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09/10/2026

Gas leak displaces a block of residents • Chula Vista

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — At approximately 3:29 p.m., the Chula Vista Fire Department was dispatched to the Palomar Hotel at 1160 Walnut Avenue following reports of a possible gas leak.

Upon arrival, firefighters deployed gas-detection meters to monitor the area. Firefighters reported elevated gas readings, prompting crews to take precautions and establish a safety perimeter.

According to information from the scene, construction crews working near the hotel may have struck a gas line during construction. However, it has not been confirmed whether construction activity caused damage to the gas line and it was broken and blowing.

The Chula Vista Fire Department requested assistance from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to locate and shut off the gas supply.

As a precaution, nearby businesses and residents were displaced from the area while emergency crews worked to address the leak. Evacuations were conducted in the surrounding area due to the elevated gas readings.

The extent of the damage and the cause of the gas leak remain under investigation. No injuries were immediately reported.

09/09/2026

Driver flies off 94 on ramp into Canyon• San Diego

SAN DIEGO — The California Highway Patrol responded Wednesday night to a reported crash on the State Route 94 freeway near the Kelton Road exit after an OnStar alert indicated a vehicle had been involved in a collision.

The incident was reported at approximately 11:47 p.m. on tuesday, September 8.

Upon arriving in the area, CHP officers located a male standing near the guardrail and made contact with him. Officers also contacted the San Diego Police Department to assist with the investigation.

Investigators later determined that the man had been driving his vehicle too fast as he drove off the freeway on-ramp and into a brush-covered area along the side of the freeway. He stated to officers that he fell asleep, but officers believe drugs may be involved.

The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The circumstances that led to the crash remain unknown, and no additional information about the driver’s condition was immediately available.

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Man Suffers Serious Neck Laceration in National City Incident

At approximately 8:50 p.m., the National City Police Department responded to a report of an alleged assault near the Circle K at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Civic Center Drive in National City.

When officers arrived at the scene, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department was also dispatched after reports that a male had suffered a significant laceration to his neck, estimated to be approximately 4 to 6 inches in length.

According to witnesses, the man reportedly fell and tripped, causing a construction sign to pe*****te his neck. A nearby bystander assisted the injured man and provided medical aid until first responders arrived.

The circumstances surrounding the injury remain under investigation. The National City Police Department has not confirmed or denied whether the incident was the result of an assault.

Additional information about the man’s condition was not immediately available.

08/26/2026

SAN DIEGO — At approximately 6:21 p.m. on August 25, 2026, the San Diego Police Department responded to a reported domestic violence incident near Lands Street and 44th Street after a neighbor reported hearing a disturbance and alleged that a husband had stabbed his wife.

When officers arrived, a woman was reportedly outside the residence, screaming that she was going to pass out and suffering from significant bleeding from her leg. A tourniquet was applied to the injured leg while emergency personnel responded.

The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately known.

The suspect was later taken into custody near Wightman Street and Highland Avenue. According to the information provided, the suspect allegedly discarded a revolver in nearby bushes before being taken into custody. The weapon was reportedly located by officers.

A child and a dog were also reported to have exited the residence during the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the reported stabbing and the fi***rm remain under investigation. Additional details, including potential charges, were not immediately available.

08/22/2026

Car crash on trolley tracks causes delays• Chula Vista
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — At approximately 5:41 p.m. on August 21, the Chula Vista Police Department, along with the Chula Vista Fire Department, responded to a reported traffic collision involving a vehicle on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Palomar Street and Industrial Boulevard.

During the incident, Chula Vista police officers reportedly used a police vehicle to push the disabled vehicle off the railroad tracks and away from the immediate danger area.

All parties were able to exit the vehicle. One male was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The extent of his injuries has not been released.

A vehicle involved in the collision was also reported to have children inside at the time of the incident. No additional information regarding the children has been made available to the public.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear, and additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.

08/20/2026

Cover Now • East Village

SAN DIEGO — August 20, 2026: At approximately 10:46 a.m., officers responded to the area of 11th & Market Street for a report of an individual running in the roadway.

Officers pursued the individual through the streets, eventually catching up with the suspect near 11th Avenue and Island Avenue. The male reportedly became combative and resisted officers, prompting a responding unit to call for additional cover.

Officers ultimately placed the suspect in a WRAP restraint system to further restrain him and bring the situation under control.

No additional information regarding injuries or potential charges was immediately available.

07/26/2026

Overnight Persuit • National City

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. (July 25, 2026) — A driver was taken into custody early Saturday morning after allegedly fleeing from a National City police traffic stop, leading officers on a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed into a fence.

According to available information, the incident began at approximately 1:33 a.m. when officers with the National City Police Department attempted to stop a red pickup truck for an alleged moving violation. Instead of pulling over, the driver reportedly fled, prompting a short police pursuit.

The pursuit came to an end after the driver crashed into a fence. A large police response converged on the scene, and officers took the suspect into custody without further incident.

The driver appeared to be under the influence, according to initial observations at the scene. However, authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or confirmed whether DUI-related charges have been filed.

No injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.

06/11/2026

Police responded to a report of a robbery at 1150 Broadway ST at 13:08 just to find out it was actually someone who stole a bag of sour patch kids worth $5. The man screamed he had a gun in his backpack and has not been located.

SDPD is investigating.

06/10/2026

Vegetation Fire • Granville

At approximately 11:15 p.m. on June 9, the San Diego Fire Department and San Diego Police Department responded to a brush fire at 5920 Fairmont Ave. in the parking lot of a dealership.

Upon arrival, the fire had begun spreading into nearby trees and surrounding brush. Officers used a fire extinguisher to help stop the fire’s spread until firefighters arrived and fully extinguished the blaze.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.