San Diego unveils plan to implement bold climate action plan The City of San Diego this week unveiled the Climate Action Implementation Plan draft, safeguarding a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future for San Diegans.
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–A suspected organized crime figure from Romania was arrested and charged in a federal complaint today with masterminding a scheme to steal more than $5 million in California unemployment insurance benefits intended to help workers impacted by the pandemic. According to the complaint, Constantin Sandu conspired with 214 unnamed Romanian…
By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert Friday to warn taxpayers of new scams that urge people to use wage information on a tax return to claim false credits in hopes of getting a big refund. One scheme, which is circulating on social media, encourages people to use tax software…
Sacramento, CA–Working to support Californians impacted by severe winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to support disaster response and relief in the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma, and Tulare. The governor has also activated the State Operations…
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado. Photo: San Diego Padres Peoria, AZ–The San Diego Padres Tuesday have signed third baseman Manny Machado to a new 11-year contract through the 2033 season, said President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller. Machado finished 2nd in National League MVP voting in 2022, batting .298 (172-for-578) with a .366 OBP,…
Escondido Police Department to hold DUI checkpoint The Escondido Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at 6 p.m. on March 2 at an undisclosed location in the city, authorities said.
Teenage suspects caught on surveillance video vandalizing property in Ramona. Photo provided by San Diego County Sheriff’s Department By Gina Yarbrough Ramona, CA–Sheriff’s Department detectives and San Diego County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two teenage males suspected of vandalizing several properties in Ramona. Detectives say the incidents…
By SDCN Editor Imperial Beach, CA–Imperial Beach Charter Elementary School Tuesday went into lockdown after school officials were informed of a student possibly having brought a handgun to school. The information was relayed to school staff members around 10:35 a.m. after a student was overheard making a comment about having a handgun during one of…
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Bruno, the mascot in training, stands on the Yellow Footprints during his receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23. The mascot’s job is to boost morale, perform outreach work and participate in events and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux) By SDCN Editor Marine…
SANDAG representatives join community members to celebrate Youth Opportunity Pass milestone with 5 million rides. Photo provided by SANDAG By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Following the SANDAG Board of Directors meeting on Friday, leaders from SANDAG, Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, and the County of San Diego gathered to celebrate the significant milestone…