Sheriff’s bomb and arson unit investigating fire that killed an elderly woman

Sheriff’s bomb and arson unit investigating fire that killed an elderly woman

By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Sheriff’s Department Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a deadly fire that killed an elderly woman in her home early Thursday morning in the unincorporated area of Escondido. The Sheriff’s Department received calls about a residential fire just before 2:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Alexander Drive. The fire…

“The Last of Us” comes to life at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

“The Last of Us” comes to life at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

“The Last of Us,” Inspired by the Critically Acclaimed Post-Apocalyptic PlayStation Video Game, Comes to Life as an All-New Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House, Image credit: Universal Studios Hollywood By SDCN Editor Universal City, CA–Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights dare guests to survive “The Last of Us” as Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning post-pandemic video…

Air National Guardsman indicted for disclosure of classified National Defense Information

Air National Guardsman indicted for disclosure of classified National Defense Information

By SDCN Editor A member of the U.S. Air National Guard stationed in Massachusetts was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly retaining and transmitting classified national defense information on a social media platform beginning in or around 2022 and continuing until his arrest in April. Jack Douglas Teixeira, 21, of…

Escondido Police to hold DUI checkpoint this weekend

Escondido Police to hold DUI checkpoint this weekend

Escondido Police Department vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint this Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. at an undisclosed location.    The DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of…

Educators vote to approve contract with San Diego Unified School District

Educators vote to approve contract with San Diego Unified School District

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The union educator members of the San Diego Education Association (SDEA) concluded voting on a historic new contract with the San Diego Unified School District.  Voting was held at district schools and the SDEA office during the first week of June. After over a year of contract negotiations, SDEA members…

San Diego CBP officers seize narcotics found in vehicle

San Diego CBP officers seize narcotics found in vehicle

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry discovered fentanyl pills and methamphetamine concealed in the dashboard, center console, and spare tire compartment of a vehicle. Photo: Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Otay Mesa, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Otay Mesa port of entry…

CPUC advances broadband affordability and access in CA

CPUC advances broadband affordability and access in CA

By SDCN Editor San Francisco, CA–The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in an ongoing commitment to help the state bridge the digital divide made three decisions that advance broadband affordability and access in underserved communities. The CPUC approved two pilot programs for the California LifeLine Program that leverage the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to…

Pedestrian struck by train at Old Town Transit Station

Pedestrian struck by train at Old Town Transit Station

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–An investigation is underway Tuesday after a train struck a pedestrian at a transit station in San Diego, authorities said.   Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a northbound Coaster train around 7:48 p.m. at…

Suspect arrested in connection with a series of convenience stores robberies

Suspect arrested in connection with a series of convenience stores robberies

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of armed robberies of convenience stores that occurred in San Diego County, and their association with the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect in Los Angeles County, authorities said. Detectives arrested Rhett Nelson on suspicion of robbing five 7-Eleven convenience stores located in…