San Diego, CA
San Diego woman in Ukraine as Russia launches missile attack
(KGTV) – Ukraine’s energy infrastructure was attacked by Russia Friday morning, prompting emergency power outages.
The extent of the damage isn’t clear, but Ukraine’s Energy-Minister urged people to remain in shelters.
Russia has launched 12 attacks on Ukraine’s power system so far this year, according to Ukraine’s energy operator, and Friday’s was intended to make Ukrainians suffer through the winter season.
One San Diego woman was in Ukraine Friday, delivering humanitarian aid to Ukrainians to help them survive the winter season.
Winnie Huong was in Lviv at a post office at the time the sirens started to sound.
“I was packaging and sending, and then a second intense siren took place,” Huong said.
Huong is the treasurer for the non-profit Shield of Freedom, and she was at the post office trying to send out supplies when the sirens went off.
Huong said the post office told her to quickly take shelter in a hotel parking garage nearby, and she waited there for an hour until it was safe again to come out.
“We didn’t know with so many missiles where it’s gonna hit, where it’s gonna land, and whether life is gonna change from that moment on,” Huong said.
ABC 10News’ Zoom conversation with Huong froze twice because of the rolling blackouts that Ukraine was experiencing following Russia’s attack on the country’s energy sector.
“It was snowing yesterday and today,” Huong said. “So it’s very cold all over Ukraine, and to deliberately target this infrastructure is really inhumane.”
As Huong dealt with the immediate impacts Friday, Ukrainian families back in San Diego frantically checked on loved ones back home.
Krystina Shchelkunova, the executive director for the Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Service organization, helps around 10-thousand Ukrainian refugees in San Diego and said her mother-in-law called her right after the attack.
“My mother-in-law and father-in-law are still in Ukraine, and they live close by where the attack was,” Shchelkunova said.
Shchelkunova said she wishes she could bring her in-laws to the States but said her mother-in-law chooses not to leave.
“I say you are a woman; you’re not fighting,” Shchelkunova said. “She said I can do something, I can feed soldiers, I can provide some help to the soldiers.”
Shchelkunova said she continues to focus on Ukrainians eager to leave their war-torn country, like her good friend Ella Popeneko, who came to San Diego with her family two years ago.
Popeneko said at one point, she and her husband and two kids had to live out of their car in an underground parking lot for a week. That’s when they decided to leave Ukraine.
“In Kharkiv, they can’t go to school, they cannot go for a walk, they cannot go to the playground because all the time sirens in my city so often,” Popeneko said.
Popeneko said she doesn’t regret leaving Ukraine because it was the right thing to do for her children, and six months ago, she helped Shchelkunova bring one more of their closest friends from Ukraine to San Diego to escape the conflict with Russia.
The House of Ukraine will be hosting a ‘Stand For Ukraine’ event on Sunday, December 15th, at 2 p.m. at Balboa Park.
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Deputy ID’d Who Died In Baker Run | Jeep Launches Off Bridge | Protest Turns Violent: SoCal In Brief
SAN DIEGO, CA — As we head into the new work week, we’ve rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday through Monday to prepare you for the week ahead.
But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, residents should expect the Southland’s long period of record-breaking heat to ease this week with more seasonal weather for early spring, according to the National Weather Service.
“A cooling trend will begin on Monday, with near normal temperatures expected Tuesday through Thursday,” NWS Los Angeles forecasters wrote Sunday.
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“Gusty onshore winds will affect the area at times, along with chances of light rain. Weak to moderate offshore winds with warming and drying will follow Friday and Saturday.”
In other news, a deputy died after suffering a medical emergency while participating in the Baker to Vegas relay race; a man died of an apparent drowning near a pier; two people were killed when a speeding Jeep launched off a bridge and landed in a river; and one person was killed when a three-vehicle crash sent one car careening into a cemetery.
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Plus, large crowds participated in No Kings rallies across Southern California as part of a nationwide day of demonstrations against the Trump administration that organizers called the largest single-day pro-democracy turnout on record.
A record 94,000 people participated in 21 separate No Kings protests in San Diego County. Thousands of similar gatherings took place Saturday throughout country. In Los Angeles, police said 74 people were arrested for allegedly failing to disperse after the demonstration in downtown LA turned violent, with some protesters throwing chunks of concrete at federal officers and one spray-painting a death threat near the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Here are some of the stories you may have missed:
1 Killed In Crash On 215 Freeway In Riverside Involving Babies
A witness told the CHP that the sedan was demolished and a witness said two babies and two adults were inside.
