Melissa Mecija, 10 News San Diego

Melissa Mecija

10 News San Diego

San Diego, CA, United States

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Past articles by Melissa:

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Sat. Feb. 25, 2023: Heavy rain Saturday morning!

Rain and snow continue Saturday with drier conditions tomorrow. We could add 1 to 2 inches of rain in coast/valleys. → Read More

New elder financial fraud legislation proposed in California

New proposed legislation could help elderly San Diegans tricked into giving money to scammers. The legislation would strengthen existing law. → Read More

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Sat. Feb. 4, 2023: Pleasant day Saturday with cool down on the way

There will be picture-perfect weather for Padres FanFest at Petco Park. Temperatures will start in the mid-50s and warm to the mid-60s in the afternoon. → Read More

Audit of California's middle-class tax refund program requested by local assemblymember

More San Diegans have contacted Team 10 about missing funds from their middle-class tax refund debit cards. → Read More

New quarter, familiar shortfalls: Ambulance provider Falck still not meeting required unit hours

The latest data released by the city of San Diego shows ambulance provider, Falck, is still falling short in unit hours. → Read More

Political ads in the 49th Congressional District between Rep. Mike Levin and Brian Maryott

In the 49th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Mike Levin is fighting to keep his seat against businessman Brian Maryott. → Read More

New bill to tackle banned pesticides used in illegal marijuana operations

A new bipartisan bill could increase the punishment for those who use banned toxic chemicals for cannabis operations on public lands. → Read More

Butterfield Ranch residents under boil water order receive help from local congressman

Following Team 10’s story about residents in the East County under a boil water order since May, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and his staff members stepped in to provide temporary relief. → Read More

A boil water order was issued in May. Months later, Butterfield Ranch residents still don't have clean water.

People who live in the small East County community of Butterfield Ranch have been fighting for clean water for months. → Read More

Records: San Diego's ambulance company improving on response time, but falling short in other areas

San Diego’s ambulance company, Falck, is improving in response times, but unit hours are still falling short of the contractual obligation with the City of San Diego. → Read More

Lawsuit alleges rape by SDSU football players and Buffalo Bills punter

Three former or current San Diego State University football players—one who is now playing for the Buffalo Bills—are being sued for rape and false imprisonment. → Read More

Elderly couple loses nearly $700K online scam

A local family said scammers were able to steal their life savings through a fake Amazon purchase and bank wire transfers. → Read More

Students arrested after Hilltop Middle School fight

Two people were arrested for misdemeanors, but police could not release more information because it involved minors. → Read More

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Wed. July 13, 2022: Warming into the weekend

he heat peaks this weekend for the beaches and inland communities, although we’re not going to be in record breaking territory. → Read More

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Tues. June 28, 2022: Gradual cooling

The Heat Advisory expired Tuesday evening and we are in for gradual cooling heading into the weekend. → Read More

San Diego's new ambulance company Falck faces hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties

San Diego’s new ambulance provider Falck could face more than $450,000 dollars in penalties, according to a new document from San Diego Fire-Rescue. → Read More

What are the next steps for the SCOTUS leak?

Chief Justice Roberts has pledged an investigation → Read More

Romance scam features text messages and picture of random woman

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A text scam featuring an unknown woman has been reported all over the country. The text messages are another ploy to get your personal information or money, according to cybersecurity experts. The texts typically come from unknown numbers, often in your same area code. They start innocently enough, like the message Sadie Roussell received. “asked if I was Ivan. They said their… → Read More

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Tues. Apr. 19, 2022: Cooling with a chance of rain

Periods of gusty west to southwest winds in the mountains and deserts expected through Friday. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for our mountains and deserts until 5 a.m. Wednesday. The marine layer will continue to deepen into Wednesday and Thursday, reaching the lower coastal mountain slopes by Thursday morning. Patchy drizzle is possible early Wednesday and Thursday for portions of the coast… → Read More

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Sat. April 16, 2022: Pleasant Easter weekend

Easter weekend will be pleasant overall! → Read More