By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A man convicted of murdering the twin daughters of his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole plus 72 years on Friday in San Diego court, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said. Dwayne E. Groves Jr., 41, was sentenced for murdering 15-year-old twin sisters, Caira…
By Newswise Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 5 to 24 years in the United States and is a significant public health concern. Data suggest depression, anxiety, and social isolation increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have contributed to suicide risk in youth. In a study published in Pediatrics, researchers…
The Pentagon US Department of Defense building. DOD photo by Master Sgt. Ken Hammond, U.S. Air Force By SDCN Editor April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Department of Defense is aligning its efforts across the service branches to ensure child and teen safety in the military community. This effort is led by the…
By SDCN Editor Five people were sentenced this week to prison for their roles in a $1 billion biofuel tax conspiracy, federal authorities said. Lev Aslan Dermen, aka Levon Termendzhyan, 56, was sentenced to 40 years; Jacob Kingston, 46, was sentenced to 18 years; Isaiah Kingston, 42, was sentenced to 12 years; Rachel Kingston, 67,…
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Oceanside Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law. “Holding your phone and using it while driving is dangerous and illegal,” Sergeant Adam Morales said. “Before starting the car, silence your phone or…
Cassandra Schaeg By SDCN Editor San Marcos, CA–The Palomar Community College District Governing Board voted 3 to 1 during a special meeting on March 21 to appoint Escondido resident Cassandra Schaeg as a Provisional Trustee, following the resignation of Christian Garcia. Schaeg was sworn into office immediately following the vote, by Governing Board Vice President,…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A former San Diego Police Department vice detective and his co-defendants each pleaded guilty Tuesday in court in connection with their operation of five illicit massage businesses in California and Arizona that profited for years by exploiting women to engage in commercial sexual services under the guise of offering therapeutic…
By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a decision that grants two requests for waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. Under the Clean Air Act, California is afforded broad discretion to adopt emissions requirements to meet…
Hip-hop legend and founder of Public Enemy, Chuck D. Photo courtesy of The NAMM Show By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–Chuck D, the legendary leader and founder of rap group Public Enemy, social activist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Grammy Lifetime Achievement award winner, will be honored with NAMM’s Impact Music and Culture…
By Gina Yarbrough North County, CA–An 18-year-old man driving a stolen vehicle led Sheriff’s Department deputies on a high-speed pursuit in North County on Saturday, authorities said. The Riverside Sheriff’s Department notified the San Diego Sheriff’s Department of a “Be On the Lookout” for a stolen white 2023 Kia Forte they were pursuing southbound Interstate…