Man arrested after confronting another person with replica firearm

Man arrested after confronting another person with replica firearm

By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A 49-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after pointing a replica firearm at another person in Vista, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Soft Wind Road, authorities said. When deputies arrived at the complex, they located the suspect, later identified…

Kelly Martinez begins new term as San Diego County Sheriff

Kelly Martinez begins new term as San Diego County Sheriff

Sheriff Kelly Martinez begins her term to lead the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Photo: San Diego Sheriff’s Office By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Kelly Martinez is officially the new sheriff of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday at noon, Martinez began her term as sheriff after she took the formal oath on…

San Diego Oasis kicks off New Year with fitness for older adults

San Diego Oasis kicks off New Year with fitness for older adults

(File photo) San Diego Oasis will present a “Fitness Palooza” for older adults in January. Photo courtesy of San Diego Oasis By SDCN San Diego, CA–As the holiday season comes to a close, many older adults are now preparing for their resolutions, intentions, and goals for the new year.  From learning new hobbies to eliminating…

Former GE engineer sentenced for conspiracy to steal trade secrets

Former GE engineer sentenced for conspiracy to steal trade secrets

By SDCN Editor A New York man was sentenced Tuesday to 24 months in prison for conspiring to steal General Electric trade secrets, knowing or intending to benefit the People’s Republic of China, federal prosecutors said. Xiaoqing Zheng, 59, of Niskayuna, New York, was convicted of conspiracy to commit economic espionage, following a four-week jury…

One man dead, one seriously injured in San Marcos shooting

One man dead, one seriously injured in San Marcos shooting

By Gina Yarbrough San Marcos, CA–A shooting in San Marcos Wednesday afternoon left one man dead, and another man seriously injured, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon around 1:30 p.m. at the 1300 block of West Borden Road.  Upon arrival at the location, deputies discovered a…

Gov. Newsom proclaims State of Emergency ahead of winter storms

Gov. Newsom proclaims State of Emergency ahead of winter storms

Gov. Gavin Newsom receives a briefing at the state operations center Wednesday ahead of this week’s winter storms. Photo: Office of Governor By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Wednesday proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms. The emergency proclamation supports emergency relief efforts including authorizing…