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Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds
Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the odds of being diagnosed with dementia even more than exposure to other forms of air pollution, according to a landmark study of more than 1.2 million Californians unveiled at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattles Southern California
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake followed by several strong aftershocks were felt across Southern California early Monday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 1 p.m., with the epicenter roughly 13 miles northeast of Barstow in San Bernardino County. The impact was felt across a wide swath of Southern California, including metropolitan Los Angeles […]
San Diego Juvenile Crime Case Escalated to Federal Level After Chula Vista Shooting Incident
In a relentless pursuit of justice, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office has handed over a grim case involving two minors to the U.S. Attorney's Office in a strategic move to tackle the spike in juvenile violence, as detailed by DA News. The minors, who were previously charged with murder, attempted murder using firearms, and other felonies, have consequently seen their charges dismissed in Juvenile Court as the baton is passed to federal authorities renowned for their handling of such serious crimes.
Chula Vista’s Art Fest is coming back for another year
Chula Vista’s Art Fest is coming back for a second year — a sign of the South Bay’s strengthening arts scene. Last summer, the city’s inaugural festival brought together dozens of local artists to display their work on the courtyard outside Chula Vista City Hall. Walls of paintings, tables of pottery, printmaking stands and photographs filled the plaza, along with food trucks and live music.
San Diego Olympic athlete trained for Paris 2024 in her hometown
SAN DIEGO — An Olympic athlete who grew up and trained in San Diego is competing on the U.S. Rugby sevens team in Paris. Kayla Canett, from Fallbrook, is competing in her second Summer Olympics after coming in 6th in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Leading up to Paris, she and the rest of the U.S. rugby sevens men's and women's teams trained in San Diego County at the the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, a spokesperson confirmed.
Save the Date 7/29/2024 Edition: Short List of University City community News, Community Meetings, City Council hearings and Votes
The City Council will vote on Tuesday, July 30, on whether to approve the University Community Plan Update. The Plan will set the course of growth for our community for the next 25 years including the amount and density of residential and commercial development allowed, parks and rec centers and other public facilities, streets and bike and pedestrian infrastructure, school locations, setbacks for new tall buildings built next to existing residential and open space sites, and much more.
Getting To Know The Real “Gidget” - A Special CIFF Event In Coronado
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) recently hosted a two-part event celebrating the legacy of Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the inspiration behind the character of Gidget. The event included a screening of the original 1959 “Gidget” movie on the beach outside of the Hotel del Coronado, followed by a showing of the 2010 documentary film “Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story” at Village Theatre the next day.
JFS Unveils Liebermensch Facility for Families Living in Cars
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Liebermensch Family Comfort Facility was unveiled at the Jewish Family Service of San Diego Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus on July 14. Featuring ADA-accessible showers, baby changing stations and full-sized restrooms, the facility is a clean, safe, welcoming space for children and adults staying in the lot overnight as part of the Safe Parking Program.
More mega-battery sites heading to Coachella Valley as California boosts power grid
A battery storage facility under construction near Palm Springs International Airport is just one part of a concerted effort by California to increase energy flexibility throughout the state. The state has recently instituted regulatory reforms to make it easier to build battery sites that can store energy produced elsewhere and feed it into the power grid when needed. That has helped institute a surge in development across the Coachella Valley and beyond. The facility near the Palm...
358 teams, 64 spots, who’s dancing in March?
The 2023-24 NCAA Men’s Basketball season is upon us! With UCONN topping San Diego State in the National Championship last year, the new road to the Final Four is off and running. Powerhouses such as Kansas, Purdue, Arizona, and Marquette look to knock off the defending champions, the Huskies, who remain a major threat to win it all. Big name transfers like Hunter Dickinson, Caleb Love, and Max Abmas are in their new threads. At the same time, the star studded freshman class of Isaiah Collier, DJ Wagner, Elliot Cadeau, and Rob Dillingham have all arrived on their respective campuses. Top returning players Zach Edey, Tyler Kolek, and Bryce Hopkins are all looking to go back to the dance in March, and make some noise for their teams.
A Chinese Chain That’s All About Seafood Is Expanding to Convoy
A regional Chinese specialty is the focus of a new restaurant coming to the Convoy District. Headquartered in Beijing and known stateside as Fish With You, the fast-casual chain has over 2,000 locations across China, Canada, and Dubai. Revolving around variations on “suan cai yu”, a white fish and fermented cabbage stew spiked with Sichuan peppercorns and Chinese chili peppers, the restaurant is replacing Shentan BBQ in the Convoy Street plaza that also houses Tsuruhashi Japanese BBQ and Mekong Cuisine Lao & Thai and is expected to open this October after an extensive renovation of the space.
World Design Capital lecture presents border narratives
Architect Rene Peralta will lead a lecture on the urban border between the United States and Mexico at the Coronado Public Library on Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. as part of the area wide celebration of the selection of San Diego and Tijuana as the 2024 Word Design Capital. Titled...
San Diego and Inland Empire Face Steady Warmth, Possible Excessive Heat Warning on Horizon
As temperatures stabilize throughout the week in the San Diego area, the National Weather Service forecasts minimal change day-by-day. San Diego County sees the lower 70s near the coast and mid-80s to lower 90s inland today, followed by similar temperatures tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service San Diego, CA. The Inland Empire will experience the mid-80s to mid-90s, while the high deserts hover around the 90s to lower 100s, and the lower deserts scorch at 104 to 110 degrees. Residents in the mountains at elevations from 4500 to 7000 feet will enjoy cooler temperatures in the 70s to mid-80s.
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