Group 2012 May

Vista archive for May, 2012

More Mole...Straight from the Source This Time!

When eating is part of your vocation and you live in a city of over 6,000 dining establishments, it can ...

Man Admits DUI Hit-and-Run, Released

Edgar Ferrer Velasco, 29, admitted to committing a DUI hit-and-run in court this week and was immediately released on “summary,” ...

Youthful Multi-Felon Back In Court

A 25-year-old man already convicted of four felonies has been ordered to stand trial on a fifth felony charge, according ...

Simply the Best Tamales I've Ever Had

I’ve tasted tamales from far and wide—San Diego to Cancun, Texas to New York City (New York City?!?!...get a rope). ...

Prosecutor Wants to Know Who Wrote the Note

Three defendants in a highly-publicized murder case have been ordered to provide handwriting samples, possibly to determine who really wrote ...

Some of La Jolla's Richest and an L.A. Casino Operator Kick in Big for Fletcher

The most recent campaign disclosure report for San Diegans for Nathan Fletcher - Mayor 2012, posted online earlier today by ...

Cameraman Found Guilty of Obstructing Officer

After a two-day misdemeanor trial, a jury found James Charles Playford, 48, guilty of one count of obstructing a peace ...

Carlsbad Cop Makes a Plea Deal

A Carlsbad police officer charged with stealing heroin from headquarters’ evidence room copped a plea today in the Vista courthouse. ...

Escondido Man Photographed Teen Under Bathroom Door

Walter David Hunt, 44, took photos and video of a teenaged girl while she was in the bathroom by placing ...

Killer Left Advice for Sons Before He Committed Suicide

Michael David Robles, 43, left notes giving advice to his sons on how to live before he hanged himself in ...

Minty Fresh Developments at Iron Fist Brewing Company

Amid the brew-fueled post-event revelry at this weekend’s World Beer Cup award ceremony, I took a few minutes and my ...

Purse Snatcher Expects Four Years Prison

Fletcher Everingham Calen, 25, made a plea deal last week that could get him four years in prison for his ...

"Grand Theft Dog" Felon Has Moved

A woman who went to jail because she said she tried to “rescue” a dog had her case moved to ...

Escondido Teen Guilty of Crime Spree

Hugo Elmer Garcia committed nine felonies during a violent crime spree in Escondido on the night of May 18, 2011. ...

Burglar Wants Her Property Back

An admitted felon has demanded Carlsbad Police return property to her that they seized when they went to her home ...

Man Admits Setting Fire to Girlfriend's Home

Marc Bentley Thompson, 52, admitted arson and injury to a roommate in a plea deal he signed last Wednesday, May ...

Boxing Trainer Gets 86 Years for Shooting Rival

Mark Anthony Diaz, 51, was sentenced to 86 years prison yesterday for shooting a rival boxing trainer in the back ...