Actress Viola Davis. Photo provided by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences By Gina Yarbrough Los Angeles, CA–The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences will honor actress Viola Davis for her humanitarian work for social justice at a gala in Beverly Hills. Davis will be presented with the “Muhammad Ali Voice of Humanity” award…
Last week, protesters by pro-Palestinian groups IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace drew 10,000 to the nation’s capital and staged a sit-in at the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Danny R. Johnson) By Danny R. Johnson – Political News Editor WASHINGTON, D.C.–President Joe Biden and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu are under tremendous pressure from a…
By County News Center San Diego, CA–County of San Diego health officials have linked nine cases of Salmonella illness to unpasteurized or “raw” milk or milk products from a producer in Fresno, CA. The cases began in late September and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency urges anyone who may have…
A suspect barricades himself following reports of brandishing a samurai-style sword at paramedics responding to a medical call at the Carlsbad Village Inn on Sunday. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Carlsbad, CA–A man suspected of brandishing a samurai-style sword barricaded himself inside a motel room in Carlsbad on Sunday, authorities said….
By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–Rancho Coastal Humane Society has teamed with Auto Nation Subaru in Carlsbad to promote Subaru Loves Pets Month, a campaign to place shelter animals into permanent homes before the holidays. During October, the Subaru Loves Pets initiative showcases its commitment to animals through adoption events and other activities. AutoNation Subaru is…
By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–A driver was arrested following a gunfire exchange with a police officer during a traffic stop Friday evening in the Carlsbad Village area, authorities said A Carlsbad police officer stopped a white Ford Van at Madison Street and Oak Avenue around 10:54 p.m. in Carlsbad after seeing the driver commit multiple…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The number of coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods has increased in San Diego County. To address the issue, the County’s Department of Animal Services has tips for homeowners to keep families and pets safe from coyotes. Coyotes often roam out of their immediate area to search for food. Leaving a…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A former U.S. Navy chief petty officer was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to 30 months in prison after admitting that he and others defrauded an insurance program meant to compensate service members who suffer serious and debilitating injuries while on active duty. Christopher Toups, 40 of White, Georgia pled…
By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The Internal Revenue Service further postponed tax deadlines for most California taxpayers to Nov. 16. In the wake of last winter’s natural disasters, the normal spring due dates had previously been postponed to Oct. 16. As a result, most individuals and businesses in California will now have until Nov. 16 to…
The California Air Resources Board on Wednesday received authorization from the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act for its 2020 At-Berth Regulation to reduce pollution from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. Photo provided by California Air Resources Board By SDCN Editor The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Wednesday received authorization from…