Maria Arcega-Dunn
FOX5 San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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The cherry blossoms of Balboa Park
They are undoubtedly one of the most recognizable and beautiful flowers in the world. The pale pink Japanese flowers are called Sakura in Japan, and they draw people from far and wide just hoping to catch a glimpse of them. → Read More
UCSD library celebrates release of new Dr. Seuss book
UC San Diego's Geisel Library held an event Tuesday to celebrate the release of the newest book by Dr. Seuss. → Read More
Fire damages iconic Coronado coffee shop
Fire officials are looking into what sparked an early morning fire that caused some minor damage to an iconic Coronado restaurant. → Read More
HOA postpones decision on garage inspections
Residents in a South Bay neighborhood spoke out against parking regulations at a heated HOA meeting Tuesday night. → Read More
San Diego Pride weekend attracts thousands
The 45th annual San Diego Pride celebration kicked off Saturday with a 5K run and a parade that took over the streets of Hillcrest with rainbows, love and pride. → Read More
Big Bay Boom promises to be a pyrotechnic spectacular
This year’s Big Bay Boom promises to be a pyrotechnic spectacular that will dazzle and impress. The producer of the show says it will be even better than last year with lots of twists, turns and surprises. → Read More
Law requiring background checks to buy ammo goes into effect July 1
Several bills that were signed into law during the last legislative session will go into effect on July 1, including a law that requires gun owners to undergo a background check when buying ammunition. → Read More
25 years after ‘Forrest Gump’, Gary Sinise talks about his love for veterans, San Diego
CORONADO, Calif. -- It's been almost 40 years since Gary Sinise, an accomplished actor, director and musician, began advocating for America’s service members and first responders. It began in the early '80s with Sinise’s support of Vietnam Veterans groups. → Read More
Earthquake warning system to be tested in San Diego County
On Thursday, you may receive an earthquake alert, but don't panic! It is only a test -- but an important one that could help save lives. → Read More
Fundraising walk honors synagogue shooting victim
The woman killed by a gunman in April at a Poway synagogue was honored Sunday by an annual charity walk at Liberty Station. → Read More
Man accused of gunning down teen in Linda Vista faces judge
A man accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy entered not-guilty pleas to eight charges Wednesday. → Read More
Kidnapping investigation underway in Rancho Peñasquitos
Police were investigating a possible attempted kidnapping in Rancho Peñasquitos Monday. → Read More
Teacher accused of having sex with student faces judge
A San Diego High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student, as well as assaulting and threatening the girl to keep her from exposing the relationship to others, was charged Wednesday with 20 felony counts. → Read More
Local horse owner considers legal action after Kentucky Derby win overturned
The Rancho Santa Fe owner of Maximum Security, the horse that finished first at Saturday's Kentucky Derby but later had its victory overturned by stewards' review says he plans to appeal the decision or even fight it with legal action. → Read More
Police: Man swings rock, bites cop after trying to torch cousin’s house
An arson suspect did not go down quietly in Chollas View Saturday, fighting with police and injuring an officer before he was finally arrested. → Read More
Suspected Poway synagogue shooter to face judge for 1st time
A young man accused of opening fire inside a Poway synagogue on the last day of Passover with an AR-15-style assault rifle, killing a woman and injuring three other people, including the congregation's rabbi, is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and attempted murder charges. → Read More
City Council adopts comprehensive regulations for dockless scooters, bikes
The San Diego City Council voted Tuesday to adopt new regulations for dockless electric scooters, bicycles and the companies that own them. → Read More
Teens plead not guilty in juvenile court to beating at South Bay taco shop
Four juveniles accused with two young men of assaulting and robbing a teenager at a South Bay restaurant last week, leaving him with a broken wrist, pleaded not guilty to assault charges Monday. → Read More
Residents rally against scooters ahead of City Council debate
After a rash of recent crashes and injuries involving dockless scooters, a group of residents from several San Diego neighborhoods rallied in Mission Beach Saturday. → Read More
Police arrest 6 teens in brutal attack at South Bay taco shop
Police have arrested six teenagers in the brutal attack of a 16-year-old boy at a Chula Vista taco shop that was caught on video last week. → Read More