San Diego, CA–The San Diego Padres have signed infielder Robinson Canó to a major league contract, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller said. To make room on the 26-man roster, the Padres optioned right-hander Dinelson Lamet to Triple-A El Paso. Canó, 39, batted .195 (8-for-41) with one home run, three RBI, and […]
USTA National Women’s Senior Hard Court Championships continue at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
La Jolla, CA–Second-seeded Charleen Hillebrand of Long Beach took 40 minutes to dispatch top-seeded Catherine Anderson of Del Mar, 6-0, 6-1 to capture the USTA National Women’s Senior Hard Court 80 and over the singles title at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. On a cool, overcast day, the 80-year-old Hillebrand used a steady […]
California readies 3,000 miles of network infrastructure to achieve broadband for public
Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is one step closer to delivering affordable high-speed internet service to communities throughout the state, awarding new contracts that will supply the materials necessary for building 3,000 miles of broadband infrastructure. The California Department of Technology, as part of the state’s Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, awarded contracts to two […]
Three-month-old giraffe calf receives orthotic leg brace treatment at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego, CA–A 3-month-old giraffe calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has received a new lease on life, thanks to swift intervention by the conservation organization’s wildlife health and wildlife care teams to correct abnormalities that threatened the calf’s survival. The female youngster—named Msituni (pronounced see tune neee), which means “in the forest” […]
CA Public Utilities Commission provides more numbers for 209 area code
San Francisco, CA–The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Thursday acted to ensure that phone numbers continue to be available to meet the demand in the geographic region served by the 209 area code by approving a second area code (called an overlay) that will provide additional numbering resources while minimizing customer inconvenience. The new area […]
ADHD and alcohol just don’t mix
San Diego, CA–This spring and summer experts recommend that San Diegans ditch alcoholic drinks in favor of healthier alternatives—especially individuals who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or another primary mental health diagnosis. That’s because of research that indicates individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD face an increased risk of developing long-term substance use […]
San Diegans join SANDAG for Bike to Work Day
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–SANDAG Bike to Work Day made a return on Thursday morning in San Diego county. While pit stop visits are still being counted, preliminary estimates show that there were more than 6,800 pit stop visits throughout the San Diego region. At pit stops, participants received a brand new San Diego […]
Carlsbad police seek witnesses of vehicle assault on pedestrians at shopping center
By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–Carlsbad police are looking for witnesses in an attempted murder and assault with a vehicle on pedestrians that occurred May 15 at a north county shopping center. Carlsbad Police Department received several 911 calls around 2:15 a.m. of a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians in the parking lot at 300 Carlsbad Village […]
Oceanside Public Library to host art classes for older adults
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Public Library is hosting a series of three free art-making classes for older adults in June. In this series of workshops, taught by expert Diania Caudell and assisted by teaching artist Linda Kallas, participants will learn about the art of Luiseno basket weaving and will create a Cherokee single-wall […]
North County woman dies from influenza
San Diego, CA–A 76-year-old woman from North County is the sixth influenza death reported this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency said Wednesday. The woman, who died May 6, had underlying medical conditions. She had not gotten a flu vaccination and did not have COVID-19 when she died. “Our condolences go out the […]