Ben J. Costas
Former Union President Sentenced Over $36,000 Embezzlement in San Diego
The former president of San Diego's Local 2805 union, Felix Luciano, has been sentenced to four months in custody and ordered to repay $36,000 of embezzled union funds, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and transparency within labor organizations.
Ex-Convict Ramirez Sentenced to 116 Years-to-Life for Attempted Murder of Ortiz Family in San Diego County
Ex-convict Pablo E. Ramirez is sentenced to 116 years to life imprisonment for attempting to kill his girlfriend and her two daughters, leaving one in a quadriplegic state. Law enforcement's swift response saved their lives.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Shakes San Diego's Alta Vista Neighborhood, Police Seek Public's Help in Tracking Down Suspect
San Diego authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for a fatal hit and run. A dark, four-door vehicle hit a pedestrian in the Alta Vista neighborhood, leaving her dead at the scene.