2nd Round Of Showers & Thunderstorms To Hit San Diego
San Diego is getting a little relief from the wet weather today, but don't be fooled. This storm is packing a serious one-two punch. More showers and thunderstorms are expected to sweep through tonight. The first round of the storm left the San Diego River overflowing in Mission Valley, and other areas flooded. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Kidnapped Grandmother Talks About Ordeal
She was kidnapped, tortured and held prisoner in the trunk of her car. Tonight a 75-year-old La Mesa woman is speaking out about the vicious attack and the traffic stop that saved her life. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Clairemont Apartments Flooded By Toppled Hydrant
A broken fire hydrant flooded more than a dozen apartments in Clairemont Mesa today, prompting evacuations and cutting off water service in the area, authorities said. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Snow Shuts Down Road To Julian
Snowy and dangerous driving conditions prompted officials to close the road into Julian in the East County Wednesday. News 8's Spencer Washburn reports live. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Teen Accused In Deadly Hammer Attack In Court
A teenage girl charged with fatally bludgeoning her adoptive mother with a claw hammer had suicidal thoughts, ran away from home and was physically aggressive in the months before the slaying, her adoptive father testified today. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
San Diego State To Name New Football Coach Today
Ball State coach Brady Hoke is expected to be named as San Diego State's football coach today after guiding the Cardinals into The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Beaches Get Wind and Rain; Mountains Get Snow
The winter storm brought different problems to the beach and mountain areas of San Diego. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Holiday Food Drive Benefiting San Diego Food Bank
Donations are down and demand is way up at the San Diego Food Bank. During these bad economic times, you can help by donating food and money to News 8's Holiday Food Drive. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Authorities See Rise In Fake Passports On Border
Federal officials say they're arresting more people trying to use fake passports and visas as they try to cross California's border with Mexico. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Report Of Gunman Prompts Lockdown At Helix High School
The report of a man armed with a pistol inside a restroom at Helix High School today sparked a lockdown at the East County campus and a search of the grounds by authorities. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Storm Shuts Down I-15 at Cajon Pass
If you've ever driven up the I-15 freeway to Las Vegas, you're probably familiar with the steep Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Chula Vista Facing Cuts as Budget Deficit Grows
The City of Chula Vista projects its $4 million budget deficit to grow to $20 million next year. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Chula Vista Looks For Ways To Avoid The Budget Ax
The Chula Vista City Council is taking suggestions from the public on how to increase the city's revenue and reduce the need for budget cuts. Community members and city employees rallied in support of sparing public services from the budget ax. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Rescuers Reach Drowning Horses In Nick Of Time
The rain-swollen Tijuana River overflowed its banks just north of the U.S.-Mexico border today, leaving people and horses trapped in trash-laden stormwater until emergency crews came to their rescue. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Snow Snarls Traffic On I-8 In East County
Heavy snow falling on Interstate 8's mountainous grades has caused several trucks and cars to collide, and others to lose all traction on the steep road, the California Highway Patrol reports. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Rain, Snow and Winds Expected All Day In The County
Tuesday, the San Diego River in Mission Valley was at capacity and a nearby Fashion Valley Mall parking lot was flooded. Wednesday, the rain continues to pour across San Diego County. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Winter Storm Knocks Down Trees, Floods Local Streets
The wild weather has brought thunderstorms and powerful winds to our area, sending a tree crashing onto two cars in El Cerrito near Sterling and Lamona. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Preliminary Hearing In Hammer Murder Case
Testimony continues Wednesday in the preliminary hearing for the Scripps Ranch teenager accused of killing her adoptive mother with a claw hammer. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
UCSD Medical Center Saves Little Girl's Hand
A nine-year-old Ramona Girl is recovering from a horrible dune buggy crash. It happened Thanksgiving weekend near Ocotillo Wells. News 8's Jeff Zevely shows the amazing science doctors used to save her severed hand. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Second Victim In Kidnap For Prostitution Case
Prosecutors say they've found a second victim in the case of an El Cajon teen who was kidnapped to be forced into prostitution. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 8, 10:11pm
Winter Storm Expected to Ease, Then Gain Strength
The National Weather Service reported that the late-autumn storm system that has already doused San Diego County was expected to ease up slightly today before becoming more intense again overnight. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11pm
Arrest Made in Murders of 2 Teens in Valencia
Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of two high school students in Valencia. Derelle Oliver, 18, of Rolando, has been booked into county jail. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11pm
Man Given Death Penalty For Killing Two People in 2004
A young man was sentenced to death today for fatally shooting an investment banker and a homeless man working as a store clerk in Ocean Beach 22-day crime spree in 2004. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Parks And Rec. Crews Removing Concrete Fire Pits
City workers began removing 186 concrete fire pits from San Diego's beaches and coastal parks today to save the $173,000 a year it costs to maintain them. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Snow May Be Heavier in East County Mountain Areas
Residents in the mountains in the East County woke up to a light dusting of snow Sunday, creating a short-lived postcard setting but also creating dangerously icy conditions on roadways. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
