La Jolla
LATEST NEWS
Average San Diego County Gas Price Drops a Half-Cent to $4.82
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped a half-cent Monday to $4.821, a day after it rose one-tenth of a cent. The average price is 1 cent less than one week ago, 9.8 cents less than one month ago and 9.4 cents less than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It has dropped $1.614 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.
San Diego farming studied for insights on regenerative agriculture, climate change
Farmers maintain a vital role in the food systems of the San Diego County economy. Many rely on regenerative and environmentally beneficial farming practices to combat climate change. Increasingly farms and farmers are facing, and must adapt to, extreme heat, severe drought, and intense wind events. Amy Quandt, San Diego...
County Health Officials Release Updated Beach Closure and Advisory List
San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches Sunday. Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:. — Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar;. — Imperial...
Will California’s power grid hold up?
As California endures a historic, record-setting heat wave, power grid managers are reassuring the public that supply can meet demand and keep the air conditioners running. “The grid is currently stable, and we are forecasting sufficient energy supply to cover demand through today,” California Independent System Operator (ISO), the non-profit that oversees the Golden State’s bulk […]
Emelyn dela Peña named president of SoCal Chapter of Diversity Officers’ Association
Emelyn A. dela Peña, Ph.D., LMU vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has been named president of the Southern California chapter of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (SCADOHE). The Southern California chapter encompasses Los Angeles, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
California officials urge residents to take precautions amid heat wave
Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again urging residents to take precautions as a heat wave continues to blanket the region. Newsom has directed the Office of Emergency Services to activate its State Operations Center and move into Phase II of its Extreme Temperature Response Plan. This move ensures a 24/7, coordinated, whole-of-government response to the […]
Brush fires break out across SoCal amid extreme heat; evacuation orders in effect
An extreme heat wave that has its grip on Southern California is increasing the risk of fires and keeping firefighters on high alert.Several fires broke out across the region over the weekend, prompting some residents to be evacuated from their homes. Crews on Monday continued their efforts to suppress the flames with more days of hot temperatures ahead.The Vista FireThe Vista Fire broke out in the San Bernardino National Forest Sunday morning.Although it has only scorched about 94 acres so far, evacuation orders were issued for the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort out of an abundance of caution. The fire also...
California Democrat announces cancer diagnosis
Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) revealed Monday he has been diagnosed with blood cancer and started treatment for it. Garamendi, 79, said in a statement he has early-stage multiple myeloma, which he described as a “treatable” form of blood cancer. He said he began chemo-immunotherapy Monday at Kaiser Oncology in Sacramento, Calif. “With early detection, excellent…
Access Plus Capital’s new contract financing offers bridge to stability
Fresno-based Access Plus Capital has launched a new contract financing program aimed at empowering small business growth. Contract financing bridges The post Access Plus Capital’s new contract financing offers bridge to stability appeared first on The Business Journal.
California to impose permanent water restrictions on cities and towns
California will impose permanent water restrictions for the first time in history after the state’s Water Resources Control Board approved a long-debated policy. The policy, dubbed Making Conservation a California Way of Life, is intended to permanently decrease statewide water use so that water reductions during droughts aren’t as severe. The new policy was prompted […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.