By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that shattered a gas station glass door early Sunday morning in Vista, authorities said. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. near the intersection of Olive Avenue and North Melrose Drive. Multiple gunshots were fired and a vehicle was heard speeding away, Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant…
By SDCN Editor Bonita, CA–The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning in the South Bay, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of Equitation Lane in the unincorporated area of Bonita. The male victim was transported to the hospital where he succumbed…
Photo courtesy of San Diego Loyal SC and USL Championship By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Loyal SC was back to USL Championship play in front of its home crowd and played to a 2-1 victory over FC Tulsa Saturday afternoon at Torero Stadium. FC Tulsa’s own goal in second-half stoppage time plus an…
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…