ALERTCalifornia, Cal Fire AI named a TIME Best Invention

ALERTCalifornia, Cal Fire AI named a TIME Best Invention

The West Prospect Peak 1 and 2 cameras are located in Lassen National Forest near the northern edge. Credit: ALERTCalifornia-UC San Diego By SDCN Editor ALERTCalifornia and Cal Fire’s fire detection AI program was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023. The artificial intelligence tool improves firefighting capabilities through the use of actionable, real-time…

Rady Children’s Invitational College Basketball announces teams

Rady Children’s Invitational College Basketball announces teams

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Sports San Diego officials announced Tuesday that the field for the 2024 Rady Children’s Invitational will include the Arkansas Razorbacks, BYU Cougars, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Purdue Boilermakers.  The second annual tournament will take place November 28-29 inside LionTree Arena on the campus of UC San Diego. “We…

A Time to Break Silence is Now

A Time to Break Silence is Now

Last week, protesters by pro-Palestinian groups IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace drew 10,000 to the nation’s capital and staged a sit-in at the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Danny R. Johnson) By Danny R. Johnson – Political News Editor WASHINGTON, D.C.–President Joe Biden and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu are under tremendous pressure from a…

Man brandishing samurai-style sword barricades inside Carlsbad motel

Man brandishing samurai-style sword barricades inside Carlsbad motel

A suspect barricades himself following reports of brandishing a samurai-style sword at paramedics responding to a medical call at the Carlsbad Village Inn on Sunday. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Carlsbad, CA–A man suspected of brandishing a samurai-style sword barricaded himself inside a motel room in Carlsbad on Sunday, authorities said….

Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Auto Nation Subaru seek homes for shelter pet

Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Auto Nation Subaru seek homes for shelter pet

By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–Rancho Coastal Humane Society has teamed with Auto Nation Subaru in Carlsbad to promote Subaru Loves Pets Month, a campaign to place shelter animals into permanent homes before the holidays. During October, the Subaru Loves Pets initiative showcases its commitment to animals through adoption events and other activities. AutoNation Subaru is…

Carlsbad police officer, suspect exchange gunfire during traffic stop

Carlsbad police officer, suspect exchange gunfire during traffic stop

By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–A driver was arrested following a gunfire exchange with a police officer during a traffic stop Friday evening in the Carlsbad Village area, authorities said  A Carlsbad police officer stopped a white Ford Van at Madison Street and Oak Avenue around 10:54 p.m. in Carlsbad after seeing the driver commit multiple…

County Animal Services offers tips to keep coyotes away from homes

County Animal Services offers tips to keep coyotes away from homes

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The number of coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods has increased in San Diego County. To address the issue, the County’s Department of Animal Services has tips for homeowners to keep families and pets safe from coyotes. Coyotes often roam out of their immediate area to search for food. Leaving a…