By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–A 54-year-old man who was experiencing a mental health crisis, and was armed with a loaded handgun inside a vehicle, surrendered peacefully after a 16-hour standoff with Carlsbad police. The man’s identity is not being released due to medical privacy laws. He was transported to a local area hospital for assessment…
From left, Alberto Cortés with Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) Photo courtesy of Mama’s Kitchen By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Alberto Cortés, who served as Chief Executive Officer of Mama’s Kitchen for 21 years has announced his retirement. Cortés is set to retire in January 2024 after successfully building the organization into the largest nonprofit provider…
Photo courtesy of Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming to San Diego with a whole new look and exclusive merchandise for fans of the iconic fashion doll. The pop-up truck will be parked between Pirch and Room and Board on August 12 from…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Friday extracted more than 240 pounds of methamphetamine from a suspect’s vehicle. Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Calexico West port of entry discovered methamphetamine concealed in the seats and floor area of a vehicle Wednesday…
Hellhole Canyon County Preserve. Photo: County Department of Parks and Recreation By County News Center San Diego, CA–Five San Diego County parks will be closed in August, a safety measure taken each year because of the expected high temperatures. El Capitan Preserve in Lakeside, Hellhole Canyon Preserve in Valley Center, and Mt. Gower County Preserve…
By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–A California diesel performance parts manufacturing company Tuesday pleaded guilty in federal court in Sacramento to criminal charges of conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act, and defraud the United States, federal prosecutors said. The company was ordered to pay a total of $1 million in criminal fines and civil penalties…
By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–Oceanside and Carlsbad firefighters contained a one-fourth acre brush fire Friday afternoon that broke out near a senior center in Oceanside, fire officials said. Fire crews and Oceanside police responded to reports of a fire around 2:25 p.m. in a dry grassy area near the Oceanside Country Club Senior Center at…
Cannabis is the illicit drug most frequently found in the blood of drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes, including fatal ones. Photo by Elsa Olofsson on Unsplash By Newswise Road safety is a critical issue in an era of increasing cannabis legalization. Cannabis is known to impair reaction time, decision-making, coordination, and perception—skills necessary for…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre has announced that their last shows for the 2023/2024 season will take place in Old Town. In 2025, the organization will relocate to the Arts District at Liberty Station. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the theatre will launch its final season exclusively with musicals, capturing its past,…
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading Camera. Photo: Flock Safety By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–The El Cajon City Council approved on March 14 a one-year pilot program for the El Cajon Police Department’s use of automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to bolster public safety, curb criminal activities, and enhance law enforcement’s ability to…