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Archives for October 2019

Oil executives plead guilty for roles in bribery scheme involving foreign officials

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The former CEO and chief operations officer (COO) of a Monaco-based intermediary company have pleaded guilty Wednesday for their roles in a scheme to corruptly facilitate millions of dollars in bribe payments to officials in multiple countries. These included Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya and Syria. The company’s […]

California secures federal assistance to support response to 46 and Hillside fires

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SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom has secured Fire Management Assistance Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of resources to fight the 46 Fire in Riverside County and the Hillside Fire burning in San Bernardino County. “California and its federal, local and community partners are working in lockstep to meet the […]

A holiday tradition continues with Cygnet Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”

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SAN DIEGO–The holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its sixth season of cheer.  The family-friendly musical has become a holiday favorite, with San Diegans making Scrooge, the Spirits, and the Cratchit family part of their holiday tradition. Unfortunately they couldn’t get Santa to go with them but they did have surprise Virtual […]

Flu activity declines this week

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SAN DIEGO–Flu activity saw a slight decline in the county this week with 30 lab-confirmed cases, six less than the number of cases reported last week. That brings the 2019-20 flu season total to 362 cases, compared to 130 at this time last year. County public health officials continue to emphasize the importance of getting […]

New grant helps Sheriff’s Department stop impaired drivers

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SAN DIEGO–The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department a $550,000 grant that will fund a year’s worth of special operations and campaigns designed to stop drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. “Thanks to this important grant, the Sheriff’s Department can continue to protect San Diego county […]

Arch Health Medical Group earns highest honor for patient care

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SAN DIEGO–Arch Health Medical Group has received the “Elite” designation, the highest level awarded, for delivering high quality patient care during the past year.  The America’s Physician Group (APG), the leading association in the country representing physician organizations, awarded the designation based on Arch Health’s superior performance delivering risk-based, coordinated care throughout the year. “Arch […]

Getty fire forces thousands of people to evacuate Los Angeles area

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LOS ANGELES–A fast moving brush fire near the Getty Museum has forced thousands of people in the Los Angeles area to flee their homes and businesses Monday. Currently, the Getty fire has grown to more than 618 acres and around 10,000 structures are under mandatory evacuation orders, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The […]

Two people arrested for human smuggling, evading Border Patrol agents

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CHULA VISTA–U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Chula Vista Station arrested a man and woman Saturday for transporting undocumented immigrants and endangering their lives while trying to evade apprehension. On Oct. 26 at approximately 3 p.m., agents near Jamul observed several individuals quickly enter a grey sedan and head westbound towards Chula Vista. Suspecting a […]

San Diego authorities recover Alpine stolen metal sculpture in Arizona

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ALPINE–San Diego County Sheriff’s Department assisted by detectives from the Arizona Department of Public Safety GIITEM Taskforce arrested two people responsible for the theft of a metal sculpture depicting a horse from the Double S Tack and Feed Store in unincorporated El Cajon on Friday. The suspects, Percy Hill, 56, of Golden Valley, Arizona, and […]

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