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This is so nice to see! I feel so bad for these businesses in San Ysidro. I hope they can hold on!

San Ysidro Businesses See Sales Rise As Border Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers After nearly two years the border is finally back open for all travel and Olivia Campos is breathing a sigh of relief. “I feel happy because I have more chances to survive in the business,” said Campos. Campos owns Carolin Shoes in San Ysidro and for the past 19 months she’s been barely holdin...

Feels like 2020, talking about vaccine rollout, but now it's for kids 5-11. Vaccinations started at 7:00 am at Rady Children's. Supply should be coming soon for other hospital systems, pharmacies, clinics, school sites, etc.

Rady Children's Hospital Preparing to Offer Vaccines to Kids 5 to 11 The CDC gave the final sign-off on coronavirus vaccines for kids 5 to 11 on Tuesday, and Rady Children’s Hospital says it’ll be ready to start administering shots as soon as Wednesday.

Ugh this is SO horrible if it turns out to be accurate. I can't even imagine witnessing something like this. Hopefully SDPD can verify today and provide more information.

‘I Can't Believe She's Doing That Again': Witness to Mom, Toddler's Deadly Fall at Petco Park The mom, 40, and the tot, 2, fell from a concession area on the third level at Petco Park in downtown San Diego on Sept. 25. Both died in the fall.

I still can't believe this story. Heartbreaking and terrifying. How could this happen? And now it's labeled as "suspicious" by SDPD. Hopefully, we'll get more answers soon.

Mother, Child Dead After Falling From Third Story Balcony of Petco Park: SDPD A woman and her 2-year-old son died after falling from the third story balcony of Petco Park Saturday, the San Diego Police Department said. According to SDPD Lt. Andra Brown, the mother and her child fell from the third story balcony at the downtown San Diego stadium onto the sidewalk below around....

Very interesting numbers coming out of this survey done by the SD Police Officers Assoc. Negotiations begin today between the city and several different labor groups over vaccine mandate pushback.

San Diego Officials to Meet With Labor Groups Amid Pushback to City-Worker Vaccine Mandate NBC 7 Investigates learned Monday that the city of San Diego is holding a closed meeting with employee-group leaders about its vaccination policy.

Covering this today for the morning and midday newscasts. The case could be in the jury's hands by the end of today. At issue, is whether the defendant shot both men, knowing they were police officers, killing one, and hurting the other.

Closing Arguments to Begin in Trial of Accused Cop Killer Jesse Gomez Closing arguments are set for Thursday in the trial of Jesse Gomez, 60, a San Diego man charged with murder and attempted murder, plus a special circumstance allegation of murder of a police officer for the July 28, 2016, shooting of SDPD officers Jonathan “J.D.” De Guzman and Wade Irwin.

What a scary night near Belmont Park as shots were fired while people were wrapping up Labor Day celebrations. Can't imagine being there with my kids and hearing gunfire!

SDPD Investigating Labor Day Shooting Near Belmont Park Police are on the lookout for suspects in a Labor Day shooting near Belmont Park that left a woman in the hospital.

It's so surreal when you think back to the beginning of this war. Where were you in life? I was a sophomore in high school. SO SO crazy right? My heart breaks for all the lives lost over 20 years, especially the servicemembers who died last week.

Last Troops Exit Afghanistan, Ending America's Longest War The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 U.S. serv...

My heart goes out to all these local families who were/are stranded in Afghanistan. What a nightmare.

‘Never Believed I Would Be Back Here': Poway Family Returns Home From Afghanistan One Poway resident is back safe in San Diego after getting stuck in Kabul with his family.

I'm hoping ALL these local families can get back to San Diego. Can you imagine how scary for the children?

Immigrant Family From San Diego Arrives Safely in US After Being Stuck in Afghanistan A school district in a San Diego suburb that is home to a large refugee population says many of its families who had taken summer trips to Afghanistan to see their relatives have gotten stuck there with the chaos following the withdrawal of U.S. troops

First day back out in the field after 5 weeks on the desk. Here is what I covered today. So sad. Pulling for both to recover!

Two Teen Pedestrians Hit by Car: CVPD A car hit two teenage pedestrians, leaving one in life-threatening conditions and the other with serious injuries Monday night, CVPD said. Chula Vista police said two teenage girls were crossing Fourth Avenue, eastbound at the intersection of Park Way in a marked crosswalk when they were hit by a ca...

Summer break is over! SDSU and many community colleges are returning to campus today, with a lot of new Covid precautions in place.

SDSU Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Campus San Diego State University will be a very different place Monday. Thousands of students are expected to return for the first full day of in-person classes since the pandemic shut the university down last year.

