California takes action to tackle homelessness

California takes action to tackle homelessness

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday announced multiple new efforts to address homelessness and provided an update on the state’s work to deliver more than 1,200 small homes to communities throughout California. The announcements advance the administration’s multipronged and multi-billion dollar approach to addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including moving people…

Drug treatment bill signed into law by Gov. Newsom

Drug treatment bill signed into law by Gov. Newsom

By SDCN Editor Riverside, CA–A Senate bill sponsored by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin that requires individuals convicted of a controlled substance offense to complete a treatment or education program has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.  Authored by Sen. Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside), Senate Bill 46 makes significant changes to drug-related…

SD International Film Festival celebrates the power of film

SD International Film Festival celebrates the power of film

The 22nd annual San Diego International Film Festival kicks off with an Opening Night at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park Studio Premiere of ‘The Holdovers’. Photo: San Diego International Film Festival By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The 22nd annual San Diego International Film Festival returns this month with a new theme, ‘Celebrating…

Probation Dept. welcomes new K-9 Narcotic Detection Team

Probation Dept. welcomes new K-9 Narcotic Detection Team

The San Diego County Probation Department has added K-9 Romi, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, to its Narcotic Detection Team. Screengrab via County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Probation Department has added a new K-9 Narcotic Detection Team. K-9 Romi, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is trained to detect cocaine,…

County shelters celebrate National Dog Adoption Month with no adoption fees

County shelters celebrate National Dog Adoption Month with no adoption fees

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is celebrating National Dog Adoption Month by waiving dog adoption fees throughout October to help find loving homes for dogs who have been in the shelter for more than 14 days. According to Animal Services, shelters in the County are nearly full…

Ballin’ at Belmont to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation

Ballin’ at Belmont to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Sports San Diego, producers of the Rady Children’s Invitational, announced a new fundraising basketball-themed event called Ballin’ at Belmont. National University will present the event which will benefit Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held on November 18 at Belmont Park in San Diego.   Participants will be dribbling…

Sheriff’s Department gets $75,000 grant to combat underage drinking

Sheriff’s Department gets $75,000 grant to combat underage drinking

Photo provided by San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the communities we serve.  The grant is one of nearly 50 awarded in California to local…