By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A San Diego man waving for help from motorists following a solo vehicle crash early Friday morning on State Route 163 was struck by an oncoming vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. On Friday, at around 12:55 a.m., the 28-year-old man was driving a Nissan Sentra on SR-163 northbound, south…
By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–A man was arrested in connection with the homicide of another man found dead near a road in Vista, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Deputies took Brian Zarate, 25 into custody and booked him into the San Diego Central Jail for murder. The Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and…
Sheriff’s Department vehicle. Photo by Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough Vista, CA–Authorities continue their search for a man suspected of a domestic violence incident on Wednesday in Vista, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call from a woman who reported her estranged husband had hit…
Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a $170 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to Poseidon Resources in San Diego County to support its Carlsbad Desalination Plant Intake Modification and Wetlands Project, which will help provide sustainable access to drinking water…
Surfers Joey Cabell, Fred Hemmings, Paul Strauch Jr. and Butch Van Artsdalen with the legendary Duke Kahanamoku. Photo provided by the California Surf Museum By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The California Surf Museum will honor four legendary surfers who were charter members and ambassadors of the father of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. The honorees, Joey Cabell, Fred…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A former City of San Diego volunteer real estate advisor was criminally charged with conflict of interest for his role in receiving millions of dollars in connection with two lease-to-own deals commonly known as Civic Center Plaza and 101 Ash Street. Jason Hughes, 55, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation…
By SDCN Editor Six additional members and affiliates of the Oath Keepers were found guilty in the District of Columbia today for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related…
San Diego International Airport Terminal 2. Photo courtesy of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Spring break is right around the corner and San Diego International Airport wants to ensure travelers are prepared for their trip. Construction is in full bloom as work continues with the new terminal one so…
By County News Center San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego Citizen’s Law Enforcement Review Board is seeking individuals interested in a position on its board. The vacancy is in Supervisorial District 4 which means volunteers must live in that district. The area includes the cities of Lemon Grove and La Mesa, parts of the…
Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Diego Field Office seize narcotics during three smuggling attempts over the weekend worth more than $5.7 million. Photo by Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Diego Field Office thwarted three major narcotics smuggling attempts over…