Thrill seekers love Sunset Cliffs. But with rescues on the rise, cliff jumping at ‘The Arch’ faces an uncertain future
Thrill seekers flock to Sunset Cliffs' iconic Arch after viral social media videos turned the illegal jump into a bucket-list attraction. But a recent string of rescues, increased lifeguard patrols and crumbling sandstone cliffs have renewed concerns about the future of the decades-old tradition. Lifeguards say cliff jumping is both illegal and extremely dangerous, while longtime locals worry erosion and stricter enforcement could eventually bring the landmark's most famous pastime to an end.
Panicked parents rush to area around Islamic Center, with classrooms on-site, schools nearby
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday left three people dead, including a security guard, while two teenage suspects were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to authorities. Police are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime after officials said writings connected to the suspects contained hateful rhetoric. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown during the chaotic response, though all students at the mosque’s school were safely reunited with their families.