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Opinion: California Undervalues Eye Care for Our State’s Most Vulnerable Citizens
Vision is our most precious sense. It allows us to learn, grow, work, and connect. But for too long California’s leaders have undervalued the importance of eye care for the most vulnerable among us. Gov. Gavin Newsom is failing to see the big picture with his decision to delay...
San Diego’s Children and Families Get More Options to Alleviate Food Insecurity Through Summer Months
Children and families suffering from food insecurity in the city of San Diego will have more options for meals during the summer months, thanks to a joint effort announced Friday between the San Diego Unified School District and community hubs around the region, such as libraries and recreation centers. Schools,...
Power Outage Leaves Hundreds Without Power in Vista Friday Afternoon
An outage left hundreds of homes and businesses without power Friday in the northern reaches of Vista. The blackout struck shortly before 2:30 p.m., knocking out power to a total of 1,485 San Diego Gas & Electric customers, the utility reported. As of 4:15 p.m., service had been restored to...
Water Projects Receive Federal Funding Boost Across the Country, Including Locally
The San Diego County Water Authority has been granted $19.4 million for upgrades to the seawater intake at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, it was announced Friday. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Securing federal...
Navy Captain Convicted in San Diego of Cyberstalking Woman Over 18 Months
A U.S. Navy captain was convicted by a San Diego federal jury Friday of posing as his ex-girlfriend online and posting photographs of her on the internet without her knowledge or consent. Theodore E. Essenfeld served more than three decades in the Navy and is the former commanding officer of...
Mayor Todd Gloria Signs $5.82 Billion City Budget with 12% Increase Over Last Year
Mayor Todd Gloria Friday officially signed into law the $5.82 billion Fiscal Year 2025 “Protecting Our Progress” budget passed unanimously by the City Council earlier this week. The budget passed Tuesday includes revisions to the initial March budget proposal, as well as recommendations from the city’s Independent Budget...
San Diego Democrats Vote ‘No’ on Annual Defense Bill Over GOP ‘Culture War’ Amendments
All four Democrats in the San Diego congressional delegation voted against the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Friday, objecting to “culture war” amendments to the annual bill funding America’s military. “For only the second time in my 11 years in Congress, I am voting ‘no’...
CSULA Classes Still Remote in Aftermath of Destructive Building Occupation
Classes were again being held remotely Friday at Cal State Los Angeles following the extensive vandalism of a campus building by pro-Palestine protesters, an action that has prompted the university president to call for the dismantling of a protest encampment. “The encampment has crossed a line,” Cal State Los Angeles...
CSULA Classes Still Remote in Aftermath of Destructive Building Occupation
Classes were again being held remotely Friday at Cal State Los Angeles following the extensive vandalism of a campus building by pro-Palestine protesters, an action that has prompted the university president to call for the dismantling of a protest encampment. “The encampment has crossed a line,” Cal State Los Angeles...
SDG&E Awards $1 Million to Environmental Champions Amplifying Support for Local Initiatives
San Diego Gas & Electric will award close to $1 million in grants to 30 recipients of the 2024 Environmental Champions Award Grants, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting local environmental initiatives through habitat restoration and urban greening projects. Since its inception in 2011, the program has provided...
Excessive Heat Watch Issued for Parts of San Diego County; Deserts 108-115 Degrees
An excessive heat watch is in effect for parts of San Diego County starting Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The excessive heat watch is for the San Diego County deserts and will be in effect through Saturday night. Temperatures in the desert communities are expected to be between...
Plays Give Homeless People a Voice, Aim to Show ‘Humanity’ of Those Without Shelter
See a series of free plays written by people who have had brushes – or worse – with homelessness beginning Friday at the San Diego Central Library. Continuing through Sunday, “Stories of CREED in Action” will feature narratives, performed by professional actors, of individuals who have faced homelessness with both resilience and humor.
San Diego Weekend Guide: June 14-16 – Retro Rhythm
Ah, June and July in San Diego. The days (we bow to Calvin and Hobbes) are just packed. And on this San Diego weekend, and during the next three weeks right after that, the days are full of fair fun in Del Mar. The 2024 San Diego County Fair’s first...
See the 21 Sweet and Savory Finalists in Fair’s Contest for Food Concessionaires
This year’s FAIR-tastic Foods Competition at the San Diego County Fair is down to 21 finalists with winners to be named Friday. Back for its second year, the contest among the fair’s food concessionaires showcases the tastiest, most creative and newest treats at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Three...
San Diego FC Gets Festive to Welcome Soccer Star ‘Chucky’ Lozano to City
San Diego FC officially introduced the club’s first designated player, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano Thursday, followed by a welcome party at the Rady Shell. The news conference, emceed by Rodolfo Landeros, from MLS Season Pass, was held at the future home of San Diego FC, Snapdragon Stadium, with Lozano, team CEO Tom Penn and club Vice-Chairman and Sycuan Tribal Chairman Cody Martinez in attendance.
13 People Sent to Hospitals Following 2-Car Crash in Escondido
A two-vehicle collision at an Escondido intersection sent more than a dozen people to hospitals Thursday. The crash at Juniper Street and Second Avenue occurred about 2 p.m., according to the Escondido Police Department. The collision caused one of the vehicles to veer out of control and plow into a...
Summer Session Registration Jumps at Grossmont, Cuyamaca Colleges
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District officials reported a 17% increase in student enrollment over summer 2023. The district includes both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges; enrollment at Grossmont is up 19% for the summer with 15% growth for Cuyamaca. The colleges serve over 20,000 students each year. Increasingly, flexible class schedules and...
Former High School Teacher Pleads Guilty After Arrest in Teenage Sex Sting
A former University City High School science teacher and cross-country coach pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal count of attempted enticement of a minor. Sean Stevenson, 58, sought to pay $140 for sex acts with a person he believed was a 16-year-old girl. However, the person Stevenson had arranged the meeting with was actually an undercover police officer.
Imperial Beach Woman Dies in Struggle with Deputy, Boyfriend Charged with Murder
A San Diego County man accused of setting off a chain of events that culminated in his girlfriend being killed was charged Thursday with murder and other offenses. Eric John Nourani, 32, was arrested in the predawn hours Tuesday after being accused of assaulting a Riverside sheriff’s deputy and trying to grab his gun during a confrontation in the 1000 block of West Sixth Street, near Lincoln Avenue in Corona.
Police Seek Clues in Cold Case Murder of Thomas Johnson, 31, in Lincoln Park
Authorities called Thursday for help identifying a suspect in the killing of a man in his Lincoln Park home almost 20 years ago. Thomas Johnson, 31, was fatally shot after answering a knock at the front door of his house in the 5000 block of Manomet Street at about 10:45 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2005, according to the the San Diego Police Department.
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