There have been many top stories that happened in San Diego in 2010. Some may be a distant memory, where others we would like to forget. Here is my list of the top 10 San Diego stories of 2010. Tomorrow will be San Diego's most unusual stories of 2010.
Veterinarian found dead in driveway - Robert Stonebreaker a Del Mar veterinarian was found dead on his neighbors driveway in January 2010. At first it was thought he died as a result of a solo car crash on Rancho Santa Fe road, but the case turned into a homicide when an autopsy determined that the injuries were not consistent with a traffic accident. There was theories that it was a vendetta or road rage and maybe even a suicide attempt. This case remains unsolved.
Geezer Bandit - A frail senior citizen was robbing banks in San Diego County this year and he still remains at large. There were theories that he may not have been elderly, but actually a younger person in "Hollywood" type mask and makeup. The Geezer Bandit is still at large.
The McStay family - Last seen on February 4th, the mystery around the disappearance of McStay's still remains. They left behind their home, belongings and dogs in the back yard and they have not been seen since. Theories are they went to Mexico when a grainy surveillance video at the border show two adults and two children crossing, and their home computer revealed searches for passport requirements. The FBI joined the search in April.
Major earthquake rocks San Diego - An Earthquake shook San Diego on Easter Sunday that originated in Mexicali, that reminded everyone that we do have quakes in California.
Molly and her baby owls - Carlos and Donna Royal set up a web cam inside an owl box near their home in San Marcos and after Molly laid eggs, the world took noticed and checked in daily to wait for the eggs to hatch.
Chelsea King and Amber Dubois - The disappearance of Chelsea King lead to two heartbreaking endings that will stay in San Diegan's memories forever.
Missing Erick Wales - Erick Wales disappeared in April and his car was found at Chicano Park. He was a local musician who had close ties to San Diego that made the case even more mysterious. A note that was found made people wonder if it was a ransom note or a suicide note. Seven months later a post on the Facebook page that was created for him when he went missing, said he had established himself in another community.
Lake Tahoe stunt - Two MH-60 Romeo helicopters from Miramar were caught on video as they accidentally dipped their helicopters in Lake Tahoe while they were trying to photograph themselves for Facebook. The video shot by hikers on their cell phone went viral.
Don't touch my junk - When John Tyner told a TSA employee during his pat-down, "Don't touch my junk," it spun a viral video and became a catch-phrase around the world .
Escondido Bomb Factory House - When a gardener accidentally stepped on some explosive material that blew up and injured him, an investigation let police to the largest amount of homemade explosives in one location. After removing the explosives were deemed to dangerous, the home was burned down.
Tomorrow - San Diego's top unusual stories of 2010
Comments
I was a Molly Watcher for both the First Clutch of owlets and the Second Clutch! I posted 5 pages of comments with valuable links beginning at the end of the first clutch and throughout on the following msnbc site!
http://world-news.newsvine.com/_news/2010/06/14/4508322-owl-cam-to-go-da...
If you missed the event, interested people can see highlights in two publications the story of the fabulous Owl Box of San Marcos Story!
A book that people may not hear about is the fabulous photography of Carlos Royal of the Molly and McGee family of owls in San Marcos, CA! I highly recommend this book as well as the true story for all ages of this owl family, published in late 2010 and carefully written by Eric Blehm and magnificently illustrated by Chris "Rocketman" Adams. Search for "Molly the Owl Books" on the internet to find both!
I love Molly and her family and will miss them so much this year if Carlos decides not to show them again. Such sweet innocense and caring is the live of a Barn Owl's family. So touching.
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