Eric S. Page

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Man shot by SDPD near PB library ID'd, as is officer who shot him

1 day ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page |Dave Summers

On Wednesday, the San Diego Sheriff's Department identified a police officer and the man he shot following a disturbance at a library in San Diego. On May 8 around 4:20 p.m., officers responded after a witness reported a man vandalizing property and wielding a hatchet inside the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Train severs leg of man crawling between rail cars in Gaslamp

2 days ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

An incident on Monday night is shedding light on a dangerous situation that seems to be happening more near the Gaslamp. Just after midnight, a man tried to crawl between the cars of a freight train after it had stopped on the tracks near the convention center. As he tried to do so, police say, the train began to move, severing the man's leg below the shin.
267 animals dropped off in 24 hours at San Diego Humane Society

6 days ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

You think you had a day? The San Diego Humane Society announced Thursday evening that it took in 267 animals in a single day. Shelter officials said the nearly unprecedented total underscores the urgent need for animal services across Southern California. In Escondido, an overwhelmed pet owner surrendered 96 guinea pigs. The rodents have been spread out throughout the SDHS campuses in order to give them the best care possible.
Police race to Pacific Beach after shooting

6 days ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

By Eric S. Page NBC 7Patrol cars have turned out in force in Pacific Beach after a shooting involving a San Diego police officer. The incident took place near the intersection of Dawes Street and Thomas Avenue, which is where the Earl and Birdie Taylor Library is located. Check back here for updates on this breaking news story - Ed.
San Diegans react to selection of first American Pope

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

San Diego's Catholics and others interested in the selection of the 267th pope watched with excitement Thursday morning as white smoke poured from the chimney at the Vatican above the Sistine Chapel. A little over an hour later, that excitement gave way to surprise as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American missionary from Chicago was revealed to be the new bishop of Rome. It didn't take long for the Diocese of San Diego to react, welcoming the newly named Pope Leo XIV on social media.
Feds arrest 5, say all missing panga boat passengers found except for girl, 10

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

Federal officials said on Tuesday that five people had been arrested - including two men who are expected to face human smuggling charges - after a panga-style boat overturned Monday morning in Del Mar, leading to the deaths of three migrants, with at least one other person still missing. The incident began to unfold locally as the approximately 20-foot open boat carrying at least 16 people flipped in the waves, pushing some of its occupants to shore but stranding many in the 60-ish degree water.
$250,000 salary not enough to afford median home in San Diego

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

Like much of America, San Diego is feeling the budget crunch from inflation, tariffs and a more-robust-than-most housing market. As expensive as groceries are, locals have struggled more for years being able to afford a home in the county of 3 million and change. Just how expensive is it, though, to realize the American Dream here?
San Diego mayor says real estate moves will save city $13M over 5 years

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Monday the city would be saving millions of dollars by cutting leases for city office space. The move comes after Gloria promise the move during his State of the City Address in January. A a news conference Monday morning, Gloria discussed how the real-estate consolidation will save taxpayers $13 million over the next five years.
Man learns fate for killing wife in 2003, leaving legs in Rancho San Diego Dumpster

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Christina Bravo |Eric S. Page

The husband of a woman who was unidentified for nearly two decades after her legs were discovered inside a trash bin in Rancho San Diego in 2003 was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life in prison. Jack Dennis Potter, 72, pleaded guilty in February to second degree murder to second-degree murder for killing Laurie Diane Potter, a 54-year-old woman whose remains were found Oct. 5, 2003, in a trash bin in the 1600 block of Hilton Head Court.
Lengthy daytime closure scheduled Saturday on busy stretch of state Route 163

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Eric S. Page

The California Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect delays Saturday for several miles of state Route 163. All lanes of SR-163 south from Interstate 8 to Interstate 5 will be closed from 6 a.m. till noon. Officials said road crews will be picking up trash, trimming trees, removing brush and repairing damaged sections of the roadway.