Oceanside, CA –Fire crews contained a structure fire that broke out Saturday afternoon at a coffee business in South Oceanside, fire officials said.
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…
By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The Carlsbad Police Department has been awarded a $40,520 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community. The grant is one of nearly fifty awarded in California to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program. These grants support…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–The El Cajon Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on March 17 within the city, authorities said. The checkpoint will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the 300 block of West Chase in El Cajon. According to El Cajon police, the locations are chosen based on a…
CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new laws that take effect on January 1, 2024. By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–In partnership with the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom last year signed landmark legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all…
By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department a $500,000 grant that will fund a year’s worth of special operations and campaigns designed to stop drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Impaired driving checkpoints, patrols, distracted driving, and traffic enforcement will…
Simu Liu. Photo credit Evaan Kheraj By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Actor Simu Liu will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on February 24 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. He will present nine awards, including an Oscar statuette, to 20 individual award recipients during the…