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…
Governor Gavin Newsom visits Imperial Valley to see the progress being made on transforming the Salton Sea into a global hub for battery production. Photo provided by Office of the Governor By SDCN Editor Imperial Valley, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Monday visited Imperial Valley to see the progress being made on transforming the Salton Sea region…
By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A family was displaced, and one person was hospitalized following a residential structure fire that broke out early Friday morning in north county, fire officials said. Oceanside fire crews were dispatched at around 1:07 a.m. to a single-story house located at 2601 Guinevere Street in Oceanside. When fire crews arrived on…
CBP officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of watermelons. Photo by Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of…