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Quinn Welsch
Quinn Welsch is a San Diego reporter for Courthouse News, a cybersecurity student, and Army veteran. He has covered crime, public safety, local politics and art since his journalism career began in 2014. When he's not writing, he can be found outside enjoying the San Diego sunshine.
Latest Articles by Quinn Welsch
California courts deal major blow to 3,000-home development project
Both a California appeals court and a San Diego Superior Court judge sided with environmentalists in their long-running challenge to the controversial Fanita Ranch development in Santee, California.
San Diego-area ICE facility must allow health inspections
A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to allow San Diego County health officials to inspect the Otay Mesa Detention Facility and potentially interview its detainees.
Food producers challenge California recycling label law
A California trade association says the recycling law — set to go into effect in October — will actually result in less recycling across the state.
Judge advances claims over Mead Johnson Enfagrow toddler formula labels
A San Diego judge allowed key claims in a class action against Mead Johnson & Company to proceed over toddler nutritional drinks that parents say were unlawfully labeled and marketed.
Palestinian teacher gets another chance to pursue civil rights claims against Grossmont school district
A San Diego judge allowed an El Cajon Valley High School teacher to amend key claims in her lawsuit against Grossmont Union High School District after she says that administrators blocked a Palestinian song from a school playlist.
Tatís strikes out in fight against contract signed as a teen
A San Diego judge denied Fernando Tatís Jr.’s attempt to vacate a $3.7 million arbitration award tied to a contract he signed at the age of 18.
San Diego parents seek $800K from USPS over pepper spray exposure they say left children with asthma
A San Diego County family is seeking $800,000 from the U.S. government after claiming a USPS mail carrier repeatedly pepper sprayed its dog, exposing two young children to chemicals it says caused asthma diagnoses. Closing arguments concluded Thursday in federal court.
Oregon conservation groups challenge Mount Hood land swap
Conservation groups in Oregon are asking a federal judge to overturn a land exchange between the United States Forest Service and Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort, arguing the deal violates federal environmental law and congressional protections intended to prevent development on Mount Hood’s north side.