NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 safely returns to Earth near Florida coast

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 safely returns to Earth near Florida coast

Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, left, NASA astronaut Warren “Woody” Hoburg, second from left, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen, second from right, and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, right, are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN shortly after having landed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of…

San Diego expedites process for Interior Office Tenant Improvement projects

San Diego expedites process for Interior Office Tenant Improvement projects

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Design professionals can now receive same-day building permits for interior office tenant improvement projects, all thanks to the new Professional Certification Office Tenant Improvement Program.  The Development Services Department (DSD) launched the program on September 1, as part of the department’s continued effort to reduce the city’s permit processing times….

Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run vehicle at Costco parking lot

Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run vehicle at Costco parking lot

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A 63-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries after she was struck by a vehicle at the Bay Ho Costco store parking lot Friday morning in San Diego, authorities said. The woman was walking in the parking lot at around 10:34 a.m. when an unidentified car struck her. The driver then drove…

Bicyclist fatally struck by Coaster train in San Diego

Bicyclist fatally struck by Coaster train in San Diego

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A northbound Coaster train struck and killed a bicyclist Sunday afternoon in San Diego, authorities said. The incident occurred on the tracks around 3:25 p.m. on Washington Street, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.  At this time, there is no train service between the Old Town station and the…

West Coast Self-Storage opens facility in San Diego

West Coast Self-Storage opens facility in San Diego

West Coast Self Storage. Courtesy photo By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–West Coast Self-Storage has announced the grand opening of its latest storage facility, West Coast Self-Storage Del Sur, located at the intersection of Paseo Del Sur and Babcock Street in the Del Sur neighborhood of San Diego.  The facility offers a total of 1116 storage units, covering 99,400 square feet of…

Three drivers arrested at DUI checkpoint in Escondido

Three drivers arrested at DUI checkpoint in Escondido

By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–Three people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during a DUI checkpoint conducted by the Escondido Police Department Friday evening in Escondido, authorities said. The checkpoint was held at Centre City Pkwy and Decatur Way from 5:45 p.m. to 11:50 p.m., the Escondido Police Department said in a…

Two Proud Boys leaders sentenced to prison on charges related to U.S. Capitol breach

Two Proud Boys leaders sentenced to prison on charges related to U.S. Capitol breach

By SDCN Editor Two former leaders of the Proud Boys organization were sentenced Thursday for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes necessary…

Gov. Newsom, state legislators announce agreement to cleaner, reliable grid

Gov. Newsom, state legislators announce agreement to cleaner, reliable grid

By SDCN Editors Electric power lines. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom and the legislature reached an agreement on the governor’s package to build more clean energy, make the grid more reliable, and help achieve our 100% clean electricity goal.  Thursday marks a critical step in California’s work to combat the…

CA State Parks to celebrate Biodiversity Day with events

CA State Parks to celebrate Biodiversity Day with events

Crystal Cove State Park. Photo: Dan Stiel By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–California State Parks will celebrate Biodiversity Day in September at more than 40 parks statewide, officials said. The state parks will be hosting more than 60 special events and engaging activities from September 2 to 10. The public is invited to a friendly bioblitz…