Man charged with making threat to Michigan election worker

Man charged with making threat to Michigan election worker

SDCN Editor An Indiana man made his initial appearance at the federal district court in Detroit Friday for allegedly sending a threatening communication to an election worker in Michigan.  According to court documents, on or about Nov. 10, 2020, Andrew Nickels, 37, of Carmel, allegedly called the victim, who was the clerk of a local…

Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of the Week: Squooshy

Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of the Week: Squooshy

Princess Bubblegum. Photo provided by Rancho Coastal Humane Society By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–Squooshy is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas.  She’s a 1-1/2-year-old, 6-pound, exotic shorthair cat with a red and white tabby coat. Squooshy was transferred from a rescue partner in Orange County through Friends of County…

San Diego initiates new instant permit program for residential solar

San Diego initiates new instant permit program for residential solar

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego residents can apply online and instantly receive permits for residential solar and battery storage projects. The city’s Development Services Department has launched a new residential solar instant permitting process – the latest in a series of enhancements meant to help reduce the city’s permitting processing times while supporting…

San Diego police shoot suspect reportedly involved in vehicle theft

San Diego police shoot suspect reportedly involved in vehicle theft

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–One of two suspects who had reportedly stolen a vehicle and fled from police was shot by officers, authorities said. The San Diego Police Department received a call around 3:12 a.m. reporting two suspects were breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Lebon Drive in…

Gov. Newsom deploys resources to assist wildfires in Hawaii

Gov. Newsom deploys resources to assist wildfires in Hawaii

CA Governor Gavin Newsom. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of resources and urban search and rescue personnel to assist in the coordination and support of emergency operations in the most impacted areas of Hawaii due to deadly wildfires. In close coordination with the Federal…

County Child Support Support Services to give away school supplies

County Child Support Support Services to give away school supplies

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego Child Support Services will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies to local families who attend the county’s Super Saturday community event.  Every August, Child Support Services celebrates Child Support Awareness Month by helping families in the community and easing part of the back-to-school…

Flock Safety alert aid in arrest of auto theft suspect, fugitive

Flock Safety alert aid in arrest of auto theft suspect, fugitive

Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading Camera. Photo: Flock Safety By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–El Cajon police say a Flock Safety Alert was instrumental in nabbing an auto theft suspect and fugitive Wednesday afternoon in the city. Officers received the alert at about 12:08 p.m. for a vehicle that was reported stolen in San…

SANDAG seeks public members for audit committee

SANDAG seeks public members for audit committee

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking three public members and potential alternates to serve on the agency’s Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding oversight of the SANDAG Independent Performance Auditor, SANDAG’s annual audit plan and annual financial statement…