Arson Spree; Gang Slayings: La Mesa, SD County Police Log

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across San Diego County.

Fire Damages Oceanside Charter School

A fire damaged The Classical Academy Vista, an Oceanside charter school, authorities reported.

Pair Sentenced To Life Without Parole For La Mesa Gang Slayings

Two gang members convicted of murder from a pair of shootings that took in La Mesa were sentenced Friday to life in prison.

2 People, Dog Displaced In Santee Mobile Home Fire

A family of two and their dog were displaced Friday after a fire broke out in the garage of their Santee mobile home, authorities said.

Authorities ID Construction Worker Killed In Fall At Monte Vista

An ironworker was killed in a fall from a 30-foot-high platform in a construction zone at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley.

1 Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash On SR-78 In Escondido

One person suffered a broken wrist Thursday morning in a crash involving four vehicles on state Route 78 in Escondido.

Authorities ID Driver Killed In Crash During South Bay Pursuit

Authorities Thursday identified a motorist who died in a crash in Chula Vista while leading police on a chase.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Poway Crash

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a solo crash near a Poway intersection, authorities said.

Tips Sought In San Diego Coast-Area Arson Spree

Authorities seek the public's help in identifying an arsonist who set a half-dozen small early-morning fires in Ocean Beach and Point Loma.

Descanso-Area Structure Fire Sparks Small Vegetation Blaze

A structure fire in Descanso spread into adjacent brush Wednesday, blackening about two acres southwest of Lake Cuyamaca.

Lemon Grove Man Sentenced For Killing Man During Fight

A man who fatally stabbed a fellow Lemon Grove resident during a fight near a home improvement store last year was sentenced to prison.

Construction Worker Killed In Fall At Monte Vista High School

A worker was seriously injured A worker was killed a fall from a building at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, authorities reported.

1 Displaced After Vista House Fire

A two-alarm fire caused an estimated $60,000 in damage to a Vista home and its contents and displaced one resident.

Woman Found Dead In Encinitas Was Homicide Victim

The body of Sabrina Lukosky, 43, who had been reported missing, was found Tuesday in the 1200 block of Summit Avenue, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Near City Heights Intersection

A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle near a City Heights intersection.

Argument At LA Fitness In Escondido Ends In Baseball Bat Attack

An argument between two men at LA Fitness in Escondido turned into a bat assault that sent one of them to a hospital, authorities said.

Driver Chases Bicyclists Onto South Bay Golf Course: Police

A man was jailed Tuesday on suspicion of chasing two teenage bicyclists onto the golf course at East Lake Country Club in Chula Vista.

Ramona Man Arrested In Serious-Injury Hit-And-Run

Chase E. Richard, 34, of Ramona, was arrested for allegedly fleeing after the SUV he was driving struck and injured a bicyclist in Ramona.

Tips Sought On Gunman Who Fatally Shot Man In San Diego

Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a gunman who fatally shot a man in the Grantville area nearly five months ago.

2 Displaced After Fire Damages Escondido Home

A fire sparked by a faulty electrical box damaged a house in Escondido and displaced two residents, authorities said.

Motorcyclist Injured In San Diego Hit-And-Run

A motorcyclist was injured over the weekend by a hit-and-run driver in San Diego's Marina area, police said.

Child Injured In Crash At End Of Pursuit In San Marcos

A crash at the end of a pursuit of an aggressive driver in San Marcos over the weekend injured an 8-year-old child, authorities said.

Carlsbad Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Young Girls

A Carlsbad man who molested several young girls his girlfriend babysat was convicted of 35 felonies.

Man Who Was Gunned Down In San Diego ID'd

Authorities released the name of a man who was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant over the weekend on a Shelltown-area roadside.

Suspect Arrested In Carlsbad Residential Burglaries

A suspect in two residential burglaries in Carlsbad was arrested over the weekend, police said.

Wanted Fugitive Arraigned On Burglary Charges In San Diego

A convicted rapist wanted in New York for violating his parole pleaded not guilty in a San Diego courtroom to burglary charges.

Man Shot In Hand At Party Near SDSU

A man was shot in the hand during a large party near San Diego State University over the weekend, police said.

Motorcycle Crash Sparks Brush Fire In Guatay In San Diego County

The spread of a 10-acre brush fire, sparked by a motorcycle crash, was stopped over the weekend, Cal Fire said.

Gunman Tries To Rob San Diego Taco Bell

A gunman tried to rob a Taco Bell in the Stockton neighborhood of San Diego, police said.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Teen He Met On Social Media: Sheriff

A man was arrested in Vista for allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl he met for sex, authorities said Monday.

Man Arrested For Damaging Window At SDPD Headquarters: Police

A man was arrested on suspicion of damaging a window at the San Diego Police Department headquarters and smashing windows of vehicles.

Rep. Duncan Hunter's Corruption Trial Pushed Back One Week

A San Diego federal judge pushed back Hunter's trial for alleged misuse of $250,000 in campaign funds by a week, from Jan. 14 to Jan. 22.

Man Killed In Crash With Tow Truck In Carmel Valley

An 81-year-old man was killed when the SUV he was riding in was struck by a tow truck at a Carmel Valley intersection, police said.

Man Arrested For Stealing Patrol Car In Lemon Grove: Sheriff

A man was jailed for stealing a deputy's patrol car at the Lemon Grove Patrol Station, sheriff's officials said.