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Confrontation over neglected Ramona horses

Bridget Naso went to Ramona to check out claims that dozens of horses are not being properly cared for. She talked to concerned citizens and came face to face with the owner of the animals, who was anything but welcoming.

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13-year-old boy starts brush fire in City Heights

A fast moving brush fire threatened several homes in City Heights on Wednesday afternoon. It also forced the evacuation of Crawford High School. Firefighters say a 13-year-old boy playing with a lighter is to blame for the fire. KUSI's John Soderman reports. More>>

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major... More>>

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

Okla. men get video of deadly tornado overhead

Two 19-year-old Oklahoma men who took cover in a cellar during a deadly tornado were able to use their cellphones to get video of the twister as it passed over the home. More>>

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2-day worker walkout to end at UC hospitals
2-day worker walkout to end at UC hospitals
A two-day strike held by workers at University of California hospitals over staffing and pension is coming to an end.More>>
A two-day strike held by workers at University of California hospitals over staffing and pension is coming to an end.More>>
Three injured in suspected DUI crash near Downtown
Three injured in suspected DUI crash near Downtown
Three people were hurt Wednesday -- two of them with life-threatening injuries -- in a head-on crash near downtown San Diego caused by drunken driving, authorities said.More>>
Three people were hurt Wednesday -- two of them with life-threatening injuries -- in a head-on crash near downtown San Diego caused by drunken driving, authorities said.More>>
Police searching for San Marcos stabbing suspect
Police searching for San Marcos stabbing suspect
An investigation was under way Wednesday in San Marcos, where a 67-year-old man was stabbed two times during a fight with an acquaintance in the alley behind San Marcos Market.More>>
An investigation was under way Wednesday in San Marcos, where a 67-year-old man was stabbed two times during a fight with an acquaintance in the alley behind San Marcos Market.More>>
Arts and entertainment district could generate $5M
Arts and entertainment district could generate $5M
A proposed arts and entertainment district meant to enliven a 58-block section of downtown San Diego could generate $5 million in revenue within three years, the city's Independent Budget Analyst estimated.More>>
A proposed arts and entertainment district meant to enliven a 58-block section of downtown San Diego north of Broadway could generate $5 million in revenue within three years, the city's Independent Budget Analyst estimated this week.More>>
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI Silver Strand crash tells judge she wants to withdraw plea
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI Silver Strand crash tells judge she wants to withdraw plea
A woman who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for driving drunk and causing a head-on crash on the Silver Strand that killed a 95-year-old man told a judge Tuesday that she wanted to withdraw her plea.More>>
A woman who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for driving drunk and causing a head-on crash on the Silver Strand that killed a 95-year-old man told a judge Tuesday that she wanted to withdraw her plea, forcing her sentencing to be postponed.More>>
Bomb threats at Clairemont Muslim school
Bomb threats at Clairemont Muslim school
Investigators sought to determine who was responsible for several recent bomb threats directed at a Muslim kindergarten through eighth-grade campus in Clairemont. More>>
Investigators sought to determine who was responsible for several recent bomb threats directed at a Muslim kindergarten through eighth-grade campus in Clairemont. More>>

