Barcelona Offers Tourists an Abundance of Sites, Thrills, Foodies, and Culture

Barcelona Offers Tourists an Abundance of Sites, Thrills, Foodies, and Culture

The Catalan capital of Barcelona is heaven for cultural vultures. Art enthusiasts should hit the national art galleries in addition to Miró and Picasso museums. By Danny R. Johnson – Travel and Entertainment News Editor The San Diego County News staff ventured to Catalan, La Tardor (Barcelona, Spain), earlier in December, which is the best…

Catalytic converter thieves flee to Oceanside Police headquarters

Catalytic converter thieves flee to Oceanside Police headquarters

Oceanside police vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–Three thieves were interrupted in the act of stealing a catalytic converter from a resident’s vehicle in the 200 block of El Camino Real in Oceanside Monday morning, authorities said. A neighbor of the victim smashed the windshield of the suspect’s vehicle…

Cygnet Theatre announces cast, and creative team of  ‘El Huracán’

Cygnet Theatre announces cast, and creative team of  ‘El Huracán’

Academy Award-winning playwright Charise Castro Smith and ‘El Huracán’ Director Daniel Jáquez. Photo courtesy of Cygnet Theatre By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of “El Huracán” by Academy Award-winning playwright Charise Castro Smith (Encanto).  The mystical drama is directed by Daniel Jáquez and runs from January 25…

El Cajon is seeking applicants to serve on Veterans Coalition

El Cajon is seeking applicants to serve on Veterans Coalition

By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA-The City of El Cajon Veterans Coalition is seeking new members. The coalition will open its application period from January 9, through February 10, 2023. Active duty members of the United States armed forces, reservists, and/or honorably discharged veterans are all invited to apply to serve in the coalition. The…

Man suspected of DUI drives off road, lands in resident’s backyard

Man suspected of DUI drives off road, lands in resident’s backyard

Oceanside Fire Department personnel respond to the scene of a suspected DUI vehicle crash in the Fire Mountain area in Oceanside. A Dodge Ram truck flipped and landed in the backyard of a home. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A man suspected of DUI drove off Fire Mountain Drive, plowed…

Vehicle pursuit ends in crash with ambulance, three people injured

Vehicle pursuit ends in crash with ambulance, three people injured

By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A vehicle pursuit through North County Saturday ended in a collision with an ambulance, injuring the driver, and two paramedics, authorities said. Oceanside and Vista Fire Departments responded at around 8:13 p.m. to reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of College Blvd. and Vista Way in Oceanside.  Fire crews…

Save for retirement now, get a tax credit later

Save for retirement now, get a tax credit later

By IRS Newswire Washington, D.C.–The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income workers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a special tax credit in 2022 and years ahead. The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit, helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to Individual…

CA receives federal grants for digital equity

CA receives federal grants for digital equity

Ethernet cable connected to a laptop computer. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Sacramento, CA–California received nearly $9 million in federal grants to advance Broadband for All in every corner of the state. Funding originated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden, to plan for the deployment and adoption of affordable,…

Feeding San Diego partners with Instacart for food donations

Feeding San Diego partners with Instacart for food donations

By SDCN San Diego, CA–With hundreds of thousands of San Diegans facing hunger, Feeding San Diego needs both food and monetary donations to continue to provide access to nutritious food throughout San Diego County. A new partnership with Instacart is helping with food donations by providing easy access to groceries for food donations through the…

Pedestrian struck by train near Old Town Transit Center

Pedestrian struck by train near Old Town Transit Center

Railroad tracks in San Diego County. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a Coaster train in Old Town, Saturday morning, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. The incident happened around 9:50 a.m. at the Old Town Transit Center, located at…