The Federal Bureau of Investigation reminds the public to use caution when making donations in the aftermath of natural disasters. Unfortunately, criminals can exploit these tragedies for their own gain by sending fraudulent e-mails and creating phony websites designed to solicit contributions. The FBI and the National Center for Disaster Fraud have an existing tip […]
Archives for October 2012
Video: New York Mayor ‘It’s a Disaster’
After Sandy comes the cleanup in New York City, a soggy, powerless mess. Buildings are flooded, along with tunnels and the subway system. Authorities say it could be a week before power comes back on.
Homeland Security Cracks Down On Counterfeit Baseball League Merchandise
SAN FRANCISCO–Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have two words for Bay Area vendors hoping to cash in on the World Series by selling counterfeit Major League Baseball (MLB) merchandise – “you’re out!” During enforcement actions last week that coincided with the initial two World Series games, HSI […]
Armed Suspect Wanted For Carjacking, Robberies In San Diego County
SAN DIEGO–Detectives are investigating a series of armed robberies and a carjacking that occurred throughout the county yesterday. On October 29, just before 9 a.m., the suspect walked up to a male in a parking lot at 8900 Rio San Diego Drive in Mission Valley East. The suspect, wearing a jacket with “POLICE” on the […]
Dead Crow Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
SAN DIEGO–A dead American crow found in La Jolla has tested positive for West Nile virus, San Diego County vector control officials said Tuesday. Although summer-like temperatures have been dropping and San Diego County’s warm-weather West Nile virus season seems to be ending, County environmental health officials urged people to be careful and protect themselves […]
GRAMMY Charity Auctions VIP Experience With Justin Bieber
LOS ANGELES–GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions exclusive VIP experience with Justin Bieber is available through Nov. 2 at www.ebay.com/grammy. All proceeds will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation. The package includes two tickets and meet-and-greet passes to an upcoming show on Justin Bieber’s tour. The auction runs now through Nov. 2. Proceeds from GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions provide essential support for the GRAMMY Foundation. Under the banner of GRAMMY in the Schools, the GRAMMY Foundation […]
Live Well, San Diego! Improving Region’s Health
SAN DIEGO–In summer of 2010, the County launched Live Well, San Diego!, a long-term plan to improve the health and well-being of all San Diego County residents. Today, the County Board of Supervisors received a report on the impact of Live Well, San Diego! on the region during the initiative’s second year. “The County is committed to improving the […]
Chargers Sign Ajirotutu, Place Goodman On “Reserve-Injured”
SAN DIEGO–Chargers signed wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu to a one-year contract and placed wide receiver Richard Goodman on the “Reserve-Injured” list. Ajirotutu signed with the Chargers in 2010 as an undrafted rookie free agent from Fresno State. In 10 games as a rookie, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver caught 13 balls for 262 yards and two touchdowns. In his third […]
Pat Murphy Named Tucson Padres Manager
SAN DIEGO–The Padres and Tucson Padres have announced a new manager with strong Arizona ties. Pat Murphy, who for 15 seasons was the Arizona State University baseball coach, is the new manager of the Tucson Padres. Murphy managed the Padres Short-Season affiliate in Eugene, Oregon each of the past two seasons, posting the Northwest League’s […]
Miami Area Assisted Living Facility Owners Plead Guilty For Roles In $63 Million Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Two owners of Miami area assisted living facilities (ALF) pleaded guilty October 26 in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving defunct Miami area health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN). Raymond Rivero, 55, of Homestead, Fla., and Ivon Perez, 50, of Miami, each pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. […]
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