Biotech CEO pleads guilty to COVID-19 securities fraud scheme

Biotech CEO pleads guilty to COVID-19 securities fraud scheme

By SDCN Editor A California man pleaded guilty Friday to securities fraud, wire fraud, and obstruction of an official proceeding in connection with his scheme to defraud investors by making false and misleading statements about the purported development of a new, blood-based COVID-19 test, leading to millions of dollars in investor losses, federal prosecutors said….

San Diego alerts businesses to dangerous synthetic intoxicating hemp products

San Diego alerts businesses to dangerous synthetic intoxicating hemp products

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–To ensure compliance with the laws regulating the sale of cannabis, the city of San Diego sent an open letter to non-cannabis businesses classified as tobacco shops that sell intoxicating hemp-derived products. The letter was sent on Dec. 1, alerting the retailers to dispose of or surrender unlawful and dangerous products that…

CA facilitates water system for safe drinking water

CA facilitates water system for safe drinking water

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the state’s progress to deliver safe drinking water to communities across the state – since 2019, more than 100 water system consolidations facilitated by the state have secured reliable access to safe drinking water for 90,000 people. During his first week in office, Governor Newsom proposed creating a permanent…

San Diego, Imperial Counties to meet artists to create awareness projects

San Diego, Imperial Counties to meet artists to create awareness projects

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Residents of San Diego and Imperial Counties will begin seeing 60 artists and cultural practitioners in their neighborhoods, creating projects that aim to engage and bring awareness to urgent issues shaping the region.  The city of San Diego announced these artists and cultural practitioners are starting to implement their public…

San Diego man charged in luxury car rental scheme

San Diego man charged in luxury car rental scheme

A San Diego man was charged with theft in connection with a multi-million dollar scheme involving the theft of luxury cars throughout Riverside County. Photo provided by Riverside County District Attorney’s Office By SDCN Editor Murrieta, CA–A San Diego man has been charged in a multi-million dollar scheme involving the theft of luxury cars throughout…

Seven arrested in retail theft operation in North County

Seven arrested in retail theft operation in North County

By SDCN Editor Vista, CA–This holiday season, the Vista Sheriff’s Station is teaming up with local businesses to find and arrest shoplifters. On Thursday, Sheriff’s deputies conducted a retail theft operation at the Target stores located in the 1700 block of University Drive and 3100 block of Business Park Drive in Vista.  Working with Target’s…