LA JOLLA–Recognizing the demand for more communications training in the nation’s museums, parks, zoos, aquariums, and science centers, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, has joined with Oregon State University’s Professional and Noncredit Education unit on a new online certificate program for career seekers and professionals in informal education fields. Participants […]
Archives for February 2013
National City Police Chief Tapped To Head DA’s Bureau Of Investigation
SAN DIEGO–National City Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales has accepted a position at the District Attorney’s Office as Chief of the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation. Gonzales brings more than 34 years of law enforcement and management experience to the DA’s Office, including eight years as National City’s Chief of Police and 26 years at the […]
Pedestrian Rail Underpass Opens
ENCINITAS–Getting across the railroad tracks to reach Swami’s Beach in Encinitas is now much safer and easier with the completion of a pedestrian rail undercrossing off Coast Highway 101 near Santa Fe Drive. The crossing officially opened this afternoon after a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Santa Fe underpass is one of four planned rail crossings […]
Board of Supervisors Votes To Pursue Faster Beach Water Quality Testing
SAN DIEGO––San Diego Coastkeeper, an organization that protects and restores fishable, swimmable and drinkable waters, thanks San Diego County Board of Supervisors for voting today in favor of pilot testing faster beach water quality testing. If proven successful in San Diego County, the new rapid detection methods could produce results in as few as four […]
County Health Issues Boil Water Order In Tecate
SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification for the Tecate Vista Mutual Water Company in Tecate effective immediately. This public water system serves two residences, commercial businesses and the Tecate Mission School. The drinking water system has tested present for total coliform bacteria […]
San Diego Unified Superintendent Announces Retirement
SAN DIEGO — Superintendent Bill Kowba has announced his retirement from the San Diego Unified School District, effective June 30. Kowba was named Superintendent in June 2010, after serving as interim superintendent following the departures of Terry Grier and Carl Cohn. He also served as the district’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Special Projects Officer and […]
Board of Supervisors To Examine Solar Financing Options
SAN DIEGO–The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday launched an analysis that could lead to more rooftop solar and other small-scale alternative energy projects across the region. At the urging of Supervisor Dave Roberts and Vice-Chairwoman Dianne Jacob, the board unanimously voted to initiate a detailed look at financing options for homeowners and businesses interested in installing […]
Kuumba Fest Showcase African Culture
By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO—In honor of Black History Month, the Lyceum Theater at Horton Plaza hosted the 21st annual Kuumba Fest celebration. The three-day festival featured traditional African art, food, a market place, a health fair, educational workshops, community leadership awards, dance, a hip-hop showcase, a tribute to the Apollo Theatre, and a gospel […]
SD Sport Innovators Accepting Applications For Free Business Mentoring Program
SAN DIEGO–SD Sport Innovators, the business accelerator that connects and drives the growth of Southern California’s vibrant sports innovation economy, is now accepting applications for Springboard 2.0 through March 3. Springboard 2.0 is a free four-month intensive mentoring program for innovative sport and active lifestyle companies located in Southern California. Accepted companies are paired with seasoned […]
Oceanside Charitable Foundation Invites Nonprofits To Apply For 2013-2014 Grants
OCEANSIDE–The Oceanside Charitable Foundation (OCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, released its 2013 Grant Guidelines, and began accepting applications on February 22. For its fifth cycle of grantmaking, the OCF seeks grant projects that demonstrate community engagement through arts, culture and diversity having long-lasting effects on the City of Oceanside. The Oceanside Charitable […]
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