Perla Shaheen

Berkeley

Journalist at KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA)

Emmy award-winning journalist🏆 in San Diego @10News If you have a story, email me at [email protected]

Articles

Vista woman worried for family in Gaza after Israel announces plans for full occupation

1 week ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — Israel is planning for a full occupation of the Gaza Strip after more than 500 days of constant war in the region. The move would force remaining Palestinians to relocate to southern Gaza. Ruba Almasri, who moved from Gaza to Vista about 30 years ago, worries about her extended family still caught in the crossfire.
What happens after a panga crash?

1 week ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

Sometimes they're intercepted out at sea, or they capsize along San Diego beaches. Whenever small boats potentially being used for human smuggling show up on the Southern California coast, Customs and Border Protection or Coast Guard crews work to stop them in their path and apprehend people on board. "What we normally see is the Coast Guard will turn people over to Border Patrol for immigration processing,” said Pedro Ríos with the American Friends Service Committee.
Sheriff on collaborating with federal authorities after recent executive orders

1 week ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The White House is threatening to prosecute and even arrest local officials following policies that protect undocumented immigrants. Multiple executive orders signed this week establish the federal government as the top authority on immigration policy. "The Sheriff is the sole authority for setting policy for my organization and so it should stand the same with the federal government," said San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez.
Customers adjusting to rising prices at San Diego restaurants

1 week ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Some San Diego restaurant owners are grappling with higher costs on rent, food, and delivery. “There are so many things restaurants have to do right to succeed," said Denny Knox at the Ocean Beach Main Street Association. "And everything is slim margins.”Knox said this past year was especially difficult on local businesses, and most of their expenses have trickled down to customers. “They had really big increases. It was hard to keep up with," Knox said.
Federal support for local law enforcement

2 weeks ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

The Trump administration is looking to strengthen local law enforcement agencies in a recent executive order, promising to maximize the use of federal resources to improve officer training, increase pay and benefits, and enhance prison security. “It’s absolutely great to hear support from the federal government,” said Lieutenant Jared Wilson, the President of the San Diego Police Officers Association. SDPOA is the union representing all sworn police officers and recruits within SDPD.
White House threatens to pull federal funds from states limiting immigration enforcement cooperation

2 weeks ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The White House says it will pull all federal funds from states or cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, potentially affecting California and San Diego. The administration plans to direct the attorney general and secretary of homeland security to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Rising cost of groceries has some San Diegans turning to farmers markets

2 weeks ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Rising food costs and new tariffs on imported goods have some people rethinking grocery shopping. “Why do you shop local?”“It’s just fresh and good, everything is homemade,” said Erica Sivallo, a Rancho Bernardo Resident. “I really want to support the community and all the farmers and local folks here,” said Joann Chalmers, a Rancho Bernardo ResidentThere are plenty of reasons people like to buy groceries at their local farmers market.
People are melting jewelry for cash as gold grows in value

2 weeks ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The price of gold reached an all-time high this week, hitting nearly $3,400 an ounce on Thursday. Some wonder if their old jewelry is now worth more than the sentimental value. Jewelry designer Irelia Mejia says gold’s value has grown by 27% from the beginning of the year.. “Instead of going up $100 to $200 per year, now that's happening in short months,” Mejia said. It’s the fastest increase she’s seen in a while.
Local grocery store owner advises customers on stockpiling groceries ahead of tariffs

2 weeks ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Incoming tariffs on several imported foods have some people stockpiling groceries, but how much money could that save you down the road? “Things that might be affected by the tariffs — San Marzano tomatoes from Italy, coffee, chocolate,” said Adam Zack, owner of Jensen’s in Point Loma. Zack and I walked through Jensen's aisles to find foods made in other countries.
Shipping centers explain how to save on return fees

3 weeks ago | 10news.com | Perla Shaheen

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Boxes, stuffing, and tape: Shipping out a return for an online order can get expensive, and customers have found their own ways to cut costs. “I was looking through the alleys for a box for this thing," said Kevin Brown, while returning an item. "Usually I’ll save the box but trash day is Monday so no boxes.”But there is the less avoidable sticking point of a return fee.