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Juneteenth Celebrations Planned; Most City, County Offices Closed Wednesday
The WorldBeat Cultural Center will lead birdlovers on its second annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Walk Wednesday, as celebrations of Juneteenth continue around the county. The event will commence at 9 a.m. at the WorldBeat Center, “where we will take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and talk about the significance of Black heritage flags. We will walk through our closest canyon in Balboa Park and take stops to talk about Harriet Tubman and how she used nature as a tool to help free her family and many slaves,” a statement from the center reads.
Biden to Offer Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Married to Americans
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will announce a program offering a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. illegally who are married to U.S. citizens, a large-scale legalization effort that contrasts sharply with Republican rival Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. The program, which...
Convicted Killer of Cal Poly Student Kristin Smart Ordered to Pay $350,000 Restitution
A California judge ruled Monday that a man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 must pay just over $350,000 to her family for costs they incurred after her death. Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O’Keefe ordered Paul Flores to make the payments after a hearing...
Opinion: Want to End Lobbyist Influence in Sacramento? Cut Big Government
A recent data analysis shows that Sacramento is headed toward another record year of spending by lobbyists. This will be taken widely as bad news, evidence that legislation is too often the product of special interests, and corruption is widespread if not the primary factor driving decisions. A more thoughtful...
Another Mosquito Larvicide Drop Planned This Month in Tijuana River Valley
San Diego County officials will conduct an aerial larvicide drop on about 50 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways in the Tijuana River Valley as part of efforts to limit mosquito breeding in the area, it was announced Monday. The larvicide drops will be conducted via helicopter on June 26...
One Killed After SUV Overturns on I-5 South of Sea World Drive Near Mission Bay
One person was killed Monday when an SUV crashed on Interstate 5 near Mission Bay. The northbound Toyota 4Runner veered out of control and overturned just south of Sea World Drive shortly before 1 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. It was not immediately clear if the victim died...
Three Charged in Purse Snatching Spree Targeting the Elderly in SD County
Three people have been charged in connection with more than a dozen purse snatchings — mostly from elderly victims — at supermarkets throughout San Diego and National City, prosecutors announced Monday. Prosecutors say 15 separate victims were targeted between January and April of this year, typically while they...
50-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument with Woman in Oak Park
A 50-year-old man was fatally stabbed Monday during an argument with a woman in an Oak Park-area neighborhood. Patrol officers responding to a report of a possible assault about 12:30 a.m. found the victim lying on a sidewalk in the 2500 block of Euclid Avenue, bleeding from at least one stab wound to his upper body, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Wildfire North of LA Burns Over 15,610 Acres with Strong Winds Fanning Flames
Despite strong winds and dry conditions, fire crews made significant progress Monday in surrounding a massive brush fire in the Gorman area north of Los Angeles, with containment growing from 8% to 20%. Late-afternoon mapping by fire crews put the size of the blaze at 15,611 acres, roughly the same...
San Diego Foundation Announces $875,000 in Grants for Family Nonprofits
The San Diego Foundation and the connected San Diego Women’s Foundation Monday announced $875,000 in grant awards to local nonprofits that provide mental and behavioral health services and support to children, youth and families. “Thriving children and families are an important component of a healthy, resilient region,” said Pamela...
Classical Music’s Best Converge on La Jolla for Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival
The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra comes together each year in San Diego and the artistry, focused on classical music’s finest works, begins Thursday. The orchestra, led by Maestro Michael Francis, will perform six unique concerts at two La Jolla venues, the new Epstein Family Amphitheater – Thursday and Saturday, then June 27 and 29 – with two shows at The Conrad in between, on June 23 and 25.
Celebrate the Padres at the 12th Annual East Village Block Party
The East Village Association’s East Village Block Party has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taking place on J Street from 7th to 10th Avenues in front of Petco Park, baseball fans and community members of all ages are invited to come out and celebrate San Diego’s Padres ahead of the game against the Atlanta Braves.
Submission Deadline Draws Near for Inclusive Language Art Competition with $10,000 Prize
A family-friendly art competition encourages participants to explore inclusive language and ideas. The event launched during Biz Con 2024 by Afro Future Con and Afrofuturism Lounge will award $10,000 for the best art depictions of the theme. Art can be submitted by completing this form and the deadline for entry...
1 Marine Killed, 2 Others Hurt in Predawn Crash on I-5 Near Camp Pendleton
A 20-year-old serviceman was killed and two other Camp Pendleton-based Marines injured over the weekend when the car they were in crashed on Interstate 5 near their northern San Diego County military base, authorities reported Monday. USMC Lance Cpl. Cristian Banuelos of Mount Vernon, Washington, lost control of the northbound...
Ramona Man, 24, Dies After Being Ejected from Motorcycle Lands in Drainage Ditch
A 24-year-old man from Ramona died when he was ejected from his motorcycle and landed in a drainage ditch, the California Highway Patrol said Monday. The crash happened Friday about 2:30 p.m. when the man was riding his 2015 Triumph motorcycle southbound on 3rd Street, north of G Street, at a high rate of speed, according to CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber.
Most Recent Industrial Development in San Marcos Sells for $50 Million
A portfolio made up of two industrial projects, including a San Marcos site, has been sold to different buyers for a combined $74 million, a real estate firm announced. The four-building Class A industrial project, totaling 221,294 square feet, was 100% leased at the time of sale. Built in 2018, the site, at 195 Bosstick Blvd. and 2946-54 Norman Strasse Road, sold to Investcorp for $50 million.
Environmentalists, Conservationists Celebrate Land Purchase in Proctor Valley
Conservationists held a celebration in Proctor Valley last week to mark a major win for rare and threatened plant and animal species in a swath of land that had been slated for a large development project. Instead, the land was purchased by a collective of conservation groups and state and...
MarketInk: San Diego’s Mindgruve Merges with Denver’s Macarta
Mindgruve, a San Diego-based digital marketing agency, has announced it has merged with retail media agency Macarta, based in Denver. The combined entity will be called MindgruveMacarta and have more than 300 employees and seven offices worldwide. A statement said the merger brings together two, fast-growing agencies to unite their...
SANDAG Narrows Del Mar Railroad Tunnel Routes to 3 Alternatives
San Diego County’s regional planners have narrowed the potential routes for a railroad tunnel under Del Mar from five alternatives to three. Earlier this month SANDAG mailed residents of potentially affected areas an update on the planning process with a map showing the three routes. The three options are:
Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing of Pregnant Woman at Mira Mesa ATM
Law enforcement has arrested the man who allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old pregnant woman multiple times outside her vehicle at a drive-through ATM in San Diego. Cole Klemke, 27, of Carmel Valley was taken into custody around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, police said. The stabbing took place at around 9:55 a.m. Saturday...
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