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Burglary suspect shot, killed by North County homeowner identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

VISTA, Calif. — The suspected burglar who was shot and killed by a Vista homeowner earlier this week was identified by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department in a release on Saturday.Theodore Anthony Stewart, a 43-year-old Vista resident, was named as the deceased suspect. According to SDSO, findings from the preliminary investigation indicate that Stewart did not know the resident of the home before the attempted burglary that led to the shooting."We are still in the early stages of this investigation," SDSO Lt. Joseph Jarjura said. "We have yet to determine all the facts surrounding this incident, which will determine what additional information may be released. We may be able to release more information at a later date."The incident occurred on Thursday, Nov. 16 shortly before 5 a.m. in the 1700 block of York Drive. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the scene after receiving a call from a resident in the area reporting that a possible burglar was in their b...

San Diego FC bringing new pop-up store to Mission Valley Mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO — San Diego's new Major League Soccer team will be opening a pop-up shop in the Mission Valley Mall on Sunday for fans to buy official club merchandise ahead of the holiday season.The new store, which is called Eighteen Threads after the county's 18 cities, seeks to build on the early excitement surrounding San Diego Football Club by offering team gear like shirts, hoodies, hats and scarves, a club spokesperson said in a release announcing the storefront.It will also serve as the official pick-up location for online orders through San Diego FC's digital store. Snapdragon Stadium to host 2024 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup Final "We are excited to bring Eighteen Threads to Mission Valley Mall and quickly create a space for our fans to get their favorite gear for the Holidays," Tom Penn, CEO of San Diego FC, said in a release on Thursday. "We were thrilled by the overwhelming interest in our merchandise at our brand launch and look forward to engaging with our fans and supporte...

SWAT standoff with armed man in South Bay home ends after six hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Authorities surrounded a residence in the Nestor neighborhood for several hours on Saturday after a man barricaded himself inside with a firearm, police confirmed to FOX 5.San Diego police were called to the scene around 11 a.m. in the 2100 block of Clairton Place after the man allegedly pointed a gun at a family member, the department said.Officers helped the family member out of the home safely before the standoff was initiated, authorities said.A perimeter was set up by SDPD in an effort to get the suspect out of the home. Around 6 p.m., the suspect surrendered and he was taken into custody without incident, according to authorities.No further details were immediately available about the incident.

Democratic-led cities pay for migrants’ tickets to other places as resources dwindle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

DENVER (AP) — As weary migrants arrive in Denver on buses from the U.S.-Mexico border city of El Paso, Texas, officials offer them two options: temporary shelter or a bus ticket out. Nearly half of the 27,000 migrants who arrived in Denver since November 2022 have chosen the bus, plane or train tickets to other cities in the U.S., city data shows. In New York and Illinois, taxpayer dollars also are being spent on tickets, creating a shuffle of migrants in the interior U.S. who need shelter, food and medical assistance as they await rulings on asylum cases that can take years. The transfer of migrants has gained momentum since Republican governors in Texas and Florida started chartering buses and planes to Democratic-led cities in what critics waved off as political stunts. More than a year later, some of those cities, their resources dwindling, are eager to help migrants move on to their final destinations.The efforts show the increased pressures cities are facing as more migrants f...

LGBTQ+ advocates say work remains as Colorado Springs marks anniversary of nightclub attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — After the mass shooting last November at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs that turned a drag queen’s birthday celebration into a massacre, the conservative community was forced to reckon with its reputation for being unwelcoming to gay, lesbian and transgender people. What motivated the shooter, who didn’t grow up in Colorado Springs and is now serving life in prison, may never be known. But since the attack that killed five people, wounded 17 others and shattered the sense of safety at Club Q, which served as a refuge for the city’s LGBTQ+ community, Colorado Springs has taken steps to reshape itself as inclusive and welcoming.A new LGBTQ+ resource center is set to open in the city, where an independent candidate surprisingly defeated a longtime Republican officeholder to become the first Black mayor of the city of roughly 480,000 people. And the owners of Club Q, which has been shuttered since the Nov. 19, 2022, attack, plan to bui...

