The ancient mosaic depicts the Roman demigod Hercules which is believed to be 2,000 years old. Photo: US Dept. of Justice By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a California man Wednesday for illegally importing from Syria an ancient mosaic depicting the Roman demigod Hercules that is believed to be…
By SDCN Editor San Diego CA–A vegetation fire that broke out on Tuesday in the Barona area has been contained by fire crews, authorities said. The blaze, dubbed the Wildcat Fire, burned near the Giant Paintball Park near the Barona Oaks MX Motocross Facility on Barona Road and Wildcat Canyon Road, according to CalFire. Fire…
By SDCN Editor La Jolla, CA–The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club will host the prestigious International Club Rod Laver Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals on November 6 through November 11. The IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals will feature teams from Argentina, Great Britain, Italy, South Africa, and the United States. A team from…
By SDCN Editor Chula Vista, CA–OnStage Playhouse will launch a special fundraising run of the critically acclaimed “Lonely Planet” by Steven Dietz from June 23 to July 16. The entire run of “Lonely Planet” will be donation-based, allowing patrons to secure their seats online for any amount they wish to contribute (with a minimum of…
By Gina Yarbrough Julian, CA–The body of a missing hiker was recovered underwater in the middle pool of Three Sisters Falls Monday afternoon in Julian, authorities said. According to the Sheriff’s Department, this was the same location where the 27-year-old hiker was last seen on June 16. Volunteer divers with the San Diego County Sheriff’s…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A pedestrian walking within the traffic lanes of eastbound State Route 94 near 28th Street was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night in the South Bay. The pedestrian attempted to cross the lanes of traffic and was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 44-year-old male. The…
By Gina Yarbrough Poway, CA–The Sheriff’s Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a suspicious residential fire that broke out Saturday night in Poway, authorities said. The Sheriff’s Department received calls about a residential fire just after 7 p.m. in the 16000 block of Martincoit Road. A neighbor reported dark smoke coming from the house. When…
Vista Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department at the scene of a vehicle collision that killed two juveniles on eastbound State Route 78 Sunday night in Vista. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–Two juvenile pedestrians were fatally struck by an oncoming vehicle on eastbound State Route 78 Sunday in Vista, authorities…
The Lemon Grove Fire Dept. received a grant from Gary Sinise Foundation for needed equipment for the station. Photo provided by Heartland Fire and Rescue By Gina Yarbrough Lemon Grove, CA–The Lemon Grove Fire received a grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation, which provided the department with over $26,000 in much-needed equipment, Heartland Fire and…
By Gina Yarbrough Escondido, CA–Escondido police cited 21 unlicensed motorists, and four others with suspended licenses during a driving under the influence checkpoint Friday night in the city. The DUI checkpoint was conducted at West Valley Parkway and Avenida del Diablo. One motorist was arrested on an outstanding DUI warrant. The checkpoint was conducted between…