San Diego MLS announces training facility location

San Diego MLS announces training facility location

The new San Diego MLS training facility. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego MLS will become the first professional sports organization to establish a dedicated professional training facility on a tribal reservation. The cutting-edge facility includes a Right To Dream residential youth development academy, the first of its kind in the United States. Located…

County officials declare border situation a humanitarian crisis

County officials declare border situation a humanitarian crisis

County Administration Center in San Diego. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Board of Supervisors declared Tuesday the border situation a “humanitarian crisis.”  The declaration comes in response to the influx of over 7,800 migrants dropped at transit stations in San Diego County since September 13. …

Boys in foster care need positive male role models

Boys in foster care need positive male role models

By SDCN Editor  San Diego, CA–Young males in foster care often don’t have positive male role models in their lives. Voices for Children recruits and trains caring volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), to provide supportive services for youth in foster care and advocate for their needs. The organization is currently in high…

Public health recommends updating COVID-19 vaccine

Public health recommends updating COVID-19 vaccine

Covid-19 vaccination clinics. By County News Center San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego has received the new updated COVID-19 vaccine and joins the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recommending all Californians stay up to date on all of their vaccinations.  The new COVID-19 vaccine…

Jewish Federation of San Diego introduces Dignity Grows

Jewish Federation of San Diego introduces Dignity Grows

From left, Rachel Herman, Social Action Committee Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Board, Bev Pamensky, Executive Director, Kindness Initiative, Carole Yellen, Senior Director, Center for Jewish Care, Jewish Family Service Lisa Motenko, Associate Executive Director, Hillel of San Diego. Photo provided by Jewish Federation of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The Jewish Federation of San…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for western pond turtle

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for western pond turtle

The western pond turtle. Photo provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service By SDCN Editor Ventura, CA–The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a proposal to list both species of western pond turtle, the northwestern pond turtle, and the southwestern pond turtle, as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.  The Service is also proposing a 4(d) rule, that would support the conservation of both species.  The northwestern pond turtle occurs in Washington, Oregon,…

El Cajon police recover 4 stolen vehicles, 4 people arrested

El Cajon police recover 4 stolen vehicles, 4 people arrested

By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–Four people were arrested and four stolen vehicles were recovered in El Cajon in September, El Cajon Police Department said. On September 22, around 2:30 a.m. officers began receiving an automated license plate reading (ALPR) alert. Officers found an unoccupied 2018 Kia Sedona that was stolen out of San Diego…

Suspect pleads guilty to charges of smuggling drugs into jail

Suspect pleads guilty to charges of smuggling drugs into jail

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A man pleaded guilty to charges of smuggling illegal drugs into a San Diego County jail, authorities said.  On June 20, Israel Calvillo, 27 was arrested for violating the conditions of his post-release community supervision and booked into custody at the Vista Detention Facility. During the booking process, Calvillo was…