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'I need my oxygen' | Company stops delivering oxygen to elderly woman in Campo

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:12:23 GMT

The 69-year-old woman said oxygen deliveries were covered for years by health insurance.

Community Power letters coming in mail to San Diego residents

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:41:57 GMT

Chula Vista and San Diego are among local cities switching over to the energy provider.

One Amtrak engineer’s consistent horn causing headache in Encinitas

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:54:09 GMT

The engineer on Amtrak’s 580 train starts blowing his horn several blocks before arriving at the public grade crossing.

'I about fell on the floor' | El Cajon couple's homeowners insurance goes from $1K to $8K

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:02:50 GMT

“I'm just at a loss. I just want answers. I cannot believe a company can treat people like this and they are getting away this,” said Karen Olson.

'It makes it feel a little less safe' | Dark street in Ocean Beach has some neighbors worried crime could escalate

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:24:31 GMT

A strip of streetlights on Abbott Street in Ocean Beach have been out for more than year. Neighbors have begged for repairs; crews were out there fixing the lights.

'I’m biking everywhere' | How much are cyclists using new bike lanes in North Park?

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:39:11 GMT

CBS 8 visited North Park to get a firsthand look at ridership in the area.

'It's very quick, efficient' | Escondido schools take COVID testing into their own hands to address need, absences

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:51:07 GMT

The Escondido Union School District planned and created its own central COVID-19 testing site at its headquarters, after the omicron surge showed a need.

'Why is my bill so high?' | San Diegans frustrated with high SDG&E bills say they can't get in touch with company to complain

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:27:38 GMT

“I just think this whole process is ridiculous,” said Barbara Grcar.

San Diego home prices soar with some areas more affordable than others

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 03:25:12 GMT

The median price for a single-family home across San Diego County was $842,000 in 2021, with condos and townhomes at $545,000.

'Seeing a lot of demand right now' | Skyrocketing rent hikes across San Diego County, new report shows

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:12:51 GMT

New research shows rent has skyrocketed over the last year across the San Diego region.

Grandma searches for Mercedes driver who hit her grandson in Pacific Beach

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:19:34 GMT

SDPD said driver in Pacific Beach may face felony assault with a deadly weapon charges.

Santa Fe Christian Schools community raises over $30K to help groundskeeper buy a new car after fire

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:42:20 GMT

The students of Santa Fe Christian Schools rallied to give money to long-time employee Clemente Mejia, after his car burst into flames at school.

El Cajon brothers create emergency response app inspired by father's call to 911 dispatch

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:07:48 GMT

With two clicks, Rescu will connect you with a private dispatcher to send police, fire or ambulance in hopes of making it easier and faster

People living in City Heights call on the city to fix their streets

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:22:07 GMT

"The cement is bulking. There's potholes. There's crevices where disabled people cannot go through," said Susan Graham.

News 8 viewers increase blood supply to help 5-year-old girl fighting leukemia

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:34:57 GMT

Karina Willis, a 5-year-old girl from San Diego fighting leukemia has had blood transfusions delayed due to a nationwide blood shortage.

Fire insurance rates on the rise for San Diego County residents

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:37:49 GMT

"I know they have to raise rates, but raising rates 2.5 times is exorbitant," said Descanso resident Marvin Evans.

Point Loma neighbors fed up with dangerous intersection

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 03:05:04 GMT

News 8 went out in 2019 to hear neighbor concerns about the Point Loma Avenue and Santa Barbara Street intersection and they say the city still won't make changes.

Pole Problems: Residents say AT&T adding to the clutter in San Carlos

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:10:09 GMT

The telecom company is expanding its fiber internet services throughout San Diego, but the wires will remain visible until the city can put them underground.

'It makes me angry' | Cyclists are fed up with all the trash along Kearny Villa Road in San Diego

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 02:05:48 GMT

Connie and Paul Gach ride their tandem bicycle regularly along this stretch of road, and they’ve noticed a lot of trash piling up in certain areas.

Prostitution operates at all hours near Naval Base San Diego

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:13:03 GMT

Business owners said illegal sex activity picks up on military paydays.

Signs on busy SR-67 say bicyclists ‘May use full lane’

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:03:57 GMT

Long-time Ramona resident has concerns about bike riders in traffic lanes.

Drowning in debt: Nearly 70,000 San Diego families are behind on water bills

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:16:11 GMT

Scraping together the money to pay these water bills often means sacrificing other necessities, such as food.

Frustration in San Carlos neighborhood over four-year-long pipe repairs

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 01:49:50 GMT

Residents in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego said they’re dealing with the aftermath of flood damage from four years ago with on-and-off-again pipe repairs.

Your Stories: Why can't I find Lysol or Clorox products?

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 01:57:25 GMT

The CEO of Clorox said disinfecting wipes likely won't be fully stocked until 2021.

Your Stories: El Cajon woman battles HOA to get her condo fixed

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:54:37 GMT

The unit is still in shambles months after a car being chased by police smashed into the building.

Your Stories: Mira Mesa residents say someone is repeatedly slashing their tires, keying their cars

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:37:48 GMT

Surveillance video captured on Saturday shows a man slashing the tires of two vehicles.

Your Stories: A single mother's nightmare trying to receive unemployment insurance

Fri, 01 May 2020 01:42:53 GMT

Sandra Olson has been trying to get through to EDD during its limited hours for weeks. She contacted News 8 with with her story knowing that she is not alone.

Your stories: Oceanside American Little League burglarized

Fri, 01 May 2020 00:25:31 GMT

The league said two golf carts and blowers that are used to maintain the field were stolen. Someone also cut through fencing on the batting cage.

Your Stories: San Diegans say filing for unemployment is a headache

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:24:59 GMT

News 8 spoke to workers that have spent hours on the phone and online trying to claim unemployment benefits.

Your Stories: La Jolla vacation rental company's refund policy under scrutiny

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 02:34:57 GMT

A La Jolla-based company is offering 50% refunds, or credit for future bookings.

Your Stories: Lakeside parents want cell tower removed

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:24:57 GMT

Permit for tower was approved before new county law was passed.

Your Stories: Harbor Drive bridge elevators work, but the smell of urine lingers

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:14:23 GMT

It was a Your Stories email that first alerted us to the problem in 2018, and recently News 8 received another email asking us to revisit the issue.

Your Stories: RNC mailer looks like 'imitation census' form

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:27:51 GMT

Mailer asks for donations to President Trump's re-election campaign

Your Stories: Chula Vista residents frustrated with illegal pot shops

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:23:57 GMT

Chula Vista residents have said they don't want these illegal operations in their neighborhoods and think they draw a different clientele than legal dispensaries.

New tariffs could soon have your wine costing double

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 01:33:59 GMT

If the 100 percent tariff goes into effect, European wine prices could skyrocket

Your Stories: The mystery surrounding Rancho Mission Canyon Park

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 01:11:14 GMT

The playground looks finished and ready to play on, but the city has had the park fenced off for months.

San Diego mom pushing for change after son stuck with bloody needle at Liberty Station

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:24:52 GMT

The needles weren't picked up for over a month.

Your Stories: San Diego man disappointed in Better Buzz Coffee's marketing

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:46:37 GMT

A father of three teenagers said he is concerned about the coffeehouse using "buzzed" in their branding - a word commonly associated with alcohol or marijuana.

Controversy surrounds mysterious ‘bobcat’ spotted at Lake Murray

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 01:39:21 GMT

The cat's owner said Clyde is a hybrid mix of various breeds and he did not abandon the pet but has lost track of him.

Are San Diegans getting more robocalls?

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:57:54 GMT

Congress is working on legislation to stop robocalls, but will it work?