By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) has received a grant of nearly $800,000 from The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to launch a statewide urban nature alliance and continue San Diego-based community science in urban canyons. The funds will support a three-year effort to coordinate and enhance biodiversity and environmental…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Empowering first-time homebuyers, San Diego County’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is a beacon of hope for those with incomes at 80 percent or below the annual area median income. The program addresses the diverse needs of individuals, with income thresholds ranging from $77,200 for a single adult…
Chuck By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–Chuck is Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. He’s a 2-1/2-year-old, 13-pound, male, domestic shorthair cat with a black and white coat. Chuck was a stray in Riverside County. He was rescued and taken to a shelter. When nobody claimed him, Chuck was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane…
Eva Matthews. Credit: Photo courtesy of Mama’s Kitchen. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Mama’s Kitchen, the provider of delivered meals and medically tailored meals for individuals and families at risk of malnutrition in San Diego County, has introduced a new CEO to lead the nonprofit organization. Eva Matthews, MP.H, formerly the executive director of the…
Sheriff’s Department detectives are searching for 43-year-old Mavis Williams who is suspected of setting a fire at an apartment complex garage in unincorporated El Cajon. Photo provided by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–The Sheriff’s Department has initiated a search for a homeless woman accused of igniting a fire…
The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is heading back to the San Diego area with exclusive merchandise as part of a continued celebration of the 60th anniversary of Barbie moving into her very first Dreamhouse. The first stop will be in Carlsbad this Saturday from…
Sunset in Oahu North Shore. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Agency By Danny R. Johnson – Travel and Entertainment News Editor This past December, San Diego County News visited Oahu, a paradise island known for its beautiful beaches, tropical climate, and vibrant culture. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Oahu is one of…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A pedestrian was struck and killed by a northbound Coaster train in San Diego Thursday, authorities said. The collision, reported just before 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of Sassafras Street and Pacific Highway, has prompted an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident, the San Diego County Sheriff’s…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–In a surprising revelation, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center disclosed on Tuesday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on January 1 due to complications arising from a surgery conducted nearly two weeks before addressing prostate cancer. The announcement has raised eyebrows and sparked…
San Diego County Board of Supervisors at a meeting. Photo: County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In a unanimous decision during Tuesday’s board meeting, the County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed its commitment to leadership continuity by selecting Supervisor Nora Vargas as the chairwoman for the upcoming year. Chairwoman Vargas, who previously held…