Carlsbad Police awarded grant to reduce alcohol-related problems

Carlsbad Police awarded grant to reduce alcohol-related problems

By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The Carlsbad Police Department has been awarded a $40,520 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community.  The grant is one of nearly fifty awarded in California to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program. These grants support…

CA State Parks opens application for recreation program grants

CA State Parks opens application for recreation program grants

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program.  In the seventh round of this competitive grant program, a total of approximately $224.1 million is available nationwide for communities with limited or no…

Escondido Police seeks gift donations for children’s Christmas party

Escondido Police seeks gift donations for children’s Christmas party

Photo: Escondido Police Department By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Escondido Police Department is asking the public for gift donations to make Christmas a little bit brighter for kids this holiday season. Every year the department hosts an annual Children’s Christmas Party to give kids who have been the victims of abuse, neglect, and violent crime,…

Oceanside seeks nominations for MLK Community Service Award

Oceanside seeks nominations for MLK Community Service Award

By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside is seeking nominees for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award.  The annual award recognizes and honors residents who have made a significant contribution of time and energy through volunteer work to improve community life, promote positive community development, and enhance the lives of…

Rotary Club of Carlsbad to host 38th Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony

Rotary Club of Carlsbad to host 38th Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony

(File photo)-Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Carlsbad Village for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony in Carlsbad. Photo provided by Rotary Club of Carlsbad By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The Rotary Club of Carlsbad will host the 38th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3 at the Carlsbad Village Faire. The annual tradition will…

Sheriff’s Dept. Reentry Services program honored by local organization

Sheriff’s Dept. Reentry Services program honored by local organization

From left, Haney Hong, president and CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayer Association, Sheriff Kelly Martinez, Sheriff’s Reentry Services Manager Patricia Ceballos, and Assistant Sheriff Theresa Adams-Hydar. The Sheriff’s Department Reentry Services program was honored by the San Diego County Taxpayer Association. Photo provided by San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By SDCN Editor San…