Four people killed, including gunman at a bar in Orange County, CA

Four people killed, including gunman at a bar in Orange County, CA

By Gina Yarbrough Orange County, CA–Four people were confirmed dead, including the gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday night at a bar in Orange County, authorities tweeted. Five people reportedly suffered gunshot wounds, except for one victim. They were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The gunman was killed during an officer-involved shooting that occurred…

CBP officers discover concealed mixed drug load in extra gas tank

CBP officers discover concealed mixed drug load in extra gas tank

Mixed drug load CBP officers removed from the auxiliary fuel tank. Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Tecate, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Tecate port of entry discovered methamphetamine and cocaine concealed in the auxiliary fuel tank of a vehicle that entered the port from Mexico.  On Aug….

Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food System Alliance receive $500,000 grant

Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food System Alliance receive $500,000 grant

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Feeding San Diego, a partner food bank of Feeding America, has received a Food Security Equity Impact grant from Feeding America alongside the local community-based organization San Diego Food System Alliance.  Together, the two non-profits will use the funds to work alongside one another to continue to address the root…

Homeless man arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, kidnapping

Homeless man arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, kidnapping

By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–A homeless man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of breaking into people’s homes in East County, authorities said. The El Cajon Police Department began receiving 911 calls around 6:25 p.m. about a homeless man trying to break into people’s houses in the 800 block of Elizabeth Way in El Cajon. …

The Hill Street Country Club hosts artist Mark Chamness 

The Hill Street Country Club hosts artist Mark Chamness 

By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–Mark Chamness, a Californian artist based in Oceanside, is exhibiting new works in fibers and what the artist calls “discarded urban plastic” at the Hill Street Country Club in Oceanside. Chamness’s work draws from legacies of abstraction, his training as a painter and carpenter, and his daily experiences of the last…

Authorities seek information on three juvenile arson suspects

Authorities seek information on three juvenile arson suspects

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department released images of three juvenile arson suspects responsible for a brush fire on July 12 in Fallbrook. Photo: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By Gina Yarbrough Fallbrook, CA–The Sheriff’s Department and San Diego County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance to identify and locate three juvenile suspects…

NCTD to restore service following storm

NCTD to restore service following storm

Oceanside Transit Center. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–North County Transit District (NCTD) plans restoration of service following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Hilary, officials said. All modes, including Sprinter, Breeze, LIFT, and Coaster services are expected to return to a normal weekday schedule starting Monday. Riders should expect some delays…

Storm forces San Diego schools to postpone start of the school year

Storm forces San Diego schools to postpone start of the school year

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Out of an abundance of caution, San Diego Unified School District is delaying the first day of school to Tuesday based on the latest storm-related information from local officials. “I remain hopeful that the storm will continue to decrease in its intensity as it moves through our region. However, given…

Chief Adjuah and his Melodic Hipped Band Electrified Audiences at Kennedy Center

Chief Adjuah and his Melodic Hipped Band Electrified Audiences at Kennedy Center

Chief Adjuah, on trumpet, Elena Pinderhughes, on flute, and Luques Curtis, on bass, performed a mesmerizing jazz and world music collage at the Kennedy Center. (Photo by Danny R. Johnson) By Danny R. Johnson – Cultural Music Critic WASHINGTON, DC–Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, celebrated the cultures of New Orleans…