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South Bay middle school students learn how to fly drones
Some South Bay students are taking advantage of fall break by learning a new skill. NBC 7’s Joe Little shows us the eye-opening lessons they are being taught with a remote control in their hands.
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She died on operating table. Now, her South Bay surgeon and nurse head to prison
The family of Megan Espinoza didn’t hold back in a Chula Vista courtroom as a plastic surgeon and nurse were sentenced. Carlos Chacon and Heather Voss were each handcuffed and taken into custody for the death of their patient in 2018. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell reports.
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She died on operating table; now her South Bay surgeon and nurse head to prison
Megan Espinoza, a 36-year-old mother of two and local kindergarten teacher, died while undergoing a breast augmentation operation.
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Chula Vista, National City to consider homeless encampment bans like San Diego's
The growing trend of banning homeless encampments could be moving into the South Bay, reports NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer.
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Air purifiers, IBWC abatement order discussed as possible solutions for toxic sewage smell
The San Diego Air Pollution Control District governing board met Thursday to discuss steps to protect South Bay communities from high levels of toxic chemicals detected in the air from pollution flowing in the Tijuana River, an issue that has been ongoing for years.
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San Diego County Air Pollution Board discusses sewage toxins
Despite the step in the right direction at the border, the toxic gasses are a persistent problem for families across the South Bay. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada explains how the Air Pollution Control District plans to move forward.
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San Diego County Supervisors vote to continue emergency on border pollution
During a public comment period Wednesday, supervisors heard from South County residents, some of whom said environmental conditions had caused them and family members to become ill.
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Flow of toxic sewage into Tijuana River reduced after Mexico brings new pump online
According to the International Boundary and Water Commission, a pump is now working that should help to stem the toxic tide. But as NBC 7’s Omari Fleming found out, experts still have health and odor concerns.
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Toxic sewage flow slows into Tijuana River after Mexico brings new pump online
The sewage crisis in the South Bay got a helping hand Wednesday evening from across the border. A third pump is now working that should help to stem the contaminated water, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission.
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South Bay residents worried over air quality from Tijuana River sewage crisis
Researchers say the air around the Tijuana River is dangerous, while county leaders say they have not seen the evidence. NBC 7’s Joe Little reports.
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Border Water Authority awards $400M contract to expand South Bay plant
NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes explains if and when persistent San Diego County beach contact closures could be lifted.
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Border Water Authority awards $400M contract to expand South Bay plant
California’s elected leaders Wednesday applauded the International Boundary and Water Commission’s announcement that it has awarded the contract for a project to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Impact of the Scripps Mercy Chula Vista maternity ward closure on the South Bay
Perla Gutierrez is a mother of three and a fourth one is on the way. Her family moved to Chula Vista hoping to have better access to maternity health care services at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista.
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Impact of Scripps Mercy Chula Vista's maternity ward closure
Earlier this year, Scripps Health announced plans to close the maternity ward at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. It closed in June, and South Bay families are starting to feel the effects. NBC7’s Jeanette Quezada has the story.
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These little piggies went to … Chula Vista? San Diego Animal Control rescues lost pigs
Over the weekend, more than a dozen pigs suddenly appeared in a South Bay neighborhood with no place to go.
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Who let the pigs out? County animal control rescues lost pigs in South Bay neighborhood
It’s been an ongoing saga this week, and now two more pigs have been resuced. NBC7’s Shandel Menezes with the latest.
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks, parades in San Diego County for 2024
Whether you’re a San Diegan staying in town or here for a visit, here’s a list of places to enjoy fireworks, parades, live music and more Fourth of July.
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House fire in San Diego reveals more than 15 cats in home
In the middle of the two-alarm fire, one of the cats found itself on the roof, NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports.
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Firefighters try to rescue cat on roof of burning San Diego home
Upon arrival, 15 cats were found, firefighters said.
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Firefighters find 15 cats in burning south San Diego home, attempt to rescue kitty on roof
Firefighters were working to save a cat from the roof of a burning house while at the same time putting out the flames in the South Bay on Wednesday.