The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Friday announced a proposal to strengthen a key national ambient air quality standard for fine particle pollution, also known as PM2.5, to better protect communities, including those most overburdened by pollution.
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz will bring his 26th anniversary edition jazz-based Christmas tour to Balboa Theatre in San Diego on December 19. Dave Koz and Friends will perform renditions of timeless Christmas classics – including songs from the saxophonist’s latest holiday album, “Christmas Ballads (25th Anniversary…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez, and Drew Thorpe and catcher Kyle Higashioka from the New York Yankees for outfielders Juan Soto and Trent Grisham, President of Baseball Operations General Manager A.J. Preller said. King, 28, posted a 4-8 record with six saves and a 2.75 ERA (32 ER, 104.2 IP) in 49 games for…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The New Children’s Museum announced on July 19 that it added a prominent civic leader to its staff. Rebekah Hook-Held will join the museum’s leadership team as chief strategic advancement officer on August 28 following nearly 10 years with the San Diego LGBT Community Center as chief public affairs and…
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.
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Foundation announced that it will host its first Fundraising Conference to support professional development for community-based nonprofit organizations. The conference’s theme is “Raising the Tide,” and it is designed to be an accessible opportunity for local fundraising professionals to learn from national philanthropy experts, San Diego Foundation…
Oceanside Transit Center. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–North County Transit District (NCTD) plans restoration of service following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Hilary, officials said. All modes, including Sprinter, Breeze, LIFT, and Coaster services are expected to return to a normal weekday schedule starting Monday. Riders should expect some delays…