Maine and Massachusetts are the last states to keep bans on Sunday hunting. That might soon change

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Some states are steadily chipping away at longstanding bans on Sunday hunting, and there’s a push to overturn the laws in Maine and Massachusetts, the final two states with full bans.Maine’s highest court is considering a lawsuit asking whether the state’s 19th century law, which prevents hunting big game animals such as deer, moose and turkeys on Sundays, is still necessary. In Massachusetts, where hunters are also lobbying for Sunday hunting rights, there is a renewed effort to change state laws forbidding the practice.Forty states have no prohibitions on hunting on Sundays. The bans stem from so-called “blue laws” that also regulate which businesses can remain open and where alcohol can be sold on Sundays.Animal welfare groups, conservation organizations and others are rallying to defend the prohibitions, but the end of the laws might be in sight. Other states such as Virginia and South Carolina have in recent years rolled back what remains of t...

Instant Analysis: Longhorns showed their 5-star culture with win over Iowa State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 7 Texas claimed its 10th win of the season 26-16 over Iowa State on Saturday in Ames, Iowa, setting them up for a showdown with Texas Tech with a berth in the Big 12 Conference title game berth on the line next week.Freshman running back CJ Baxter showed the national audience why he was technically the starting tailback when the year began, rushing for 117 yards on 20 carries to help lead the offense. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersTexas allowed the Cyclones to gain just nine rushing yards and three third-down conversions. In addition, the Longhorns blocked an Iowa State extra-point attempt and returned it for two points.Jonathan Thomas and Billy Gates discuss the game, plus how some Iowa State comments to the media may have fired the Longhorns up, in the video above.

Interim head coach Elijah Robinson gets 1st win, Texas A&M turns back Abilene Christian 38-10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M quarterback Jaylen Henderson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Aggies defeated Abilene Christian 38-10 on Saturday to start the Elijah Robinson era.Robinson, A&M’s defensive line coach, is serving as the Aggies’ interim coach following last week’s firing of Jimbo Fisher. Robinson also is a candidate to take over full time for Fisher. No. 7 Texas flexes muscles with its run defense, Baxter goes for 100+ in win over Iowa State “I stand on the shoulders of a lot of people,” a jubilant Robinson said afterward. “I appreciate those people who prepared me for today.”The Wildcats (5-6) grabbed an early, short-lived lead on A&M’s first offensive possession. ACU linebacker Cirby Coheley returned what was ruled a fumble by Henderson 49 yards for a touchdown less than two minutes into the game.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/...

Man accused of sexually assaulting victims at Orange County massage business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

A man was arrested after he allegedly robbed an Orange County massage business and sexually assaulted victims inside.The suspect was identified as Thomas Avery Hillman, Jr., 44, a Paramount resident, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.On Nov. 15, deputies responded to an armed robbery in Stanton in the 12000 block of Beach Boulevard around 3:44 p.m.Deputies discovered Hillman had allegedly forced victims into a private room inside the parlor and “mandated they orally copulate him while he held them at gunpoint,” authorities said.He reportedly took around $2,000 in cash and fled the premises before deputies could arrive.Investigators later identified Hillman as the suspect and located him at his residence. He surrendered to deputies during a search warrant. Video captures truck smashing into West Hollywood barbershop Thomas Avery Hillman, Jr., 44, in a booking photo from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.Hillman was charged with suspicion of robbery, assault w...

San Jose State football: Spartans win, bowl bound?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:49 GMT

SAN JOSE — Unexpected showers and high winds didn’t stop San Jose State from gaining bowl eligibility as the Spartans defeated San Diego State 24-13 on Saturday night at Spartan Stadium.With the win, the Spartans (6-5, 5-2 Mountain West) gained bowl eligibility after starting the season 1-5. They are eligible for a bowl game, but not guaranteed an invitation.Chevan Cordeiro completed 15 of 20 passes for 174 yards and threw a touchdown. Quali Conley rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown. Kairee Robinson closed the scoring with a touchdown, his 16th of the season, breaking the school record shared by Johnny Johnson (1988) and Deonce Whitaker (2000).The Spartans lone touchdown in the first half came when Cordeiro found tight end Dominick Mazotti in the back corner of the end zone for a 10-yard score to give SJSU to tie the game at 7 in the second quarter.At halftime, the game was tied at 10.SJSU came out of halftime finding its groove offensively. Conley gave the Spartans their first le...