People Worldwide Reach Out To Help Yoon Family
Three days after tragedy strikes his University City home and one day after a memorial honoring his wife, daughters and mother-in-law, many people in San Diego - and around the world - are opening their hearts and wallets to help a San Diego man. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Search For Man Who Stabbed Woman In The Head
Deputies want you to be on the lookout for a man who stabbed a woman in Ramona. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
News 8's Give Your Heart To Kids Holiday Gift Drive
Today News 8 is asking you to join us to help brighten the holidays for foster children going through tough times. 8's Give Your Heart to Kids Holiday Toy Drive is underway. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Man Arrested, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen
A 60-year-old Warner Springs man was in custody today on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old girl. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Flood Warning Issued For Coastal San Diego
A quadruple whammy of very-high tides, onshore winds, storm waves and localized-heavy rain could cause flooding along low-lying San Diego-area beaches this weekend, the National Weather Service said today. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Accused Kidnappers Face A Judge And Life In Prison
Three teenagers accused of kidnapping a 75-year-old La Mesa woman and subjecting her to what a prosecutor called a "26-hour nightmare" pleaded not guilty today to torture and other charges. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Wet Weather Causes Deadly Armored Truck Accident
One person was killed today when an armored truck slid off a wet highway connector and rolled down an embankment in the Mount Hope area, authorities said. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Storm Leaves Beach Areas Underwater Again
Heavy rain and wind are pounding San Diego today, and the coast is feeling the effects. The downpours are causing flooding and other damage at our local beach areas. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
CBS8 And Donovan's Holiday Food Bank Drive
For more than 30 years, the San Diego Food Bank has been giving local families a helping hand. And now, with the holidays just around the corner and many families facing financial hardships, donations are desperately needed. CBS8 and Donovan's Steak and Chop House have teamed up to help the San Diego Food Bank, and we have some special guests here to tell us how you can help. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Marine Generals Brief Local Congressmen On Jet Crash
There are questions over why the Marine pilot tried to land his troubled fighter jet at Miramar instead of a less populated area. Was Miramar the closest landing strip, or was North Island closer? Marine Corps generals are defending their decision to send the pilot over University City. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Viewing For Jet Crash Victims Friday
A closed-casket viewing will be held tonight for two women and two babies killed when a military fighter jet crashed into their University City home. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
San Diego Losing Firefighters & Superscoopers
Cal Fire is preparing to cut about $1.2 million in funding for operations in San Diego County, it was reported today. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Super-Scooper Firefighting Planes Going Back to Canada
The county's lease of two firefighting super-scoopers ended Saturday, and the planes are expected to go back to Canada on Monday. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Teens Accused of Kidnapping, Beating Elderly Woman Plead Not Guilty
Three local teenagers accused of kidnapping and torturing a 75-year-old woman say they are innocent. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Memorials Held for Victims of F-18 Plane Crash
Memorials began Friday for four members of a University City family -- including an infant and a toddler -- killed when a disabled fighter jet crashed into their home moments after the pilot safely ejected. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
San Diego's Credit Rating Upgraded
The city of San Diego's credit rating was upgraded by Fitch Ratings, making it cheaper for the city to borrow money on the public bond market, it was announced today. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
News 8 Weather Alert: Stormy Weather Expected This Weekend
Cold and stormy weather will strike San Diego County this weekend, bringing with it up to about a half-foot of snow to the mountains, forecasters said. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Family Killed in F-18 Crash Remembered at Funeral
Cleanup continued Saturday in the University City neighborhood where an F-18 jet crashed earlier this week, and the family of the victims killed on the ground gathered in Bonita to say a final goodbye. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
La Mesa Grandmother Recovers From Kidnapping Ordeal
Three teenagers will be in an El Cajon courtroom Friday to enter pleas to the abduction and brutal beating of a 75-year-old La Mesa woman. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Status Conference for Convicted Child Molester
A status conference is scheduled Monday for convicted child molester Matthew Hedge. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Marine Faces Charges in Deaths of Unarmed Iraqis
A Camp Pendleton Marine is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges for allegedly killing unarmed detainees in Iraq. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Fire Pits at Beaches Are Saved by Anonymous Donor
Mayor Jerry Sanders announced that an anonymous donor has stepped forward and donated over $250,000 to help pay for maintenance of the beach fire pits that were being removed due to budget cuts. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Employees Shut Out as Boll Weevil Files for Bankruptcy
The bad economy is taking its toll on a landmark San Diego restaurant. Boll Weevil abruptly closed six company-owned stores this week after filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. News 8 has reaction from former employees who are now out of work. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Sewage Spills into Ocean in Del Mar
People are being warned to stay out of the water in Del Mar after about 275 gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am
Passengers Rescued as Boat Runs Aground
Authorities reported that two people needed to be rescued off a sailboat that drifted into the surf at Imperial Beach Sunday. Read more...
News 8 Local News, May 6, 10:11am