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Big Lots Closing For Good, Wildfire Erupts Near Palomar Mountain
Good Morning, North County! Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible!
Good Morning, North County! Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible!
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Alex Hamilton
Three suspects face murder charges for the fatal shooting of Alex Hamilton in Oceanside.
Three suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of Alex Hamilton.
Incident occurred on June 18 in an Oceanside apartment.
Bullet entered through a bedroom window, hitting Hamilton in the head.
Victim was taken to Palomar Medical Center and pronounced dead.
No motive disclosed; suspects include William Brant, Elijah Gabriel Marrero, and Bryan Lee Teater.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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Three Big Lots stores in San Diego County are closing soon due to financial losses, affecting La Mesa, El Cajon, and Oceanside locations.
Three Big Lots stores in San Diego County (La Mesa, El Cajon, Oceanside) to close soon.
The Temecula location north of San Diego County is also set to close.
Big Lots is closing 35-40 underperforming stores nationwide.
The company reported a 10% drop in net sales in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.
Shoppers express disappointment over the closures, citing convenience and affordable prices.
BREAKING NEWS
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A brush fire near Palomar Mountain has burned over 800 acres, prompting evacuations and challenging firefighters under hot and humid conditions.
Fire Origin: Ignited Wednesday afternoon near Dodge Valley.
Evacuations: Ordered for areas around Chihuahua Valley Road.
Containment Efforts: Over 230 firefighters, 35 engines, and multiple aircraft involved.
Current Status: 10% contained, expected to last several days.
Conditions: Hot, humid weather with less expected rain increasing fire activity.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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A young man was fatally stabbed near the Palm Avenue Trolley station in San Diego’s Palm City neighborhood on Tuesday evening.
Incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. near the 600 block of Hollister Street.
Victim found at the MTS Blue Line station with at least one stab wound.
Lifesaving efforts were made, but the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Victim described as a young man, possibly a teenager or young adult.
Physical fight among a small group of men led to the stabbing.
Suspect, youthful in appearance, fled in a small, dark-colored vehicle.
WEATHER
Thursday: 78° 🌡️ 67° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 W 9 mph
Friday: 74° 🌡️ 65° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 WSW 9 mph
Saturday: 74° 🌡️ 63° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph
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