SAN DIEGO–Two people pled guilty in connection with the A3 Charter School scheme that siphoned more than $50 million from the State of California. Sean McManus, 48, and Jason Schrock, 44, who operated and controlled 19 California charter schools as well as four business entities, were indicted by a grand jury along with nine other defendants […]
Archives for February 2021
County selects new chief medical examiner
By Donnie Ryan, County of San Diego Communications Office SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego has announced a new chief medical examiner to lead an office with 57 personnel and a budget of $12.1 million responsible for the county’s medicolegal forensic death investigations. Dr. Steven Campman, the former chief deputy medical examiner who had been filling […]
Seeing schizophrenia: X-rays shed light on neural differences, point toward treatment
(Newswise)–Schizophrenia, a chronic, neurological brain disorder, affects millions of people around the world. It causes a fracture between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behavior. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, difficulty processing thoughts, and an overall lack of motivation. Schizophrenia patients have a higher suicide rate and more health problems than the general population and a lower […]
Argonne scientists track community spread of COVID-19 in wastewater
(Newswise)–Wastewater provides a clue to virus transmission. In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, finding ways to improve testing has been key to addressing the spread of disease. While much effort has focused on testing individual people, scientists have begun to explore large-scale sampling of wastewater to understand patterns of viral transmission over larger areas. Researchers from the U.S. […]
Encinitas city council takes action to cap fees on food delivery services
ENCINITAS–The City of Encinitas Council took measures to limit fees charged by third-party delivery companies for food delivery services for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. During the February 24 council meeting, direction was given to City Manager Pam Antil to work with the City Attorney to implement a proclamation and emergency ordinance limiting the […]
County releases eligibility requirements for new COVID-19 vaccination groups
By Katie Cadiao, County of San Diego Communications Office SAN DIEGO–San Diegans who work in emergency services, child care and education, food handling and agriculture can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Those making appointments will be required to show a photo ID and proof of eligibility. Please keep in mind that vaccine supplies are […]
SANDAG reopens Friars Road following four years of construction
SAN DIEGO–San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has completed construction activities on Friars Road, near the San Diego River on Wednesday in San Diego. The projects added three bridges over Friars Road and the San Diego River. A light rail bridge was constructed for the $2.1 billion Mid-Coast Trolley project, an 11-mile extension of the […]
Oceanside to receive a $1 million grant for wetland restoration
OCEANSIDE–The City of Oceanside was notified Wednesday that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has selected the Loma Alta Slough Wetlands Enhancement project for a $1 million federal grant to construct the project’s first phase. The award is issued through the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grant program, a nationwide competitive solicitation that funds projects […]
Authorities arrest man for attempted murder of his former landlord
ENCINITAS–U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the San Clemente Station were notified by the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station to be on the look-out for Javier Ortegon, a 24-year-old male U.S. citizen. Ortegon was wanted for stabbing and then running over his former landlord with a stolen vehicle several times. Ortegon also has a pending felony case of assault against a police officer […]
San Diego joins five-year partnership with California Coast Credit Union
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego and California Coast Credit Union (Cal Coast) announced Tuesday a new five-year partnership that will help fund several city initiatives including the San Diego Promise Zone, marking the first time locally a San Diego company has provided resources to this federal program. Funding will also be made available for […]
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