By County News Center San Diego, CA–High temperatures often lead to high fire danger. Not using power tools — including lawnmowers — outside during dangerous fire weather is recommended to avoid sparks igniting grass or brush fires. Maintain defensible fire space around homes by removing dead leaves, debris, and other flammable items that can be…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), serving as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, successfully refinanced $433,355,000 in sales tax revenue in its role as the San Diego Regional Transportation Commission. The transaction provides significant savings to the region and taxpayers, the organization said. “SANDAG is pleased to be…
By Gina Yarbrough Encinitas, CA–A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of setting her parents’ home on fire in Encinitas. On Wednesday, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call around 2:45 p.m. of smoke coming from a house in the 1400 block of Via Terrassa. Deputies and firefighters arrived and extinguished the small fire. There was…
By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–El Cajon is gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its National Night Out event, a remarkable milestone for a community event that has been fostering positive interactions between law enforcement and the local community. This year’s event, set to be the largest ever hosted, will take place on…
The County of San Diego will use electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: County of San Diego By County News Center San Diego, CA–The County made more progress in 2022 advancing electric vehicle (EV) ownership and use which reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves air quality, and supports the climate action and decarbonization efforts….
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–PetSmart, LLC agreed on July 7 to pay $1,460,000 to settle a civil law enforcement complaint alleging it engaged in false advertising and unfair competition. The San Diego County DA’s Office joined DAs from Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, Santa Cruz, and Ventura in filing the lawsuit. The civil…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Padres reliever Josh Hader and outfielder Trent Grisham, in conjunction with the Padres Foundation, have announced details surrounding the return of the Padres BaseBOWL event after a six-year hiatus. The fundraising event will be held on July 26 at East Village Tavern and Bowl from 4:30 p.m. to…
By Gina Yarbrough Coronado, CA–The Coronado Island Film Festival returns for its 8th season this fall with the opening of badge sales. Festival screenings will be held from November 8 to 12 and will include panels, parties, special engagements, and a premiere gala event. The Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala will be held at…
By SDCN Editor Bob Marley’s immortality continues with “Africa Unite,” a majestic, posthumous album celebrating the vibrant fusion of Reggae and Afrobeats! “Africa Unite” is an extraordinary album that pays homage to the Reggae icon’s greatest hits, beautifully reimagined and infused with the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats. The album is scheduled for release on August…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a Coaster train at a transit station in Old Town, authorities said. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a report around 2:48 p.m. of a pedestrian who was struck by a southbound Coaster train at the…