By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In a public health announcement, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency revealed that individuals frequenting the Mission Valley YMCA between March 5 and Oct. 30 may have been exposed to tuberculosis. The County’s Tuberculosis Program, part of the Public Health Services department, is actively collaborating with…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The National Weather Service issued a warning for high surf and potential coastal flooding set to impact San Diego County starting Thursday morning. A High Surf Advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. on Thursday until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Anticipated breakers ranging from six to 12…
Eden By Gina Yarbrough Encinitas, CA–Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is Eden. Eden is a lively 2-year-old domestic short-haired cat with a calico coat. Weighing in at 7 pounds, this petite adventurer is currently seeking a loving family to share her playful spirit. Eden’s journey to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society began…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The National Weather Service issued a warning for high surf and potential coastal flooding set to impact San Diego County starting Thursday morning. A High Surf Advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. on Thursday until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Anticipated breakers ranging from six to 12…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A local man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, along with an additional four years for fleeing the scene, after driving under the influence, and fatally striking a 1-year-old child, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said Tuesday, On September 24, 2022, Margarito Angeles Vargas, 47…
By SDCN Editor San Marcos, CA–Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating a stabbing incident that killed a woman in San Marcos Tuesday, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a stabbing report around 10:20 p.m. in the 100 block of North Twin Oaks Valley Road. Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered an adult female victim who…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–DIRECTV Holiday Bowl partner, SeaWorld San Diego will be providing complimentary one-day park admission tickets to the first 10,000 fans entering Petco Park gates for the game. The highly anticipated bowl game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday with gates opening at 3 p.m. and kickoff set for 5…
Assistant Chief of Police Taurino Valdovinos. Photo provided by the Oceanside Police Department By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Police Department announced Tuesday its newly appointed Assistant Chief of Police, Captain Taurino Valdovinos. The appointment comes as Assistant Chief Sean Marchand retired on December 22. According to the Oceanside Police Department, Captain Valdovinos, with an…
Shawn M. Donaghy By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The North County Transit District Board of Directors has appointed a new chief executive officer to assist the agency following the retirement of long-time Executive Director Matthew O. Tucker. Shawn Donaghy will assume the role of NCTD’s CEO on March 1, 2024. “Mr. Donaghy has the experience and leadership…
By SDCD Editor San Francisco, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom announced the California Highway Patrol (CHP) seized more than 40 pounds of fentanyl in the approximately 10-block radius of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood since the state’s joint public safety partnership with the city of San Francisco began on May 1. In addition to the seizure of 40…