Santee, CA|News|
New Lakeside Vigil Set for Friday Night for Hannah Anderson
Hours after the first reported sighting of Hannah following days of searching, the family is set to gather in Lindo Lake Park in her honor.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
- Coronado, CA
Jennifer's work has appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chicago Tribune and the Long Beach Press-Telegram. She has studied English literature and journalism. She lives in San Diego and enjoys books, baseball, theater, politics and her extended pet family.
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Santee, CA|News|
Deputies Investigate Reports of Rock Throwing by Kids Near West Hills High
Dispatchers say helicopters scanned the scene for signs of the young people, but no one was contacted following the reports.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Body in Fire Officially ID'd As Ethan Anderson
On a day when the car suspect Jim DiMaggio was said to be driving was located north of Boise, Idaho, one of two Lakeside children missing is confirmed dead after days of forensic tests.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Fatal Blow, Possibly by Crowbar, Killed Mother in Amber Alert Case
Christina Anderson, who grew up in La Mesa, was her “heart and soul,” her mother said and she urged suspect Jim DiMaggio to return her granddaughter.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Mother Killed Via Blow, Possibly by Crowbar, in Amber Alert Case
“You've taken my heart and soul,” Christina Anderson's mother says to suspect Jim DiMaggio, who remains at large as the search for him extends to three more states.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Bayshore Bikeway: Is It No. 1? (No, But It's Tops in San Diego)
We put the loop around San Diego Bay, through Coronado and Imperial Beach, in the spotlight and tell you why it's No. 1 in South Bay hearts.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Vargas on Stalled Immigration Bill: ‘It's the Dysfunction Here’
Vargas, whose district includes Imperial Beach and San Diego's border communities, wants to see Congress compromise to achieve immigration reform.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Lemon Grove, CA|News|
America's Most Well-Endowed? It's San Diego (Almost), Study Shows
Which U.S. city has the most well-endowed men? San Diego's in the thick of it, a survey shows.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Accused Abductor, Killer DiMaggio Could Have Explosives
Hannah Anderson's father continues to be puzzled over how old friend Jim DiMaggio could be accused of such heinous crimes against his family. The suspect's sister also comes forward.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint in Santee to Take Place Friday-Saturday
So don't drink to excess, but if you're planning for a big night on the town have a designated driver.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
‘Troubled Nonprofit’ Courts Rely on Knocked for Shoddy Operations
The Corrective Behavioral Institute of La Mesa offers life-skills classes for those charged with minor crimes. But a report questions the business's financial dealings.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
DNA Tests Needed in Search for Hannah and Ethan Anderson
Investigators say DNA will needed to ID remains found in a fire Sunday, while also recording a false report of a vehicle sighting in Oregon.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Cellphone Amber Alerts Engage Public To Help Find Abducted Children
Many smartphone users were stunned by the Amber Alert that went out late Monday for Hannah and Ethan Anderson of Lakeside. Do you think the method is effective? You can opt out.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Coronado|News|
Steven Spielberg Won’t Direct Chris Kyle Biopic ‘American Sniper’
Star Bradley Cooper is still expected to play Kyle. Spielberg bowed out because of budget clashes with the studio.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Friend of Hannah Anderson: Suspect Left Her ‘Creeped Out‘
Marissa Chavez said Hannah, 16, had begun to avoid Jim DiMaggio, a change that angered the old family friend now believed to have killed her mother and possibly her brother.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Father of Missing Teen: 'Damage is Done ... Let My Daughter Go'
"Hannah we all love you very much. If you have a chance, you run and you'll be found," Brett Anderson said.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
La Jolla, CA|News|
Nurse Wanting Help For Marine Says Filner Made Unwanted Sexual Advances
Gloria Allred hosts news conference introducing the latest Filner accuser, Michelle Tyler, a woman who said Filner told her he would only help an injured Marine if she dated him.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Grossmont WR Nick Kurtz Shares Details of Being an NCAA Recruit
The player recently went on a recruiting trip to Texas Tech and fans online have urged him to choose other football programs as well.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Aunt Pleads to Hannah Anderson's Abductor: ‘Get Her Home!’
A second relative comes forward to share her belief that Ethan Anderson, 8, died in a Sunday fire that sparked an Amber Alert for him and his sister, 16. A vigil is planned for late Tuesday.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Las Colinas to Become County Women's Detention and Re-entry Facility
The Board of Supervisors approved the name change for Las Colinas, along with a request for jail inmates to be allowed to assist in firefighting.
Jennifer Vigil, Patch Staff
