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Photo courtesy of Campland on the Bay. San Diego, CA–Campland on the Bay, San Diego’s waterfront RV camping destination, will resume the popular Campland Rocks live music program while adding new ways for guests to enjoy the outdoors this summer. “We’re thrilled to bring back our incredible live music schedule and give guests new reasons to get excited about the summer,” … [Read more...] about Campland on the Bay to resume Rocks Live music event

Oceanside Public Library. Photo: Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library are back – selling books and other items at the Thursday Farmers Markets in Oceanside.  The library’s booth will be located in front of the Civic Center Library at 330 North Coast Highway (south side of the fountain pool), every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., … [Read more...] about Library book sales return to Oceanside Farmers Market

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter captured this shot as it hovered over the Martian surface on April 19 during the first instance of powered, controlled flight on another planet. It used its navigation camera, which autonomously tracks the ground during flight. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Pasadena, CA–NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make … [Read more...] about NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter succeeds in historic first flight

Mama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, commemorates its 30th Mama’s Day fundraising event on May 7. Photo courtesy of Mama’s Kitchen San Diego, CA–Mama’s Day, one of San Diego’s most anticipated culinary events, returns May 7 for an online party. Mama’s Kitchen will commemorate its 30th Mama’s Day to bring the community together for an evening … [Read more...] about Mama’s Day returns virtually benefitting nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen

San Diego, CA–A series of overnight full closures will go into effect on Genesee Avenue for the Mid-Coast Trolley project.  During the closures, crews will demolish and repave the roadway. The upcoming work will begin the process of restoring the roadway to its final configuration. Genesee Avenue roadway impacts for the Mid-Coast Trolley project began in 2017 when crews … [Read more...] about Mid-Coast Trolley project begins final phase of construction along Genesee Avenue

San Diego, CA–Starting April 15, everyone ages 16 and older will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the County Public Health said. “Every San Diegan who qualifies for the vaccine can now get vaccinated,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “The vaccine is the best protection we have against COVID-19. Get your shot as soon as you … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine now open to everyone 16 and older

As CEO of Sally Ride Science, Ride took a hands-on role in all aspects of the company’s operations. SAN DIEGO–The United States Mint announced the names of the first two women to be honored on coins issued under the American Women Quarters Program. Famed writer Maya Angelou and acclaimed astronaut Dr. Sally Ride will be the first distinguished American women celebrated … [Read more...] about UCSD’s Sally Ride will appear on new U.S. quarter

Merle Wakefield San Diego, CA–The San Diego Superior Court has ordered the conditional release of sexually violent predator Merle Wakefield to a proposed site in the east county.   The California Department of State Hospitals has recommended the placement of Wakefield at 10957 Horizon Hills Drive in unincorporated El Cajon. He was convicted of sexual assaults dating back … [Read more...] about San Diego Superior Court to hold a hearing on sexually violent predator placement in east county

Sparky was able to continue his cancer treatment through FACE Foundation’s lifesaving work. Photo: FACE San Diego, CA–The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) has been awarded a $10,000 grant investment from Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation) to help pets fight cancer by covering the cost of care for pet parents who are unable to afford treatment. The … [Read more...] about Petco Love awards $10,000 grant to FACE Foundation for lifesaving work

Community members march for missing Chula Vista mom, Maya Millete at a rally and prayer vigil at Chula Vista Community Park. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News Chula Vista, CA–Family, friends, and community members gathered at Chula Vista Community Park Sunday for a “March for May” community rally for missing Chula Vista mother, May “Maya” Millete. The event was … [Read more...] about Community host rally, march and prayer vigil for Maya Millete