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Fire crews mop up a three-acre vegetation fire that threatened homes near northbound Interstate 5 freeway in Oceanside. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–Fire crews contained a fast-moving three-acre vegetation fire near northbound Interstate 5 Saturday afternoon that threatened homes, according to authorities.   Oceanside … [Read more...] about Fire crews contain a vegetation fire that threatened homes in Oceanside

Oceanside firefighters Saturday morning arrive on the scene of a two-alarm structure fire at Benito’s Pizza Cafe. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm structure fire that broke out at a local restaurant Saturday morning in Oceanside. Oceanside Fire Department responded to a report of … [Read more...] about Firefighters battle two-alarm structure fire at Benito’s Pizza Cafe in Oceanside

From left, Paul Sciuto, President, WateReuse California; Cari Dale, Oceanside Water Utilities Director; Sarah Davis, Oceanside Management Analyst; and Rebecca Cole, NV5. Photo: City of Oceanside Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside received an Award of Excellence during the WateReuse conference in September 2021. Oceanside received the Recycled Water Outreach/Education … [Read more...] about Oceanside wins WateReuse Award of Excellence

Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus from birds to humans. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A 53-year-old La Jolla man is the first locally acquired case of West Nile Virus this year, the County Health and Human Services Agency said Friday. He was hospitalized but is expected to recover from his illness, public health officials said. There was one West Nile virus … [Read more...] about La Jolla man diagnosed with first case of West Nile Virus in San Diego county

By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–A 28-year-old woman Monday was arrested for attacking an Escondido police officer with an axe. The woman was identified as Aleisha Strickland of Escondido. She was booked into Vista Detention Facility for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer.  Escondido police dispatch received a 911 call around 8:55 a.m. of … [Read more...] about Woman arrested for attacking Escondido police officer with an axe

Country music artist Keith Urban Nashville, TN–Multi-award-winning artist Keith Urban has been announced as the recipient of the 2021 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award, recognizing Urban for his continuous meritorious work and outstanding accomplishments.  “Only a very select group of artists ascends to the level of this award. They do it by combining years of … [Read more...] about Keith Urban to be honored with Country Radio Broadcasters 2021 Artist Career Achievement award

Oceanside police Monday investigate stabbings of an Oceanside High School teen, and two adults outside the campus. The 17-year-old suspect remains at large. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–An Oceanside High School student and two adults were stabbed Monday afternoon during a physical altercation outside the campus, authorities … [Read more...] about Oceanside High School student, two adults stabbed during a brawl outside the campus

By Simona Valanciute, president and CEO, San Diego Oasis Simona Valanciute Many things can cause a fall – tripping over a rug, slipping on water, vertigo, muscle weakness, and certain medications to name a few.  One in four older adults fall annually according to the National Council on Aging, and falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and even head injuries. … [Read more...] about Five tips for seniors to keep on their feet during Fall Prevention Week

Mount Diablo State Park. Photo: California Department of Parks and Recreation Sacramento, CA–This year Mount Diablo State Park celebrates its 100th birthday. The mountain’s unique natural features have long inspired a special place in the hearts of the community and led to it becoming a park in 1921. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area to the east of Walnut Creek, … [Read more...] about Mount Diablo State Park turns 100

The General Sherman Tree is the world’s largest tree, measured by volume. It stands 275 feet (83 m) tall and is over 36 feet (11 m) in diameter at the base. (AccuWeather / Brian Lada) By AccuWeather Global Weather Center Sequoia National Park is shut down, its gigantic trees, some of the largest and oldest on Earth, threatened by two forest fires burning in California’s … [Read more...] about Fires close in on iconic sequoia believed to be largest tree in world