Posts Tagged ‘chula vista’


Man suspected of tying young boys to tree, molesting them

Staff 7:36 AM November 18, 2009

A 35-year-old Chula Vista man was in custody Wednesday on suspicion of tying two young boys to a tree and molesting them, police said.
The man was arrested around 5 p.m. Tuesday as he arrived home to an apartment complex where the alleged molestation occurred, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. His name was not [...]


Woman injured after being struck by van

Staff 6:41 AM November 13, 2009

A 46-year-old woman was critically injured when a van struck her at a Chula Vista parking lot, police said Friday.
The woman, whose name was not released, was transported to UCSD Medical Center with a skull fracture and listed in critical condition late Thursday night, said Chula Vista police Officer Christopher Fisher.
The woman was walking in [...]


SD courts will close for holiday, furloughs

Staff 11:02 AM November 9, 2009

The San Diego Superior Court system will be closed the next two Wednesdays, first for a holiday and the second because of a state-ordered closure to save money.


‘Backroom Bandit’ pleads not guilty to robbery

Staff 4:43 PM November 4, 2009

A man accused of robbing small businesses across San Diego County over a one-month period, and threatening to shoot female employees if they didn’t hand over cash, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 20 robbery counts.


Escondido Chargers? Stadium search is a moving target

By Joe Tash 6:08 PM November 3, 2009

Seven years after it began, the team’s search for a new home continues with the big contenders today being sites in Escondido, Oceanside and — surprise — Downtown San Diego.


Supes agree to swap properties with state

By James R. Riffel 1:07 PM November 3, 2009

The San Diego County supervisors approved an agreement to turn over downtown properties to state for new complexes.


Violent Chula Vista parolee sought

Staff 11:34 PM November 1, 2009

A parolee with a history of domestic violence allegedly forced his way into his estranged wife’s apartment today in Chula Vista, threatened to kill her and fled, a police lieutenant said.
Victor Mendoza, who is in his early 40s, allegedly went to the woman’s apartment at 1415 Melrose Ave. around 12:15 p.m., and when she wouldn’t [...]


Man arrested for arson in Chula Vista

Staff 2:20 PM November 1, 2009

A 23-year-old man was arrested early Sunday for allegedly starting a fire outside an apartment complex.


Motorcyclist to stand trial for manslaughter

By James R. Riffel 2:47 PM October 28, 2009

A motorist accused of crossing into oncoming traffic while speeding on state Route 67 in Ramona and causing a crash that killed a 25- year-old Chula Vista woman was ordered Wednesday to stand trial for gross vehicular manslaughter.
During a two-hour preliminary hearing, California Highway Patrol officers testified that Melvin Pearles, 48, variously told them he [...]


Vehicle carjacked at South Bay intersection

Staff 12:40 PM October 28, 2009

A thief pulled a pistol on a motorist at a busy South Bay intersection in broad daylight Wednesday, ordered the man out of the car and stole it, police reported.

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