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…
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,…
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…
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…
By Gina Yarbrough Escondido, CA–A 17-year-old male, two 15-year-old males, and a 15-year-old female were arrested Thursday in connection with the murder of another teen in a flood channel in Escondido, authorities said. According to the Escondido Police Department, all four juveniles are Escondido residents. The murder was gang-related, but the victim had no affiliation…
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By SDCN Staff The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Colton Joint Unified School District in California to resolve an investigation into the district’s program for students learning English. The department’s investigation, conducted jointly by the Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District…
From left, Helen Woodward VP of Dev. Renee Resko, President and CEO Mike Arms, and Social Media and Technology Manager Jacqueline Kelleher. Photo: Helen Woodward Animal Center By SDCN Staff Rancho Santa Fe, CA–Helen Woodward Animal Center took another step forward in advocating for animal welfare worldwide. On December 13, the center addressed non-governmental organizations…
Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Carlsbad, CA–Carlsbad police and the FBI are seeking information from the public in identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank on December 21 in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Police Department responded to a call around 2:41 p.m. of a robbery at US Bank at 770…
Analysis for this study on the Farallon Islands ecosystem, the largest seabird breeding colony in the contiguous U.S., was conducted at Louisiana State University. Credit: Point Blue Conservation Science By Newswise On an island 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, a hoard of invasive house mice is packing an ecological wallop far larger…