(Newswise)–Living through a pandemic has shown us all the importance of mental health like never before. Faculty across California State University’s 23 campuses know this first-hand as they interact with their students during what has been an exceptionally challenging time for many—both academically and personally. While each CSU campus offers critical Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for […]
Archives for May 2021
County installs free menstrual product dispensers in public facilities
San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego has launched a pilot program to support greater access to free menstrual products, including tampons and pads. The Free 4 Menstrual Equity, or Free4ME program, intends to address period poverty, a person’s inability to access or pay for menstrual products, according to Katie Cadiao, County of San Diego […]
Pet of the week: Tipperary
Encinitas, CA–Tipperary is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-year- old, 58 pounds, female, Border Collie mix. While Tipperary is technically considered to be an adult dog, she’s still very much a puppy. She was found running stray in the Imperial Valley. Tipperary was picked up and taken to […]
Local leaders rally behind SANDAG 2021 regional plan for cleaner transportation system
San Diego, CA–Leaders from the SANDAG Board of Directors gathered at the future Balboa Avenue Transit Center in support of the draft 2021 Regional Plan, encouraging residents to participate in the public review of the proposed plan before a vote of the SANDAG Board later this year. The draft 2021 Regional Plan will enhance the […]
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to require reservations for peak travel weekends this summer
Orange, CA–Reservations will be required on select weekends for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains that travel between San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Additional train cars are being added when possible to increase the number of available seats on select trains. However, the number of seats onboard each […]
San Diego seeking candidates for job opportunities with the city
San Diego, CA–As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, more San Diegans will be looking to find meaningful employment. In response, the City of San Diego is devoting resources to help get people back to work and provide high-quality services to the public. The city is actively hiring for a variety of positions, including […]
San Diego officials warn against illegal entry at sea, increase patrols for Memorial Day weekend
San Diego, CA–In an effort to deter individuals from considering dangerous attempts to illegally enter the U.S. by sea, law enforcement officials are increasing patrols off the coast of San Diego this Memorial Day weekend. “Smugglers don’t adhere to boating safety standards. These are long and dangerous excursions, with overladen vessels traveling without navigational lights […]
Five people arrested for operating illegal marijuana dispensary in Spring Valley
Spring Valley, CA–Five people were arrested Thursday after an illegal marijuana dispensary was shut down in the unincorporated area of Spring Valley, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said Friday. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics and Gangs Division, with the assistance of deputies from the Lakeside Sheriff’s Crime Suppression Teams and members of […]
Feds help coordinate rescue of a kidnapped 4-year-old child
San Diego, CA–Federal authorities rescued a 4-year-old who was kidnaped by his mother in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department reported. The U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector’s Foreign Operations Branch coordinated with the government of Mexico to rescue the child from an East Los Angeles location. On May 5, Sheriff’s deputies contacted San […]
Gov. Newsom announces “Vax for the Win” program to encourage more COVID-19 vaccinations
Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday launched “Vax for the Win,” a new multi-faceted vaccine incentive program designed to motivate Californians to get their vaccination leading up to the state’s reopening on June 15. The incentives aim to give an extra nudge to those who still need to get vaccinated against COVID-19, especially those in hard-to-reach communities, while […]
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