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San Diego County Board of Supervisors at a meeting. Photo: County of San Diego By SDCN Editor  San Diego, CA–In a unanimous decision during Tuesday’s board meeting, the County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed its commitment to leadership continuity by selecting Supervisor Nora Vargas as the chairwoman for the upcoming year.  Chairwoman Vargas, who previously held…

By Gina Yarbrough Santee, CA–A man armed with dumbbells, knives, and a hatchet, and threatened to hurt people at a retail store, sparked a seven-hour standoff with Sheriff’s deputies in East County, authorities said. The incident was reported just after 12 p.m. at the Walmart in the 100 block of Town Center Parkway in Santee….

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…

Escondido Police Department vehicle. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint this Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. at an undisclosed location.    The DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of…

Suspected arson fire at apartment complex under investigation The Sheriff’s Department is investigating a suspected arson fire that broke out early Saturday morning at an apartment complex in the South Bay, according to authorities.

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Sports San Diego officials announced they are seeking a title sponsor for the 2023 Holiday Bowl. After a six-year run serving as the title sponsor of the game, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has opted not to continue in this capacity moving forward.   Before assuming an entitlement to the…