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By Newswise Patients with serious pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia and sepsis, are at a substantially increased risk of a heart attack after the onset of infection according to a Vanderbilt study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Prior work has demonstrated that infections can potentially lead to systemic inflammatory responses that can trigger the … [Read more...] about Serious pneumococcal infections increase the risk of heart attack

By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–A felony sex offender staying at an east county inn was arrested for probation violation, El Cajon Police Department said. On March 18, El Cajon police along with the San Diego County Probation Department conducted a probation compliance check at around 7:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites located at 650 North Mollison Avenue.  Officers … [Read more...] about Felony sex offender arrested for probation violation, illegal narcotics

County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher ended his run for State Senate after he revealed on Sunday his struggles with post-traumatic stress, trauma, and alcohol abuse, and his decision to seek help at a treatment center, the supervisor’s office states.  “For many years, I’ve been suffering from … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher to enter treatment for PTSD

By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–A teen girl was rescued Wednesday from the San Luis Rey River after she reportedly jumped from an Oceanside bridge, authorities said. The Oceanside Fire Department responded to a swift water rescue at around 10:13 p.m. in the river under the Douglas Bridge.  The rescuers along with Oceanside police officers located the girl standing … [Read more...] about Teen girl rescued from San Luis Rey River

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–The California Air Resources Board announced the reappointment of all 13 members to its ongoing Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. The Committee is comprised of representatives from California communities most heavily impacted by air pollution, including disadvantaged communities with minority or low-income populations. “These … [Read more...] about CARB reappoints members to Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A San Diego man waving for help from motorists following a solo vehicle crash early Friday morning on State Route 163 was struck by an oncoming vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. On Friday, at around 12:55 a.m., the 28-year-old man was driving a Nissan Sentra on SR-163 northbound, south of Genesee Avenue. The Nissan veered left … [Read more...] about Driver waving for help struck by vehicle on SR- 163

By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A man was arrested in connection with the homicide of another man found dead near a road in Vista, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Deputies took Brian Zarate, 25 into custody and booked him into the San Diego Central Jail for murder.  The Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and identified the victim as 39-year-old … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with Vista homicide

Sheriff’s Department vehicle. Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–Authorities continue their search for a man suspected of a domestic violence incident on Wednesday in Vista, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call from a woman who reported her estranged husband had hit her and … [Read more...] about Estranged husband suspected of domestic violence on the run

Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a $170 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to Poseidon Resources in San Diego County to support its Carlsbad Desalination Plant Intake Modification and Wetlands Project, which will help provide sustainable … [Read more...] about EPA loan to help limit water shortages in San Diego County

Surfers Joey Cabell, Fred Hemmings, Paul Strauch Jr. and Butch Van Artsdalen with the legendary Duke Kahanamoku. Photo provided by the California Surf Museum By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The California Surf Museum will honor four legendary surfers who were charter members and ambassadors of the father of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. The honorees, Joey Cabell, Fred … [Read more...] about CA Surf Museum to honor Duke Kahanamoku’s surf team