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Bodhi Tree Concerts celebrates the holidays with a special holiday performance, “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” at Veterans Museum at Balboa Park and the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Photo courtesy of Bodhi Tree Concerts San Diego, CA–Bodhi Tree Concerts celebrates the holidays by bringing back its award-winning special holiday performance, “All Is Calm: … [Read more...] about The Christmas Truce of 1914”

By County News Center San Diego, CA–The number of influenza cases being reported in the region this season is higher than the average for this same time in recent years, the County Health and Human Services Agency said Wednesday. A total of 195 lab-confirmed influenza cases have been reported so far this season. That compared to six at the same time last year, but that … [Read more...] about Influenza sickening more San Diegans this season

Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence and bolster the enforcement of California’s nation-leading gun safety laws, including measures to strengthen gun violence restraining orders and analyze crime gun data to track trends impacting communities across the state. “California has the strongest gun … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom signs legislation to bolster California’s gun safety laws

County News Center San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is monitoring an outbreak of at least six cases of shigellosis in individuals experiencing homelessness since Sept. 30. The cases were found after the individuals were hospitalized. They are expected to recover.  The county has notified the City of San Diego and will work with the … [Read more...] about Shigella outbreak reported in San Diego individuals experiencing homelessness

Johnny Bear Contreras, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians tribal elder, cultural committee member, and artist celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Monday. Photo: San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego, CA–For thousands of years, members of the Kumeyaay Nation have cared for both the land and native wildlife in a large area encompassing much of … [Read more...] about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance honors San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, native wildlife

Canyon Hills High School students and staff celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the unveiling of a new name for the campus. Photo courtesy of San Diego Unified School District San Diego, CA–Kanap Kuahan means “Tell the Truth.” At the formerly named Junipero Serra High School, students did just that. They studied, researched, listened, and learned, and didn’t stay … [Read more...] about Educators, community celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by unveiling new name at Canyon Hills High

Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom has approved legislation that prohibits an operator of rehabilitation treatment facilities from providing any form of false advertising or marketing services, said Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), author of the bill.  Senator Bates authored SB 434 (“Brandon’s Law”) after Brandon Nelson, who passed away in 2018 at age 26 in an … [Read more...] about Ban on deceptive marketing in rehab industry approved by CA lawmakers

By Newswise More than 80 percent of Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween this year, according to a recent public poll. If your plans include scary eyes, beware of costume contact lenses labeled “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye doctor.” Costume lenses must be prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional, just like regular contact lenses. … [Read more...] about Halloween is back. Scare up the fun, Not the scary eye infections

By County News Center San Diego, CA–An unvaccinated woman is the first pregnant San Diego woman to die from COVID-19, the County Health and Human Services Agency said Thursday. The woman died earlier this week after being hospitalized, as did her unborn child. Her age and other details about her death and pregnancy are not being reported to protect her and her family’s … [Read more...] about Pregnant San Diego Woman Dies from COVID-19

By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Police Department will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community. “Impairment, speeding, and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on the road,” Oceanside Police Sergeant Rick Davis said. “This … [Read more...] about Oceanside Police awarded $313,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety