Former real estate advisor pleads guilty to violating conflict of interest law

Former real estate advisor pleads guilty to violating conflict of interest law

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A former City of San Diego volunteer real estate advisor was criminally charged with conflict of interest for his role in receiving millions of dollars in connection with two lease-to-own deals commonly known as Civic Center Plaza and 101 Ash Street. Jason Hughes, 55, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation…

Six additional Oath Keepers members found guilty in Capitol breach

Six additional Oath Keepers members found guilty in Capitol breach

By SDCN Editor Six additional members and affiliates of the Oath Keepers were found guilty in the District of Columbia today for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.  Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related…

San Diego Airport prepares for spring break travelers

San Diego Airport prepares for spring break travelers

San Diego International Airport Terminal 2. Photo courtesy of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Spring break is right around the corner and San Diego International Airport wants to ensure travelers are prepared for their trip.  Construction is in full bloom as work continues with the new terminal one so…

CBP thwarts three narcotics smuggling attempts in Port of Entry

CBP thwarts three narcotics smuggling attempts in Port of Entry

Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Diego Field Office seize narcotics during three smuggling attempts over the weekend worth more than $5.7 million. Photo by Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Diego Field Office thwarted three major narcotics smuggling attempts over…

Newsom visits Lithium Valley to highlight battery production

Newsom visits Lithium Valley to highlight battery production

Governor Gavin Newsom visits Imperial Valley to see the progress being made on transforming the Salton Sea into a global hub for battery production. Photo provided by Office of the Governor By SDCN Editor Imperial Valley, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Monday visited Imperial Valley to see the progress being made on transforming the Salton Sea region…

Residential structure fire displaces family, one victim hospitalized

Residential structure fire displaces family, one victim hospitalized

By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A family was displaced, and one person was hospitalized following a residential structure fire that broke out early Friday morning in north county, fire officials said. Oceanside fire crews were dispatched at around 1:07 a.m. to a single-story house located at 2601 Guinevere Street in Oceanside. When fire crews arrived on…

CBP intercept cocaine concealed in watermelon shipment

CBP intercept cocaine concealed in watermelon shipment

CBP officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of watermelons. Photo by Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of…

El Cajon police seek victims of molestation at local motel

El Cajon police seek victims of molestation at local motel

Michael Inman and Lawrence Cantrell were arrested by police on suspicion of molestation of female minors. By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–The El Cajon Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying victims related to the sexual molestation of underage females that occurred at a Motel 6 in El Cajon, authorities said On March…

USA Blind Soccer team plays international friendlies in Chula Vista

USA Blind Soccer team plays international friendlies in Chula Vista

Chula Vista’s David Brown to compete in USA Blind Soccer’s International Friendlies in Chula Vista on Sunday. Photo provided by USA Blind Soccer By SDCN Editor Chula Vista, CA–History will be made this weekend in Chula Vista as the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team made its debut on the pitch with two international friendlies…