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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - An uptick in DUI arrest rates and excessive speeding citations occurred around San Diego County during March and April, even as less drivers were on the roadways due to stay-at-home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.San Diego police, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and the California Highway Patrol all had moderate increases in their DUI arrest rates in March and April compared to the same two months in 2019, 2018 and 2017, according to an analysis of data requested from those agencies.SDPD arrested an average of three DUI drivers for every 100 traffic infractions in those two months the previous three years, but saw that rate jump to 4.71 during March and April this year.The California Highway Patrol logged a similar rise in DUI apprehensions, with the rate increasing from about six DUI arrests for every 100 infractions the three previous years to 7.66 this year.The Sheriff's Department saw the most dramatic rise. It had a rate of about six DUI arrests for every 100 infractions during the two-month span in 2019, 2018 and 2017, rising to 11.79 DUI arrests for every 100 infractions this year.The reasons behind those increases remain unclear, but some law enforcement officials said fewer vehicles on the road might have helped officers catch intoxicated drivers."When we're out there with less motorists, it's easier to spot more of who is weaving or swerving on the roadways," said Salvador Castro, public information officer for the CHP San Diego office.Jake Sanchez, public information officer for the CHP Border Division, agreed with that assessment."If that's the only car out there on the roadway in front of me, it's going to be a lot easier to observe and make sure that person is driving appropriately," Sanchez said.SDPD Traffic Division Sgt. John Perdue said he has noticed a change in the areas where a majority of DUI drivers are apprehended."It's kind of an odd thing because ... we typically get more DUIs out of the areas that have a lot of bars." Perdue said. "However, I've noticed now some of the DUIs we get are near the fast-food restaurants."He said in his experience, the drivers have usually been drinking at home before stopping to get food, despite the availability of food delivery services such as UberEats, Postmates and Doordash.San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said she has also noticed a troubling new trend involving DUIs this year. In a six-week span from May 4 to June 17, there were seven deaths from DUI-related crashes in the county, she said."I actually don't recall a time that we've had that many in a short period of time," Stephan said. "So that's of a lot of concern."From January through April, the county recorded five DUI-related deaths -- down from eight, 12 and seven, respectively, in the same time period in 2019, 2018 and 2017, according to data provided by the D.A.'s office.The deadliest DUI crash so far this year happened around 8:30 p.m. on May 5, when a driver fatally struck a 50-year-old woman, her 33-year-old boyfriend and her 10- and 11-year-old grandsons in Escondido while allegedly under the influence of an unspecified drug.Deputy District Attorney Laurie Hauf said at Ashley Rene Williams' June 10 arraignment that the 28-year-old defendant was driving on a suspended license due to a previous DUI drug conviction.Speeding tickets have also taken a jump this year compared to overall traffic infractions.CHP officers throughout the county issued 920 tickets to drivers traveling over 100 mph in March and April, compared to 505 and 390, respectively, in the same time frame in 2019 and 2018."Growing up in Southern California myself and knowing how traffic has always been since I first started driving 30 years ago, to see this light amount of traffic on our highways, it's weird. You're not used to it," Sanchez said. "(The speeding) is something we will probably have to keep dealing with as long as the freeways are as open as they are now."Perdue said he has also seen drivers speeding more frequently on roadways in the city of San Diego.While the overall number of speeding tickets issued by SDPD is down this year, speeding violations over 65 mph represent a greater percentage of overall traffic infractions.During March and April this year, SDPD issued 395 tickets for drivers going over 65 mph. That represented 7.3% of overall infractions, while the rate for those violations was 3.44% in 2019, 4.02% in 2018 and 4.38% in 2017."It's a little insane. I couldn't believe the uptick in speeding citations and the speed itself," Perdue said. "I still tell (drivers) `Be cautious. Just because it's an open roadway you still want to drive with your safety in mind."'Like many services and programs throughout the county, DUI awareness and prevention programs have had to adapt to guidelines discouraging face-to- face interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic."Some (programs) are working out and some have had to take a backseat during this COVID time," Stephan said.One of the affected programs was a live DUI sentencing with a real defendant that would have taken place at a local high school. Stephan said her office has talked about converting to a Zoom format, but no immediate plans have been finalized.The SDPD suspended DUI checkpoints in recent months, but continued saturation patrols, during which officers conduct traffic stops in targeted areas and look for signs of impaired driving, Perdue said."Since bars were closed, we just didn't want to expose officers to such a mass quantity of drivers," he said.However, the SDPD plans to hold its first DUI checkpoint in roughly two months from 11 Thursday evening to 3 a.m. Friday at an undisclosed location.The CHP has continued to post DUI awareness messages on social media and has replaced its in-person educational talks with Zoom sessions, Sanchez said."It is, in a sense, a good thing that we're kind of adapting and we'll now have better ways, or other ways, of reaching the public, as well," he said. 6014

