Stuart Rucker

San Diego

Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Freelance

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Customs and Border Patrol makes five-fold seizure at the border

Mar 9, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — Customs and Border Patrol announced they seized drugs and guns on Wednesday, March 6 at the port of entry in San Ysidro. CBP said that on March 4 around 10:40 PM, officers were conducting an inspection and encountered a 38-year-old woman driving a 2019 SUV trying to get into the United States from Mexico. During their inspection, officers said they noticed several packages behind the rear seats.
Mountain lion found dead in remote part of Oceanside, unknown if same cat seen prowling Thursday

Mar 9, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — A mountain lion has been confirmed dead after it was hit and killed by a vehicle on Friday around 7:25 PM, according to Oceanside Police. However, it is unknown if this is the same mountain lion that caused a stir on social media recently. The mountain lion was walking along North River Road in a remote area of Oceanside east of Wilshire Road halfway between Fallbrook when it was struck by a vehicle. Fish and Wildlife responded and took possession of the animal remains.
NASA launches D&D inspired TTRPG - The Lost Universe

Mar 8, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — Grab your dice and roll up a new character, because NASA's new tabletop roleplaying game is taking off for an adventure in space. NASA announced its new game, "The Lost Universe" on its website on March 6. This space-faring adventure invites players to combat a classic villain while learning science skills along the way. Characters can overcome challenges using science and embark on further quests to gain more knowledge of the universe.
San Diego's 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Mar 7, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Cherry Blossom Festival is happening from March 7 through March 10 at the Japanese Friendship Gardens. This annual spectacle happens when cherry blossom trees bloom into vibrant pink displays of color and nature. The four-day event starts Thursday, March 7 with tickets on sale for Japanese Friendship Garden members as well as non-members. Pets from the general public are not allowed, unfortunately, because there are strict rules of etiquette for the gardens.
U.S. Customs find over $11 million in fentanyl pills at the Border

Mar 2, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in San Diego made a major bust on February 29 where a vehicle was discovered to have hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills inside, totaling more than $11,220,000. Around 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, a 37-year-old man approached the border into the United from Mexico in a 2008 sedan, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
Karlene going pink to fight breast cancer

Mar 1, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — CBS 8’s Karlene Chavis is GOING PINK! That’s right, Karlene has accepted the challenge to be a Susan G. Komen Big Wig. All March, along with other passionate local leaders and community members, Karlene will be sporting her pink locks to help raise awareness and move the fight against breast cancer forward. 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide.
Karlene going pink to fight breast cancer

Mar 1, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — CBS 8’s Karlene Chavis is GOING PINK! That’s right, Karlene has accepted the challenge to be a Susan G. Komen Big Wig. All March, along with other passionate local leaders and community members, Karlene will be sporting her pink locks to help raise awareness and move the fight against breast cancer forward. 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide.
San Diego Mesa College alum part of Odysseus lunar landing team

Feb 24, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego Mesa College graduate is among the dedicated scientists and engineers who took part in Intuitive Machines' historic lunar lander mission. This is the first time the U.S. sent a vehicle to the moon since 1972 on the Apollo 17 mission. Mario Romero not only took place in the historic project, but he contributed the name Odysseus after winning a contest amongst the other Inuitive Machines personnel.
San Diego Padres sign Profar for a one-year contract

Feb 24, 2024 | cbs8.com | Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres announced in a press release on Saturday they have signed infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar to a one-year contract through the 2024 baseball season, according to the President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, A.J. Peller. Profar split his 2023 season between playing for the Padres and the Colorado Rockies. He batted a combined .242 (111 for 459), hitting 27 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 46 RBIs, and scored 55 runs over 125 games.
USS Carl Vinson returns to San Diego after four months at sea

Feb 23, 2024 | cbs8.com | Regina Yurrita |Stuart Rucker

SAN DIEGO — Sailors and servicemembers aboard the USS Carl Vinson returned home to San Diego on Friday after being deployed for four months in the Indo-Pacific. Thousands of active duty personnel returned home to the sight of fanfare and families awaiting their arrival. The Vinson Strike group was deployed along with the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets for security purposes and operating alongside several partners, allies, and the U.S. Joint forces in heavily navigated waters.