Police line tape. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–A motorcyclist was killed Saturday when he struck the back of a vehicle and was ejected in the roadway in Carlsbad, authorities said. Carlsbad police responded to calls of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist around 6:28 p.m. in…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Beach closures for Avenida Lunar Coronado and Silver Strand shorelines were lifted this weekend after water quality samples met California health standards, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality reported. Beaches remain under advisories for North Cove Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, Tourmaline Surf Park in Pacific…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–In response to recent reports of city of San Diego residents receiving a “water update” notice at their homes, the city is warning people to be aware. According to the city of San Diego, the notices, which include a request to “Please call us ASAP,” appear to be from a…
U.S. Border Patrol agents display smuggled fentanyl pills worth an estimated street value of nearly $165,000. Photo provided by El Centro Sector Border Patrol By SDCN Editor Indio, CA–A female rideshare passenger was arrested for attempting to smuggle fentanyl through the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint Saturday morning, El Centro Sector Border Patrol said. The incident…
Tijuana River (San Diego County News file photo). By County News Center San Diego, CA–The County Board of Supervisors approved a plan Tuesday to expand dredging work in the Tijuana River Valley to remove trash and sediment and help reduce flooding impacts from the Tijuana River. The work will improve the conditions in two channels…
Gripping my microscope, I am often humbled by the silent epics unfolding across the cellular landscape of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The significance of their contribution in shedding light on the Crabtree effect, it brings to mind the subtle symbolism of David against Goliath. From data collection, to the electron transport chain, to the transcriptome, every step…
By Gina Yarbrough Encinitas, CA–Rancho Coastal Humane Society is offering tips to keep pets safe during Halloween. Pet owners should take precautions when trick or treaters ring the doorbell. It is common for dogs to run to the door and to bark. When the door opens, the pet may get frightened at the sight of…
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…
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…
Actress Viola Davis. Photo provided by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences By Gina Yarbrough Los Angeles, CA–The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences will honor actress Viola Davis for her humanitarian work for social justice at a gala in Beverly Hills. Davis will be presented with the “Muhammad Ali Voice of Humanity” award…