I have a feeling this local talent has a bright future. Her personality is infectious.

San Diego Native Lands Dream Role on NBC's ‘Days Our Lives' San Diego native Raven Bowens has landed her dream job on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives.” She talks about growing up in Lincoln Park and how one special lifelong fan always pushed her to do big things.

If you have concert plans or any big indoor events coming up, be prepared to bring proof of vaccination, or have a negative Covid test. Change take effect in about a month.

San Diego Event Venues Preparing for New Mega Event Rules San Diego’s most popular event spaces are preparing for new proof of vaccination requirements at upcoming “mega-events.”

So sad to see what's unfolding in Afghanistan, and of course, veterans who fought there have so many mixed emotions. We talked with one who is so frustrated, he wants to do more to help.

Retired Marine Sgt. Considering Returning To Afghanistan In Wake of Collapse Retired Marine Sergeant Povas Miknaitis says watching what U.S servicemembers worked so hard for in Afghanistan come quickly apart is just heartbreaking.

Such a horrific story. Makes me disgusted, heartbroken and angry all at the same time.

Santa Barbara Father Arrested After Children, 1 and 3, Found Dead in Rosarito, Mexico A U.S. citizen has been arrested in connection with the death of his two children, ages 1 and 3, whose bodies were found on a ranch in Rosarito, Mexico, the Baja California Attorney General’s Office said Tuesday.

Very interested to see how this all plays out with healthcare workers....the heroes of the last year and a half.

‘My Body, My Choice': Healthcare Workers Protest State Vaccine Mandate “My body, my choice!” That was one of the rallying cries heard Monday evening as healthcare workers protested a new California rule requiring them to be vaccinated.

I've loved watching Steven Luke NBC 7 San Diego take part in some of the Japanese culture. Covid restrictions made it tough, since he had to quarantine for 14 days, but after that, he was soaking it all in. Watch this:

Tokyo 2020: Taking in a Japanese Tea Ceremony NBC 7’s Steven Luke is in Tokyo, with an inside look of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Winding down Olympics coverage. It's jam-packed til the end. Here's what you should keep an eye on today. Go Allyson!

5 to Watch Results Day 14: A Most Decorated Athlete, Gold For the ‘A-Team' Here’s a look at 5 events to watch at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021.

I love this story that Steven Luke NBC 7 San Diego aired today from Tokyo. Sometimes you think these athletes are machines (they're just so good!) but this story is a reminder that having a sense of humor is VERY important in any Olympic journey.

‘Balance' and Humor: These Two Tokyo Olympians Are Also Roommates in Chula Vista Team USA track and field athletes Ariana Ince and Annie Kunz are both competing at the Tokyo Olympics. They’re also roommates where they train in San Diego — and they share a fun bond.

SHOCKING BREAKING NEWS! I am so heartbroken for Simone. She is still the GOAT of gymnastics.

Olympic Champ Simone Biles Out of Team Finals With Apparent Injury Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently suffering an injury during the vault.

This is so awesome! Love that skateboarding is an Olympic Sport and love it even more when a local does well.... and makes history.
Steven Luke NBC 7 San Diego is your Olympic source, tracking all our San Diego stars!

‘When I saw him skate for the first time, I was blown away,' Jagger Eaton's Coach Reacts to Historic Olympic Performance Encinitas’ Jagger Eaton, 20, stole the show at the first-ever Olympic skateboarding final on Saturday. Eaton became the first American to win an Olympic skateboarding medal after earning bronze. “This is just a childhood dream fulfilled and it would have been possible without my team,” Eaton t...

IT'S HERE! Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. A year late due to Covid-19 but they made it happen regardless. Hope you're watching on NBC 7 San Diego. Our coverage started at 3:55 am. If you can't wake up that early, NBC will have a rerun during Prime Time coverage: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

Stay up to the minute with all the highlights here:

Live Blog: Top Moments From the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony The Tokyo Olympic Games officially get underway Friday with the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.

ICYMI: Steven Luke NBC 7 San Diego started appearing live on our morning show Wednesday. When we get on the air at 4:30 am, it's 8:30 pm in Tokyo.

Here's a look at what it took for him to make it to the other side of the world, during a pandemic no less.

What's It Like Getting to Tokyo for the Olympics? NBC 7’s Steven Luke is covering the Tokyo Olympics, but first he had to get there. Here’s some of the sights and sounds from his trip.

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WATCH LIVE: Jeff Bezos Liftsoff to Space With Blue Origin Crew Jeff Bezos is about to soar on his space travel company’s first flight with people on board

Things are getting crazy downtown! Worrisome considering my husband owns a restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter. Hope this isn't a trend.

