National City News

Originally published November 27, 2009 at 8:08 a.m., updated November 27, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. John Gibbins Shoppers were out early on Black Friday.

An ex-con was arrested Wednesday after a vehicle and foot pursuit through South San Diego and National City.

MORE BREAKING NEWS: ACORN Document Dump Scandal. "Shockingly, we now learn that the ACORN office in National City engaged in a massive document dump on the evening of October 9th, containing thousands upon thousands of sensitive documents, just days prior to the Attorney Generala s visit." But the documents were retrieved from the dumpster.

A tempest in a trash can is brewing in San Diego County, where ACORN is trying to recover tens of thousands of documents taken from its garbage by a Republican activist.

As Derrick Roach tells it, it was either luck or Divine intervention. His version of events may be hard to believe for ACORN supporters but the former Republican state assembly candidate believes something drew him to the dumpster behind the ACORN office in National City on the night of Friday, Oct.

One person was injured and dozens of seniors were evacuated when a fire broke out at a National City retirement home.

On Thursday, November 19, residents on the eastern side of Chula Vista received a letter in the mail from the San Diego Association of Governments concerning a new rapid transit project.

The Chargers' 31-23 win over the Philadelphia Eagles led National City police to close off some streets on Sunday, November 16, at about 5 p.m. Fans cruising the streets had Chargers flags waving and horns honking.

American Medical Response, which has lucrative paramedic and ambulance contracts with the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, and a host of other local government agencies, gave $2000 to the county Democratic Party on November 6. a In days of yore, it was illegal for political parties to get financially involved in city ...

U.S. Mayors' Survey Shows Main Street America Still in Recession ST. LOUIS , November 8, 2009 - In the face of current and projected future budget shortfalls, The U.S. Conference of Mayors today released a survey that shows the economic condition in cities is now serious enough to warrant targeted federal support.

Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:45 a.m. Chris Martin doesn't show much emotion. You sometimes catch flashes of enthusiasm from the Chula Vista fighter when he urges cheers from the crowd.

Ten adults and three children suspected of squatting behind a Southcrest home were displaced today following a fire that swept through the yard and engulfed the tents they used for shelter.

San Diego resident and fired Miss California Carrie Prejean didn't like a question from CNN's Larry King.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. Howard Lipin Patrons at Corner Bakery Cafe in Mission Valley ordered at the counter.

The San Diego Union-Tribune By Janine ZAoA iga Friday, November 6, 2009 at midnight [Excerpts] The wife of National City Mayor Ron Morrison has filed for legal separation, alleging her husband of nearly 35 years has a "history of domestic abuse"... When reached for comment yesterday, Ron Morrison vehemently denied any history of violence... "I ...

The wife of National City Mayor Ron Morrison has filed for legal separation, alleging her husband of nearly 35 years has a a oehistory of domestic abuse.a Morrison was served with court papers before the start of a City Council meeting Tuesday night.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:22 a.m. CHULA VISTA - A man who may be responsible for at least two convenience store robberies in Chula Vista was arrested by National City police this morning, police said.

Dragon Jones, 41, was detained following an investigation conducted by National City police working with other local police departments as well as agents from the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

A man suspected of robbing at least 19 businesses in San Diego County since late September was behind bars today, authorities said.

The public safety agencies will join with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the San Diego Sheriff's Department, the San Diego Harbor Police and other groups for activities and demonstrations.