Four people have been charged with trafficking more than a ton of cocaine through a sophisticated tunnel hidden beneath a San Diego store, federal officials said. Authorities said the tunnel ran from the Otay Mesa area to Tijuana and was equipped with electricity, ventilation and a rail system.
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Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, with two teenage suspects found dead nearby. Police are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime involving anti-Islamic rhetoric.
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Julian, California, on Monday morning, with the epicenter located just south of the town, and was felt across a wide area including San Diego County and the Inland Empire. The United States Geological Survey reported a series of aftershocks, the strongest being a 3.0-magnitude tremor, occurring in quick succession following the initial quake. Despite the widespread impact of the seismic activity, there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries, and authorities are continuing to monitor the situation.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Alpine and Descanso in eastern San Diego County due to Tropical Storm Hilary, which made landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula and is expected to bring heavy rainfall along its path. The storm is becoming scattered as it moves north, making it difficult to estimate an exact time of arrival. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed of the latest weather updates.
Donald Michael Santini has been arrested in San Diego County after nearly four decades on the run in connection with the 1984 killing of a Florida woman. Detectives from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are traveling to San Diego to interview Santini, who is being held in jail. The arrest warrant was issued in June 1984 linking Santini to the strangling death of 33-year-old Cynthia Ruth Wood.
At least eight people have died after two boats capsized near the shore of Black’s Beach in San Diego County, California. Rescuers responded to the scene and found eight victims in the water, but were unable to access the beach due to the high tide. The cause of the incident is still under investigation and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has offered its condolences to the families of the victims.