A coalition of North County community activists are calling for changes to police departments procedures following the deaths of Tyre Nichols and Keenan Anderson who died in police custody in Memphis, Tennessee, and Los Angeles, California earlier this month.
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive in his cell at the San Diego Central Jail Tuesday, authorities said. Sheriff’s investigators were notified around 2:30 p.m. that 24-year-old Brandon Andrew Yates, an individual in Sheriff’s custody, passed away. Yates was arrested on…
By SDCN Editor El Cajon, CA-The City of El Cajon Veterans Coalition is seeking new members. The coalition will open its application period from January 9, through February 10, 2023. Active duty members of the United States armed forces, reservists, and/or honorably discharged veterans are all invited to apply to serve in the coalition. The…
TB test. Image credit: CDC By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–County health officials have reported a potential tuberculosis exposure at two Chuze Fitness establishments in San Diego County. Chuze Fitness and the County Health and Human Services Agency are working to notify staff and members who may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at the…
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a Coaster train at a transit station in Old Town, authorities said. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a report around 2:48 p.m. of a pedestrian who was struck by a southbound Coaster train at the…
The Ocean Beach Pier. Photo: City of San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The City of San Diego will reopen the Ocean Beach Pier on Saturday following a six-month closure to allow time for repairs to damage caused by powerful winter storms. The reopening comes ahead of the 57th anniversary of the pier’s grand…
By County News Center San Diego, CA–High temperatures often lead to high fire danger. Not using power tools — including lawnmowers — outside during dangerous fire weather is recommended to avoid sparks igniting grass or brush fires. Maintain defensible fire space around homes by removing dead leaves, debris, and other flammable items that can be…