Debbi Baker
The Union-Tribune
San Diego, CA, United States
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Charges filed against woman forced off Southwest flight after complaining of dog allergies
Charges have been filed against a college professor who was dragged off a Southwest Airlines flight after she complained she was allergic to two dogs that were onboard. → Read More
Woman injured in Encinitas hit-and-run fighting for her life as search for driver continues
A 33-year-old woman who was hit and injured in a hit-and-run in Encinitas last week continues to be in a medically-induced coma with life-altering injuries as her parents keep vigil at her bedside. → Read More
California has a new state dinosaur, 66 million years after the fact
The list of California’s designated symbols just got longer now that Gov. Jerry Brown declared that the Golden State will have its own official dinosaur. → Read More
Cat adoption fees waived this weekend at county shelters
Cat lovers looking to adopt a new feline friend of even two can do it for free from any of the county’s three animal shelters beginning today. → Read More
'Pretty Dank' marijuana delivery service busted by SDPD
A marijuana delivery service that went by the name “Pretty Dank” was disrupted Thursday after San Diego police arrested its owner and seized the company’s assets. → Read More
Man accused of two Otay Mesa carjackings arrested after being injured in crash
A 33-year-old man suspected of carjacking two vehicles in Otay Mesa was arrested Thursday night after he crashed on a freeway off-ramp and was injured. → Read More
Motorcyclist killed in crash off state Route 163
A motorcyclist was killed Thursday night after he failed to navigate an off-ramp from northbound state Route 163 and crashed into a guardrail. → Read More
Canadian hunter shoots and kills therapy dog in front of its owner
A Canadian woman is mourning the loss of her therapy dog for autistic children who was shot and killed by a hunter from just 10 feet away. → Read More
Homeless man beaten with skateboard in North Park has died
A homeless man who was beaten with a skateboard in what witnesses described as an unprovoked attack in North Park over the weekend has died, San Diego police said Thursday. → Read More
Grandparents lose home, cat in El Cajon fire
Firefighters battled a house fire in El Cajon Wednesday night that displaced a couple who had lived in the home for more than 50 years and killed their cat. → Read More
Driver seriously burned in Escondido crash
A man suffered serious burn injuries early Wednesday after he drove his car off an embankment in Escondido and his car hit a tree and then burst into flames. → Read More
Tiny kitten stuck in car for 3 days rescued by San Miguel firefighters
A tiny kitten got stuck inside a car’s engine compartment and was driven from Riverside County to Spring Valley where it stayed for three days until it was rescued by firefighters. → Read More
Rady Children's Hospital patients take a delightful dip with SeaWorld dolphins
Seven Rady Children’s Hospital patients got a chance to swim with dolphins at SeaWorld in a joyous, watery encounter. → Read More
Elon Musk releases rocket booster blooper reel of 'epic explosions'
Mankind’s quest to conquer the cosmos has not come without mishaps and a humorous new video posted by SpaceX Chief Elon Musk demonstrates just how hard the journey to space can be. → Read More
Mysterious fanged creature found on Texas beach in Harvey's aftermath
A woman who found a faceless and fanged creature that washed up on a Texas beach after Hurricane Harvey asked the Internet what it was, prompting lots of guesses. → Read More
Sea turtles returned to ocean after lengthy rehab at SeaWorld
Three sea turtles who have been rehabilitating at SeaWorld for more than a year were returned to their Pacific Ocean home Monday morning. → Read More
Police ask for help in search for missing Army veteran
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a San Diego woman who has been missing since leaving her home a week ago. → Read More
Harbor Police Department chief chosen to head Nebraska State Patrol
The chief of the Harbor Police Department will soon be leaving America’s Finest City for the Midwest after being chosen as the new head of the Nebraska State Patrol. → Read More
Firefighters use ladder truck to hoist driver from ravine after crash
San Diego Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue a driver after her car flew off state Route 52 Thursday night. → Read More
Police looking for 11-year-old boy missing from Logan Heights
Police are searching for an 11-year-old boy who has been missing from Logan Heights since Thursday afternoon. → Read More