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Fair, Seasonal Temperatures Continue in San Diego County Before Soaring Again Next Week
Fair and seasonal weather will continue into early next week, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures Thursday are expected to reach 76 to 81 near the coast, 84 to 88 inland, 86 to 91 in the western valleys, 92 to 97 near the foothills, 88 to 97 in the mountains and around 110 in the deserts.
UCLA Must Protect Jewish Students’ Access to Campus, Federal Judge Rules
The University of California, Los Angeles, cannot allow pro-Palestinian protesters to block Jewish students from accessing campus buildings, classes and services, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi’s order appears to be the first ruling against a university connected with the demonstrations protesting the Israel-Gaza conflict that...
Bruno Mars to Officially Open Clippers’ $2 Billion Intuit Dome in Los Angeles
The $2 billion Intuit Dome, which will be the new home of the LA Clippers for the upcoming NBA season, will officially open its doors Thursday night as Grammy winner Bruno Mars performs the first of two concerts to inaugurate the venue in Inglewood. Mars is set to take the...
Are You Prepared? Stronger Earthquakes Striking in Southern California in 2024
If it seems there have been more and bigger earthquakes in Southern California recently, it’s because there have been more. Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist from California Technical Institute in Pasadena, posted on social media that there have been 13 earthquakes in Southern California with magnitudes of 4.0 or greater this year.
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers; Friday’s Jackpot $464 Million
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing to $464 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in New York and is worth $1 million,...
San Diego’s Institute of Contemporary Art Receives Four Grants Totaling $277,000
The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego has received four grants totaling $277,000 to “further its vision of using art to connect people in powerful ways and build vibrant communities,” it was announced Wednesday. The Prebys Foundation, San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture, the Institute of Museum...
Opinion: San Diego’s Economy Stronger Thanks to Nonprofit Contributions
The San Diego region has one of the most dynamic economies in the country. Aerospace, defense, tourism, life science, cleantech, and agriculture all help contribute to a healthy local economy. According to the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, they all make significant contributions to our $282.28 billion economy. Nonprofit...
‘A Privilege’: First-Time San Diego Voters Eye Casting Presidential Ballot, Lean Democratic
Young American adults, aged 18-21, are eagerly awaiting their first opportunity to vote in a presidential election this November. And if voting for the first time wasn’t daunting enough, these young adults will be casting their first votes in an entirely unprecedented era following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the upcoming election.
Spreckels Organ Society Announces Annual Labor Day Classic Rock Concert
Spreckels Organ Society – a nonprofit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park – will wrap up its 36th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival with a Labor Day Classic Rock concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. This year’s concert will feature...
Sesame Place Announces American Sign Language Program
Sesame Place San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street, announced this week the launch of its American Sign Language program. Beginning Aug. 17, the Chula Vista-based theme park will offer a Certified ASL Interpreter stationed at select presentations throughout...
Building Layers of Flavors, Cannonball Chef Luis Romero Launches New Menu
Mission Beach favorite, Cannonball, recently unveiled a new menu since the restaurant opened in 2015. Executive Chef Luis Romero, who has worked in the food industry since he was 16, said the menu offers guests an “experience” full of “layers of flavors.” The San Diego native and father of four said he hopes to offer guests a better experience each time they walk into Cannonball.
SoCal Author Hopes Travelogue Inspires Sisterhood
Southern California author Elizabeth Moore Kraus recently published the second edition of her travelogue that details her European explorations with her two sisters. “3 Sisters, 3 Weeks, 3 Countries (Still Talking)” isn’t an “Eat, Pray, Love”-type book, Kraus said. “It’s more like eat, laugh, lost.”
Padres Pitching Shines in 3-0 Win Over Pittsburgh
The San Diego Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 Tuesday, clinching their eighth consecutive series win. The Padres started early, loading the bases in the first inning without getting a hit. Designated hitter Luis Arraez walked, left fielder Jurickson Profar was hit by a pitch and first baseman Jake Cronenworth reached on an error by Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz. Third baseman Manny Machado hit a sacrifice fly to score the game’s first run.
Nurses’ Union Enters Agreement with Rady Children’s Hospital; Awaits Membership Vote
Days ahead of a planned strike, unionized nurses reached a tentative contract agreement with Rady Children’s Hospital, described by union leaders as “the best contract offer in decades,” it was announced Tuesday. United Nurses of Children’s Hospital Teamsters Local 1699 had been preparing for a five-day strike...
San Diego Assemblymember Ward Elected California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Chair
San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward has been elected as the new California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Chair for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative sessions, while Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) will serve as Vice Chair. Ward, a democrat who represents San Diego’s 78th Assembly District which includes the LGBTQ+ cultural district...
CHP Officer to Reunite with Infant He Saved Nearly 3 Years Ago at First Day of Preschool
Nearly three years after saving the life of an asphyxiating baby boy on the side of the road, California Highway Patrol Officer Edward Ketchum will reunite with the child Wednesday after his first day of preschool. Around midday Nov. 1, 2021, Ketchum was parked on Buckman Springs Road, just north...
Escondido High School Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Acts with Two Students
An Escondido High School teacher who allegedly engaged in sex acts with two underage students pleaded not guilty Tuesday to more than two dozen felony counts. Kyiri Tisdale, 31, was arrested Friday on suspicion of multiple sex crimes involving two alleged victims who have since graduated, according to the Escondido Union High School District.
Google Unveils Lineup of New AI Powered Phones
Alphabet, a subsidiary of Google, unveiled Tuesday, August 13 the newest lineup of Pixel smartphones with deeper integrations of artificial intelligence in its hardware. The reveal took place at Alphabet’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, breaking Google’s tradition of waiting to announce new versions of the Pixel in autumn. The rushed announcement is to keep up with rivals in adding AI features into consumer-facing products . And to beat Apple’s planned launch of a new iPhone in September.
Rep. Levin Applauds Six Consecutive Weeks of Zero Migrant Street Releases in San Diego
Rep. Mike Levin announced Tuesday a significant achievement in border security, highlighting that the U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector has experienced six consecutive weeks of zero migrant street releases. The weeks ending on July 5 through Aug. 9 all recorded no street releases, a development attributed to President Biden’s...
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