San Diego, CA
San Diego Republicans react to second assassination attempt on Trump
“Everybody’s jaw dropped,” said Corey Gustafson, chairman of the Republican Party of San Diego, reacting to the news of another attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump.
The FBI confirmed it is investigating an attempted assassination on Trump at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf course.
A source familiar with the matter told Scripps News that Secret Service agents engaged with a suspect armed with a “long gun” outside the grounds of Trump International Golf Club.
According to the Associated Press, authorities have identified the person taken into custody as Ryan Wesley Routh.
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Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the suspect fled in an SUV before being apprehended nearby. An AK-47-style rifle with a scope was recovered close to the golf club.
Earlier, the Trump campaign confirmed the former president was unharmed after shots were fired in his vicinity.
“This is now two attempts on the president’s life. We have to give him more protection,” Gustafson said.
Local Republicans are also calling for increased security for President Biden, amid what they describe as a growing trend of political violence.
“But we can’t let this become the new normal in America,” Gustafson added. “Just because this happened two months ago doesn’t mean it should happen every month.”
Gustafson also noted that the way political debates are handled may contribute to the rising tensions.
“On both sides, we need to stay away from personal attacks and focus on whose ideas are better for the American people. If we do that, maybe the temperature in the room will drop,” he said.
Authorities are expected to file charges in the case in the coming days.
San Diego, CA
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in San Diego
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January, celebrating the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader, as well as a commitment to service.
Here’s what services will be impacted in the county and city of San Diego.
No Delay in Trash Collection:
There will be a normal schedule for trash and recycling collection services on Monday within the City of San Diego. Residents in other cities should check with their waste service for holiday service schedules.
The Miramar Landfill, Greenery and Recycling Center will be open during normal hours, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Container sales at 8353 Miramar Place will be closed.
Parking:
Time restrictions on on-street parking and yellow zones within the City of San Diego will not be enforced. Red, white and blue zones will still be enforced every day.
Be aware that parking on Port property and in different cities may vary.
Parks & Recreation:
- County parks, preserves and campgrounds will be open during normal business hours
- Balboa Park will be open, though all public buildings and museums in Balboa Park will be closed. The following will also be closed:
- Balboa Park Activity Center
- Botanical Building
- Municipal Gym
- Morley Field
- Check with individual museums and other park attractions for their holiday schedules
- Golf courses will be open, holiday rates will apply. Visit the golf course page for more information
- Chollas Lake will be open
- City reservoirs will be open at regular hours
- Mission Trails Regional Park and its Visitor Center will be open
- Tecolote Canyon Natural Park will be open
- Tecolote Nature Center will be closed
- All city recreation centers and city pools are closed
- All community centers are closed
- All city skateparks will be open
Facilities at Several County Parks will all be closed:
- The Valley Center Community Hall will be closed
- The Fallbrook Community Center will be closed
- The Lakeside Community Center will be closed
- The Spring Valley Community Center will be closed
- The Spring Valley Gym will be closed
- The 4S Ranch Recreation Office will be closed
- Community Teen Centers
Valley Center Community Hall and Adams Park Pool
Offices
- All Administrative Offices in the city of San Diego will be closed
- All County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will all be closed
- The Testing, Employment Information Center and Background/Fingerprinting offices within the Personnel Department will also be closed
- The Family Justice Center will be closed. Individuals needing help with domestic violence should call 9-1-1 and/or the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-385-4657
- Open Space and Maintenance Assessment District Offices will be closed
Public Safety
Police and fire emergency crews will not be impacted by the holiday. The citywide emergency dispatch center will be on duty.
Sheriff’s Department patrols, animal control emergency response and all essential services will continue.
San Diego, CA
San Diego County parks to increase fees in February
Park visitors can expect a slight uptick in prices at San Diego County’s parks. Starting Feb. 18, user fees for camping, parking, fishing permits, boating rentals, and sport facilities will increase for the first time in 11 years.
For example, Day Use Parking will increase from $3.00 per day to $5.00 per day. An RV partial hook-up campsite will also increase from $29.00 to $35.00. County Parks & Recreation says revising the fees can help make things simpler, such as including two pets and one extra vehicle as part of your camping reservation.
The fee increase also helps keep up with rising maintenance and operating costs, as well as aligning with similar facilities and services in the area. The county says they help promote health and wellness through thousands of programs, including 158 facilities across more than 58,000 acres of land and 389 miles of trails.
In addition, county parks have programs to expand access to the outdoors and reduce financial barriers, including veteran, senior and group discounts, scholarships, and the free First Time Camping Program.
If you reserve or visit before Feb. 18, you will still pay the lower fees, even if the reservation date is after the deadline. For more information, you can visit the Q&A on the Department of Parks & Recreation website.
San Diego, CA
Firefighters respond to vehicle rescue near Balboa Park
Crews were working a vehicle rescue at a residential intersection in San Diego Sunday.
Units were dispatched at around 12:40 p.m. Sunday to Fourth Avenue and Nutmeg Street in the neighborhood of Park Laurel, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Authorities said 30 personnel were assigned to the rescue, including four engines, two medics and one truck.
No further details were immediately reported.
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