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.
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…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), serving as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, successfully refinanced $433,355,000 in sales tax revenue in its role as the San Diego Regional Transportation Commission. The transaction provides significant savings to the region and taxpayers, the organization said. “SANDAG is pleased to be…
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading Camera. Photo: Flock Safety By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA–El Cajon police say a Flock Safety Alert was instrumental in nabbing an auto theft suspect and fugitive Wednesday afternoon in the city. Officers received the alert at about 12:08 p.m. for a vehicle that was reported stolen in San…
By SDCN Editor Poway, CA–The Poway Unified School District Foundation is launching a summer fundraiser, “Project Support & Supply,” designed to alleviate the hardships faced by students and families experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and other challenges during the summer months. As the school year comes to an end, the foundation recognizes that many students and…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The annual DIRECTV Holiday Bowl has teamed with Qualcomm Technologies, Incorporated to kick off festivities with the Snapdragon Bowl Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego on Tuesday. The free event will feature the University of Louisville and USC marching bands performing at the corner of 5th Avenue…
From left, Craig and Terri Gainor, and Dianne and Howard Boehm. Photo: Vincent Andrunas (La Jolla Light) By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla and Walden Family Services Wine D’Vine gala surpassed its fundraising goal this year. More than 50 attendees were treated to delicious entrees and desserts…