San Diego Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove. Photo courtesy of Sycuan Casino Resort By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–Sycuan Casino Resort announced on Wednesday that the organization has signed a two-year endorsement deal with San Diego Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove. In 2022, Sycuan welcomed Musgrove as the organization’s first MLB ambassador. “We are thrilled to announce…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–A man on probation for carrying a concealed weapon was arrested Wednesday afternoon for possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, El Cajon Police Department said. Officers stopped a man in the 1300 block of East Main at around 3 p.m. for causing a traffic hazard. They conducted a record check…
Oceanside Police Chief Kedrick Sadler. Photo provided by City of Oceanside By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside has appointed a new police chief. Oceanside Police Chief Kedrick Sadler’s new post became official on Saturday following Police Chief Fred Armijo’s retirement that same day. “Chief Kedrick Sadler possesses over 22 years of diverse policing…
Ricochet the Surf Dog walks along the beach with her guardian, Judy Fridono. Photo provided by Judy Fridono By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Surf Dog Ricochet, the legendary first-ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog and certified goal-directed therapy dog has made the journey to Rainbow Bridge. She was 15 years old. Ricochet was diagnosed with liver…
Crew members from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) stacked illegal drugs on the flight deck of the cutter as they prepared to offload in San Diego on March 28. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Uranga By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751)…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–Five men on a homeless voucher program was arrested Wednesday morning on suspicion of possession of drugs and illegal weapons at a local motel in the east county, the El Cajon Police Department said. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a violation at 11 a.m. in the…
Illustration credit: USGS By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Palomar Mountain jolted San Diego County on Friday afternoon, the United States Geological Survey tweeted. The quake was reported at around 6:16 p.m. about three miles northwest of Palomar Observatory, according to USGS San Diego. People on Twitter said they felt the…
Kim Strassburger and Milena Sellers Phillips star in the New Village Arts premiere of “The Roommate.” Photo by Daren Scott By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–New Village Arts in Carlsbad kicks off its 21st season with the San Diego premiere of the new dark comedy, “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman. The new dark comedy about self-discovery…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is being accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault by a former MTS employee who filed a complaint against him, and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System on Wednesday in San Diego Superior Court. According to the complaint, the plaintiff, 34-year-old Grecia Figueroa, who worked as…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is stepping down from his position following a lawsuit filed against him on Wednesday by a former MTS employee who claimed he sexually assaulted and sexually harassed her. The embattled county supervisor, who serves the 4th District of San Diego, announced his resignation on…