Chula Vista Police patrol vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Chula Vista, CA–Chula Vista police detectives are investigating an incident that led to the stabbing death of a woman, and serious injuries to her daughter allegedly by her husband, authorities said. On Wednesday, at approximately 8:03 p.m., the Chula Vista Police…
By SDCN Editor Baton Rouge, LA–A federal grand jury in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, returned an indictment Thursday charging a Louisiana man for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of over $148 million in medically unnecessary definitive urine drug testing services. According to court documents, Brad Paul Schaeffer, 48, of Zachary,…
By SDCN Editor Banning, CA–Sentencing for a Cathedral City man convicted of murdering an innocent father who had moved into the former home of the intended victim, is scheduled for sentencing at the Banning Justice Center. On Oct. 18, a jury found 27-year-old Josue Agustin Sanchezcasas guilty of the second-degree murder of Ruben Hernandez. He…
U.S. Border Patrol agents extracted a total of 218 pounds of liquid methamphetamine with an estimated value of $328,000 that was hidden in the gas tank of a vehicle. Photo provided by U.S. Border Patrol By SDCN Editor Indio, CA–El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents working at Highway 86 U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint arrested a…
Provided by Nickelodeon By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Nickelodeon will bring a live version of the popular children’s animated series, “Paw Patrol” to the San Diego Civic Theatre on January 5-7, 2024. Produced by Spin Master Entertainment, and presented by VStar Entertainment Group, “Paw Patrol Live!” is an interactive stage show where the audience can…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A man was struck and killed Wednesday by a Coaster train in San Diego, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 7:55 p.m. near the intersection of Noell Street and Kurtz Street, the Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit stated in the department’s news release. When San Diego Police officers arrived at…
By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The Carlsbad Police Department has been awarded a $40,520 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community. The grant is one of nearly fifty awarded in California to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program. These grants support…
By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program. In the seventh round of this competitive grant program, a total of approximately $224.1 million is available nationwide for communities with limited or no…
Photo: Escondido Police Department By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Escondido Police Department is asking the public for gift donations to make Christmas a little bit brighter for kids this holiday season. Every year the department hosts an annual Children’s Christmas Party to give kids who have been the victims of abuse, neglect, and violent crime,…
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside is seeking nominees for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. The annual award recognizes and honors residents who have made a significant contribution of time and energy through volunteer work to improve community life, promote positive community development, and enhance the lives of…