Chris Gros

Nov 25, 2024 | abc10.com | Chris Gros

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez are set to ask a judge Monday to reconsider the convictions of the brothers, who are serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. Defense attorney Mark Geragos says he will ask the judge during the hearing to re-sentence the Menendez brothers on the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter based on what he alleges is new evidence.

Sep 27, 2024 | abc10.com | Chris Gros |Kelly Hessedal |Dorian Hargrove |Jayne Yutig

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Two Oceanside residents onboard a small plane were arrested Thursday morning after officers discovered a kilo of cocaine inside a backpack they discarded after an emergency landing on State Route 76, the Oceanside Police Department said. Oceanside Assistant Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos said officers responding to the plane landing on Canyon Drive observed one of the individuals throw a backpack containing more than two pounds of cocaine into nearby brush.

Feb 15, 2024 | cbs8.com | Chris Gros |Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — El Cajon's pilot nurse program, which was proposed more than a year ago has a progress report for the public: it's working. This program features trained nurses that triage incoming 911 calls. They help provide care and direction to less serious medical calls while emergency resources can be used more effectively. The program has seen some impressive numbers in a short amount of time. In one year, they have managed to help 581 residents with a nurse navigator.

Feb 13, 2024 | cbs8.com | Chris Gros |Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Tourism Authority launched a 10-year tourism stewardship program on Tuesday and is asking San Diegans to share their opinions and perspectives to help shape the future of tourism. The Tourism Authority is asking any San Diego residents to fill out this 15-minute survey. In addition, submissions are entered to win the "Taste of San Diego" prize, which is a staycation with an estimated value of $1,500.

Feb 9, 2024 | cbs8.com | Chris Gros

SAN DIEGO — Barbara Neimeyer was driving from Arizona to California when she was killed by a drunk driver in 2023. CBS 8 spoke with Christine Chavez on Friday who lost her mother nearly a year ago. Christine wants to use her story to prevent this from happening to others. There were pictures of Barbara displayed at the event.  She was headed to Lakeside for her birthday and her other daughter's baby shower at the time of the wreck.