Man Killed Outside Gaslamp Bar, Gunman Sought: SDPD San Diego police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man overnight outside a Gaslamp Quarter bar, the department said.

Whoa! Plot twist! Didn't see that one coming.

DA Not Charging Lemon Grove Pastor's Wife in His Killing ‘At This Time' Charges are not being filed “at this time” against a pastor’s wife who claimed it was an accident when she opened fire on her husband, killing him in the process at their Lemon Grove home, according to a representative for the district attorney’s office.

So much interest in this case. Wife of a pastor, mother of a baby and a toddler.... facing murder charges in the deadly shooting of her husband. She told dispatchers she shot him accidentally, possibly mistaking him for an intruder. The kids were in the house. Ugh those poor babies :( My heart breaks for them.

Woman Faces Murder Charge After She Says She ‘Accidentally' Shot Husband in Lemon Grove A woman is facing a murder charge after she said she accidentally shot and killed her husband Monday night outside their Lemon Grove home, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Anotha One! (DJ Khaled voice) Flex Alert to start off the work week. It's the third one since Friday. High temps around the state expected to put a strain on the power grid. Here are some tips to help you conserve during peak hours:

Statewide Flex Alert Issued for Monday Due to Heat, Wildfires Due to extreme heat and high demand sweeping the state, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its statewide Flex Alert a second day through Saturday.

What a horrible story! Ugh poor woman killed just trying to make a living.

Uber Driver Stabbed to Death in National City After Completing Ride ID'd An Uber driver who was fatally stabbed by a teenage passenger in National City after completing a ride has been identified by family members and Uber.

Who's excited for the Fourth?! I think a lot of people will be in the spirit after all the cancellations last year. Where are you headed to watch the fireworks? Here's a list just in case you don't have plans yet.

List: Your July 4th Fireworks Finder in San Diego County A guide on where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in San Diego County on July 4, 2021.

A lot of people were anxiously awaiting what the CIF would do in this situation. Well now we have our answer. Big consequences for the Coronado HS Basketball Team. And not only is their championship vacated, the punishment spans the next few years.

CIF Vacates Coronado High's Championship Title Over Postgame Tortilla-Throwing Incident The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has vacated Coronado High School’s championship title following its investigation of the postgame tortilla-throwing incident that largely overshadowed the matchup with Orange Glen High School of Escondido two weekends ago.

As soon as I heard about this recommendation in LA County, I thought to myself, are we next?! Looks like that's not the case.

Is San Diego Considering Changing Mask Guidelines Due to the Delta Variant? Is San Diego considering another mask mandate due to the Delta variant?

Where is the County going to spend $7B in the budget? Here's a rundown of some of the bigger things. I think I'm most excited about some park improvements. Waterfront Park kids baseball diamond? Yes please!

$7 Billion San Diego County Budget Up for Approval The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is expected on Tuesday to deliberate and officially adopt the proposed $7 billion fiscal year 2021-22 budget.

I hope something can help the homeless situation Downtown. I know it's a complex issue, but I can't help but feel so sad as I drive past all the tents in the East Village. My dad was in town recently from the IE and he was shocked by how bad it's gotten. I hope this initiative can get people the services they need to kickstart their recovery and get them on their feet.

San Diego's New Homeless Outreach Initiative to Kick Off in Downtown An intensive, month-long effort to meet houseless San Diegans living on the streets of downtown in hopes of getting them shelter and on a path to a better life will kick off Monday, Mayor Todd Gloria announced.

As promised, we have an update on the Coronado racism situation that happened over the weekend at a basketball game. The Coronado head coach has been fired. But some people say that's not enough.

San Diego chapter of NAACP recommends the following:
-Coronado share CIF regional title with Orange Glen or lose it entirely
-Ban players who threw tortillas
-Ban coach for one year
-Ban person who brought tortillas from attending games
-Implement training and restorative healing for both teams

School Board Votes to Fire Coronado Basketball Coach Following Postgame Tortilla-Throwing Incident News briefings. School board meetings. Communities hurt and outraged. Here’s what’s next in the incident involving the throwing of tortillas at a high school basketball game in Coronado.

Growing calls for action against the people who did this over the weekend. Today should be revealing as to next possible steps. Both school districts are holding special meetings tonight. We'll see what happens....We'll have the updates Wednesday morning on NBC7 News Today.

Events, School Board Meetings Set in Wake of Tortillas Being Thrown at Coronado Vs. Orange Glen Basketball Game News briefings. School board meetings. Communities hurt and outraged. Here’s what’s next in the incident involving the throwing of tortillas at a high school basketball game in Coronado.