SAN DIEGO–A bill sponsored by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office establishing an amnesty clause to encourage victims and witnesses of sexual assault to testify in court once again received bipartisan support this morning and passed on consent out of the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill is authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. AB 1927 would provide immunity […]
Archives for July 2020
Amphibious assault vehicle accident leaves 1 Marine dead, 2 injured, 8 missing
CAMP PENDLETON–One Marine has died, eight service members remain missing and two were injured in an amphibious assault vehicle accident Thursday afternoon off the San Diego coast, according to Camp Pendleton officials. The 15 Marines assigned to the 15th MEU participated in the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group training exercise near San Clemente Island. During […]
San Diego International Airport adds three new nonstop routes on Alaska Airlines
SAN DIEGO–San Diego International Airport (SAN) will add nonstop service to one new international destination and two U.S. cities on Alaska Airlines. Alaska will offer flights from San Diego to the following cities: Cancun, Mexico via Cancun International Airport – four times weekly beginning November 20, 2020 through April 12, 2021. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. through […]
Sen. Bates: More state funding to help house young adults
SACRAMENTO–Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) said Tuesday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded funding to Orange and San Diego counties to help house young adults who are at-risk of becoming homeless. “I appreciate the efforts of the California Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure every region receives […]
California puts money back into the pockets of workers amide COVID-19 recession
SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that over $1 billion has gone back into the pockets of more than 3.6 million working Californians and their families through California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). Newsom also announced that Californians will get the raise they deserve, by declining to use his authority […]
Two people arrested for identity theft and commercial burglary
BONSALL–Two people were arrested Tuesday for commercial burglary and identity theft in North County, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Raul Rios and Estella Velez were arrested for their involvement in the burglaries and ID theft. Velez is a Sheriff’s Department employee working at the Vista Detention Facility as a licensed vocational nurse. […]
A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors
(Newswise)–Many Black men suffer symptoms of traumatic stress in the aftermath of traumatic injury, and they also often carry social concerns, including experiences of discrimination and stigma. Yet despite their significant needs, underserved populations often have limited access to behavioral health care as well as a lack of financial resources to pay for such care. […]
Florida man who used COVID-relief funds to purchase Lamborghini sports car charged
Miami, FL–A Florida man was arrested and charged with fraudulently obtaining $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and using those funds, in part, to purchase a sports car for himself. Authorities seized a $318,000 sports car and $3.4 million from bank accounts at the time of the arrest. David Hines, 29, of Miami, Florida, […]
Bob Marley’s legacy documentary series continues with “Punky Reggae Party”
Episode five of Bob Marley’s Legacy documentary series continues with ‘Punky Reggae Party,’ an insightful look back at Bob’s time in and impact on London and the rest of the United Kingdom. Dating back from the mid-’70s to this present day, ‘Punky Reggae Party’ explores how Marley’s music and ethos captured the Zeitgeist, detailing his […]
Rock and Roll San Diego introduces new live streaming features for musicians
SAN DIEGO–Rock and Roll San Diego, a musician’s go-to facility for rehearsal space, repairs, rentals, and music lessons, introduces a new live streaming feature for bands to share their live performances with their fanbase. The new live streaming feature demonstrates Rock and Roll San Diego’s commitment to investing in and spreading awareness of a musicians’ […]
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