Hispanics, Latinos with kidney disease at high risk

Hispanics, Latinos with kidney disease at high risk

Sudden cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. Smidt Heart Institute investigators continue to advance their knowledge of this complex condition. Photo by Getty By Newswise Hispanics and Latinos with chronic kidney disease are at significant risk for suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study from the…

Mail ballot drop boxes open for Nov. 7 special election

Mail ballot drop boxes open for Nov. 7 special election

Official ballot drop box located outside of the North Park Library. Photo: County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Registered voters in the City of San Diego Fourth Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District, and Rainbow Municipal Water District can return their mail ballot for the November 7 special…

California takes action to tackle homelessness

California takes action to tackle homelessness

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday announced multiple new efforts to address homelessness and provided an update on the state’s work to deliver more than 1,200 small homes to communities throughout California. The announcements advance the administration’s multipronged and multi-billion dollar approach to addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including moving people…

Drug treatment bill signed into law by Gov. Newsom

Drug treatment bill signed into law by Gov. Newsom

By SDCN Editor Riverside, CA–A Senate bill sponsored by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin that requires individuals convicted of a controlled substance offense to complete a treatment or education program has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.  Authored by Sen. Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside), Senate Bill 46 makes significant changes to drug-related…

SD International Film Festival celebrates the power of film

SD International Film Festival celebrates the power of film

The 22nd annual San Diego International Film Festival kicks off with an Opening Night at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park Studio Premiere of ‘The Holdovers’. Photo: San Diego International Film Festival By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The 22nd annual San Diego International Film Festival returns this month with a new theme, ‘Celebrating…

Probation Dept. welcomes new K-9 Narcotic Detection Team

Probation Dept. welcomes new K-9 Narcotic Detection Team

The San Diego County Probation Department has added K-9 Romi, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, to its Narcotic Detection Team. Screengrab via County of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Probation Department has added a new K-9 Narcotic Detection Team. K-9 Romi, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is trained to detect cocaine,…

County shelters celebrate National Dog Adoption Month with no adoption fees

County shelters celebrate National Dog Adoption Month with no adoption fees

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is celebrating National Dog Adoption Month by waiving dog adoption fees throughout October to help find loving homes for dogs who have been in the shelter for more than 14 days. According to Animal Services, shelters in the County are nearly full…