A National City man was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for transporting teenage girls for prostitution, with the judge reproving his exploitation of the vulnerable for profit.

A sheriff's vehicle crashed while transporting an inmate, Juliette Espinoza, who attempted to escape, causing minor injuries; the inmate now faces additional escape charges.

El Cerrito police investigate a potential hate crime after a protester shoved a woman, stole an Israeli flag, and set it on fire during a clash between demonstrators and counter-protesters.

Two suspects were arrested for a home invasion in Escondido, leading to a chase before their capture, with multiple charges including burglary and resisting an officer.

A house fire in Spring Valley resulted in one fatality, with the cause remaining under investigation by the Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit.

Two people died from gunshot wounds in a domestic incident in El Cajon, and the initial investigation suggests a murder-suicide with no other suspects.

Inmate Eric Alexander Wolf died after a medical emergency in San Diego Central Jail, despite resuscitation efforts. His death is under investigation by authorities.

San Diego Police are searching for Dulce Amaya, suspect in the murder of 75-year-old Raymond Corn, after an investigation revealed his death was due to a violent assault.

The U.S. Dept. of Education is investigating an email from SDSU's president, accused of being Islamophobic, affecting the university's treatment of Islamic, Arab, and/or Palestinian students.

"Fat Leonard" Francis appeared in a San Diego court after his arrest in Venezuela, with his defense attorneys seeking to withdraw, potentially delaying his sentencing further.

Four men fled after a failed home invasion in Chula Vista, where a resident was shot at but unharmed. The police have released a video and are seeking information.

Visiting family members in San Diego find an elderly woman's body in a freezer, with the cause of death and circumstances under investigation by the police.

A man died after his truck hit a traffic signal in San Marcos on New Year's Day. The Sheriff's Department is investigating the solo crash, with the cause still undetermined. Witnesses are urged to come forward.