WASHINGTON–After thorough consideration, the Navy has decided to decommission USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, due to the extensive damage sustained during the July fire. “We did not come to this decision lightly,” said Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite. “Following an extensive material assessment in which various courses of […]
Archives for November 2020
Local residents honor woman killed on Carlsbad hiking trail
CARLSBAD–It was a somber walk to honor a local woman and avid hiker who was found stabbed to death Monday by an unknown assailant on a popular Carlsbad trail. More than 100 residents gathered at the Hosp Grove Trail East Saturday morning for the “Finish Lisa’s Walk” in honor of Lisa Thorborg, a Carlsbad resident […]
West PACE hosts community drive to collect necessities for North County seniors
SAN MARCOS–Nonprofit West PACE will host their inaugural collection campaign, “Everyday Necessities Drive for North County Seniors” on November 30. Organizers of the campaign encourage San Diego county businesses, community groups, and individuals to donate new and unused toiletries, games, puzzles, socks, masks and other care items that will be assembled into holiday gift packages […]
Jewish Family Service aids San Diegans of all faiths during COVID-19 pandemic
SAN DIEGO–Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) remains committed to helping San Diegans of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages maintain stability through this crisis and beyond. Today, JFS released statistics to demonstrate the region’s increased need for assistance during the pandemic. The 102-year-old nonprofit has also announced a new, “Triple Your […]
Researchers reveal switch used in plant defense against animal attack
(Newswise)–For decades, scientists have known that plants protect themselves from the devastation of hungry caterpillars and other plant-munching animals through sophisticated response systems, the product of millions of years of evolution. The biological mechanisms underlying this attack-counter defense paradigm have been vigorously pursued by plant biologists given that such details will help unlock a trove […]
Global warming likely to increase disease risk for animals worldwide
(Newswise)–Changes in climate can increase infectious disease risk in animals, researchers found — with the possibility that these diseases could spread to humans, they warn. The study, conducted by scientists at the University of Notre Dame, University of South Florida and University of Wisconsin-Madison, supports a phenomenon known as “thermal mismatch hypothesis,” which is the […]
Bicyclist killed in a traffic collision in Encinitas
ENCINITAS–A male bicyclist was struck and killed Saturday morning in a traffic collision in Encinitas, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Shortly before 12 noon, a male cyclist was struck by a vehicle as the driver navigated a right turn from westbound Leucadia Boulevard to Moonstone Court in Encinitas. The vehicle and driver remained […]
County health issues closure of shoreline at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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 following recent rain. The water contact closure area includes all beaches from the […]
County health officials advise residents of COVID-19 community outbreak
SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Department is advising the public of a COVID-19 outbreak in the community. Any person who attended indoor services and events at Awaken Church at 7620 Balboa Avenue in San Diego between November 15 to November 22 should quarantine for 14 days following their […]
The Weeknd and Vevo conclude the live performance trilogy with “Faith”
Vevo and The Weeknd complete their trilogy of Official Live Performances with “Faith,” from The Weeknd’s chart-topping album After Hours (XO Records / Republic Records). The three cinematic visuals “Alone Again,” “In Your Eyes,” and “Faith” were directed by Vevo and filmed at their studio located in Los Angeles, CA. Vevo and The Weeknd first worked together […]
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