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San Diego seeks to shut down Linda Vista massage parlor over prostitution

28 May 2026 16:02

The city of San Diego has filed a court petition to shut down Comfy Spa in Linda Vista after years of prostitution complaints and an alleged sexual assault. - Police documented over 258 online ads and reviews mentioning prostitution between 2025 and 2026.

- Undercover operations in February 2025 led to a citation for prostitution. - A February 2026 incident involved a man reporting sexual assault during a massage.

- The city is using California's Red Light Abatement Law to seek penalties up to $25,000. The city attorney's office aims to protect the community and vulnerable individuals exploited in such operations.

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