By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A Carlsbad man was sentenced in federal court on July 21 to 21 months in prison for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a family-owned small business based in New Jersey. In November 2022, 51-year-old Derek Gleeson, an information technology consultant, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge, admitting…
They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style. In the film, “Strays” Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner,…
Gourmet hot dog with ketchup. Photo: Hannah Chen By Newswise Ultra-processed foods—including industrially produced packaged snacks, fruit-flavored drinks, and hot dogs—have been linked to health issues ranging from weight gain to certain cancers. So where are the food policies helping Americans to steer clear of these foods? A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive…
Clervie Ngounoue. Photo provided by Barnes Tennis Center By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Reigning Wimbledon girls’ singles champion Clervie Ngounoue of Washington will headline the Girls’ 18s division of the upcoming United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships. The national tournament, which is among the premier junior tennis events in the…
By SDCN Editor A Colombian man was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years in prison for operating an international fentanyl trafficking organization while in prison, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, 43-year-old Daniel Vivas Ceron – while in prison in Quebec, Canada – was the leader and organizer of an international criminal enterprise that distributed…
Princess Bubblegum. Photo provided by Rancho Coastal Humane Society By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–Princess Bubblegum is the Pet of the Week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. She is a 2-year-old, 9-pound, domestic shorthair cat with a brown and white tabby coat. Princess Bubblegum was a stray in Riverside County. She was transferred to…
A cloned U.S. Border Patrol vehicle was seized south of the border by Mexican authorities after agents observed suspicious activity nearby. Photo: U.S. Border Patrol By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents’ observation of an individual cutting the steel international boundary fence on July 22 led Mexican authorities to a cloned U.S….
By SDCN Editor Fresno, CA–The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has settled a federal charge of disability filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for significant training and other injunctive relief, the federal agency said. According to the EEOC, Wasco State Prison, a facility under the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation,…
“Strange Planet” will premiere on August 9 on Apple TV+. Image credit: Apple TV+ By SDCN Editor Apple TV+ Tuesday unveiled the trailer for the new ten-episode adult animated series “Strange Planet,” which makes its global debut with the first three episodes on August 9. Based on the New York Times #1 bestselling graphic novel…
By Newswise Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualization, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and concerns about episodes of memory decline, according to a UCLA Health study. Researchers at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, using a type of MRI…