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…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In a move aimed at tackling the rising homelessness crisis among older adults, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a groundbreaking pilot program. The initiative focuses on creating housemate matches between lower-income individuals aged 55 and older and residents willing to offer spare bedrooms for rent. The decision…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District has made a considerable improvement to making air quality complaints data easily accessible. The district has published an interactive mapping tool with public information related to air quality complaints on its website. The mapping tool is part of an ongoing district effort…
Alan Earl James By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Superior Court has ordered the conditional release of sexually violent predator Alan Earl James to East County. The California Department of State Hospitals has recommended the placement of James at 1138 Custer Road in Campo. He was convicted of sexual assaults dating back to…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–Firefighters responding to a residential structure fire found a deceased person inside the home in Spring Valley early Sunday morning, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. The Sheriff’s Department received a call from a neighbor about a house on fire around 4 a.m. in the 8600 block of Eileen…