John Martinez-Gutierrez, 20, pleaded guilty to an attempted murder count for plowing a vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians.
The 79-year-old man died at the scene.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Joseph A. Padilla, 53, was arrested last week at San Diego International Airport and is expected to appear in a federal courtroom in Boston.
Benjamin Laubbacher, 50, admitted to committing six robberies between Jan. 22 and Feb. 5, 2021, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The defendant admitted to a murder count filed against him in connection with the Nov. 23, 2020, death of Lisa Thorborg.
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured when a motorcycle crashed into a bicycle in Carlsbad, authorities said.
Sheriff's stations and substations have scheduled family-friendly community events across San Diego County to take a stand against crime.
David Silvas pleaded not guilty Thursday to nine felony counts of sexual abuse.
Shane Crawford, 53, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, assault with intent to commit a sex crime and other charges.
Mark "Gator" Rogowski was sentenced to 31 years to life behind bars for the 1991 killing of 22-year-old Jessica Bergsten in Carlsbad.
Four suspects armed with a gun and knives robbed two men and two women early Sunday morning in Encinitas.
The pedestrian was hit and killed by an Amtrak train.
The pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scenes.
Authorities found a man dead in a truck in the area of Villa Cardiff Drive and Birmingham Drive, near Interstate 5.
Another destructive wildfire season fueled by extreme drought looms in California. Here’s what it means for your area.
James Burton McGrew, pleaded guilty to assaulting multiple police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Brandon Cabrera, 18, was arrested on suspicion of sexually battering multiple women over the past year at The Shoppes at Carlsbad.
A man who got out of a vehicle to cross a street and get a flower was struck and killed by another vehicle on Mother's Day.
"After a comprehensive investigation, detectives ... have determined (that the incident) did not occur."
Lucas Beau Morgans, 22, faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced later this year for the June 22, 2021, death of Allen Hunter II.
Douglas Payne, 51, of Carlsbad, is accused of hitting the 65-year-old victim on southbound Interstate 5, north of Cannon Road.