Casillas Elementary School teacher Brenna Kelly (right) receives a $500 grant check from North Island Credit Union Senior School and Community Development Officer Nancy Banuelos. Photo courtesy of North Island Credit Union
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Wednesday celebrated the completion of the steel structure of the first phase of the New Terminal 1. To mark this milestone, officials signed a steel beam that will be among the final beams installed in the first phase. “This ‘Topping Out’ celebration symbolizes…
Suspected arson fire at apartment complex under investigation The Sheriff’s Department is investigating a suspected arson fire that broke out early Saturday morning at an apartment complex in the South Bay, according to authorities.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Photo: FEMA By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed a new public service announcement (PSA), asking travelers to…
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 Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to ban all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE), an extremely toxic chemical known to cause serious health risks including cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. TCE is used in cleaning and furniture care products, degreasers, brake cleaners, and tire repair sealants, and a variety of…
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…