By SDCN Editor A California man pleaded guilty Friday to fraudulently obtaining $345,108 in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans from a financial institution and the Small Business Administration (SBA). According to court documents, Artur Chanchikyan, 55, of Los Angeles, was the owner of Gentle Touch Home Health Care Incorporated, a home health agency that was located…
By Gina Yarbrough Escondido, CA–An investigation led by an out-of-state cyber vigilante group resulted in the arrest of an Escondido man on charges of possession of illicit images and videos of children, Escondido Police Department said. On May 24, the Escondido Police Department received a phone call from the vigilante group who reported they had…
Illustration of Otay Mesa Paving Phase 1 plan. Illustration: General Services Administration By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Thursday morning started a concrete paving project at the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry. The asphalt currently covering the port vehicle queueing area suffers from cracks, potholes, and erosion from the…
By SDCN Editor Trabuco Canyon, CA–Orange County Sheriff Department investigators Thursday released additional details about the suspect allegedly involved in a mass shooting that killed three people, including the gunman Wednesday at a bar in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County. On Wednesday, deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 7:04 p.m. at Cook’s Corner….
(File photo) “Taste of Oasis” attendees learn Soul Line dancing with a San Diego Oasis instructor. Photo: Scatena Daniels Communications By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Oasis will host its end-of-summer fun with its annual “Taste of Oasis” showcase to encourage local older adult students to go back to school to sample some of…
By SDCN Editor Del Mar, CA–A former property manager and her accomplice were arrested this week on charges of embezzling more than $1 million from a real estate firm that owns an apartment complex in the 2800 block of Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, authorities said. Julie Blease, 53 was taken into custody on…
Boiled water alert. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Business Wire/SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–California American Water Thursday issued an “Advisory to Boil Water” for customers that reside in Imperial Beach and Coronado (south of Fiddlers Cove) due to positive E. Coli results found in the drinking water. The California Division of Drinking Water…
Paul Ballard By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Board of Directors of the North County Transit District (NCTD) approved the appointment of Paul Ballard to the position of interim executive director, effective August 28. The appointment of Ballard follows the planned retirement of the current Executive Director, Matthew O. Tucker, which was announced on August 7….
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…
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….