SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is reporting four confirmed pediatric cases of Shiga-toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) linked to contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair. One child has died. HHSA Epidemiology Program and the County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) are investigating the cluster of four […]
Archives for June 2019
Del Mar Bluff Stabilization Efforts Receive $6.13 Million From CA
SACRAMENTO–With the help of California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins, the North County Transit District (NCTD) will receive $6.13 million this year to be used on Del Mar Bluff stabilization projects. The securement of this funding allocation was finalized on June 27 when Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state budget into law. “I’m really […]
Carlsbad Police Arrest Transient For Residential Burglar
CARLSBAD–A local transient was arrested for residential burglary on Friday in Carlsbad, the Carlsbad Police Department said. Police officers say 27-year-old Blake Freeman was arrested for burglary and resisting arrest, and was booked into the Vista Detention Facility. Police officers were called shortly before 3 p.m. concerning an active burglary of a home on the […]
Carlsbad Fire Department Warns Of Fireworks Danger
CARLSBAD–City of Carlsbad Fire Department officials remind residents that not only is personal use of fireworks dangerous, city law prohibits the possession, sale, use and storage of all types of fireworks within city limits. “Fireworks, even those marketed as ‘safe and sane,’ are best left to the professionals,” said City of Carlsbad Fire Marshal Randy Metz. […]
San Diego Successfully Completes First Half Of Drone Pilot Program
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego has reached the half-way mark of a pilot program that aims to safely and successfully integrate drones into the national airspace. Selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Diego was among 10 agencies nationwide chosen to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft System […]
FTC, Law Enforcement Partners Announce New Crackdown On Illegal Robocalls
Washington, D.C.–The Federal Trade Commission and its law enforcement partners today announced a major crackdown on illegal robocalls, including 94 actions targeting operations around the country that are responsible for more than one billion calls pitching a variety of products and services including credit card interest rate reduction services, money-making opportunities, and medical alert systems. […]
Tijuana River Flows Impact South County Beaches
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health has issued a water contact closure for the ocean shoreline at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Border Field State Park due to sewage-contaminated flows from the Tijuana River entering the United States. The water contact closure area includes all beaches from the south end of […]
Half A Semi Of Pet Beds And Supplies To Give Away To Rescue Groups
ENCINITAS–Twenty six pallets of pet beds of all shapes and colors, folding pet toy boxes, and belly wraps for dogs arrived at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas Thursday afternoon. The supplies from PetSmart were donated through Rescue Bank operated by Greatergood.org, a non-profit organization that supports animal rescue and rehabilitation groups by providing services […]
Gov. Newsom Signs 2019-20 State Budget
SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a balanced, on-time state budget that builds a strong fiscal foundation and makes significant progress toward combatting the affordability crisis that impacts too many Californians. “The driving idea behind this budget – and my first year in office – is to combat the cost crisis and maintain fiscal discipline,” […]
CA Public Utilities Commission Opens Penalty Case Against PG&E For 2017 Wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO–The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Thursday addressed the 2017 wildfires in multiple proceedings. The CPUC opened a proceeding to consider fines and penalties against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for 2017 wildfires, and ordered the utility to create a mobile application that empowers the public to report utility pole issues. The […]
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