A large Earth-like granitic system exists on the Moon

A large Earth-like granitic system exists on the Moon

This illustration shows the Compton-Belkovich Volcanic Complex on the Moon’s far side and the boxed area indicated a large granite zone, which could not be picked up by topography. Credit: Matthew Siegler/Planetary Science Institute/Nature By Newswise Granites, which result from magma due to igneous activity, are nearly absent in our Solar System outside of Earth….

The New Children’s Museum adds prominent civic leader to its staff

The New Children’s Museum adds prominent civic leader to its staff

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The New Children’s Museum announced on July 19 that it added a prominent civic leader to its staff. Rebekah Hook-Held will join the museum’s leadership team as chief strategic advancement officer on August 28 following nearly 10 years with the San Diego LGBT Community Center as chief public affairs and…

San Diego man charged with COVID-related loan fraud, money laundering

San Diego man charged with COVID-related loan fraud, money laundering

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A San Diego man was arraigned in federal court on August 11 on additional charges that he fraudulently obtained $4 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans through several entities he managed and controlled.  Denny Bhakta, 41 was first indicted in December 2021 for defrauding investors in his companies; a grand…

A new look inside Ebola’s “viral factories”

A new look inside Ebola’s “viral factories”

Two views of Ebola’s “viral factories” inside host cells. The image on the left was captured via confocal immunofluorescence microscopy and shows Ebola’s viral factories in pink. The image on the right was captured using electron tomography and shows viral factories in orange. Credit: Image courtesy Saphire Lab, La Jolla Institute for Immunology By Newswise…

Holiday musical, “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” to play at Balboa Theatre

Holiday musical, “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” to play at Balboa Theatre

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Theatres will present the rock and roll holiday musical, “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” at the historic Balboa Theatre on December 11 and 12. Members of the original Million Dollar Quartet team, Tony-nominated book writer Colin Escott and original orchestrator Chuck Mead reunite with director Scott Weinstein for this…

DA Stephan partners with Mexican consulate to provide services at One Safe Place

DA Stephan partners with Mexican consulate to provide services at One Safe Place

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan signs a partnership with Consul General of Mexico Carlos González Gutiérrez for the Mexican Consulate to locate at the DA’s One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center and provide services to the community. Photo provided by San Diego County District Attorney’s Office By SDCN Editor San…

San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces Elephant Valley project in 50-year history

San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces Elephant Valley project in 50-year history

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s 50-year history.  The all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will reimagine the heart of the Safari Park, turning the current elephant environment into a dynamic savanna…

Political apathy spreads from parents to adolescent children

Political apathy spreads from parents to adolescent children

By Newswise Political apathy is growing in democracies around the world. Political apathy, also known as political alienation, describes feelings of separation and disaffection, a sense of powerlessness, and an indifference to politics and political institutions. A hallmark of political alienation is a refusal to vote or participate in political activities. Adolescents and young adults…

Man charged with making threat to Michigan election worker

Man charged with making threat to Michigan election worker

SDCN Editor An Indiana man made his initial appearance at the federal district court in Detroit Friday for allegedly sending a threatening communication to an election worker in Michigan.  According to court documents, on or about Nov. 10, 2020, Andrew Nickels, 37, of Carmel, allegedly called the victim, who was the clerk of a local…