By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A former U.S. Navy chief petty officer was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to 30 months in prison after admitting that he and others defrauded an insurance program meant to compensate service members who suffer serious and debilitating injuries while on active duty. Christopher Toups, 40 of White, Georgia pled…
By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The Internal Revenue Service further postponed tax deadlines for most California taxpayers to Nov. 16. In the wake of last winter’s natural disasters, the normal spring due dates had previously been postponed to Oct. 16. As a result, most individuals and businesses in California will now have until Nov. 16 to…
The California Air Resources Board on Wednesday received authorization from the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act for its 2020 At-Berth Regulation to reduce pollution from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. Photo provided by California Air Resources Board By SDCN Editor The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Wednesday received authorization from…
Bell Middle School students participate in the Taste of San Diego Unified culinary event. Photo: San Diego Unified School District By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Bell Middle School ‘student food critics’ tasted and rated everything from plant-based nachos and roasted corn dip to chow mein with Kyoto-style veggies and strawberry smoothies made with a bike-powered blender…
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars. Photo provided by Birch Aquarium at Scripps By SDCN Editor La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars in partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific, Steinhart…
County of San Diego’s Public Health Services’ Getting to Zero free app provides HIV resource information. Image provided by County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego’s Public Health Services, in collaboration with 2-1-1 San Diego, has launched a new free app to help San Diego residents find HIV…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday at an intersection in El Cajon, authorities said. El Cajon police and paramedics responded to calls of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle around 6:21 a.m. at an intersection of East Main Street and Roanoke Road. An…
Two endangered Sumatran tigers emerged from their den at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Photo credit: San Diego Zoo Safari Park By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs emerged from their den at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The cubs, born July 12, stepped out to explore their outdoor habitat,…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Padres and SEIU United Services Workers West have agreed to a new four-year contract that was ratified by union membership earlier this month, Padres officials said. The contract will allow the two organizations to continue providing first-class year-round service to patrons of Petco Park in downtown San…
Rescue boat. Photo: Gina Yarbrough By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–Four people were rescued from the ocean Sunday morning after their vessel capsized after taking in water, the Oceanside Fire Department said. Oceanside fire and lifeguard crews responded to a reported sinking vessel around 11 a.m. approximately 1.5 miles outside of the Oceanside Harbor. The people…