Hundreds of South Bay residents temporarily lost power after a car smacked into a power box at an area trailer park.
The crash, which involved an overturned car, was reported at the La Palma Trailer Park at 2420 Palm Ave. around 3 a.m. on September 17, 2024, according to San Diego police. One person was injured in the incident and was transported to the nearby UC San Diego Health Medical Center for treatment.
Further details about what led up to the collision are not known at this time. An investigation remains ongoing.
Most of South Bay, which is close to San Diego Bay and the Mexican border, t is a mix of heavy industrial complexes and shipyards alongside beaches and residential developments. However, one of its cities, Imperial Beach, bills itself as “Classic Southern California,” claiming it’s relatively untouched when compared to other coastal cities.
The area encompassing the South Bay was originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. Under Mexican rule, several Mexican land grants were established in the region, including Rancho Janal, Rancho Otay, and Rancho de la Nación.
In the 1870s, South Bay Salt Works began operations. National City was incorporated in 1887, Chula Vista in 1911, and Imperial Beach in 1956. South San Diego, including the communities of San Ysidro, Nestor, Palm City, and Otay Mesa, was annexed by the City of San Diego in 1957.
Recent projects include the development of luxury resorts in efforts to revitalize the South Bay. On May 18, 2010, further development of the Chula Vista Bayfront was authorized by the Unified Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista. Plans included marina expansion, luxury resort development, and the addition of a conference center. Additionally, in Imperial Beach, on September 29, 2010, the Seacoast Inn was demolished to make room for a $20 million resort.