Border Patrol rescues infant from suspected child trafficker

Border Patrol rescues infant from suspected child trafficker

By SDCN Editor San Clemente, CA–Border Patrol agents assigned to the San Clemente Border Patrol Station Checkpoint prevented a suspected incident of child trafficking on March 3. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. when agents referred a vehicle containing a man and an infant to the secondary inspection area. Agents conducted an immigration inspection and…

CA pulls back renewal of Walgreens contract

CA pulls back renewal of Walgreens contract

By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–California is pulling back its renewal of a multi-million dollar contract with Walgreens, following the company’s decision not to dispense the abortion medication Mifepristone in 21 states, including states where abortion remains legal.  On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom called for the review of all contracts between the State and Walgreens and…

Narcotrafficker pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking conspiracy

Narcotrafficker pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking conspiracy

By SDCN Editor  A narcotrafficker pleaded guilty today to international cocaine trafficking conspiracy, federal authorities said  According to court documents, beginning in the 1980s through 2017, Raul Flores-Hernandez, aka El Tio, 70, led a drug-trafficking organization based in Mexico’s Jalisco State that trafficked cocaine from South America to Mexico for subsequent importation into the United…

Justice Dept. sues to block JetBlue’s proposed acquisition of Spirit

Justice Dept. sues to block JetBlue’s proposed acquisition of Spirit

By SDCN Editor The Justice Department, together with Attorneys General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New York, and the District of Columbia, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit Tuesday to block JetBlue Airways Corporation’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of its largest and fastest-growing ultra-low-cost rival, Spirit Airlines, Incorporated. JetBlue and Spirit compete fiercely…

Seeman and Sato of SDSU capture Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship

Seeman and Sato of SDSU capture Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship

Chikaya Sato (left) and Johannes Seeman of San Diego State University hold their trophy after winning the Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Photo provided by La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club By SDCN Editor La Jolla, CA–Hometown tennis fans had plenty to cheer about at the La Jolla…

Cygnet Theatre announces cast of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter

Cygnet Theatre announces cast of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of “Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Present Laughter.”  The play is directed by Rosina Reynolds and runs from March 29 to April 29 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.  “Present Laughter” is a lighthearted farce that celebrates playwright Noël Coward’s legendary wit…

Lenny Kravitz to deliver In Memoriam performance at 95th Oscars

Lenny Kravitz to deliver In Memoriam performance at 95th Oscars

Lenny Kravitz. Photo credit Mark Seliger By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Grammy-winning musician Lenny Kravitz will deliver the “In Memoriam” performance at the 95th Oscars, executive producers, and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner and executive producer Molly McNearney announced on Monday.   A writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Kravitz has transcended genre throughout a three-decade-plus musical…

Gov. Newsom receives updates on storms emergency response

Gov. Newsom receives updates on storms emergency response

Governor Gavin Newsom receives state winter storm updates from emergency response officials at the State Operations Center. Photo provided by Office of Governor By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom met with emergency response officials Sunday at the State Operations Center and received an update on winter storms and the state’s work to support disaster…

Ashley Graham, Vanessa Hudgens, and Lilly Singh host Countdown to the Oscars

Ashley Graham, Vanessa Hudgens, and Lilly Singh host Countdown to the Oscars

From left, Ashley Graham (photo credit Ben Ritter), Vanessa Hudgens (photo credit ©A.M.P.A.S.®), and Lilly Singh (photo credit: Shayan Asgharnia) By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Model Ashley Graham, actor Vanessa Hudgens, and multi-hyphenate Lilly Singh will host “Countdown to the Oscars,” the official lead-in to the 95th Oscars on March 12 in Los Angeles. This…