Carlo Cecchetto

Anchor/Reporter KFMB-TV CBS 8 & CW San Diego.

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

Just a snapshot of the US on January 20th, 2025.
Unemployment is 4.1 %
3RD Quarter 2024 GDP was at 3.1%
In December:
-Inflation was 2.9%
-Border Patrol recorded approximately 47,330 encounters.
2024 Federal Budget deficit $1.83 Trillion
Federal key interest rate 4.5%

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

It's an incredible honor to work these games.. and these refs earn that opportunity.

[People @people]

Somali Referee Set to Officiate World Cup Match Denied U.S. Entry https://t.co/tyrsYLTW02

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face progressive city council member Nithya Raman in a November election as Bass seeks reelection. https://t.co/13jniDE0I7

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

Why?

[Rob Harris @RobHarris]

FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to officiate at the World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States.
FIFA says was “informed by authorities that Mr Artan’s status will not be changed at present” & is host country who determines visas

[San Diego Police Department @SanDiegoPD]

A brush fire in Sorrento Valley has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents.

🔴 EVACUATION ORDER
• 10500 block of Sand Crab Place
• 10500 block of Corte Jardin Del Mar

A mandatory evacuation order means there is an immediate threat to life. Residents in the affected area should leave now and follow directions from emergency personnel. Do not wait for conditions to worsen.

🟡 EVACUATION WARNING
• 5000 block of Sea Mist Lane

An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and property. Be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Gather essential items, monitor official updates, and be ready to evacuate if conditions change.

🛑 Temporary Evacuation Point
Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park

🚧 Road Closure
Sorrento Valley Blvd is completely closed between Vista Sorrento Parkway and Camino Santa Fe.

📲 Check your evacuation zone using the Genasys Protect app or visit https://t.co/Mg9FRIO2Kn

📢 This is a developing incident.

Follow us on X: @SanDiegoPD

[SDFD @SDFD]

#SorrentoFire A temporary evacuation point has been established at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park at the intersection of Eastage Mall and Regent Rd.

📲Check your evacuation zone using the Genasys Protect app or visit https://t.co/QD1JLpeQEu

[Elex Michaelson @Elex_Michaelson]

For everyone debating L.A.'s voting here, I encourage you to get offline, get outside & talk to people:

-Visit MULTIPLE neighborhoods with a variety of socioeconomic & cultural perspectives.
-Request a free tour of L.A. County's vote counting center & see for yourself how the system operates.

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

@KamBrothers
A thought on the Lakers, possibly taking on distressed assets in order to get more assets… It’s what the Dodgers did early on in Mark Walter’s ownership.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect. https://t.co/RGdsKnIsMk

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

@krogthedirector Werner Herzog approves IYKYK

[USC @USC]

From breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research to a historic investment powering AI innovation across USC, researchers are expanding how technology and human experience intersect. Explore the May 2026 issue of Research@USC for this month’s most impactful discoveries: https://t.co/ZMVwLKnjSw

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

Me taking on the day aggressively and with enthusiasm!!

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

@DSmithShow Too soon

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

Ugh

[TMZ @TMZ]

Rob Base, "It Takes Two" rapper, has died at 59 💔🕊️ https://t.co/kkMWG2eA1Y

[Carlo Cecchetto @CarloCBS8]

Thunder won tonight.. but.... YIKES!!!!!!!!!!

[ESPN @espn]

STEPHON CASTLE MY GOODNESS 😳

[CHP El Cajon @CHP_El_Cajon]

🚨Traffic Alert Update🚨
05/19/2026 @ 6:05pm

Interstate 8 westbound remains closed at Crestwood Road, and Interstate 8 eastbound remains closed at Kitchen Creek Road due to the #TusilFire

Alternate routes remain in place. Expect delays and use caution in the area.

[San Diego Sheriff @SDSheriff]

#TusilFire If you live in Campo, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A brush fire is burning near the 37000 block of Tusil Road.

An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the map below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must leave immediately.

An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded area in yellow shown in the map below. Be prepared to evacuate should conditions change.

You can also view the map here: https://t.co/q0lPbYc3m6.

If you feel you are in danger, GO!

Follow @SDSheriff for the latest updates. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

@CALFIRESANDIEGO @AlertSanDiegoCo @SanDiegoCounty

[Caltrans District 11 @SDCaltrans]

⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️
Westbound I-8 at SR-94/Ribbonwood Road and eastbound I-8 at Kitchen Creek Road are closed due to firefighting activity. #TulisFire

[Tom Nichols @RadioFreeTom]

This site is full of people who have strong views on war colleges when most of them have never been near one and clearly don't have the faintest idea what they do.

Of course, on social media you could replace "war colleges" in that sentence with almost anything.

[Shannon Handy @ShannonNews8]

San Diego mosque shooting

-3 men killed, including security guard
-landscaper in area reported getting shot at by someone in a vehicle
-17 & 18yo suspects found dead by suicide in car
-mom of 17yo called police in am worried son was suicidal & left dressed in camo w/guns

[60 Minutes @60Minutes]

On March 23, more than $800 million was staked on the chance of oil prices dropping. Fifteen minutes later, an announcement from the president sent the price of oil plummeting by more than 10%.

It has not been determined if the trade was made with inside information or if the trader was in the U.S. https://t.co/mAiTA8WP7a