By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Monday announced it has awarded more than $64.5 million to the state of California in Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program funding for 7 projects. The inaugural round of funding will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide, improve safety, and make it easier to…
By Newswise Omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus behind COVID-19 — have shown an uncanny knack for evading antibodies produced either by vaccines or exposure to earlier versions of the virus, leading to many breakthrough infections. However, in order to sicken people, these viral variants must also avoid “killer” T cells, immune cells that…
By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A 20-year-old motorist traveling eastbound on Mission Avenue was killed early Sunday morning when he crashed into a traffic signal pole in Oceanside, authorities said. Oceanside police responded to calls of a solo crash around 12:13 a.m. at the intersection of Mission Avenue and Mesa Drive. When officers arrived at the…
San Diego Public Library Padres Card. Image credit: City of San Diego/Padres By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Public Library is launching a free Summer Reading Program, and for the first time, new patrons will receive a Padres-themed library card at all 36 locations in the city. This year’s theme is “Discover Your…
By Newswise New research shows that wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity, and extent, and affecting air quality across the U.S., they are having a detrimental effect on people with and without skin conditions. “The health impact of air pollution from wildfires has not been well studied, but the evidence from our recent studies suggests…
By Gina Yarbrough Poway, CA–Five people were arrested Friday evening on suspicion of DUI at a checkpoint conducted by the Sheriff’s Department, authorities said. The Driving Under the Influence/Driver’s License checkpoint operated from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the 12100 block of Poway Road, Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Sean Gallagher said in a news release….
The City of Oceanside joins residents in “Dump Day” neighborhood community cleanups. Photo: City of Oceanside By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–Oceanside residents looking to get rid of household goods, old furniture, non-hazardous wastes, and other items beyond reuse or repair can drop them off at the City of Oceanside’s Dump Day cleanup event. The Dump…
San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation announced $1.15 million in grants to support 23 local nonprofit organizations providing quality, affordable early childhood education. Photo via screengrab By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation announced $1.15 million in grants to support 23 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing quality, affordable…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A female inmate in custody at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility died early Monday morning in her cell, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Sheriff’s homicide investigators were notified of the death of 32-year-old Roselee Bartolacci around 12:30 a.m. at the women’s facility in Santee. Bartolacci was arrested…
The San Clemente Pier in Orange County, CA. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough San Clemente, CA–Nine juveniles were arrested Tuesday in connection with an assault on two Marines at the San Clemente Pier on May 26 in Orange County, authorities said. Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators booked five teens into Orange…