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Oct 22, 2024 · David Sanborn, Prolific Saxophonist Who Defied the Odds, Dies at 78. San Diego County Fair to Host “Saturdays at the Sound” Spectacular. Ramona Art, Wine, and Music Festival opens applications for vendors. By SDCN Editor Ramona, CA–The Ramona Art, Wine, and Music Festival has opened applications for...
San Diego’s ACE survey on Tijuana River Pollution hits 1,000 …
1 day ago · Credit: County of San Diego. San Diego, CA–A survey collecting insights from San Diegans on how sewage pollution from the Tijuana River has affected their lives recently reached a major milestone, with the 1,000th participant submitting their response. This milestone marks the halfway point toward the survey’s target of 2,000 respondents.
Fourth case of measles confirmed in San Diego County this year
Aug 29, 2024 · By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–County public health officials have confirmed a fourth measles case this year, involving a 13-month-old child who recently traveled overseas. Public health officials said the child, who was not vaccinated, may have exposed others to the highly contagious virus at two healthcare facilities in the region.
County launches new equity program to address war on drugs
May 2, 2024 · Cannabis sativa plant. Photo provided by County of San Diego By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–In a bid to rectify the historical injustices inflicted by the war on drugs, San Diego County unveiled a pioneering equity program on Wednesday.
San Diego city leaders break ground on Torrey Pines Fire Station
San Diego, CA–San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, Councilmember Joe LaCava, and San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell broke ground on the newest City of San Diego fire station. Construction is set to begin this month on Torrey Pines Fire Station 52, which will be built directly adjacent to the campus of UC ...
Red Flag warning issued this week due to fire danger
2 days ago · Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News. San Diego, CA–The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning to communities in the inland valleys and mountains this week in San Diego County. Strong gusty winds from the northeast to east and low humidity are expected from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
County health issues closures, advisories for local beaches
May 12, 2024 · Silver Strand Beach. Photo: CA State Parks and Recreation. By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has issued new closures and advisories to San Diego County beaches due to sewage flowing from the Tijuana River, public health officials said.
San Diego reaches new milestone in affordable housing permits
Aug 17, 2024 · By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–Marking the success of a program aimed at bringing affordable homes to the market quickly, 27 projects totaling 2,834 homes have been issued permits since Mayor Todd Gloria introduced an …
County confirms first locally transmitted dengue case
By County of San Diego News Center. San Diego, CA–County Public Health is investigating the first-ever case of locally acquired dengue. The Escondido resident who became sick with dengue did not travel to an area where the mosquito-transmitted illness is common. No additional locally acquired cases have been identified at this time.
San Diego DA charges nine in Southern CA burglary ring
Aug 8, 2024 · By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan and San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl announced on Wednesday that nine defendants have been charged in connection with a series of 30 burglaries in San Diego, following an extensive investigation. The investigation uncovered approximately 55 residential burglaries ...