Daily Business Report: March 12, 2026
Petco Park Charity Scammers Plead Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy
by Will Huntsberry | Voice of San Diego
The two ringleaders of a charity scam at Petco Park have pleaded guilty to their role in a conspiracy first exposed by Voice of San Diego in 2023.
Martin Rebollo and Noly Ilarde both pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years. Rebollo also pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns and Social Security fraud.
Rebollo and Ilarde admitted in their plea agreements that a fake softball league they operated brought in roughly $3.75 million.
by Mireya Miner | Times of San Diego
It’s been five years since the addition of protected bike lanes along one of North Park’s busiest streets sparked protests from residents and business owners alike.
And though a new report shows that ridership is at an all-time high, and cyclists say that they feel safer and more inclined to ride in the area, some discontent still lingers.
The 30th Street bike lanes extend from Upas Street to Adams Avenue, one of the most popular streets in the neighborhood. Ridership more than doubled after their installation in 2021, jumping from 50,000 to 114,000 riders, according to the San Diego County Bike Coalition.
North County Report: Congressional Musical Chairs
By Tigyst Lane | Voice of San Diego
We’re three months away from the June Primary elections, and big things are happening.
By now, you’ve probably heard about recent major changes to two congressional races impacting North County – the 48th District race and the 49th District race. Both races saw new players come in and old players bow out, changing the dynamics of the upcoming election.
