San Diego

Three-month-old giraffe calf progressing through her ortho treatment at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Courtesy photo San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego, CA–A 3-month-old giraffe calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has received a new lease on life, thanks to swift intervention by the conservation organization’s wildlife health and wildlife care teams to correct … [Read more...] about Three-month-old giraffe calf receives orthotic leg brace treatment at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Middle-mile network refers to the physical infrastructure required to connect global internet with local networks. Image: Office of Governor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is one step closer to delivering affordable high-speed internet service to communities throughout the state, awarding new contracts that will supply the materials necessary … [Read more...] about California readies 3,000 miles of network infrastructure to achieve broadband for public

Charleen Hillebrand captured the USTA National Women’s Senior Hard Court 80 and over in the singles title at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Courtesy photo La Jolla, CA–Second-seeded Charleen Hillebrand of Long Beach took 40 minutes to dispatch top-seeded Catherine Anderson of Del Mar, 6-0, 6-1 to capture the USTA National Women’s Senior Hard Court 80 and over the … [Read more...] about USTA National Women’s Senior Hard Court Championships continue at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Sycuan Casino Resort’s Retreat Pool and Cabanas is back with a lineup of entertainment and events this summer. Photo: Sycuan Casino Resort By SDCN Editor  San Diego, CA–Sycuan Casino Resort’s popular outdoor pool venue Retreat Pool and Cabanas have returned this season for entertainment and events.  Beginning Memorial Day weekend through the end of September, Night … [Read more...] about Sycuan Casino Resort’s Retreat Pool and Cabanas returns for summer events

Photo: County of San Diego By County News Center San Diego, CA–Pending approval from the Western States committee, booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available for San Diego children ages 5 through 11, the County Health and Human Services Agency said. The COVID-19 Pfizer boosters should be given five months after receiving the final dose of the primary … [Read more...] about COVID-19 boosters are expected to be available for children 5 to 11

Robinson Canó. Photo: San Diego Padres San Diego, CA–The San Diego Padres have signed infielder Robinson Canó to a major league contract, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller said.  To make room on the 26-man roster, the Padres optioned right-hander Dinelson Lamet to Triple-A El Paso. Canó, 39, batted .195 (8-for-41) with one home run, … [Read more...] about Padres sign Infielder Robinson Canó to Major League contract

San Diego, CA–This spring and summer experts recommend that San Diegans ditch alcoholic drinks in favor of healthier alternatives—especially individuals who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or another primary mental health diagnosis.  That’s because of research that indicates individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD face an increased risk of … [Read more...] about ADHD and alcohol just don’t mix

San Diegans participating in Bike to Work Day Thursday morning stop by a SANDAG booth along the route. Photo courtesy of SANDAG By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–SANDAG Bike to Work Day made a return on Thursday morning in San Diego county.   While pit stop visits are still being counted, preliminary estimates show that there were more than 6,800 pit stop visits throughout … [Read more...] about San Diegans join SANDAG for Bike to Work Day

Yura Lee is one of the various artists scheduled to perform at the La Jolla Music Society SummerFest at The Conrad. Photo courtesy of La Jolla San Diego, CA–La Jolla Music Society SummerFest has announced a lineup of artists slated to perform at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in a month-long program of concerts. Twenty of the artists and six of the ensembles … [Read more...] about La Jolla Music Society SummerFest announces artists lineup at The Conrad

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers search a vehicle and found 35 packages of methamphetamine concealed in the floor, firewall, and rear quarter panel, weighing a total of 262.09 pounds. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–A 19-year-old driver who applied for admission into the United States from Mexico was arrested … [Read more...] about Calexico East Port of Entry officers intercept over half a million dollars worth of meth