San Diego

San Diego is a city in the southwestern United States, located in the state of California. It is the second-largest city in the state and the eighth-largest city in the country. San Diego is known for its mild climate, beautiful beaches, and many tourist attractions, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It is also home to a large military presence, with several military bases located in the area.

 

 

The new standard for El Cajon hotels: one 911 call per room, per year. Or else.
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The new standard for El Cajon hotels: one 911 call per room, per year. Or else.

El Cajon has already ramped up control over organizations that help homeless people rent rooms. It’s held hearings increasing oversight on a handful of hotels that were allegedly sites of high-profile crimes. Now leaders have given initial approval to new rules for all motels, including a limit on 911 calls concerning fights, drugs or other…

No, letting police arrest California victims of human trafficking is not a good idea
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No, letting police arrest California victims of human trafficking is not a good idea

At a press conference last month, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit took aim at SB357, the Safer Streets for All Act. The law, which went into effect two months ago, repealed previous California law that criminalized loitering with the intent to engage in sex work. Nisleit claimed SB357 prevented law enforcement from acting to disrupt…

Human trafficking: Survivors of sex trafficking counsel, advocate for others | VPM
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Human trafficking: Survivors of sex trafficking counsel, advocate for others | VPM

The U.S. State Department considers human trafficking a form of “modern slavery.” It happens when a person is forced to work or perform sex acts under threat of violence, often through coercion and fraud. Worldwide, over 27 million people are trafficked every day — and 90% of female victims are sexually exploited. In Virginia, the…

El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests
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El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests

Leaders in East County’s largest city have demanded a local motel make several changes or risk closure, part of a broader crackdown on El Cajon hotels that have rented high numbers of rooms to homeless people. The local Motel 6 must add security 24 hours a day, take down a fence blocking a potential fire…

Undercover videos show breadth of trafficking in Southern California – NewsNation
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Undercover videos show breadth of trafficking in Southern California – NewsNation

Editor’s note: there is a legal difference between prostitution and human trafficking. Learn the difference today by taking Human Trafficking Essentials! (NewsNation) — Undercover videos shot over one night in San Diego that show rows of women offering to sell sex — and car after car lined up to buy — illustrate the breadth of…

Pastor pleads guilty to stealing $130K from church to pay gambling debts – Christian Post
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Pastor pleads guilty to stealing $130K from church to pay gambling debts – Christian Post

An executive pastor in New Hampshire pleaded guilty in federal court to using Journey Baptist Church’s debit and credit cards without authorization to pay off his gambling debts, according to U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. Gregory Neal, 45, of Rochester, admitted to a “one-count information alleging wire fraud” during his appearance in court, Young said…

Human Trafficking Prevention Month, survivor speaks
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Human Trafficking Prevention Month, survivor speaks

CBS DETROIT – Human Trafficking Prevention Month is coming to close. However, bringing those victims stories to light doesn’t end. “They come from all over just to be in the presence of other survivors,” says Alice Jay, the founder of Sister Survivors, a trafficking support organization. Once a month, Jay holds a gathering with a…

At least 8 dead as suspected human smuggling boats capsize off San Diego
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At least 8 dead as suspected human smuggling boats capsize off San Diego

Eight people have died and several more are believed to be missing after two fishing boats capsized late Saturday near the coast of San Diego as part of what city and federal authorities suspect was a human smuggling operation.   Authorities say they received a 911 distress call about 11:30 p.m. regarding two capsized boats…