Credit: Francesco Scavullo/Universal Music Archives By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Mercury/UMe will release a digital-only 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Donna Summer’s all-time classic solo album, “She Works Hard For The Money.” Originally released June 13, 1983, when musical tastes were changing by the minute, “She Works Hard For The Money” sealed the late singer as…
Newborn Weedy Seadragons at the Birch Aquarium. Photo: Jordann Tomasek (Birch Aquarium at Scripps) By SDCN Editor La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego celebrated the arrival of more than 70 tiny newborn Weedy Seadragons, which are incredibly difficult to breed and rear in captivity, the aquarium said. Only…
By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–Escondido police issued 42 citations to unlicensed drivers while conducting a DUI checkpoint on March 2 within the city limits. One citation was issued to a driver who was driving on a suspended license and was uninsured. Two citations were issued to drivers not wearing seatbelts. Three citations were issued for…
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…