By SDCN Staff The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Colton Joint Unified School District in California to resolve an investigation into the district’s program for students learning English. The department’s investigation, conducted jointly by the Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District…
From left, Helen Woodward VP of Dev. Renee Resko, President and CEO Mike Arms, and Social Media and Technology Manager Jacqueline Kelleher. Photo: Helen Woodward Animal Center By SDCN Staff Rancho Santa Fe, CA–Helen Woodward Animal Center took another step forward in advocating for animal welfare worldwide. On December 13, the center addressed non-governmental organizations…
Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Carlsbad, CA–Carlsbad police and the FBI are seeking information from the public in identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank on December 21 in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Police Department responded to a call around 2:41 p.m. of a robbery at US Bank at 770…
Analysis for this study on the Farallon Islands ecosystem, the largest seabird breeding colony in the contiguous U.S., was conducted at Louisiana State University. Credit: Point Blue Conservation Science By Newswise On an island 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, a hoard of invasive house mice is packing an ecological wallop far larger…
Gov. Newsom proclaims State of Emergency for CA earthquake Gov. Newsom proclaims State of Emergency for CA earthquake
By SDCN Staff El Cajon, CA–The City of El Cajon will debut a new program on January 1 designed to encourage clean neighborhoods and community pride in the city. The Neighborhood Cleanup Program will be a free city service created to empower local residents and their neighbors to divert trash from the streets, improve their…
By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–San Diego County Credit Union is collecting monetary donations for “Presents for Paws,” a special holiday fundraising campaign benefiting animal shelters and rescues in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties. This will be the credit union’s eleventh consecutive holiday season supporting the “Presents for Paws” campaign. “SDCCU is committed to…
Hunger Coalition awarded grant to address child food insecurity The San Diego Hunger Coalition has been chosen as one of the initial organizations supported by Save the Children’s Rural Child Hunger Research and Innovation Lab, which seeks…
Homeless tents in CA. Courtesy photo By SDCN Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Monday released its 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 to Congress. The report found that there were 582,462 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022. COVID-19 and its impacts on the economy could…
By County News Center San Diego, CA–The death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ by suicide last week was a shock and heartbreaking to millions. It also serves as a sad and poignant reminder many people struggle with mental health challenges, but often suffer in silence. The acclaimed dancer, choreographer, actor, and producer is well-known for his…