Murder victim's mom, a former detective, on fugitive's arrest: "I got him!"
A tip along with the perseverance of the mother of a woman killed in 2016 led to the arrest of her boyfriend who fled to El Salvador, prosecutors say.
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Calif. wildfires force evacuations
California is on high alert as several wildfires have erupted near Los Angeles and San Diego amid a sweltering heat wave expected to last for the next week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
California wildfires force evacuations amid heat wave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to increase power production, and urged residents to reduce electricity use.
Murder suspect found in El Salvador after six-year-long manhunt
Raymond McLeod was on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted list when he was arrested in El Salvador.
Matt Araiza released by Bills after rape accusation
The Bills cut ties with Araiza just days after releasing returning veteran Matt Haack and awarding Araiza the starting job, prompting questions about when the Bills became aware of the rape allegations.
Bills punter Matt Araiza, 2 college teammates accused of rape in new lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the sexual assault occurred at an off-campus Halloween party while Araiza was a student at San Diego State University.
Boat in suspected smuggling incident capsizes
At least three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized after a boat capsized and broke apart just off the San Diego coast. Officials suspect it was a human smuggling operation. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Kerri Lane reports. Read more here.
3 killed after boat capsizes in San Diego
A boat packed with people suspected to be migrants ran aground near San Diego on Sunday. At least three people died and several others were hurt. Officials suspect the passengers were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. CBS News' Nichelle Medina has the latest from San Diego. Read more here.
Team helps evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Ida
An emergency flight out of Louisiana carrying dozens of adoptable dogs and cats landed in San Diego on Saturday as Hurricane Ida looms near the Gulf Coast. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Ariana Cohen reports. Read more here.
California Republicans launch campaigns against Gavin Newsom
Several California Republicans have announced plans to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom if the recall effort against him triggers a special election later this year. The campaign that's leading the effort to oust Newsom from office says they are just 200,000 signatures short of their goal. The Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the candidates and what the latest approval ratings show about the state of the governor's popularity.
Russian superyacht seized by U.S. arrives in San Diego Bay
The $325 million yacht comes complete with a helipad, mosaic-tiled pool, lobster tank and pizza oven.
Massive drug-smuggling tunnel discovered
U.S. authorities this week announced the discovery of a major drug-smuggling tunnel — running about the length of six football fields and featuring rail and ventilation systems — from Tijuana, Mexico, to a warehouse in San Diego.
Major smuggling tunnel found under U.S.-Mexico border
Six people are under arrest after U.S. authorities discovered a drug smuggling tunnel between San Diego and Tijuana. The tunnel was equipped with rail tracks, ventilation and electricity.
Ramadan away from home for Afghan refugees
Despite being away from family during Ramadan, Afghan refugees in San Diego will gather at sundown to celebrate together. Danya Bacchus reports.
Man dies trying to parachute from high-rise as teen daughter watched
The 48-year-old man was attempting to parachute from the 23-story Palisade UTC luxury apartment complex, police said.
Dogs help calm kids getting vaccines
With the COVID vaccine approved for kids between the ages of 5 and 11, children across the country are rolling up their sleeves. But as many of them are frightened of needles, Jamie Yuccas visited a clinic in San Diego and met a golden retriever, named "Tank," who is helping ease the pain.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" border policy
The U.S. government is expanding its enforcement of the Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while U.S. immigration courts review their claims. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the controversial decision.
Small plane crash leaves fiery wreckage and thousands without power
The crash in El Cajon, outside San Diego, took down power lines. Four people on board were killed.
U.S. to restart Trump-era migrant policy
The Biden administration will restart the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, which mandates that migrants return to Mexico while they wait for their asylum court hearings, after a federal judge in Texas ruled that the administration terminated the policy illegally. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
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Woman dies trying to swim across U.S. border in San Diego
Border Patrol said agents took 36 Mexican nationals into custody, including 13 people who were pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard.
TikTok star pleads not guilty to killing wife and man in San Diego
Prosecutors said Ali Abulaban installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad, and when he heard his wife and another man talking, he went to her apartment and shot them to death.
Sailors describe out-of-control fire aboard Navy ship
A group of naval sailors fought a ferocious battle in July against an unexpected enemy when fire raced through their ship in San Diego. David Martin has their story.
Firefighters struggle to contain fire on Navy warship
Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports.
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