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 violent crime rate has increased in the San Diego region according to a new SANDAG report by the Criminal Justice Research Division, 43 Years of Crime in the San Diego Region: 1980 Through 2022. In addition, SANDAG also released a summary of annual crime statistics by jurisdiction. As part…
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on August 11 from 7 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location within Oceanside city limits. The checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of a DUI checkpoint is to promote public safety by taking suspected…
By Gina Yarbrough Lemon Grove, CA–The Sheriff’s Department is investigating a suspicious structure fire that damaged a motel room on Friday in East County. The fire was reported just after 12 p.m. in the 8000 block of Broadway in Lemon Grove. Deputies on patrol noticed smoke coming from a nearby motel. When they arrived at…
San Diego has long been recognized as a strategic hub for trade, leveraging its unique geographical position, robust infrastructure, and diverse economy. As trade development continues to play a pivotal role in the city’s economic growth, efforts are being made to enhance San Diego’s global competitiveness. This article delves into the current state of trade…
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…
Photo courtesy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolence Social Change By Danny R. Johnson The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marched mile after mile to pressure America to live up to its too often broken promises of freedom and equality — but he refused ever to take a victory lap. When King…