(Newswise)–Conditions related to obesity, including inflammation and leaky gut, leave the lungs of obese patients more susceptible to COVID-19 and may explain why they are more likely to die from the disease, UTSW scientists say in a new article published online in eLife. They suggest that drugs used to lower inflammation in the lungs could prove beneficial to […]
Man arrested for the attempted kidnapping of 2-year-old at a Costco parking lot
VISTA–Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who attempted to remove a two-year-old child from a vehicle Saturday at the Costco parking lot in Vista. Shortly before 3 p.m., a woman, her fiancée and their two small children were backing out of a parking stall in the parking lot of the Costco store, located at 1700 block […]
Structure fire destroys house, injures two people, displace eight others
EL CAJON–A residential structure fire early Saturday morning injured two people, and displaced eight others in El Cajon, according to Heartland Fire and Rescue. At approximately 3:23 a.m., Heartland Fire and Rescue crews from El Cajon, assisted by crews from Santee Fire, San Diego Fire, Lakeside Fire and San Miguel Fire, were dispatched to reports […]
Scripps Research Institute to pay $10 million to settle false claims act allegations
The Scripps Research Institute has agreed to pay the U.S. $10 million to settle claims that it improperly charged NIH-funded research grants for time spent by researchers on non-grant related activities such as developing, preparing, and writing new grant applications, teaching, and engaging in other administrative activities, the Department of Justice reports. The settlement resolves […]
Court hearing planned for placement of sexual predator in Jacumba Hot Springs
SAN DIEGO–A court hearing will be held on a proposed placement of a sexual violent predator in the east county on October 26. On September 8, the Department of State Hospitals proposed placement of Joseph Bocklett at 45612 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs. Selection of the proposed placement location is the sole responsibility […]
Governor Newsom signs legislation protecting animal welfare in the state
SACRAMENTO–On National Puppy Mill Awareness Day today, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills to protect animal welfare in California. AB 2152 by Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) officially ends the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in California by closing a loophole in current law, while still allowing pet stores to partner with […]
Federal agents stop panga loaded with 17 men attempting to enter U.S. illegally off San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO–U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations agents stopped a boat offshore of Sunset Cliffs early Wednesday morning with 17 men onboard attempting to illegally enter the U.S., including 16 Mexican nationals and one Cuban national. “It took two warning shots before the vessel would stop,” said Tim Sutherland, Director of the […]
Colorado man charged with hate crime after unprovoked stabbing of Black man
Portland, OR–A Colorado man has been charged with a hate crime after stabbing a Black man from Ontario, Oregon while the man was sitting in a fast-food restaurant, according to federal prosecutors. A federal grand jury in Portland has returned a one-count indictment charging Nolan Levi Strauss, 26, a Colorado resident, with a hate crime […]
CA Gov. Newsom signs bill extending job-protected family leave to Californians
SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday signed legislation ensuring millions more Californians can utilize Paid Family Leave benefits they pay for without the fear of job loss. SB 1383 was developed through the Paid Family Leave Task Force convened by the Administration last year and builds on previous work to extend Paid Family Leave benefits from six […]
Oceanside invites surfers to California Surfing Day
OCEANSIDE–Oceanside is calling all surfers to hit the waves and its celebrated surf breaks on September 20 to show their support for California Surfing Day, the state’s designated holiday to honor the history, culture, and future of surfing in California. Surfers who paddle out on September 20 are encouraged to share their stoke for Oceanside […]
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