Man arrested in unprovoked attack on teen girl at bus stop
By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–The Sheriff’s Department Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a deadly fire that killed an elderly woman in her home early Thursday morning in the unincorporated area of Escondido. The Sheriff’s Department received calls about a residential fire just before 2:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Alexander Drive. The fire…
By SDCN Editor Mariko Fritz-Krockow La Jolla, CA–Tournament officials announced that defending singles champions Henry Choi and Mariko Fritz-Krockow have been named top seeds for the United States Tennis Association National 40 Hard Court Championships scheduled for November 27 through December 3 at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in La Jolla. Choi, the top men’s seed, is…
Shawn M. Donaghy By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The North County Transit District Board of Directors has appointed a new chief executive officer to assist the agency following the retirement of long-time Executive Director Matthew O. Tucker. Shawn Donaghy will assume the role of NCTD’s CEO on March 1, 2024. “Mr. Donaghy has the experience and leadership…
By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–The California State Legislature passed two key bills to modernize its behavioral health care system to address the mental health crisis in the state. With the passage of these two bills, California voters will decide in March 2024 whether to vote to modernize the mental health system. The bills dedicate billions…
By SDCN Editor Vista, CA–A 71-year-old man in Sheriff’s Department custody died on May 16 from medical issues at Tri-City Hospital in Vista, authorities said. Sheriff’s homicide investigators were notified of Maximillian Aguirre’s death at the hospital around 3 p.m. Aguirre had extensive medical issues unrelated to his incarceration and had been hospitalized since March…
By SDCN Editor Sacramento, CA–California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program. In the seventh round of this competitive grant program, a total of approximately $224.1 million is available nationwide for communities with limited or no…