Fallbrook, CA–A man who burglarized a local gun store, and refused to exit the building, led to a SWAT standoff Wednesday in Fallbrook, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said.
County Administration Center in San Diego. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By County News Center San Diego, CA–San Diego County victims of wage theft can turn to a County Workplace Justice Fund for help while trying to regain their lost wages, the County of San Diego said. The Board of Supervisors approved the introduction…
Surfers Joey Cabell, Fred Hemmings, Paul Strauch Jr. and Butch Van Artsdalen with the legendary Duke Kahanamoku. Photo provided by the California Surf Museum By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The California Surf Museum will honor four legendary surfers who were charter members and ambassadors of the father of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. The honorees, Joey Cabell, Fred…
County of San Diego was awarded nearly $17 million in state funds to help the homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into permanent housing and services. Photo: County of San Diego By County News Center San Diego, CA–A County-led partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in state funds to help people experiencing homelessness along…
By Gina Yarbrough El Cajon, CA–The El Cajon Police Department says Wednesday the Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) program was instrumental in locating a reported stolen vehicle, and arresting a suspect in connection with the thefts. The ALPR cameras sent a real-time crime alert to El Cajon police this month about the stolen…
By SDCN Editor Encinitas, CA–Tux is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1-1/2-year-old, 18-pound, male poodle mix. Tux was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from another shelter through Friends of County Animal Shelters. He has lots of energy and a charming personality. The $145 adoption fee for Tux…
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Three local teachers were selected as San Diego Unified School District’s Teachers of the Year. Honored this year were Leann Samek from Audubon Elementary School, Lee Yepiz from DePortola Middle School, and Trishaa Camp from Scripps Ranch High School. Jillian Salazar from Tierrasanta Elementary School, Julie Rick from Marshall Middle…