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Extreme heat compounds risks for people with diabetes in this CA border county
Stephen Jaime remembers when a patient showed up to his diabetes education classes with a giant soft drink cup. But instead of holding a sugary soda, the patient was packing something unexpected: insulin on ice. His car didn’t have air conditioning, and he had to be out for hours in...
C-WIN: On the Brink: Repeat of Massive Sturgeon Die-Offs Likely
Warm Water in Delta Setting Stage for Another Catastrophe, Organization Warns. Press release from the California Water Impact Network. Huge die-offs of white sturgeon in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta estuary over the last two years were so devastating that the California Fish and Game Commission recently moved to list the iconic gamefish under the state Endangered Species Act.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
Council puts sales tax on November ballot
Escondido City Council at its July 10 meeting voted 5-0 to put a citizen’s initiative on the November ballot that would increase local sales tax by 1 cent. It is an indication of how serious the council takes the city’s current dire fiscal crisis that two council members, Mayor Dane White and councilmember Mike Morasco—who both previously said they would never support a tax increase—voted to put this tax increase proposal on the ballot.
25 Rising Star scholars honored
In a recent ceremony the Charitable Foundation of the Escondido Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 2023-24 Rising Star scholarship recipients. Over 25 high school seniors from across the district were honored for their academic achievements, leadership, and community service with scholarships to further their education. The annual event, hosted at Emmanuel Faith church, brought together students, families, educators, and community leaders to celebrate the hard work and dedication of these young scholars.
Solutions for Change Signs Contract for Purchase of Green Oak Ranch
VISTA, CA (July 18, 2024) —Solutions for Change, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless families, announced this morning that it has signed a contract for purchase of the 110-acre Green Oak Ranch property in Vista, California. Solutions for Change was initially approached by Green...
New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
San Diego Girl Trapped in Sand Rescued at Mission Beach
First responders were able to rescue a San Diego girl trapped in sand after she fell into a “very deep” hole in Mission Beach. On Tuesday, a group of children were spotted digging a hole approximately eight to 10 feet deep in Mission Beach, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. More specifically, a woman noticed the children desperately trying to get the 16-year-old girl who fell into the sand hole out.
Airbnb stays contribute $1.6 billion to San Diego regional economy, company report finds
Guests staying at Airbnb rentals in the San Diego area contributed an estimated $1.6 billion to the regional economy in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the short-term rental company. The report claims 1.7 million guests contributed more than $34.7 million in local occupancy taxes to the city...
Weekend Watch July 19 - 21 | Things to do in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — There is plenty to do around San Diego County this weekend. One of the largest pride celebrations in the United States. Opening Day Hats Contest takes place on July 20, Del Mar Beer Fest is on July 21. More information here. Bayfest Music Festival. July 20...
San Diego Commuters Alert: Scheduled Maintenance on Coronado Bridge and I-5 to Cause Detours
Commuters in San Diego should prepare for some disruptions as Caltrans has announced scheduled maintenance and closures affecting both the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and a portion of Interstate 5. An overnight closure will impact the northbound I-5 connector ramp to the southbound State Route 75/San Diego-Coronado Bridge. The closure, set...
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