By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–A homeless man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of breaking into people’s homes in East County, authorities said. The El Cajon Police Department began receiving 911 calls around 6:25 p.m. about a homeless man trying to break into people’s houses in the 800 block of Elizabeth Way in El Cajon. …
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–Mark Chamness, a Californian artist based in Oceanside, is exhibiting new works in fibers and what the artist calls “discarded urban plastic” at the Hill Street Country Club in Oceanside. Chamness’s work draws from legacies of abstraction, his training as a painter and carpenter, and his daily experiences of the last…
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department released images of three juvenile arson suspects responsible for a brush fire on July 12 in Fallbrook. Photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By Gina Yarbrough Fallbrook, CA–The Sheriff’s Department and San Diego County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance to identify and locate three juvenile suspects…
Paul and Paula ( Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson. Photo Courtesy of Ray Hildebrand Music By SDCN Editor Nashville, TN–Ray Hildebrand, professionally known as “Paul,” one-half of the 60s Pop duo, Paul and Paula, passed away peacefully Friday surrounded by his family in Kansas City. He was 82. Paul and Paula were best known for…
Oceanside Transit Center. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–North County Transit District (NCTD) plans restoration of service following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Hilary, officials said. All modes, including Sprinter, Breeze, LIFT, and Coaster services are expected to return to a normal weekday schedule starting Monday. Riders should expect some delays…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Out of an abundance of caution, San Diego Unified School District is delaying the first day of school to Tuesday based on the latest storm-related information from local officials. “I remain hopeful that the storm will continue to decrease in its intensity as it moves through our region. However, given…
Chief Adjuah, on trumpet, Elena Pinderhughes, on flute, and Luques Curtis, on bass, performed a mesmerizing jazz and world music collage at the Kennedy Center. (Photo by Danny R. Johnson) By Danny R. Johnson – Cultural Music Critic WASHINGTON, DC–Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, celebrated the cultures of New Orleans…
North County Transit District Coaster train. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–North County Transit District (NCTD) announced that the Coaster train service has been temporarily suspended until further notice due to severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Hilary. Scheduled southbound Coaster departures from Oceanside Transit Center at 2:16 p.m. and…
CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Photo provided by Office of Governor By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–CA Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary’s response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and…
By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, California State Parks Saturday announced temporary closures and camping cancellations for state parks and beaches due to potential impacts from Hurricane Hilary. All state beaches in Orange and San Diego counties will be closed on Sunday and Monday. Inland state parks in the path of the storm, such as Cuyamaca State Park, Ocotillo Wells…