South Bay

Hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding could be coming from the federal government to stop the flow of sewage into the South Bay. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford reports. 

Hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding could be coming from the federal government to stop the flow of sewage into the South Bay, although developments on Wednesday could put that money in jeopardy.

A South Bay community theater company is putting young stars of various abilities on stage. NBC 7’s M.G. Perez brings us backstage with the diverse cast of characters.

Maraya Performing Arts offers training to performers of all ages. But, the production of “Descendants the Musical” features young actors, singers, and dancers 6 to 17 years old of all abilities including those who are neurodivergent.

Tis the season for holiday shopping deals. People across the county are spending their money locally on a day that’s come to be known as “Small Business Saturday”. NBC 7’s M.G. Perez reports.

The Thanksgiving weekend continued with much more holiday shopping on what’s known as Small Business Saturday. NBC 7’s M. G. Perez was in Ocean Beach and Chula Vista with details on how businesses are faring.

As part of his disaster relief package, President Joe Biden has asked for $310 million for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant to address sewage flows coming from Tijuana into the United States, a move that was praised by San Diego’s congressional delegation on Tuesday.

A lawsuit was announced on behalf of a group of South Bay residents affected by raw sewage allegedly discharged from the South Bay International Water Treatment Plant and flowing into the waters of southern San Diego County.

Luma Haddad, YoungLife associate regional director, visits the NBC 7 studio to share how the organization aims to be a helpful resource for teenagers. The faith-based program needs funds to send South Bay kids to the winter camp. To raise money, they are hosting a Salsa Night on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Vineyard Hacienda. 

A family is suing an afterschool program in San Jose after their 7-year-old apparently got out on his own and was hit by a car.

Roughly 54,000 drivers use the state Route 125 toll road each day, but local leaders believe that number should – and would – be much higher if people didn’t have to pay to use it.

The South Bay Expressway is the only freeway in San Diego County that is only accessible by paying a toll.

They were lobbying Mexican leaders to fix their infrastructure and stop the flow of sewage into the Tijuana River Valley. NBC 7’s Joe Little spoke with Imperial Beach’s mayor about the trip.

The county of San Diego said more than 200 households will be selected to be interviewed by the CDC, reports NBC 7’s Joe Little.

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. 

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.

Megan Espinoza, a 36-year-old mother of two and local kindergarten teacher, died while undergoing a breast augmentation operation.

The growing trend of banning homeless encampments could be moving into the South Bay, reports NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer.

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.

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.