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Authorities reached out to the public Thursday for help in identifying a motorist involved in a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian last week in a Chollas Creek-area neighborhood.The 48-year-old victim was standing next to a parked vehicle along the west curb line of the 5300 block of Chollas Parkway shortly before 1 a.m. Friday when a dark-colored car traveling to the south at high speed on the wrong side of the street hit him, according to San Diego police.Following the fatal impact, the motorist stopped momentarily, then drove off, Officer Robert Heims said.The victim, whose name has been withheld pending family notification, died at the scene.Surveillance cameras captured images of the vehicle -- a four-door sedan, possibly a Lexus or Toyota with a lowered suspension. Police have no description of the driver.Anyone who might be able to help investigators track down the motorist or vehicle is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or contact the agency online at sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to ,000. 1132

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Father Joe's Villages and Connections Housing Downtown will accommodate nearly 300 additional homeless residents on Christmas Eve due to forecasted overnight rain, the San Diego Housing Commission announced Monday. The commission activates the Inclement Weather Shelter Program when temperatures drop below 50 degrees, the chance of rain is higher than 40 percent or in the case of sustained high winds. The program is a partnership between the commission, the city of San Diego, Father Joe's and Connections Housing. The commission also funds the program. Father Joe's can shelter an additional 250 residents throughout the night while Connections Housing can add up to 30 residents. Check-in at Father Joe's begins at 4 p.m. and residents are expected to check out by 5 a.m. the next morning. Check-in at Connections Housing runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and residents are expected to check out by 7 a.m. the next morning. Those at both shelters will have meals provided to them. Residents can dial 2-1-1 or visit 211sandiego.org to find out more about the county's Inclement Weather Shelter Program. 1128

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Wednesday that more than 2,000 businesses in the city have received grants from San Diego's COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund, impacting nearly 10,000 full-time jobs with half of the recipients operating in underserved communities."Across the nation, small businesses are closing in alarming numbers because of the pandemic. We're doing everything we can to stop the hemorrhaging of small businesses in San Diego," Faulconer said. "We've been able to help 2,000 businesses survive for another day, but we know the need is great so I encourage San Diegans to do what they can to support their favorite local businesses during these trying times."Faulconer created the fund in March to offer support to local employers so they could sustain operations, retain employees and address unforeseen reductions in consumer demand and production. The fund is backed by emergency relief funding under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, private donations and available federal funding already accessible to the city."When COVID shocked the entire world, leaving many without income, our business took an enormous hit financially, yet we insisted on providing free food for anyone in the food and beverage industry who had lost their jobs," said Anderson Clark, co-owner of Common Stock restaurant in the Hillcrest neighborhood. "Despite the steep drop in sales, bills for rent, electricity, and for the nine employees whose schedules and insurance we maintained were piling up -- yet the grant from the San Diego Small Business Relief Fund allowed us to keep our team employed, our rent paid, and allowed us to weather this storm."Nearly 10,000 small businesses submitted applications in the initial application period. To date, the fund has topped more than million. Some of the top-aided industries include hospitality and food services, technical and scientific services, health care and retail. Remaining funds will be awarded to existing applications as made available."As a former small business owner and current chair of the city's Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, this year was originally intended to be one in which we sought to develop and expand economic opportunities for all San Diegans," City Councilman Chris Cate said. "Due to COVID-19, it has become one in which we are trying to save businesses, jobs and the livelihoods that come with them."The City Council approved the reallocation of 0,000 from the Small Business Relief Fund to create a non-profit partnership aimed at helping businesses in historically underserved communities through direct grants ranging from ,000 to ,000, specialized outreach and technical assistance. 2766

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - At least one person was killed Saturday in a three- vehicle collision on the San Diego (5) Freeway in San Diego, authorities said.The crash was reported at 5:07 a.m. on the northbound San Diego Freeway at Via De La Valle South, according to the California Highway Patrol.A white sedan, motorcycle and unknown vehicle were involved in the crash, the CHP said.All northbound traffic was stopped just south of Del Mar Heights Road and taken off the freeway at that exit, the CHP said. 507

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