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.
COVID-19 cases slightly rising in San Diego County COVID-19 cases are slightly rising in San Diego County, prompting County health officials to continue calls for people to complete their vaccination series and get bivalent boosters if they…
Surveillance video captures shooting near Mission Sports Park By Gina Yarbrough San Marcos, CA–Sheriff’s Department detectives and San Diego County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance for information on a shooting near a sports park during a baseball game on Monday evening in San Marcos. The incident occurred, just before 8 p.m., near Mission…
Motorcyclist killed in Carlsbad collision identified Carlsbad, CA–A 67-year-old motorcyclist killed in a vehicle collision on January 17 at an intersection in Carlsbad was identified by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
CARB settles with CA solid waste company for air quality violations Sacramento, CA–The California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement agreement with one of the largest, privately held, solid waste companies in California, officials said.
A member of Jewish Family Services College Avenue Center sings karaoke. Courtesy Jewish Family Service. By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation has awarded the Jewish Family Service College Avenue Center $10,000 as part of the foundation’s Empower San Diego Senior Center grant program. College Avenue Center, along with 10 other…
San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation announced $1.15 million in grants to support 23 local nonprofit organizations providing quality, affordable early childhood education. Photo via screengrab By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation announced $1.15 million in grants to support 23 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing quality, affordable…