New CA laws include reproductive freedom, homelessness, trafficking of minors

New CA laws include reproductive freedom, homelessness, trafficking of minors

CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new laws that take effect on January 1, 2024. By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–In partnership with the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom last year signed landmark legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all…

New research identifies several warning signs that could predict intimate partner violence

New research identifies several warning signs that could predict intimate partner violence

By Newswise Intimate partner violence is widespread and can have severe physical and psychological health repercussions, but there is a shortage of research on reliable predictors of abuse before it occurs. New research, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, identifies several warning signs that preceded and predicted intimate partner violence. “Although future research is required…

Pregnant woman injured after large rock hits vehicle from I-5 overpass

Pregnant woman injured after large rock hits vehicle from I-5 overpass

By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A pregnant woman was injured in a vehicle from a large rock that was thrown from the Interstate 5 overpass in Oceanside Sunday morning, authorities said. Oceanside police officers responded to reports just before 9 a.m. of an individual who threw a large rock off the bridge at Bush Street striking…

Suspect arrested in San Marcos stabbing death of woman

Suspect arrested in San Marcos stabbing death of woman

By SDCN Editor San Marcos, CA–Sheriff’s homicide detectives announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing of a woman in San Marcos.  The suspect, 29-year-old Ziyah Jay Patterson was charged with the murder of 42-year-old Angela Marie Lanway. He was  Pattersonbooked into the Vista Detention Facility as the investigation into the…

Active TB case triggers health alert at Mission Valley YMCA

Active TB case triggers health alert at Mission Valley YMCA

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…

Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of the Week: Eden

Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of the Week: Eden

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…

DUI driver sentenced for hit and run that killed a toddler

DUI driver sentenced for hit and run that killed a toddler

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…