Man Dies On Remote Trail Near Alpine

People who were with the man in distress performed CPR and a paramedic took over life-saving efforts upon arrival.

Minivan Driver Tried Picking Up Boy In Santee, Deputies Say

The driver of a minivan is suspected of following a boy along a street in Santee and trying to entice him to get into the van.

High School Students Robbed At Gunpoint In East County

A pair of young thieves, one armed with a handgun, robbed three Grossmont High School students near the campus.

East County House Fire Prompts Evacuations

A house caught fire in the Granite Hills area of El Cajon, prompting evacuations and road closures, authorities said.

Woman Claims Deputy Yanked Her Out Of Her Car In East County

"It was uncalled for, it was abuse of power (and) it was racially (motivated)," said Shynita Phillips Abu, who is Black.

Swastika Vandalism; Looters Sought: Santee, SD County Crime Log

Woman killed by beach tractor, strip mall drive-by, Camp Pendleton fire and other police & fire news this week from San Diego County.

15-Mile Chase From El Cajon To SD Ends In Guardrail Crash, Arrest

The 53-year-old driver tried running from deputies after spike strip deployed & I-805/SR 52 crash, officials said.

Two El Cajon Churches Vandalized With Swastika Images

Both places of worship were spray-painted with images of swastikas and political images.

Woman Accused Of Stabbing Her Father In East County

Hannah Lee Wogatzke was booked into Las Colinas women's jail in Santee on suspicion of felony counts of assault and parole violation.

Two Injured, Eight Displaced In El Cajon House Fire

Crews arrived within eight minutes to discover the one-story house completely involved in fire.

Erosion Control Center To Open In Alpine For Valley Fire Victims

As of Wednesday morning, the Valley Fire remained at 17,665 acres and was 90% contained, according to officials.

Valley Fire Remains At 17,665 Acres, 87% Contained In East County

Crews worked Tuesday to get full lines of control around the smoldering remnants of the Valley Fire.

Valley Fire: 17,665 Acres, 87% Contained In San Diego County

Firefighters Monday worked toward full containment on the smoldering remains of the Valley Fire in rural eastern San Diego County.

Valley Fire: All Evacuations Lifted; 79% Containment.

Those returning to the fire-ravaged area should use extreme caution around trees, power poles and other tall objects.

Price Gouging Warning Issued Amid Valley Fire In East County

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency Sept. 6 due to the wildfire.

Valley Fire Evacuation Orders And Warnings Lifted, Roads Reopened

The wildfire has burned thousands of acres, forced evacuations, and destroyed homes and outbuildings in rural eastern San Diego County.

Animals Evacuated From Children's Nature Retreat​ Due To Wildfire

Already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine is seeking donations to help care for the animals.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure In Santee

Ground and airborne crews worked to extinguish the flames in the riverbed in Santee.

Valley Fire: 17,665 Acres Burned, 32% Contained In East County

The fire has blackened thousands of acres and destroyed several dozen homes and outbuildings​ in rural eastern San Diego County.

Valley Fire: 17,565​ Acres Burned, 37 Structures Destroyed

The fire has destroyed 20 "habitable structures," plus 17 minor structures,​ Cal Fire reported. Nine other structures have been damaged.

Valley Fire: 17,345 Acres Burned, 11 Homes Destroyed

The wildfire has forced widespread evacuations in eastern San Diego County.

Valley Fire: Two Firefighters Injured; More Residents Flee

The blaze was 1% contained as 15,000 residents experienced outages Monday while Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency in San Diego County.

Valley Fire: 5,350 Acres Burn; Crews Work In Triple Digit Weather

The fast burning Valley Fire has destroyed 10 structures and forced evacuations in less than 24 hours with 1% containment Sunday.

Fast Spreading Valley Fire Prompts Evacuations In Japatul Valley

Evacuations were ordered for the Carveacre and Lawson communities; the fire burned 1,000 acres in two hours.

Man Charged With Gross Vehicular Manslaughter In Fiery Crash

David James San Nicolas, 33, is accused of causing the Aug. 3, 2019, death of Sabah Aso, 64.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On East County Freeway Ramp

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicles On I-8: El Cajon

At least two vehicles struck the pedestrian.

Man In Wheelchair Hit In East County; DUI Suspected

A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he struck and injured a man in a motorized wheelchair at an El Cajon intersection, police said.

Woman Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In El Cajon

A woman was killed Saturday evening by a hit-and-run driver in El Cajon, who left the scene before authorities arrived.

Sheriff's Employee Accused Of Burglary Booked Into Las Colinas

A vocational nurse at the Vista Detention Facility and her alleged accomplice face multiple felony counts of burglary, conspiracy and theft.

Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Alpine

Paul Alan Paraschak, 44, who fatally shot his girlfriend in Alpine last year, was sentenced Thursday to 40 years to life in state prison.

Plane Lands In Thick Grass Near Jamul Casino

A small plane landed in thick grass southeast of Jamul Casino in Jamul Wednesday evening, but no one was injured.

East County Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion

David Daughtrey is set to be sentenced Nov. 16 and has agreed to pay over $1M in restitution to the IRS, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Deputies Shut Down Illegal East County Pot Dispensary

Hundreds of pounds of marijuana, along with concentrated cannabis and edible products infused with the drug were seized, officials said.

Firefighter Killed In East County Motorcycle Crash Identified

Authorities Monday publicly identified a 39-year-old firefighter killed over the weekend in a suspected DUI motorcycle crash near Lakeside.

1 Killed In El Cajon Collision

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic collision on Piping Rock Lane near El Cajon that happened Saturday night.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Pickup In East County

A man was fatally struck by a pickup while trying to cross an El Cajon street outside a crosswalk, police said.

Man, 50, Fatally Struck By Car In Lakeside

A 50-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car while crossing a road in Lakeside, authorities said Friday.

Sentencing Delayed, Again, For Ex-Rep. Duncan Hunter's Wife

Margaret Hunter, who pleaded guilty along with her husband to conspiracy charges, had her sentencing delayed for two more months.

Vehicle Hits, Critically Injures Pedestrian In El Cajon

The pedestrian, who is in his 50s, was hospitalized Friday morning in critical condition with head and leg injuries.