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Hungry Sharks!
Hungry Sharks!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - When a north county family got caught up in a mortgage meltdown scam last fall, they called KUSI's Michael Turko. Turko says after his first report federal agents busted the scammers.More>>
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - When a north county family got caught up in a mortgage meltdown scam last fall, they called KUSI's Michael Turko. Turko says after his first report federal agents busted the scammers.More>>
Come On Down!
Come On Down!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Several of Michael Turko's recent reports have gotten the attention of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. Tonight Turko goes head to head with the mayor in a one on one interview you'llMore>>
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Several of Michael Turko's recent reports have gotten the attention of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. Tonight Turko goes head to head with the mayor in a one on one interview you'llMore>>
This Has To Stop!
This Has To Stop!
Monday, May 20, 2013 - When thieves stole veterans' grave markers, the Alpine Cemetery asked KUSI's Michael Turko for help. That was just over a month ago. Now Turko says the cemetery is a lot more secure.More>>
Monday, May 20, 2013 - When thieves stole veterans' grave markers, the Alpine Cemetery asked KUSI's Michael Turko for help. That was just over a month ago. Now Turko says the cemetery is a lot more secure.More>>
Frequent Flyer Scam, Heads Up!
Frequent Flyer Scam, Heads Up!
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - A young professional woman called KUSI's Michael Turko because she didn't want other people to lose money. Turko says she was taken by a new Craigslist scam involving airline frequentMore>>
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - A young professional woman called KUSI's Michael Turko because she didn't want other people to lose money. Turko says she was taken by a new Craigslist scam involving airline frequentMore>>
How Many More? & Back In Service!
How Many More? & Back In Service!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - A bicycle rider and cycling advocate called KUSI's Michael Turko when tragedy almost struck twice in the same place. Turko says cars keep flying off the 56 freeway and landing onMore>>
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - A bicycle rider and cycling advocate called KUSI's Michael Turko when tragedy almost struck twice in the same place. Turko says cars keep flying off the 56 freeway and landing onMore>>

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Sheriff: Beaten Bakersfield man's death accidental
Sheriff: Beaten Bakersfield man's death accidental
Kern County's sheriff said the death of a Bakersfield man after a beating from deputies that was captured on video was an accident that happened primarily because of heart disease.More>>
Kern County's sheriff said the death of a Bakersfield man after a beating from deputies that was captured on video was an accident that happened primarily because of heart disease.More>>
5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Calif
5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Calif
An earthquake has struck Northern California's Plumas County with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7.More>>
An earthquake has struck Northern California's Plumas County with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7.More>>
Sheriff: Beaten Bakersfield man's death accidental
Sheriff: Beaten Bakersfield man's death accidental
Kern County's sheriff said the death of a Bakersfield man after a beating from deputies that was captured on video was an accident that happened primarily because of heart disease.More>>
Kern County's sheriff said the death of a Bakersfield man after a beating from deputies that was captured on video was an accident that happened primarily because of heart disease.More>>
2 cited for poaching abalone near Laguna Beach
2 cited for poaching abalone near Laguna Beach
California Fish and Wildlife officials say they cited two men for poaching abalone from a protected area near Laguna Beach.More>>
California Fish and Wildlife officials say they cited two men for poaching abalone from a protected area near Laguna Beach.More>>
Deputy shoots man who grabbed her stun gun
Deputy shoots man who grabbed her stun gun
San Diego sheriff's officials say a deputy shot a man after he grabbed her stun gun and fired it at her.More>>
San Diego sheriff's officials say a deputy shot a man after he grabbed her stun gun and fired it at her.More>>

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No fatalities in I-5 bridge collapse in NW Wash
No fatalities in I-5 bridge collapse in NW Wash
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.More>>
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping several vehicles into the water as authorities investigated the cause of the collapse that cut off the state's main north-south...More>>
Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set
Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...More>>
Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking...More>>
NJ: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
NJ: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.More>>
At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water - and apparently not even clean water at that.More>>
Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.More>>
A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.More>>
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.More>>
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first day of campaigning than he...More>>

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Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win
Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win
Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose...More>>
Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in...More>>
Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
Terry Francona is back at Fenway Park as an opposing manager for the first time since he left the Red Sox.More>>
Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.More>>
Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach
Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach
Patrick Roy has been hired as coach of the Colorado Avalanche.More>>
The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise.More>>
Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead
Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead
Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on...More>>
Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the...More>>
Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal
Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.More>>
Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.More>>

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Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
The price of oil was knocked lower Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.More>>
The price of oil was knocked lower Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.More>>
Asia stocks extend losses after big sell-off
Asia stocks extend losses after big sell-off
Asian stocks continued to retreat Friday after being routed the day before by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus.More>>
Asian stocks continued to retreat Friday after being routed the day before by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus.More>>
Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle
Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle
Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after...More>>
Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after Tokyo...More>>
Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants
Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants
Researchers examining the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut say they have found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.More>>
An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate...More>>
NJ: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
NJ: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.More>>
At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water - and apparently not even clean water at that.More>>