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Photo provided courtesy of Birch Aquarium at Scripps La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one step closer to naming one of its Little Blue Penguins. Aquarium fans submitted nearly 2,000 names during the naming campaign that was launched on World Penguin Day on April 25. The aquarium’s team faced the exciting task of narrowing those … [Read more...] about Birch Aquarium wants the public to vote on the final name for one of its Little Blue Penguins

Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 259 packages of methamphetamine and one package of cocaine blended with squash at the Otay Mesa Cargo facility. Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa cargo crossing in San Diego found more than 550 pounds of methamphetamine and almost three pounds … [Read more...] about Customs and Border Protection find over 550 pounds of narcotics in squash shipment

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department released images of Jose Gonzalez and Serafin Cervantes wanted on suspicion of attempted murder. Photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By Gina Yarbrough San Marcos, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Diego Crime Stoppers seek the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted on suspicion of attempted murder in … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department, Crime Stoppers seek information of suspects wanted on attempted murder

Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A female pedestrian was struck and killed on a highway early Saturday morning in Oceanside, authorities said. Oceanside police responded to a report of a traffic collision around 4:30 a.m. on State Route 76 at Benet Road. Upon arrival, they found a woman lying in the westbound lanes. She was … [Read more...] about Woman pedestrian killed in traffic collision on State Route 76

The GI Film Festival opens May 17 with a POW-themed film, “Dear Sirs” in San Diego. Photo: GI Film Festival San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The 2022 GI Film Festival San Diego opens May 17 with films that focus on personal stories of veterans and service members who served in the Armed Forces. The festival’s first screening will be the 92-minute biographical … [Read more...] about GI Film Festival San Diego opens with a POW-themed film, “Dear Sirs”

Stacy and Eric Kemerling with their son, Ethan were the 50th guest to enter San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The Park’s Executive Director Lisa Peterson, presents them with an oversized San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance lifetime membership card. Photo: San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego, CA–San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening Tuesday with a … [Read more...] about San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrates 50 years by surprising a guest

Escondido Police Department seized illegal narcotics, cash, and a ‘ghost gun from a wanted felon in the city. Photo: Escondido Police Department By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–A 32-year-old wanted felon who had a felony no-bail warrant for a probation violation was arrested May 7 in Escondido, authorities said. Escondido police observed Craig Blas, of Escondido in the … [Read more...] about Felon in possession of ghost gun, drugs arrested 10 times

National and local leaders from the U.S. and Mexico attend the grand opening of the Tijuana International Airport screening facility. Courtesy photo San Diego, CA–Bi-national leaders from San Diego County and Mexico celebrated the grand opening of Tijuana International Airport’s new $100 million Passenger Processing Facility that will reduce Cross Border Xpress (CBX) … [Read more...] about Bi-national leaders celebrate grand opening of new Tijuana International Airport screening facility

Image of the Tijuana River Watershed. Photo: California Water Boards By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Outdoor advocates and environmental leaders will come together this weekend for Wheels on the Watershed: Environmental Justice at the Border, a community bicycling tour reflecting on decades of environmental injustice in the Tijuana River Watershed.  Attendees will … [Read more...] about Latino Outdoors San Diego hosts tour in the Tijuana River Watershed

Mary Ann and Rick Allgire. Credit: Images courtesy of Allgire Foundation, Andy McRory Photography San Diego, CA–More than 350 guests gathered at the Allgire Foundation’s inaugural gala on April 23 to officially honor the longstanding legacy of Allgire General Contractors (AGC) founders, Rick and Mary Ann Allgire, while wishing them farewell into their retirement during a … [Read more...] about Allgire Foundation bids farewell to founders at reception