By SDCN Editor Mariko Fritz-Krockow La Jolla, CA–Tournament officials announced that defending singles champions Henry Choi and Mariko Fritz-Krockow have been named top seeds for the United States Tennis Association National 40 Hard Court Championships scheduled for November 27 through December 3 at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in La Jolla. Choi, the top men’s seed, is…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–Two suspects were arrested this week in connection with the fatal shootings of two teens at an October 28 house party in El Cajon, authorities said. The El Cajon Police Department responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a loud house party and multiple gunshots just before midnight in the 700…
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is bringing its Broadway-style nostalgia show to San Diego’s Balboa Theater. Photo provided by San Diego Theatres By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins come alive this holiday season with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, a Broadway-style, rock and roll show….
PACE is seeking donations of blankets, hygiene products, and gardening supplies for local seniors in need. Photo Credit: Gary and Mary West PACE By SDCN Editor San Marcos, CA–The nonprofit Gary and Mary West Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) launched their annual holiday collection campaign, “Everyday Necessities Drive for North San Diego…
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz will bring his 26th anniversary edition jazz-based Christmas tour to Balboa Theatre in San Diego on December 19. Dave Koz and Friends will perform renditions of timeless Christmas classics – including songs from the saxophonist’s latest holiday album, “Christmas Ballads (25th Anniversary…
By Gina Yarbrough Borrego Springs, CA–The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office released the identity of a woman who was killed by her son in their home last week in Borrego Springs. The victim was identified as 63-year-old Leona Guevara, authorities said. Her son, Jacob Guevara was arrested and charged with murder. He was booked…
Rosalynn Carter, 1993. (Photo courtesy of the Carter Center) By National Archives News Staff Washington, D.C.–Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, 96, died in Plains, GA, on November 19, 2023. She served as First Lady from 1977 to 1981 while her husband, Jimmy Carter, served as the 39th President of the United States. She was born…
San Diego, CA–San Diego International Airport reached a post-pandemic milestone in October 2023 when approximately 6,000 more people traveled through the airport’s TSA checkpoints compared to the same month in 2019. Overall, the airport is seeing a 3 percent increase in passenger volume this year compared to last year. The San Diego County Regional Airport…
Sheriff’s Department vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A suspect was arrested Monday on suspicion of the October 18 stabbing death of one man, and attempted murder of another in Vista, authorities said. The suspect was identified as 30-year-old Daniel Rosas of Vista, the Sheriff’s Department said. According to Sheriff’s…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego and the U.S. Marine Corps have partnered to bring joy to local families this holiday season. Toys for Tots donation boxes will be on-site at McClellan Palomar Airport, 2192 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Drive in El Cajon, Fallbrook Airpark,…