Director Alex Frey, Whisper Tennis, and Director Brady Ferdig win the Local Choice Award for their documentary film, “Echoes of Resilience.” Photo credit: GI Film Festival San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The GI Film Festival San Diego came to a close Saturday with an awards celebration held at KPBS’ newly renovated building, The…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Unified School District, the San Diego Education Association, and the California School Employees Association Paraeducators Chapter 759 have reached tentative agreements on three-year contracts for teachers and paraeducator staff. All the associations reached an agreement Friday, following months of collaborative negotiations. In addition to other agreements, the…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Sports San Diego officials announced they are seeking a title sponsor for the 2023 Holiday Bowl. After a six-year run serving as the title sponsor of the game, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has opted not to continue in this capacity moving forward. Before assuming an entitlement to the…
By SDCN Editor Poway, CA–The Poway Unified School District Foundation is launching a summer fundraiser, “Project Support & Supply,” designed to alleviate the hardships faced by students and families experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and other challenges during the summer months. As the school year comes to an end, the foundation recognizes that many students and…
Naruwan Taiko is scheduled to perform at Bodhi Tree Concerts’ Music En La Calle in City Heights. Photo credit: Bodhi Tree Concerts By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Music En La Calle, the free music festival and street fair that brings together colorful musical performances representing a wide range of cultures and styles, returns to City…
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…
Escondido Police vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–An 18-year-old man died from his injuries Thursday at a local hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Escondido. Escondido police responded to the collision Wednesday on southbound North Center City Parkway south of North Nutmeg Street. According to investigators, the vehicle…
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. She leaves an indelible mark on R&B, Pop, Gospel, and, most importantly, Rock and Roll. (Photo courtesy of Tina Turner Estate) By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment News Editor Tina Turner, the earthshaking singer whose rasping vocals, sexual magnetism, and…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the San Diego Field Office released data of seized varieties of narcotics worth an estimated quarter billion dollars from January 1 to April 30, federal authorities said. The San Diego Field Office reports that the narcotics seized were from ports of entry at…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego police arrested 15 people suspected of DUI at a checkpoint Thursday in downtown San Diego, authorities said. Officers conducted the DUI and driver’s license checkpoint between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. at 2475 Grand Avenue. During the checkpoint, approximately 755 vehicles were screened, 20 drivers…