read More
Vista homeowners fight to get repairs to sinkholes from drainage pipes
It's a homeowner's nightmare: a torrential flow of water running through your property turning your back lot into a giant sinkhole. → Read More
San Diego County spared so far from major brush fires despite increased danger
It’s no secret wildfires are raging longer and more violently than ever before and that means fire-tornadoes - or "firenadoes" have been too. → Read More
Families await rental assistance from City of San Diego
The Chicano Federation is thankful for the city's help but not everyone qualifies → Read More
Workers finding new ways to make ends meet amid coronavirus
After closing, reopening, and then closing again; gym workers among those who see uncertain future for the economy. → Read More
Owners of La Mesa businesses damaged in May riot talk about continuing protests, police help
BLM protesters held a peaceful but vocal rally near La Mesa Police Department headquarters on Saturday where an opposing group also demonstrated. → Read More
The summer heat heading for San Diego, raising news issues amid pandemic
Workers feeling the effects while firefighters recommend reviewing escape plan. → Read More
San Diego youth trying to combat COVID-19, misinformation about virus
While the coronavirus is mostly talked about having effects on the elderly and vulnerable populations, younger people are making up a large part of new infections. → Read More
San Diego hotels booking up despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Local tourism officials report an increase in rooms being booked and San Diego remains one of the top five destinations, as far as capacity, in the nation. → Read More
La Jolla businesses use street for outdoor dining space
The La Jolla Shores Neighborhood Association decided to shut Avenida de la Playa to help local businesses, which are mostly restaurants. → Read More
Restaurants trying to stay afloat amidst virus, list of closures grows
The Balboa Bar and Grill said it had to close one location due to lack of business → Read More
Chula Vista resident calls shootout in front of home 'terrifying' after suspect fatally shot by police
Gunfire erupted outside Mark Yturralde's home after his son-in-law kept suspect David Angulo from entering. Yturralde called the ordeal "terrifying." → Read More
Padres superfan talks new normal with no fans allowed in MLB stadiums
Ryan Cohen's in-game dance moves are well known to San Diego Padres fans at Petco Park but that won't be happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Hidden parts of San Diego being explored amid pandemic travel concerns
Locals have been getting creative and taking advantage of all that San Diego has to offer. → Read More
San Diego family loses two children in New Mexico SUV crash
Parents, including pregnant mother want to thank emergency crews who helped save them and their surviving children. → Read More