San Diego, CA–Twelve schools in the San Diego Unified School District have earned the 2023 California Purple Star distinction, joining a select group of just 59 schools throughout the state to receive the honor this year.
By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Sheriff’s Department Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a deadly fire that killed an elderly woman in her home early Thursday morning in the unincorporated area of Escondido. The Sheriff’s Department received calls about a residential fire just before 2:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Alexander Drive. The fire…
By Gina Yarbrough Potrero, CA–San Diego Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man found shot in the torso Thursday morning in East County, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon around 8 a.m. near the 1000 block of Harris Ranch Rd. in Potrero. When…
By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 3,251 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2023, which ended June 30. The total represents an average of 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints of which more than 92% were loaded. This is an increase from the first half of…
San Diego Airport Authority diverted gallons of stormwater from bay In 2022, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority captured, treated, and reused 812,500 gallons of stormwater.
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The City of San Diego is creating its first-ever comprehensive cultural plan to guide investments in arts and culture in neighborhoods across the city. This week, staff published a framework that will help facilitate the development of the cultural plan, Creative City, which will advance arts and culture in every…
(File photo) San Diego Oasis will present a “Fitness Palooza” for older adults in January. Photo courtesy of San Diego Oasis By SDCN San Diego, CA–As the holiday season comes to a close, many older adults are now preparing for their resolutions, intentions, and goals for the new year. From learning new hobbies to eliminating…