By Pam Slater-Price, Bill Gore and Nick Macchione In October 2009, a Torrey Pines High student was driving while drunk. He crashed his car in Rancho Santa Fe, killing one passenger. Months later, a 17-year-old cheerleader from Poway High School drove her SUV while intoxicated, lost control and the car flipped over many times. She […]
Holidays go high-tech for grandparents, older adults
If you have an older relative on your holiday shopping list, perhaps this is the year to look past traditional gifts such as robes, socks, perfume or candy and consider a more tech-savvy gift such as an e-book reader, a gaming system or even computer classes. Don’t count out seniors when you’re thinking about technology […]
Holiday ornaments displayed at Rancho Guajome Adobe
VISTA–More than one hundred wreaths, garlands and centerpieces made out of natural materials were on display Saturday and Sunday at the 14th annual Rancho Christmas at Rancho Guajome Adobe. The event featured live entertainment, hands-on crafts and activities, caramel apples, homemade candles, a tractor-drawn wagon, blacksmithing and wool spinning.
Leading scholar on Japan Chalmers Johnson leaves lasting legacy at UCSD
By Rex Graham SAN DIEGO–Chalmers Johnson, an internationally prominent scholar on Japan and international relations and an emeritus professor at UC San Diego’s School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS), died Saturday, Nov. 20 at his home near San Diego. He was 79. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Johnson, an international expert […]
Historic Bancroft Rock House gets makeover
SPRING VALLEY–County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation Wednesday officially opened the newly restored Bancroft Rock House in Spring Valley. The improvements to the historic rock house include a new roof, floor, front porch, fencing, entry gate, fire-rated wood shingles and parking improvements. The restoration project also […]
Carlsbad police release “Hands Free” enforcement results
CARLSBAD–Forty-nine cell phone citations, one texting citation, and five warnings were issued in Carlsbad Thursday, during the countywide campaign against drivers violating the “hands free” cell phone law. On Wednesday, Carlsbad police joined other San Diego County law enforcement agencies for a “zero-tolerance” campaign against drivers violating the “hands free” cell phone law. Officers working […]
Unknown suspects sought for vehicle burglaries in Zoo parking lot
San Diego County Crime Stoppers and San Diego police are asking for assistance from the public to identify unknown suspects wanted for two vehicle burglaries at the San Diego Zoo parking lot. Investigators said on Sunday, November 7, between the hours of 1-5 p.m., two vehicles were burglarized while they were parked unattended in the […]
County giving free sandbags to residents
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–With storms expected this weekend and the rainy season looming, the County Department of Public Works reminds people in unincorporated areas that they can get free sandbags to protect their homes, neighborhoods and streets from becoming damaged by mud, flooding and soil runoff. The Department of Public Works provides sand and bags for […]
U.S., The Netherlands sign agreement to prevent, combat crime
THE HAGUE, Netherlands–U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute today joined Dutch Security and Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten to sign a Preventing and Combating Serious Crime (PCSC) Agreement—allowing for the exchange of biometric and biographic data between the United States and the Netherlands to bolster counterterrorism and law enforcement efforts while […]
CPUC: Penalty phase begins in 2008 PG&E explosion in Rancho Cordova
SAN FRANCISCO–The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today said it will evaluate charges of unlawful conduct levied against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) by CPUC investigators concerning a December 24, 2008, PG&E natural gas pipeline explosion in Rancho Cordova, Calif. The action was taken in the wake of a final report on the incident […]