County Board of Supervisors approve Workplace Justice Fund

County Board of Supervisors approve Workplace Justice Fund

County Administration Center in San Diego. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By County News Center San Diego, CA–San Diego County victims of wage theft can turn to a County Workplace Justice Fund for help while trying to regain their lost wages, the County of San Diego said. The Board of Supervisors approved the introduction…

Man suspected of multiple vehicle vandalism arrested

Man suspected of multiple vehicle vandalism arrested

Pieces of damaged outside mirrors were found by San Diego Police. Photo provided by San Diego Police Department By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego police arrested a 23-year-old man on Tuesday suspected of multiple acts of vandalism across several communities.  The suspect, identified as Gianluca Abitianeves, was reportedly caught in the act of prying…

CA awards $23.3 million for student careers as Substance Use Disorder counselors

CA awards $23.3 million for student careers as Substance Use Disorder counselors

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–In its continued effort to combat the opioid epidemic and all substance use disorders, California has awarded $23.3 million in grants for a new program designed to support students who want to become substance use disorder (SUD) counselors with paid on-the-job training.  The SUD Earn and Learn program provides students with…

Experience wildlife after dark during Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo

Experience wildlife after dark during Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo

“Call of the Night” performs live music and rhythmic acrobats at Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo. Credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Zoo brings back its annual after-dark extravaganza—Nighttime Zoo this month.  From May 26 through Sept. 4, guests can explore the zoo at night…

County Board Supervisors call District Four Special Election

County Board Supervisors call District Four Special Election

By County News Center San Diego, CA–The Board of Supervisors made it official Tuesday and called an Aug. 15 special primary election for the Fourth Supervisorial District. Voters in District 4 will fill a supervisorial seat that became vacant when the former supervisor resigned on May 15. Nearly 400,000 voters living in District 4 will…

Man arrested accused of attempted sexual assault of woman

Man arrested accused of attempted sexual assault of woman

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego police arrested a man accused of attempted sexual assault of a woman in her home last March, authorities said. The San Diego Police Department Sex Crimes Unit received various tips from the community that led to the identity of the suspect, 28-year-old Darius Dewayne Hargrove. Hargrove was charged…

Three teachers selected San Diego Unified School District’s Teachers of the Year

Three teachers selected San Diego Unified School District’s Teachers of the Year

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Three local teachers were selected as San Diego Unified School District’s Teachers of the Year. Honored this year were Leann Samek from Audubon Elementary School, Lee Yepiz from DePortola Middle School, and Trishaa Camp from Scripps Ranch High School.  Jillian Salazar from Tierrasanta Elementary School, Julie Rick from Marshall Middle…