From an East County teacher's offensive sexting to gang bank scams and the tragic and violent loss of four San Diegans in Mexico, there were many interesting San Diego news stories this week.

NBCSanDiego shares the top five news stories.

DA: Gang Bangers Ran $500,000 Bank Scam
Emotions ran high in a courtroom in what has to be one of the most lengthy arraignments in county history. Read full story.

Miss California Will Keep Her Crown
Donald Trump, the pageant owner, said he wouldn't strip the blonde bombshell of her title because she failed to mention she posed in underwear as a teen and defended the beauty queen's answer to a question posed to her on gay marriage during the Miss USA pageant. Read full story.

San Diegans Slain in Mexico, Wrapped in Blankets
One of four victims found strangled in a van in Tijuana, Mexico tested positive for cocaine, according to the assistant state prosecutor in Baja California. Read full story.

Christian School Teacher Accused of Sexting
An East County teacher is in legal hot water after he allegedly sent offensive pics and texts to a female student. Read full story.

Barely There Air Fare: $9
An airline is enticing travelers with a promotional offer that costs less than a sawbuck. Read full story.

Pictured: One by one, 40 people charged in the elaborate check cashing scheme were being arraigned Thursday. - NBCSanDiego.com

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