Justice Dept. files complaint against illegal robocall telemarketers

Justice Dept. files complaint against illegal robocall telemarketers

Wireless cellphone. Photo: Gina Yarbrough By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The Justice Department, along with the Federal Trade Commission Friday announced a civil enforcement action against several corporate and individuals for alleged violations of the FTC Act and the Telemarketing Sales Rule in connection with telemarketing campaigns that have illegally bombarded American consumers with millions of…

San Diego Jewish Academy launches summer Camp Carmel Creek

San Diego Jewish Academy launches summer Camp Carmel Creek

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Jewish Academy will launch Camp Carmel Creek for campers from kindergarten to 5th grade at its 56-acre campus this summer.  The campers will get to experience classic camp activities and engaging Jewish experiences, while also tailoring their days to maximize the fun for themselves and their friends, school…

U.S. Naval Academy campus building renamed after former President Carter

U.S. Naval Academy campus building renamed after former President Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said Friday that the formerly named Maury Hall, at the United States Naval Academy has been renamed Carter Hall. This renaming honors former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president from…

Simu Liu to host Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards

Simu Liu to host Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards

Simu Liu. Photo credit Evaan Kheraj By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Actor Simu Liu will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on February 24 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.  He will present nine awards, including an Oscar statuette, to 20 individual award recipients during the…

Active tuberculosis reported in transit rider, County Health says

Active tuberculosis reported in transit rider, County Health says

San Diego Trolley. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By County News Center San Diego, CA–Passengers using the Metropolitan Transit System Trolley system may have been exposed to tuberculosis, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency said. Public Health Services Department and MTS officials are working in close collaboration to notify riders…