San Diego’s Urban Forest to benefit from $10M federal grant

San Diego’s Urban Forest to benefit from $10M federal grant

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The City of San Diego has been awarded $10 million from the federal government for planting trees in communities throughout the city, part of an ongoing effort to grow and improve San Diego’s urban forest.  The grant, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, was among $1 billion…

Macy’s ordered to pay $1.6M for environmental violations

Macy’s ordered to pay $1.6M for environmental violations

By SDCN Editor Riverside, CA–Riverside District Attorney Mike Hestrin joined with the District Attorneys from 25 counties and two city attorneys to announce that Ohio-based Macy’s Retail Holdings, LLC has been ordered to pay $1.6 million in civil penalties and costs due to environmental violations. The judgment in this civil lawsuit was filed in Riverside…

Dog park to close for maintenance, renovations

Dog park to close for maintenance, renovations

By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–The Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park at Encinitas Community Park will be closed from October 2 to 30 for turf renovations, grounds maintenance, and general repairs.  City officials say the annual spring rest and renovation period also gives the existing grass time to regrow without disturbance.  Park staff will place signs…

British Airways to increase flights to London from San Diego in 2024

British Airways to increase flights to London from San Diego in 2024

British Airways By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–British Airways announced it will increase its nonstop service with a second daily flight between San Diego International Airport and London Heathrow Airport effective April 20, 2024. Of the top 30 U.S.-Europe passenger markets, San Diego has had the strongest recovery from the pandemic. The number of San Diego–Europe passengers is…

Pannikin Coffee and Tea Expanding to a new location in Oceanside 

Pannikin Coffee and Tea Expanding to a new location in Oceanside 

Pannikin Coffee and Tea in Oceanside. Illustration provided by Urban Property Group  By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Urban Property Group, a real estate services firm specializing in urban and coastal commercial properties, has secured the lease of Pannikin Coffee and Tea in Oceanside. The cafe, located at 322 North Cleveland St., is situated in a historic…

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus from birds to humans. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA– A group of mosquitoes collected from the north end of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, county environmental health officials said. West Nile Virus is considered a bird’s disease. However, County health officials say…

Homeless felon in voucher program arrested for vehicle theft, meth

Homeless felon in voucher program arrested for vehicle theft, meth

By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–A felon staying at a motel as part of the County Equus homeless voucher program was arrested Monday on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of meth, authorities said. On Monday around 11:45 p.m., officers began receiving ALPR alerts of a stolen vehicle near West Main Street and Marshall Avenue….

Five states join CA in launching Climate Action Corps

Five states join CA in launching Climate Action Corps

By SDCN Editor New York, NY–During Climate Week, the governors of Arizona, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Utah announced the creation of Climate Corps in each state, partnering with California and its nation Action Corps – the first state-level program of its kind.  Combined, the bipartisan group of five states represents more than a fifth…