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A fatal incident occurred this morning when a 55-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Via Rancho Parkway, near the entrance to the Westfield North County Mall. The Escondido Police Department reported receiving calls about the accident at 5:29 a.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered that bystanders had already commenced CPR on the man, efforts which they continued until the victim was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased is being withheld until his family can be notified.

A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer, Leonard Darnell George, was sentenced to a significant 23-year term in prison for his illicit activities at the San Diego border. In a statement reported by the Department of Homeland Security, George, 42, accepted bribes allowing drug trafficking organizations to pass unauthorized migrants and vehicles packed with narcotics into the United States.

An incident of sexual assault reported in Encinitas has led to the arrest of a San Diego man yesterday. According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, the assault occurred when an unknown assailant approached a 17-year-old girl near the 600 block of 3rd Street after 2:30 p.m. on November 6. The suspect forced the victim to a nearby parking lot, where the assault took place inside a vehicle before the assailant fled.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office is currently on the lookout for a man suspected of felony crimes, urging the public for assistance in locating the individual. The suspect, Levi Barter, was last seen in the Encinitas area, specifically at the intersection of Avocado Street and N. Coast Highway 101.

A mild weather pattern is standing in San Diego, with only minor fluctuations expected as we start the week. According to the National Weather Service San Diego, today's high temperatures will toe the line typical for this time of year, with ranges from the high 60s in coastal areas to the low 80s in the low deserts.

Southwestern California is experiencing a bit of a seesaw in terms of weather this week. According to the National Weather Service San Diego, today's high temperatures have dipped slightly, with predictions of coastal areas ranging from 64 to 68 degrees and inland valleys between 65 to 71 degrees. This slight cooldown contrasts Monday’s temperatures and falls below the seasonal average by around 5 degrees for most areas.

Early this morning, an El Cajon couple awoke to chaos as a car barreled through the wall of their condo, leaving them with injuries that required medical attention. According to the City of El Cajon's official website, at about 2:10 am, local emergency services rushed to the 900 block of Jamacha Road after receiving reports of the collision. The El Cajon Police and Heartland Fire & Rescue teams found the vehicle had penetrated the home up to nearly its full length.

The City of San Diego announced the completion of a significant project to clear encampments from the San Diego River. In anticipation of the upcoming wet season, the multi-phase effort involved relocating individuals experiencing homelessness to various shelter options and removing approximately 78 tons of waste.

The long-standing manhunt for a suspect in the Lemon Grove homicide has come to an end. Last Thursday, Minnesota officers arrested 44-year-old Daniel Ethridge in St. Paul on theft charges and an outstanding warrant for the murder of Gregory Moore, which occurred back on March 18, 2023. Information from the San Diego Sheriff's Department, published by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office news release, details deputies responding to a call at about 10 PM on the night of the incident, where they found Moore with critical gunshot wounds.

Residents and visitors in Encinitas experienced an added dose of drama when a helicopter took to the skies with a public plea on behalf of the San Diego Sheriff's Office. Loudspeakers from above advised the community of an ongoing manhunt for a suspect known simply as "Alex." The individual, described as a Hispanic male adult in his mid-forties, had reportedly fled from deputies, triggering an intense search within the area.