Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Thanks to automated license plate reading technology, the suspect was arrested shortly after the crash, authorities said.
The cold-case unit was contacted by a potential family member who believed she knew the victim's identity.
Ruben Castro was booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of assault, false imprisonment and failing to register as a sex offender.
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She had kittens.
A lapse in CalFresh payments will mean thousands of residents may turn to San Diego County food banks.
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Santee Lakes will be stocked with 3,500 pounds of rainbow and steelhead trout for the two-day Trout Season Opener.
August Marriott, 28, was seen in cell phone video that was posted to various social-media platforms becoming irate with salon workers.
"Just one generous hour of time could be the lifesaving difference for patients in need."
Interim Fire Station 20 is the first fire station added to the community since 1964.
Following the crashes, one passenger of the Nissan fled on foot, leaving behind a seriously injured passenger, according to the CHP.
An automated license-plate reader and other databases identified the involved vehicle, police said.
The accident resulted in a Sigalert that closed the freeway for several hours.
Nobody claimed him.
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Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.
Police said the boy suffered major head trauma and was taken to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The attack happened on the northbound shoulder of state Route 67 in the Lakeside area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Robert Panza, 37, was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run offenses, according to the sheriff's office.
A car crossed over a concrete center divider into oncoming traffic and crashed into another vehicle, according to the CHP.
Customers can get two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Pet him please.
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Mount Miguel High School was placed on lockdown after deputies received a report of a possible discharge of a gun heard near the campus.
The family-friendly Halloween event will include candy, games, a donut walk, face painting, food trucks, creepy critters and more.
"We are very excited to open Santee's third fire station in the southwestern area of our city," Fire Chief Harley Wallace said.
Officials said to be cautious of unsecured objects, tree limbs that could be blown down and possible power outages.
A toxicology report through the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office was pending, the CHP stated.
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More than 100 vendors are expected to set up shop at Lake 1 and Lake 10 under the gazebo.
The checkpoint was held in the 9200 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
He's chatty.
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