UC San Diego celebrates the grand opening of Park & Market. Photo courtesy of UC San Diego San Diego, CA–The University of California San Diego Friday held the grand opening of its long-planned presence in downtown San Diego: UC San Diego Park & Market. Located on a full city block at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Market Street in San Diego’s East … [Read more...] about UC San Diego Park & Market opens to the public
Major modernizations are underway at San Diego High School
A 3D flythrough of San Diego High School’s upcoming modernization. Image via screengrab By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego’s oldest high school is getting a makeover. San Diego High School will undergo major renovations with a Whole Site Modernization project that will transform the campus frontage on Park Boulevard, expand the central campus quad, and renovate … [Read more...] about Major modernizations are underway at San Diego High School
Monarch School celebrates opening of Center for the Arts with art exhibition
Monarch School students create art to be submitted for consideration for the upcoming Monarch Metamorphosis Art Exhibition. Photo courtesy Monarch School. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Monarch School in Barrio Logan is finalizing the festivities of the Monarch Metamorphosis Art Exhibition which signals the grand opening of their long-awaited new center for the arts, The … [Read more...] about Monarch School celebrates opening of Center for the Arts with art exhibition
Award-winning journalist to discuss new book honoring Marines
Author and journalist Amy Forsythe. Courtesy photo Oceanside Public Library Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Public Library will host award-winning multimedia journalist and Marine Corps veteran Amy Forsythe to discuss her book, “Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to CamppPendleton Marines Since 9/11.” Forsythe will talk about the book’s inception and the war memorials and tributes … [Read more...] about Award-winning journalist to discuss new book honoring Marines
162 weapons were collected at Guns for Gift Cards event in North County
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department collects firearms at the Guns for Gift Cards event in North County on Saturday. Photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Sunday morning teamed up with its law enforcement and community partners to help get unwanted weapons off the streets through a Guns for … [Read more...] about 162 weapons were collected at Guns for Gift Cards event in North County
Suspects vandalize Olivenhain Municipal Water District property at water reservoir
Surveillance images of the two unidentified suspects. Photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By SDCN Editor Poway, CA–The Poway Sheriff’s Station wants the public’s help in identifying two individuals wanted on suspicion of vandalizing property in 4S Ranch. In late April, a surveillance video captured two individuals breaking into the Olivenhain Municipal Water … [Read more...] about Suspects vandalize Olivenhain Municipal Water District property at water reservoir
Custom and Border Protection officers seize more than 100 pounds of cocaine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers’ inspection of a trailer revealed cocaine hidden in a specially built compartment on the floor of the trailer. Photo: U.S. Custom and Border Protection Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico commercial facility intercepted more than 100 pounds of cocaine Thursday, concealed in a specially built … [Read more...] about Custom and Border Protection officers seize more than 100 pounds of cocaine
Leidos to start construction of new San Diego Campus Point facility
An illustration of Leidos’ new San Diego Campus Point facility. Credit: Leidos Reston, VA–Leidos, a Fortune 500 science and technology leader, held its groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for its new facility at the Campus Point location in San Diego. The new project will bring a state-of-the-art facility that will provide a more efficient … [Read more...] about Leidos to start construction of new San Diego Campus Point facility
Authorities search for man suspected of setting multiple fires in North County
Fire crews respond to a suspicious brush fire Thursday in the North County. Photo courtesy of the Sheriff’s Office By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of setting multiple fires in the North County this week, officials said. On Thursday, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report just before 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about Authorities search for man suspected of setting multiple fires in North County
San Diego Unified partnerships expand clean water effort at Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Professional surfer Rob Machado speaks at a news conference Tuesday about clean water partnerships with his foundation, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, and San Diego Unified School District at Chavez Elementary School. Photo courtesy of San Diego Unified School District San Diego, CA–As the San Diego Unified School District’s clean water partnership continues to expand, the … [Read more...] about San Diego Unified partnerships expand clean water effort at Cesar Chavez Elementary School