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Archives for June 2011

Boxer joins colleagues to introduce bill to combat human trafficking

June 30, 2011 By sdcnews

Washington, D.C.–Today, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) joined with Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), John Kerry (D-MA) and Scott Brown (R-MA) to introduce the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011, which seeks to combat human trafficking and improve protections for victims both in the United States and abroad. On the international front, the bill requires […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

ICE seizes 532 kilograms of cocaine in U.S. Virgin Islands

June 29, 2011 By sdcnews

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — About 531 kilograms (1168 pounds) of cocaine with a street value of $16 million was seized from a St. Thomas residence on Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (USVIPD). In addition to the cocaine, ICE HSI […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

President Clinton’s CGI America to focus on jobs

June 29, 2011 By sdcnews

CHICAGO–(PRNewswire-USNewswire)– Today, President Bill Clinton opened CGI America, hosting a plenary session on job creation and announcing new programs that will help foster economic growth in the U.S. Speaking to more than 700 leaders from businesses, nonprofits, and government at the opening session, President Clinton announced three “Commitments to Action” that will be implemented by […]

Filed Under: National

Justice Department: Colorado State courts to remove language barriers

June 29, 2011 By sdcnews

WASHINGTON—The Justice Department today announced it has reached an agreement with officials of the Colorado Judicial Department to ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) individuals seeking services throughout Colorado’s state court system will have access to timely and competent language assistance. The agreement resolves a Justice Department investigation of a complaint alleging that the Colorado […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

Romanian man sentenced for role in international fraud scheme

June 29, 2011 By sdcnews

WASHINGTON–A Romanian man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for his role in moving and hiding the illicit proceeds of an international fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald for the Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Attorney Ronald C. […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

Law enforcement officials agree: Investing in early ed cuts budgets and crime

June 29, 2011 By sdcnews

By Dr. Donald Miller Traditionally, it’s the business world that’s focused on investments, like the ones who Buy BTC cryptocurrency. Spend a million dollars on a product or an idea today and hope to recoup millions more in the future. But, in San Diego, law enforcement leaders also see the value of paying now to […]

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Commentary

Miramar College Serves Asian Americans –Among top 100 degree producers

June 29, 2011 By sdcnews

MIRA MESA–San Diego Miramar College is ranked in the “Top 100 Producers” for associate degrees awarded to Asian Americans among colleges nationwide, as reported by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. In the magazine’s June 2011 issue, Miramar College was listed 59th in the awarding of associate degrees in all discplines combined to Asian Americans in […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Education

Keep pets out of harm’s way July 4

June 28, 2011 By sdcnews

SAN DIEGO–Family pets can become frightened and frantic because of the noise and commotion of Independence Day celebrations, County Animal Services officials warned today. “The noise generated by fireworks displays and other noisemakers on the Fourth of July can frighten pets and trigger an escape or ‘flight’ response that can cause serious injury or even […]

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Local

Support for the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify)

June 28, 2011 By sdcnews

SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Monday approved a recommendation from Chairman Bill Horn and Supervisor Dianne Jacob to explore potential benefits of implementing the federal Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System, commonly known as E-Verify. E-Verify is an online program that can be used by the private and public sectors to determine if […]

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Local

SANDAG awarded $100M for I-805 project‏

June 28, 2011 By sdcnews

SAN DIEGO–San Diego Association of Governments SANDAG has been awarded $100 million by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to build two high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes – one in each direction – on Interstate 805 between Palomar Street and State Route 94. “These lanes will provide choices for drivers in South County – allowing carpoolers […]

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Local

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