Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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The girl sustained serious injuries that left her hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
The misdemeanor count carries a maximum penalty of one year in county jail.
Jose Ruiz Cruz, 28, was arrested in February of last year.
The chase ended in La Jolla.
Trevon Williams, 21, is accused in last Saturday's slaying outside an Airbnb on Gardena Avenue.
A seemingly Republican wave continued for San Diego County in several key statewide and congressional contests.
Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey still held a commanding lead Friday in the race for San Diego City Council's open District 2 seat.
A simple majority was required for passage.
Robert Lee Watkins, 41, is accused in last month's slaying of 56-year-old Brenda Gillett.
The gas has a rotten egg smell and is associated with untreated wastewater.
Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, is accused in the May 20 attack on 69-year-old Kerry Sheron outside the victim's home.
The county has identified 14 rabies-positive bats so far this year, including four found in May.
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The Controller's Office said it currently safeguards about $15 billion in unclaimed property.
Participating restaurants will offer curated two-course lunch and three-course dinner menus starting at $30.
The 300-pound American black bear, named Olivia, has a new home at Lions Tigers & Bears in Alpine.
Changing priorities and digital tools are reshaping how renters search for homes across San Diego County.
The series will feature two dining experiences this year.
The organization found homes for 293 pets during last year's California Adopt-a-Pet Day and hopes to surpass that total this year.
The blaze has burned 1,625 acres in the U.S. and 992 acres in Mexico, officials said.
The 1,000-square-foot café will seat about 25 to 30 guests, with additional seating available in the adjacent restaurant dining room.
Jose Christian Sanchez Linares, 28, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.
Votes are still being counted.
San Diego County voters appeared to favor Republican candidates in several key statewide and congressional contests.
The top two finishers in Tuesday's primary will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, with the winner succeeding Supervisor Jim Desmond.
Election officials will continue counting vote-by-mail and provisional ballots in the coming days.
The race drew significant attention because it was the first open contest for the district in years.
The American Red Cross opened an overnight shelter at Spring Valley Community Center.
The San Diego City Council voted 8-1 to place the measure on this year's ballot.
The polls are closed in San Diego, and voters have had their say on local races as well as who will face off for governor in November.
A temporary evacuation point was established at the Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego parking lot.
The 1,900-foot long and 55-feet deep drug tunnel has been under surveillance since December, officials said.
Two wild, wide-open races to fill the seats of departing council members will highlight ballots for portions of San Diego voters.
The top two candidates from Tuesday's primary will go on to the Nov. 3 general election.