(Newswise)–Agronomists and farmers are working hard to improve the sustainability of agricultural land. The June 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food blog explains which greenhouses gases are released in agriculture, and efforts to reduce them. Agriculture is a basic need for society. “In addition to feeding the world, our current agricultural land provides fibers for clothing (cotton, […]
Archives for June 2018
70K Opioid-Related Deaths Likely Went Unreported Due To Incomplete Death Certificates
PITTSBURGH–Several states are likely dramatically underestimating the effect of opioid-related deaths because of incomplete death certificate reporting, with Pennsylvania leading the pack, according to a new analysis by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The study, published in Public Health Reports, the journal of the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, found […]
Meth Trafficker Who Fled To Mexico During Trial Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
SAN DIEGO–A drug trafficker who fled during his 2009 trial and was arrested years later in Mexico, was sentenced to 20 years in prison today for smuggling 66 pounds of pure methamphetamine from Mexico and distributing it throughout San Diego. According to court records, from 2003 and 2007, Salvador Ojeda-Amarillas conspired with other drug traffickers […]
Grammy-Nominated Blues Rock Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Redefines Himself With New Studio Album
LOS ANGELES–Two-time Grammy-nominated blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa returns with a brand-new studio album, Redemption, which will be released on September 21 through his own Record Label J&R Adventures. As part of Wednesday’s announcement, he shares the official music video for the hard-hitting title-track single “Redemption.” Redemption, Bonamassa’s 13th solo studio album and third in a […]
Beverly Hills Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years In Custody For Massive Workers’ Comp Scheme
SAN DIEGO–A Beverly Hills Radiologist Ronald Grusd and two of his corporations, California Imaging Network Medical Group and Willows Consulting Company, were sentenced in federal court today after a jury trial in December resulted in convictions on 39 felony fraud counts. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant imposed a sentenced of 10 years in custody and […]
Palomar Medical Center Escondido Awarded For Treatment Of Heart Attack Patients
ESCONDIDO–Palomar Medical Center Escondido is one of the top hospitals in the nation for treating heart attack patients. The American College of Cardiology bestowed the ACTION Registry Platinum Achievement Award to PMC Escondido for the second consecutive year for achieving the highest standards of patient care as outlined by the College. “As a Platinum Performance […]
County Board Of Supervisors Vote To Adopt Revised Budget For Fiscal Year
SAN DIEGO–The County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to adopt a revised recommended budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Tuesday’s action means the budget for the upcoming year will increase $484.5 million, or 8.4 percent, over the current year for a total of $6.27 billion. Helping the homeless and those with substance […]
County Accepts Proposals For Affordable Housing Units
SAN DIEGO–The County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to accept nine proposals to develop affordable housing at two County-owned properties. The Board’s action allows the County director of General Services to review the proposals and return to the board with recommendations for approval of agreements needed to allow development of both properties—the Family Court in […]
City Of San Diego Launches Video Campaign To Help Make Streets Safer
SAN DIEGO–To encourage safer driving, biking and walking habits, the City of San Diego and Cox Communications created three public service announcements (PSA) that will air on CityTV and on Cox cable through September 30. Each video supports the City’s Vision Zero safety initiative and #TransitTuesday efforts to increase participation in alternative transportation methods. Vision […]
Filing Period To Open For Property Tax Assessment Appeals
SAN DIEGO–San Diego county residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2018-2019 year may file an application to appeal them between July 2 and Nov. 30, David Hall, Clerk of the County Assessment Appeals Boards, said today. Applications and information booklets are available on the County’s website. Residents may also […]