Richard Allyn

Jan 10, 2025 | abc10.com | Richard Allyn

SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles firefighters have resorted to using Pacific Ocean water to combat raging wildfires in Pacific Palisades as local hydrants there run dry. Firefighters deployed specialized water-bombing planes out of Canada to scoop water from the ocean and drop it on the growing inferno. "The firefighters are doing their very, very best, I promise you that," said Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.

Jan 8, 2025 | abc10.com | Richard Allyn

SAN DIEGO — The Biden administration approved a new federal rule that will ban medical debt from being reported to credit agencies. This could potentially benefit more than 15 million Americans struggling with unpaid medical bills. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) enacted the measure on Tuesday, which is expected to raise credit scores and increase access to mortgages and other loans for those affected by medical debt.

Jan 7, 2025 | abc10.com | Richard Allyn

The question now: How will her replacement be chosen? San Diego County's District One, representing over 630,000 residents in South County, is without direct representation following Vargas's final day in office. The Board of Supervisors is now tasked with determining how to fill the vacancy left by Vargas. The Board faces two primary options: appointing a replacement or voting to hold a special election.

Nov 15, 2024 | abc10.com | Richard Allyn

SAN DIEGO — It's called Tianeptine, or "gas station heroin," it's a dangerous synthetic drug that mimics an opioid and is available in smoke shops, convenience stores, and online. While in a legal grey area here in California, some other states have already taken steps to ban it. One person who knows the potentially fatal consequences of Tianeptine is Kari Womack, who is now dedicating her life to warning others about its dangers.

Nov 9, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Richard Allyn

Share SAN DIEGO — In a one-on-one interview Friday with California's incoming U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, he said he "will be a Senator for all California." The long-time Congressman, who defeated Republican opponent and former Padres player Steve Garvey, will be taking over the Senate seat that the late Dianne Feinstein had held for more than three decades. "I'm looking forward to the challenge," Schiff said.