1 Killed In Fiery, 2-Vehicle Crash On 91 Freeway In Orange County
It involved a white “work truck” and another vehicle, with at least one of the vehicles catching fire, the CHP said.
1 Person Injured At Switzer Falls, Airlifted To Hospital
Falling rocks may have been involved, according to reports.
“If you do spot one of these animals, keep your distance. There’s absolutely no reason to approach one whatsoever.”
2 Found Dead In Home After Fire In San Diego’s North County: Authorities
The bomb and arson unit and the homicide unit for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
4 Boats Carrying Migrants Detained Off San Diego Shore
Twenty-nine migrants suspected of attempting to enter the country illegally were detained off San Diego in four incidents, officials said.
The arrests included 66 adults and eight juveniles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Iconic Actor Known For ‘Back To The Future,’ ‘Top Gun’ Dies At 94
He also spent 25 years in the New York theater scene and was part of the original cast of “Glengarry Glen Ross.”
LA Deputy, 30, Dies After Medical Emergency During Baker To Vegas Relay
“His loss is deeply felt across our Department, and he will be greatly missed.”
Large Crowds Gather Throughout Riverside County For ‘No Kings’ Protests
The demonstrations were part of a nationwide day of “No Kings” protests against illegal immigration enforcement and other federal policies.
Long Beach Police Arrest Teen, Tow 5 E-Bikes After Street Takeover
The teen was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving-related charges.
Man Fatally Struck By SUV After Running Into Lanes Of Traffic In Long Beach
Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Man Killed In Santa Monica Fight
Officers rendered aid to the wounded man until paramedics arrived to take him to a hospital, where he died, officials said.
Missing Swimmer Found Dead Near Oceanside Harbor Beach
A man died of an apparent drowning near the Oceanside Pier, authorities said.
A record 94,000 people participated in 21 separate “No Kings” protests in San Diego County on Saturday, organizers said.
9 Sickened In E. Coli Outbreak Tied To A California Company’s Raw Milk And Cheese
Two cases in California were added Thursday to the outbreak first announced March 15, bringing the total number of ill people in California.
185 New Speed Cameras Coming To CA Roads: See Where
Speed cameras have already caught hundreds of thousands of speeding drivers in the first two cities to install them.
CA Could Soon Start ‘Certifying’ Certain Groceries In Its War On Junk Food
California wants to be the first state in the nation to give a seal of approval for healthy foods and require grocers to promote them.
CA’s Most Spectacular Super Bloom In Years Is Underway: How To See It Before It Wilts
The super bloom in California may have peaked in the southern part of the state, but spring flowers are still blooming in stunning fashion.
CA Women Earn 63 Cents For Every Dollar Earned By White Men, Study Finds
Women’s earnings still lag far behind those of white men, with no significant improvement in that gap in 14 years.
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Two families were displaced from their Carmel Valley townhome after it went up in flames earlier this afternoon.
This happened just before 3 p.m. on Moratalla Terrace. Fire investigators said the fire started inside a garage unit because of faulty electrical equipment and robotics projects. One neighbor said she’s thankful for the quick response.
“The people that own the house were in the driveway calling 911, and within, I think within five minutes of me smelling the smoke the fire trucks were here,” said Nikki Briggs. I’m just thankful that everyone was okay, and that it didn’t keep spreading. Like if it would have been a wildfire, that would have been terrible.”
Firefighters say most of the damage was contained in the garage. A total of nine people were displaced by the fire. Five people lived inside the unit that burned. Thankfully all of them made it out safely without any injuries.
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Shares of Gossamer Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOSS) have received a consensus ‘Hold’ rating from the 10 research firms currently covering the company, according to a report from MarketBeat. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $5.43.
Why it matters
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing therapies for immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases, as well as oncology. The ‘Hold’ rating and mixed analyst views could impact investor sentiment and the company’s ability to raise capital for further drug development.
The details
The analyst ratings for Gossamer Bio include two ‘Sell’ recommendations, four ‘Hold’ ratings, and four ‘Buy’ recommendations. Some firms have lowered their price targets on the stock, with HC Wainwright decreasing its target from $10 to $5.
- Gossamer Bio released its latest quarterly earnings report on March 17, 2026.
The players
Gossamer Bio, Inc.
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, California that is focused on developing oral, once-daily therapies for immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases, as well as oncology.
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The takeaway
The mixed analyst views on Gossamer Bio highlight the challenges facing the company as it seeks to advance its pipeline of drug candidates through clinical trials and regulatory approvals. The ‘Hold’ rating could make it more difficult for the company to raise capital and fund its operations.
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