Elena Gomez
NBC 7 San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Dredge Part of San Diego Bay
A portion of the San Diego Bay will undergo several weeks of maintenance as the area is dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. → Read More
Coronado Teen Crowned Miss California Teen USA 2020
Zoe Hunt, 17, was crowned with the title of Miss California Teen USA 2020 at the end of January. → Read More
Zero Waste-Inspired Restaurant Opens in Oceanside
Restaurant, The Plot, opened up in South Oceanside on Wednesday– striving to become zero waste using a plant-based menu. → Read More
Strong Winds Force U.S.-Mexico Border Wall to Nearly Collapse
Part of the wall that was ordered to be constructed by President Donald Trump partially collapsed on Wednesday —due to the strong winds that whipped... → Read More
“Kids Have Ownership of Their Creativity”: Nonprofit Gets Grant to Put Music in Class
San Diego-based nonprofit, Guitars in the Classroom, will be able to spread their musical reach to more classrooms in San Diego County–– thanks to a $5,700-dollar grant from the City of San Diego. → Read More
Wave of Santa Ana Winds Expected by Weekend
Wind is expected to pick up across San Diego County on Wednesday — leading to Santa Ana winds at the end of the week. → Read More
USS Carl Vinson To Make San Diego Home, Again
Aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, is anticipated to be coming back to San Diego, according to U.S. Navy sources. However, official word and details from the U.S. Navy is anticipated within the next few days. → Read More
Man’s Death Leads to DEA Investigation
Hazmat crews were called out to a home on Calenda Road in Rancho Bernardo on Thursday morning after a man was found unconscious, potentially from an overdose. → Read More
Illegal Pot Shop Involved in Armed Robbery
San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for three robbery suspects who allegedly held up employees at an unlicensed marijuana dispensary at gunpoint on Tuesday. → Read More
Little Italy Christmas Tree Lights Up the Community
A California artist created a Christmas tree that illuminates Little Italy with nearly a thousand LED lights. → Read More
Fire Starts Inside Mobile Home, Spreads to Second Unit
A fire started at a mobile home in the Acacia Mobile Home Park community on Sunday morning. → Read More
Man Spotted Touching Himself on CSUSM Campus: CSUSM Police
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) police warned students about a man who performed lewd acts on campus in front of two women. The CSUSM police department sent out a safety notification on Monday... → Read More
Torrey Pines HS Grad Honored with Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
A Torrey Pines graduate was honored as a Rhodes Scholar over the weekend for her early accomplishments in science. Francisca Vasconcelos is one of 32 young scholars who will get the chance to study at the... → Read More
Flu Cases More Than Doubled Compared to Last Year: County
Nearly 140 flu cases were reported last week in San Diego County, bringing the county’s flu totals up to more than 600 cases this season, according to the County Health and Human Services... → Read More
After Rain, Avoid Swimming at Beaches: County
The County urged residents to avoid swimming at beaches due to increased bacteria levels after rainfall. → Read More
City Raises Transgender Pride Flag for First Time
A transgender pride flag has a temporary home at San Diego’s City Hall for the week, in honor of Transgender Awareness Week. The pink and blue-colored flag is displayed next to the United States and California... → Read More
Three Cases of Tuberculosis Reported: County
The County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) notified San Diego County residents of three unrelated cases of tuberculosis on Thursday. Two of the cases were reported at San Diego County Sheriff’s detention... → Read More
Encinitas Woman Part of Top 20 on “The Voice”
Encinitas resident Kat Hammock will perform in the playoffs on NBC's "The Voice" on Monday night. Hammock, a part of Team Blake, has made it to the top 20 contestants in the competition. → Read More
South Bay School District Opens Bus Stops After Parents Protest
The Sweetwater Union High School District added two bus stops for San Ysidro High School students on Monday after the district originally cut 20 bus routes. For months, the mothers and the district collaborated... → Read More
Man Dies After Pinned Under His Tow Truck
A man was killed on Friday in a freak accident while working on his tow truck in Otay Mesa. The victim, who friends identified as Mario Lopez, was apparently working on his tow truck when the truck pinned... → Read More