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Breakaway-Hull-Artwork; Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line Baton Rouge, LA–A  cruise ship disembarking in New Orleans Sunday has identified 10 COVID-19 cases among its crew members and passengers. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the Louisiana Department of Health, the City of New Orleans and the Port of New Orleans are aware of the cases and are working closely with the … [Read more...] about 10 COVID-19 cases identified on cruise ship disembarking in New Orleans

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has issued a water contact closure for the ocean shoreline at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Border Field State Park due to sewage-contaminated runoff along the shorelines. Public health officials say water samples from the run-off exceed California health … [Read more...] about Sewage-contaminated runoff closes Tijuana Slough shorelines

Image: cdc.gov San Diego, CA–Public health officials say the ongoing outbreak of shigella now stands at 41 confirmed and seven probable cases, an increase from 38 confirmed and three probable cases in the Nov. 19 update. The continuing investigation shows onset of illness dates between Aug. 16 and Nov. 21 with the three new cases occurring between Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 with … [Read more...] about Public health confirms 41 shigella outbreaks in San Diego county

Missing Indiana woman, Lateche Norris was found safe by San Diego Police. Photo: San Diego Police Department By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–An Indiana woman who went missing for three weeks in San Diego has been found safe, San Diego Police Department said on Saturday. San Diego Police Department investigators met with 20-year-old Lateche Norris in person Saturday and … [Read more...] about Missing Indiana woman found safe by authorities

Photo Credit: Art Streiber Los Angeles, CA–World-renowned and Grammy-Award winning saxophonist Kenny G, today released his first new album in six-years titled New Standards through Concord Records (with 2-LP set for release on February 11, 2022).  Already topping multiple Amazon charts, the 11-song collection of original compositions takes inspiration from the Jazz … [Read more...] about Kenny G releases ‘New Standards’

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl announced that San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove will serve as the Honorary Chairman for the 2021 game.  Musgrove, who grew up in East County, pitched the first no-hitter in team history on April 9 against the Texas Rangers. “I’m thrilled to be the honorary chairman … [Read more...] about Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove named Honorary Chairman of San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl

New surveillance video of missing Indiana woman Lateche Norris and her boyfriend, Joseph Smith at a 7-11 store on November 4 in downtown San Diego. Photo: San Diego Police Department By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego police released a new surveillance video Thursday of a missing Indiana woman and her boyfriend walking into a convenience store earlier last … [Read more...] about San Diego police released surveillance video of missing Indiana woman

Rodrigo y Gabriela. Photo: Joby Sessions Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have received a Grammy award nomination for “Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella,” honoring their acclaimed version of Metallica’s “The Struggle Within,” featured on the recently released tribute album, “The Metallica Blacklist.” The nod marks the duo’s second-ever … [Read more...] about Rodrigo y Gabriela earn Grammy nomination for Metallica song

Missing Indiana woman, Lateche Norris was called “at risk” by San Diego Police. Courtesy photo By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA– San Diego Police Department investigators Tuesday have called a missing 20-year-old Indiana woman ”at-risk” three weeks after trying to locate her in the San Diego area.  The change in status to “at-risk” was based on the totality of the … [Read more...] about Missing Indiana woman in San Diego declared “at risk” by authorities

Alison Harma Los Angeles–Actors’ Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has named Alison Harma the new assistant executive director for the union in the Western region, effective December 4.  “Alison has shown herself to be a real leader. Her time as an Equity staff person, as well her … [Read more...] about Actors’ Equity Association selects Alison Harma as assistant executive director