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Horses Aren’t Only Draw – Head to Del Mar Track for Events, from Beer Fest to Family Fun Day
The return of racing to Del Mar isn’t just about wagers and speed. It’s also about special events. After Opening Day Saturday, which is sold out, there’s a series of weekly theme days and special fests to go along with the races at the Del Mar track.
New Pandas’ Public Debut at the San Diego Zoo Set for Aug. 8
The wait is finally over. The San Diego Zoo announced Friday that the public will be able to meet their new pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, on Thursday, Aug. 8. Aside from the pair’s adorable nature, anticipation for their debut has built up as they are the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years.
Heat Wave Heads to San Diego County Starting Friday
Another dangerous heat wave is headed to parts of San Diego County Friday with highs expected to reach 118 and lows as high as 92 in the deserts, the National Weather Service said. An excessive heat warning has been issued from 11 a.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Sunday for the...
Investor Buys Oceanside Shopping Center for $56 Million, Likes Size, Long-Term Prospects
Marketplace del Rio, a 183,292-square-foot neighborhood shopping center in Oceanside, has been sold for $56.6 million, according to the real estate firm, Cushman & Wakefield. The center, at 3762-3774 Mission Ave. and situated on over 20 acres, is anchored by a Stater Bros. supermarket. An extensive remodel of its exterior, common areas and interior spaces was recently completed.
4 Dead in Apparent Drunk-Driving Crash on Route 163 in Kearny Mesa
Four people were killed Friday in a suspected drunk driving crash on Route 163 in Kearny Mesa according to reports from the scene. The deadly three-vehicle collision occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on southbound Route 163 at the interchange with Interstate 805. A videographer with OnScene.TV reported that one vehicle...
San Diego Weekend Guide: July 19-21 – Ponies & Pride
Dancing. Prancing. With pride, perhaps? Make a move this San Diego weekend, by the sea or down by the border, to celebrate art, community, culture and sport. San Diego Dance Theater’s Live Arts Fest, a festival curated by Executive Artistic Director Terry Wilson, at 7:30 p.m. Friday features “La Silla Danza,” with a world-premiere duet. The fest continues Saturday with a 4 p.m. showcase; at 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday the SDDT company performs. Tickets range from a $10 suggested donation to $30 at the Light Box at Liberty Station.
UC Regents Ban Posting of Political Statements on University Homepages
The University of California Board of Regents voted Thursday to ban employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university system’s official view. Political statements and personal opinions will be allowed on secondary pages and must include a...
Construction Begins on East County’s First Crisis Unit, Expanding Mental Health Services
County leaders broke ground Thursday on East County’s first crisis stabilization unit, an alternative site where those undergoing mental health crises can receive treatment. The 14,000-square foot property in El Cajon, slated to open in the fall of 2025, is intended to divert people from jails or emergency rooms. When the $28.75-million project opens, it will be San Diego County’s seventh such center.
2,000 Healthcare Workers at Sharp’s San Diego Campus Vote to Unionize
Healthcare workers at five more Sharp HealthCare sites in San Diego County have voted to join SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, officials said Thursday. They described the victory as “overwhelming,” with 70% of the workers who voted supporting joining SEIU-UHW. a union of more than 100,000 healthcare members across California.
Firefighters Halt Spread of 10-Acre Blaze at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
A brush fire spread over about 10 acres on the grounds of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Thursday, causing no reported structural damage or injuries. The fire did, however, force a temporary closure of a stretch of state Route 52. The wind-driven blaze erupted near the intersection of the route...
Rugby’s San Diego Legion Face Off Against Seattle in Playoffs Again
The San Diego Legion will begin the first round of the playoffs on the road Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in Seattle versus the Seawolves. The game will be broadcast on FS2. San Diego is the #3 seed, and Seattle is the #2 seed. The winner will play in the Western...
Lawsuit Alleges ‘Severe Sexual Abuse’ of Migrant Children, Other Violations at Nonprofit Shelters
Employees at the largest shelter provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. sexually abused and harassed them, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed this week in the Western District of Texas, alleges a “pattern” of “severe or pervasive sexual harassment” going back to...
New Tesla Registrations in California Fall for 3rd Straight Quarter, But Model Y Still Best Seller
Registrations of new Tesla vehicles in California fell 24% in the April to June period, marking the third consecutive quarter that the company posted a sales drop in the state where it was founded. High interest rates, stiff competition from other automakers and new interest in less-expensive hybrid cars has...
Border Search Yields More Than $750,000 in Cash Concealed in Tire
Border officers at a nearby Port of Entry intercepted $756,980 in unreported currency hidden in a vehicle during a recent search, officials said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers performing outbound operations at the. Calexico East Port of Entry just after 4 p.m. July 10 encountered a 35-year-old man driving...
Pride Parade, Festival Goers Can ‘Ride With Pride,’ Avoid Parking by Using Transit
The San Diego Pride Parade and Festival will be held at the streets of Hillcrest this weekend. The Pride Parade and Festival is the largest single-day civic event in the region. More than 250,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance Saturday. The Metropolitan Transit System is encouraging those who...
Viva Sheila! The Queen of Percussion Performs at Pride Fest Sunday
“I’m crazy!” Sheila E. exclaims when asked what San Diego Pride attendees can expect from her performance when she headlines the festival for the first time this Sunday at 6 p.m. “We’re gonna have a blast. We’re gonna dance, we’re gonna sing, you never know who I might...
Padres, Despite Question Marks, in Position for Post All-Star Break Playoff Push
The Padres open up the second half on the road, with the Cleveland Guardians, leaders in the American League Central. They do so while in the thick of the National League wild-card race, among a clutch of five teams within 1.5 games of two of the three spots. The Braves,...
MTS Board Approves Copper Line Trolley Segment Between Santee and El Cajon
East County residents could have access to more reliable Trolley service this fall, with the Metropolitan Transit System’s Board of Directors today approving plans for the Copper Line. This line will serve four stations between El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Trolley Station, running every 15 minutes every day...
Supervisor Nora Vargas Named Chair of National Group’s Immigration Task Force
Chairwoman Nora Vargas of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has been appointed chair of the National Association of Counties’ Immigration Reform Task Force, it was announced today. The task force is a coalition of local government officials, policy experts, and community leaders “dedicated to developing comprehensive immigration...
Avis Leases Large South Bay Industrial Site for Fleet Storage, Maintenance
Avis has leased a 91,541-square-foot industrial building on a 6.12-acre parcel in the South Bay, a real estate firm announced. Located at 901 Bay Marina Drive in National City, the property was originally built in 1972 and most recently renovated in 2017. It features a secured asphalt yard, 19′-20’ clear height, eight grade level doors, five dock high doors, onsite and ample street parking and heavy power.
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