Seven people, including four children, have been hospitalized by the bacteria, The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency told FOX 5 Thursday in a statement.

STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/e-coli-cases-linked-to-4s-ranch-restaurant-rises-to-17/

Elizabeth Alvarez on a fatal crash Monday that caused major traffic delays near Kearny Mesa. Read more: https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/pedestrian-killed-after-hit-by-multiple-cars-on-i-805-sigalert-issued/

San Diegans turned in hundreds of unwanted firearms at a police gun buyback event in Vista this weekend. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/sdso-around-300-unwanted-firearms-turned-in-at-vista-gun-buyback-event/

Dozens of boats decked out in lights made their way through San Diego Bay Sunday evening. It’s the 53rd year for the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/crowds-line-san-diego-bay-for-annual-holiday-boat-parade/

Police report the suspects are a group of teens who targeted liquor and convenience stores. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/

A 52-foot young female fin whale was found dead and washed ashore in Pacific Beach early Sunday morning. The big question of how the young whale died remains a speculation, but Abbot said there are some possible causes. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/

The San Diego County Board of Education is looking for a new superintendent of schools, and residents will get a chance to weigh in on the selection process. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/

Good samaritans jumped into action Sunday to save a motorcyclist who was on fire after he crashed in National City. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/good-samaritans-save-man-after-motorcycle-erupts-into-flames-in-national-city/

A trailer caught fire early Sunday morning, leaving one person dead and two people injured. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/one-dead-two-injured-in-chula-vista-trailer-fire/

A crowd of hundreds quickly formed as word spread of a whale that had washed ashore on Pacific Beach early Sunday morning. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/52-foot-whale-washes-up-on-pacific-beach-in-san-diego/

Thousands of kids received free toys on Saturday at the Rock Church in Liberty Station. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/rock-church-helps-hundreds-of-families-with-toys-for-joy/

In Southcrest, San Diego Police were back out connecting with children and families, but this time around as a Winter Wonderland edition. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/sdpd-hosts-peace-in-the-park-winter-wonderland-edition-in-southcrest/

This is the festival’s second year at the North Park “Mini Park.” The main attraction was their roller skating, where kids rolled around the makeshift rink with siblings and parents. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/north-park-winter-wonderland-festival-returns-for-second-year/