Adam Racusin

San Diego

Executive Reporter at KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA)

Executive Reporter @10News President @sdspj I used to be a monster at @knottsscaryfarm and answer phones @kroq Email [email protected]

Articles

Family escapes fiery plane crash in San Diego neighborhood

1 month ago | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

A family of four and their pets narrowly escaped after a small plane crashed directly into their San Diego home, destroying everything in its path. The Cessna 550 airplane dropped from the sky and smashed into Ben and Srujiana McCarty's living room in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, creating a fireball that illuminated the night sky. "I woke up to a loud explosion. My wife was screaming and she's like there's a fire," Ben McCarty said.
County records dispute supervisor's excuse after she missed deciding vote

Oct 28, 2024 | 10news.com | Spencer Soicher |Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO COUNTY (KGTV) — The chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors claimed she had a doctor's appointment when she walked out of a meeting last month and later posted a video on Instagram at a Padres playoff game. However, county records of Vargas' calendar obtained by ABC 10News do not show a doctor's appointment on October 8.
The Cost of Care: Change at the federal level

Nov 10, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Adam Racusin

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The Cost of Care: Change at the federal level

Nov 10, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Members of Congress are responding to ABC 10News' "The Cost of Care" series. The series reveals the emotional and financial challenges for people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. They're calling for sweeping changes from the federal government and help for loved ones acting as caregivers. "Watching the stories such as what we have just viewed in the presentation that you just made...
The Cost of Care: An affordable option for daily dementia care

Nov 9, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Every day, millions of people across the country are taking care of loved ones living with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Many are struggling to afford care or looking for options that offer a short daily break so they can rest or complete daily life tasks. One type of program in San Diego offers those living with dementia a daily program for mind and body stimulation while also giving caregivers a window of time back in their day.
The Cost of Care: Planning to afford the unknown

Nov 8, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Long-term care insurance is designed to pay for or reimburse the costs of long-term care. Long-term care is the help people need when they can't do tasks of daily living. According to an article from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, "70% of adults who survive to age 65 develop severe LTSS (long-term services and supports) needs before they die, and 48% receive some paid care over their lifetime.
The Cost of Care: The emotional and financial toll of dementia

Nov 7, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Across the country, millions of people are living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Millions more are caring for those family members and battling the emotional and financial challenges. According to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia is expected to continue growing in the coming years because the risk of dementia increases with advancing age.
San Diego church group returns from Israel after war broke out

Oct 17, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Vacation photos from a church trip to Israel fail to tell the story of the harrowing end to the journey, as war broke out all around them. That group from Grace Point Church is finally home in the San Diego area. It took several days for them to find a way out of the country, and the group detailed their experience to ABC 10News. Kate Jolson flipped through the photos on her phone.
How much do garbage truck crashes cost taxpayers in San Diego?

Oct 1, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A man who was seriously injured when a City of San Diego garbage truck smashed into his car sued the city, winning $2.5 million in the process. Team 10 decided to look into how often garbage trucks are involved in crashes, and how much it costs taxpayers. Investigator Adam Racusin went to the corner of Utah Street and Myrtle Avenue in North Park. The area is filled with homes and clearly marked with bike lanes, street writing and stop signs.
2 Polinsky Children's Center staff members fired for rough handling of child

Sep 22, 2023 | 10news.com | Adam Racusin

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Two staff members have been fired at San Diego County's emergency shelter for kids. State social workers say there was an "immediate risk" to the safety of the children in care at Polinsky Children's Center. Team 10 investigated the issue to uncover what happened and why everyone who works at the Polinsky Children's Center had to be retrained. A two-page document ABC 10News obtained describes an incident that happened at the center in December 2022.