By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–Five stolen vehicles were recovered and nine teens were arrested on suspicion of vehicle thefts in the first two weeks of November, El Cajon Police Department said. Five suspects, ranging from 14 to 18 years old, were found in another stolen vehicle, authorities said. According to El Cajon police, one…
By Gina Yarbrough Spring Valley, CA–Sheriff’s Department detectives are investigating a shooting incident on Saturday that wounded five people in Spring Valley The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. in the 9000 block of Ildica Street, authorities said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, witnesses told deputies there was a birthday party at a house when…
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the San Diego Padres, and the National School District donated 1,000 free turkeys to give to families living in National City. Photo provided by Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation By SDCN Editor National City, CA–Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in partnership with the San Diego Padres and…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In a continued effort to expedite processing times and deliver high-quality customer service on digital platforms, the City of San Diego has unveiled a new online tool to allow San Diegans to easily access permit activity and historical data. Using Permit Finder — an interactive geographic information system (GIS) platform…
Oceanside police vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Police Department received a $310,000 grant that will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on the roads. “This grant funding allows us to support our…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–Five stolen vehicles were recovered and nine teens were arrested on suspicion of vehicle thefts in the first two weeks of November, El Cajon Police Department said. Five suspects, ranging from 14 to 18 years old, were found in another stolen vehicle, authorities said. According to El Cajon police, one…
Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the 96th annual Oscars. Credit: Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences By Gina Yarbrough Los Angeles, CA–Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 96th Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles in early March, The Emmy award-winning host will team with Emmy-nominated Molly McNearney who will serve…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The City of San Diego is kicking off a robust process to recruit and hire a new chief of police for the San Diego Police Department, which will include a thorough outreach and community engagement effort to give San Diegans a voice in the hiring process along with a national…
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner By SDCN Editor Orange, CA–In anticipation of increased holiday travel, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner announces advance reservations for travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday period and adjustments to their travel schedule during the December holiday season. During the Thanksgiving holiday period, advance reservations will be required on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains and connecting Thruway…
Police line tape. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–Two people were killed Friday evening when their vehicle ran a red light and crashed into a U-haul utility truck and another vehicle on State Route 76, the Oceanside Police Department said. Oceanside Police responded to calls of a crash involving three…