Carlsbad police officer, suspect exchange gunfire during traffic stop

Carlsbad police officer, suspect exchange gunfire during traffic stop

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…

County Animal Services offers tips to keep coyotes away from homes

County Animal Services offers tips to keep coyotes away from homes

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…

Former U.S. Navy officer sentenced for $2 million insurance fraud scheme

Former U.S. Navy officer sentenced for $2 million insurance fraud scheme

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…

IRS postpones tax-filing and tax-payment deadline to CA storm victims

IRS postpones tax-filing and tax-payment deadline to CA storm victims

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…

CA’s regulation to reduce pollution from vessels granted U.S. EPA authorization

CA’s regulation to reduce pollution from vessels granted U.S. EPA authorization

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…

Bell Middle School hosts Taste of San Diego Unified

Bell Middle School hosts Taste of San Diego Unified

Bell Middle School students participate in the Taste of San Diego Unified culinary event. Photo: San Diego Unified School District By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Bell Middle School ‘student food critics’ tasted and rated everything from plant-based nachos and roasted corn dip to chow mein with Kyoto-style veggies and strawberry smoothies made with a bike-powered blender…

Birch Aquarium at Scripps spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars

Birch Aquarium at Scripps spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars. Photo provided by Birch Aquarium at Scripps By SDCN Editor La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars in partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific, Steinhart…

County’s new ‘Getting to Zero’ free app provides HIV resources

County’s new ‘Getting to Zero’ free app provides HIV resources

County of San Diego’s Public Health Services’ Getting to Zero free app provides HIV resource information. Image provided by County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego’s Public Health Services, in collaboration with 2-1-1 San Diego, has launched a new free app to help San Diego residents find HIV…

San Diego Zoo Safari Park debuts two endangered Sumatran tiger cub

San Diego Zoo Safari Park debuts two endangered Sumatran tiger cub

Two endangered Sumatran tigers emerged from their den at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Photo credit: San Diego Zoo Safari Park By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs emerged from their den at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.  The cubs, born July 12, stepped out to explore their outdoor habitat,…