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Cajon Valley board member questions superintendent's $19,000-a-month credit card bill
EL CAJON, Calif. — From May 2022 through the beginning of March 2024, Cajon Valley Union Superintendent David Miyashiro averaged $19,000 in purchases on his district-issued credit card. In all, according to credit card statements obtained by CBS 8 through a state records request, Miyashiro racked up nearly $399,821...
Chula Vista Moves Toward Development of 383-Acre University and Innovation District
In a move towards realizing its long-held vision, the City of Chula Vista has contracted Carrier Johnson, a San Diego-based design firm, to assess the feasibility of developing the initial 20 acres of its planned 383-acre University and Innovation District. According to a report from the San Diego Union-Tribune, the City Council unanimously approved a one-year, $195,000 contract with the firm on July 16.
San Diego launches new climate and resiliency advisory boards
San Diego, CA–Two new City of San Diego advisory boards are set to begin this summer on the all-important work of tackling climate risk and protecting the natural environment. The recently seated Climate Advisory Board, which held its first meeting in June, will advise the mayor, city council, and...
All Blacks beat Fiji 47-5 in return to San Diego after 44 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New Zealand’s All Blacks scored seven tries Friday in a 47-5 win over Fiji in their first rugby match in San Diego in 44 years. The New Zealand and Fiji players were acting in part as emissaries for the game of rugby in the United States, trying to sell a game to American sports fans who, if they are aware of it at all, see it as football without pads.
Air & Space Museum Hosts Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on 55th Anniversary of Moon Landing
The San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday will honor Apollo astronauts on the 55th anniversary of the historic 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. At a Balboa Park ceremony hosted in conjunction with the International Air & Space Hall of Fame, the museum will welcome, among others, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, following Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong.
Southern California’s jobs picture is improving; glimmer of hope seen in Hollywood employment
California's unemployment rate held steady last month and the overall jobs picture looked considerably brighter than earlier this year, according to new government data released Friday. Still, at 5.2%, the state's jobless rate is tied with Nevada for the highest in the country; the national unemployment figure averaged 4.1% last...
XLE Invites You into Special Savings on Anti Hero After Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
XLE Productions is bringing their fan-favorite parties back to Parq Nightclub at San Diego Comic-Con this year, including Thursday night’s Anti Hero After Party — and they have an exclusive offer for you. Starting at 8pm, the party kicks into high gear. Fans will find a party inspired...
City Attorney Torches Proposed Mega-Shelter Lease
City Attorney Mara Elliott’s Office issued a scathing review of the proposed mega-shelter lease Friday afternoon. Among the laundry list of issues Assistant City Attorney Jean Jordan flagged in her memo:. The Gloria administration’s move to quickly send the lease to the City Council meant city attorneys couldn’t offer...
José Ramírez's 2-RBI single in the 6-run 8th inning leads Guardians past Padres 7-0
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez’s two-run single highlighted a six-run eighth inning, Tanner Bibee and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Friday night. Cleveland had five hits and a bases-loaded walk by David Fry...
Naval Academy cadet sues City of San Diego after lifeguard jet ski collision
SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Naval Academy cadet is suing the City of San Diego after being run over by a lifeguard jet ski while swimming off La Jolla cove. The Torrey Pines High School graduate was knocked unconscious and nearly drowned during he collision on December 26, 2023.
Homelessness Leader Weighs in on the Mega-Shelter
Our Lisa Halverstadt chatted late Friday with Tamera Kohler, CEO of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, after she toured the site where Gloria envisions a 1,000-bed shelter. Kohler designed the Convention Center shelter operation during the pandemic that, at its height, temporarily housed 1,355 people. Gloria has often touted that initiative as proof that the city can deliver a successful large shelter operation.
Family of Sacramento mother found dead pleads for safe return of missing kids who could be near San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An international search continues for two missing children after their mom was found dead in Northern California. Their father has been named a person of interest. Authorities believe he crossed into Mexico, but said the kids may still be near San Diego. Friday marked five days...
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age of 81. A beloved figure in the Southern California environmental community, she served as president of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. from 1985 to 2019. During that time, she played invaluable roles in collaborative efforts and legal battles protecting wilderness around Laguna Beach, establishing organizations to manage those lands, and creating programs for public access.
Microsoft glitch shuts down border crossings, causes hours-long delays
"The traffic, just getting to the border was super backed up and I was checking on my phone and it just kept saying the system was down that they were going to let people cross by 11 or they were going to send everybody back.”
Construction Begins on Pacifica Companies’ 400,000 SQFT Mixed-Use Development in Chula Vista
Construction is underway on the Chula Vista bayfront, marking an important step in a multi-billion dollar redevelopment project. Pacifica Companies, the real estate firm behind the project, has initiated a $30 million infrastructure upgrade that serves as the foundation for the $1 billion Amara Bay development, according to a report from the San Diego Business Journal.
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