Paul and Paula ( Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson. Photo Courtesy of Ray Hildebrand Music By SDCN Editor Nashville, TN–Ray Hildebrand, professionally known as “Paul,” one-half of the 60s Pop duo, Paul and Paula, passed away peacefully Friday surrounded by his family in Kansas City. He was 82. Paul and Paula were best known for…
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…
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, 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…
North County Transit District Coaster train. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–North County Transit District (NCTD) announced that the Coaster train service has been temporarily suspended until further notice due to severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Hilary. Scheduled southbound Coaster departures from Oceanside Transit Center at 2:16 p.m. and…
CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Photo provided by Office of Governor By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–CA Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary’s response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and…
By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, California State Parks Saturday announced temporary closures and camping cancellations for state parks and beaches due to potential impacts from Hurricane Hilary. All state beaches in Orange and San Diego counties will be closed on Sunday and Monday. Inland state parks in the path of the storm, such as Cuyamaca State Park, Ocotillo Wells…
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George W. Smith Jr. relinquished command of I Marine Expeditionary Force to Maj. Gen. Bradford Gering, former commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Camp Pendleton. Photo provided by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton By SDCN Editor Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George…
Oceanside Transit Center. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–In response to anticipated impacts related to Tropical Storm Hilary, the North County Transit District (NCTD) is reducing service on all modes starting Sunday morning. NCTD’s primary objective in reducing service is to ensure the safety of its customers and personnel and…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the San Diego Field Office, conducting security operations at California’s ports of entry with Mexico, seized over $22 million worth of illicit and dangerous drugs during the month of July. The San Diego Field Office comprises the ports of entry at San…