Sheriff’s Dept. investigates fatal shooting in the South Bay

Sheriff’s Dept. investigates fatal shooting in the South Bay

By SDCN Editor Bonita, CA–The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning in the South Bay, authorities said.  The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of Equitation Lane in the unincorporated area of Bonita. The male victim was transported to the hospital where he succumbed…

Man convicted of killing twin daughters of ex-girlfriend sentenced to life in prison

Man convicted of killing twin daughters of ex-girlfriend sentenced to life in prison

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A man convicted of murdering the twin daughters of his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole plus 72 years on Friday in San Diego court, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said. Dwayne E. Groves Jr., 41, was sentenced for murdering 15-year-old twin sisters, Caira…

Youth suicide rates increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Youth suicide rates increased during COVID-19 pandemic

By Newswise Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 5 to 24 years in the United States and is a significant public health concern. Data suggest depression, anxiety, and social isolation increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have contributed to suicide risk in youth.  In a study published in Pediatrics, researchers…

Dept. of Defense tackles child abuse cases in military community

Dept. of Defense tackles child abuse cases in military community

The Pentagon US Department of Defense building. DOD photo by Master Sgt. Ken Hammond, U.S. Air Force By SDCN Editor April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Department of Defense is aligning its efforts across the service branches to ensure child and teen safety in the military community. This effort is led by the…

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 

By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Oceanside Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law.  “Holding your phone and using it while driving is dangerous and illegal,” Sergeant Adam Morales said. “Before starting the car, silence your phone or…

Palomar College governing board appoints local resident

Palomar College governing board appoints local resident

Cassandra Schaeg By SDCN Editor San Marcos, CA–The Palomar Community College District Governing Board voted 3 to 1 during a special meeting on March 21 to appoint Escondido resident Cassandra Schaeg as a Provisional Trustee, following the resignation of Christian Garcia.  Schaeg was sworn into office immediately following the vote, by Governing Board Vice President,…

Former San Diego police officer, co-defendants plead guilty to illicit massage businesses

Former San Diego police officer, co-defendants plead guilty to illicit massage businesses

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A former San Diego Police Department vice detective and his co-defendants each pleaded guilty Tuesday in court in connection with their operation of five illicit massage businesses in California and Arizona that profited for years by exploiting women to engage in commercial sexual services under the guise of offering therapeutic…

EPA grants waivers for CA’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle

EPA grants waivers for CA’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle

By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a decision that grants two requests for waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. Under the Clean Air Act, California is afforded broad discretion to adopt emissions requirements to meet…