SAN DIEGO–For the second year running, San Diego Association of Governments SANDAG has conducted a comprehensive survey of gang involvement among arrestees, with the data showing that about a quarter of people arrested in the region in 2009 had some form of gang affiliation. “The information we have gathered from interviews over the last two […]
Home buyers get free inside info from local experts
LA JOLLA–Every month professional experts gather to help potential home buyers to simplify and speed through the purchasing process. Professional lenders, inspectors, realtors and more will walk you through the “ins and outs” of buying your home. The next meeting is 5:30 to 7p.m., Tuesday, January 11 at Cozymel’s Mexican Grill, 4303 La Jolla Village […]
Pet owners urge to have animals microchipped, vaccinated and licensed
BONITA–Pet owners can have their animals microchipped, vaccinated and licensed at the County Department of Animal Services shelter in Bonita on Sunday, Jan. 9, from noon to 2 p.m. The shelter is located at 5821 Sweetwater Road. Pet owners taking advantage of these services will also receive a variety of free pet gifts at this […]
Justice Moreno to retire from State Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO–After a distinguished career on the state and federal courts, Justice Carlos Moreno today announced his retirement from the California Supreme Court effective February 28. “It has been a truly unique honor and privilege to have served the people of California as a judge for over twenty-four years and, together with my great colleagues […]
Record crowd expected to brawl, play at UCSD’s winter game fest
By Christine Clark LA JOLLA–More video games, sponsors, attendees and $700,000 worth of prizes, will be featured at the seventh annual Winter Game Fest Jan. 22 and 23 on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. The two-day video game tournament is free and open to the public and has become in one […]
Entertainment announced for the San Diego Multicultural Festival
SAN DIEGO–The entertainment lineup for the13th annual Sheila R. Hardin San Diego Multicultural Festival has been announced and it features an eclectic mix of performers all highlighting the city’s rich diversity. The free, family-friendly event, which will take place Saturday, January 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., typically brings more than 20,000 San Diegans […]
Chickenpox outbreak reported at Santee school
SANTEE–Five students at Hill Creek Elementary School in the Santee School District have been diagnosed with chickenpox (varicella), according to San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials. The children diagnosed include a 10-year-old and four 8-year-olds, all in different classes. One of the children was unimmunized and one child had one immunization. […]
County offers pertussis vaccine at Northgate Markets
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–In an effort to combat the ongoing pertussis epidemic that has sickened hundreds of children and adults in the region, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency will be offering the whooping cough booster shot, or Tdap, at local Northgate markets on weekends in January. The booster shot will be offered […]
Point Loma Nazarene University offers 2011 Kyoto Prize Symposium Journalism Fellowship
SAN DIEGO–Point Loma Nazarene University is accepting applications for its 2011 Kyoto Prize Symposium Journalism Fellowship — an educational experience to enrich a journalist’s knowledge in technology, science and the arts by attending the Kyoto Prize Symposium in San Diego, April 3-8. The fellowship will fund travel, lodging and per-diem expenses for the journalist to […]
Local Republican, Democratic chairmen condemn shooting in Arizona
In this hour of great tragedy, we extend our prayers and condolences to the families of those who were killed today in the shooting in Arizona. Our thoughts remain with those who remain hospitalized, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Regardless of political ideology, we are united in our horror over the violence against those who are […]