Universal City, CA–At long last, Universal Studios Hollywood rolls out the red carpet to resume operations and welcome guests back to the theme park beginning on Friday, April 16. The momentous occasion will commence with a special park preview for Annual and Season Pass Members starting on Thursday, April 15. While most rides will be operational, some […]
Archives for March 2021
White Backlash Against AAPIs and the Black Struggle Are Comparable
By Danny R. Johnson The struggles of the Black American narrative — the arc from slavery to Barack Obama — are celebrated, contested, and even sometimes disparaged. But there’s no denying that this narrative is well-known. We all grasp the importance of Black history to the American story, even if we argue over the proper […]
County health expands COVID-19 vaccinations to high-risk communities
SAN DIEGO–The county is continuing to expand its efforts to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines to populations who have suffered the worst outcomes from the pandemic. In February, the county began piloting multiple health-equity-focused methods to ensure that eligible county residents who live in the hardest-hit communities can get vaccinated outside of the traditional online appointment system. To […]
Sewage-contaminated flows from the Tijuana River mouth continue to move north
SAN DIEGO–Due to continued sewage-contaminated flow from the Tijuana River, the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality has extended the existing water contact closure area at the Tijuana Slough shoreline north to include the Imperial Beach shoreline. Sewage-contaminated runoff in the Tijuana River has been entering the Tijuana Estuary and water […]
GI Film Festival San Diego to showcase over 40 films in May
San Diego, CA–The GI Film Festival San Diego this week revealed its diverse film lineup for their annual festival on May 18 to 23. For the first time, the multi-day military-themed festival and other events will be streamed online. This year, 38 films representing an array of documentaries, narratives, feature-length, and shorts are included in […]
Walmart wants CA entrepreneurs to meet its buyers
The application process for Walmart’s eighth annual open call is now open, and the company invites California entrepreneurs dreaming of landing their products on Walmart shelves and online to apply for the opportunity to meet with Walmart buyers on June 30, 2021, through virtual pitch meetings. The deadline to apply for participation in this year’s […]
Sheriff’s Department, Alcohol Beverage Control conduct minor decoy operation at liquor stores
SAN DIEGO–Sheriff’s deputies, along with agents from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, and three minor decoys conducted on March 27 a decoy and Shoulder Tap operations at various liquor store locations in Santee. The minor decoys tested retailers at six locations, attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages inside their establishments. One location sold alcohol to […]
Amazon settles $2 million consumer protection lawsuit relating to reference price advertising
SAN DIEGO–Several district attorneys in California obtained a multi-million dollar civil judgment in a consumer protection lawsuit against e-commerce giant, Amazon.com. The San Diego District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Unit, along with the Santa Cruz, Alameda, Santa Clara, Yolo, and Riverside District Attorney’s offices allege that some Amazon reference price advertisements were either misleading or potentially […]
SANDAG board awards $7.1 million in Specialized Transportation Grants
San Diego, CA–At its meeting on March 26, the SANDAG Board of Directors awarded $7.1 million to local agencies and non-profit organizations through the Specialized Transportation Grant program. The funded projects will expand mobility options for seniors and people with impairments throughout the San Diego region. Ten local agencies and nonprofit organizations were awarded funding […]
Deputies shut down east county illegal marijuana dispensary, arrest four people
EL CAJON–Four people were arrested after an illegal marijuana dispensary was shut down in the unincorporated area of El Cajon, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said Friday. Robin Gordon 30, Terra Fielding 21, Jaishon Johnson 24, and Amir Hicks, 27 were arrested and booked into county jail on drug-related charges. Members of the Sheriff’s […]
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