Carlsbad senior living community hosts ‘senior' prom
This wasn’t your ordinary senior prom. Last week, folks at La Marea Senior Living partied to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day. NBC 7 photojournalist Erik Ho takes us to the special celebration in North County.
Video on our website here: http://on.nbc7.com/u0i1tPv
Skateboarding group pushes for new skate bowl at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas
It would be the second such park in the city, but the first on a North County public beach. NBC 7's Dave Summers shows us who's behind the idea. 🛹
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Orphaned SoCal coyote pups returned to wild after Ramona Wildlife Center raising
Months after they were found scattered around Southern California and raised at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, nine orphaned coyote pups have been released back into the wild! 🐺
For that FULL story and MORE cute pics, click here: http://on.nbc7.com/Xe1keWK
More community colleges are offering four-year degrees, including in San Diego
While it seems cyberattacks and data breaches are becoming for common, there's some help on the way to stop criminals in their tracks. San Diego City College is one of the first community colleges in our region offering a four-year degree in cybersecurity.
Full story: http://on.nbc7.com/VeT1Fo9
No prison time for disgraced former Chula Vista councilwoman
Andrea Cardenas received two years probation for her part in a COVID relief fraud scheme. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik was in court with details of her sentence. http://on.nbc7.com/r62owiP
New push in Sacramento to ban plastic bags at grocery, convenience stores
A California state senator wants to see California make plastic bags a relic of the past. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik explains the difference between this effort and the last effort to ban plastic bags.
Get the most out of a tank of gas
Ever wonder how different gas options impact your engines and your wallet? Sergio Flores with NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds explains how. ⛽
Video on our website here: http://on.nbc7.com/ZXLfOHn
Escondido man on competes on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior"
NBC 7's Audra Stafford talks to him about competing and he divulges the secret weapn in his backyard.
Vide on our website here: http://on.nbc7.com/4NvApXt
Mira Mesa man accused of using explosives to steal money from ATMs
Investigators say Son Nguyen used explosives to try to get money from two ATMs in June, but both times, he came up empty.
Our full report on that is here: http://on.nbc7.com/Me63dyh.
Clear the Shelters pet of the day, Wednesday, August 28: Grace 🐾
🦴 Meet Grace our #cleartheshelters pet of the day. She's a 7-year-old American Bulldog mix. According to the San Diego Humane Society, she's a sweet and gentle social butterfly, always soliciting pets and belly rubs every chance she gets. Grace is available at the Oceanside campus. You can call (619) 299-7012 for more information or head here: http://on.nbc7.com/LjV20E7 #DesocuparLosAlbergues
San Diego celebrates 10 years of Tuna Harbor Dockside Market at Seaport Village
The Tuna Harbor Dockside Market at Seaport Village is celebrating 10 years in San Diego. NBC 7's Adonis Albright shows us how every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., crowds walk along the dock to peruse the stalls of local, freshly caught fish. http://on.nbc7.com/OfzUbA9
National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic begins in San Diego
Entering its 17th year, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic kicked off Monday in San Diego. It's a chance for veterans with disabilities to enjoy athletic opportunities that most thought were out of reach. NBC 7's Todd Strain captured the excitement and transformative experience for many on opening day.
Clear the Shelters pet of the day, Tuesday, August 27: Bubba
Meet Bubba! 🐾 He's a domestic shorthair, adult male, looking for his fur-ever home. Bubba is currently being cared for by the Humane Society of Imperial County. All adoptions fees are half off through Sept. 10th for the #ClearTheShelters campaign. If you're interested call (760) 352-1911 or read more here: http://on.nbc7.com/5uVeNrH #DesocuparLosAlbergues
Upgrades on the way for South Bay water treatment plant
NBC 7's Shandel Menezes explains how soon those beach contact closures could be lifted.
Full story here: http://on.nbc7.com/uSqWmzV
How to reduce your monthly car insurance premium
You've probably noticed how more of your budget goes to your car insurance. But there are strategies and options to reduce what you pay. 🚗 💵
Full story here: http://on.nbc7.com/uG1nJi1
New Scripps study shows resilience of coral reef against climate change
Coral reefs are one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet because of climate change. NBC 7 Meteorologist Brooke Martell tells us about a recent study from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography that found just how resilient they are! 🌊
Full video on our website here: http://on.nbc7.com/IDof8jP
Clear the Shelters pet of the day, Monday, August 26: Hank
🐾 Join NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 to “Clear the Shelters” in San Diego County by giving pets a forever home. All adoptions are 50% off through Sept. 10th. According to the Humane Society of Imperial County, Hank is a friendly dog, great on a leash and gets along with everyone he meets. He's available in El Centro. Call (760) 352-1911 for more info or visit this site: http://on.nbc7.com/TQZMtMr
WATCH: SkyRanger 7 over La Jolla captures Torrey Pines bluff collapse on video
NBC 7's air asset was in the right place at the right time Monday afternoon when the chopper's photographer spotted a cliff collapsing just north of San Diego's famed Gliderport.
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San Diego teacher pushes for skate park to be built near her skate club students
The nearest skate park to one group of San Diego elementary students is too far away. So their teacher Dr. Manuela Ippolito (and skate instructor) is pushing for one to be built at their school in this report by NBC 7’s Brian Holt.
Skate park designer Kanten Russell gives us insight on why building a skate park can take so much time.
This is just a teaser. See the FULL story here: http://on.nbc7.com/LF1Kaoi