By Gina Yarbrough San Clemente, CA–Nine juveniles were arrested Tuesday in connection with an assault on two Marines at the San Clemente Pier on May 26 in Orange County, authorities said. Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators booked five teens into Orange County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of violating assault with a deadly weapon. They will […]
Holiday Bowl seeks title sponsor
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Sports San Diego officials announced they are seeking a title sponsor for the 2023 Holiday Bowl. After a six-year run serving as the title sponsor of the game, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has opted not to continue in this capacity moving forward. Before assuming an entitlement to the […]
GI Film Festival San Diego ends with awards ceremony
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The GI Film Festival San Diego came to a close Saturday with an awards celebration held at KPBS’ newly renovated building, The Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center. Award winners were announced across 13 diverse categories, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Documentary Directed by Military or Veterans, and […]
Poway School Foundation launches summer fundraiser for homeless students, families
By SDCN Editor Poway, CA–The Poway Unified School District Foundation is launching a summer fundraiser, “Project Support & Supply,” designed to alleviate the hardships faced by students and families experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and other challenges during the summer months. As the school year comes to an end, the foundation recognizes that many students and […]
San Diego Unified, educators, reach agreement to retain, attract new staff
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Unified School District, the San Diego Education Association, and the California School Employees Association Paraeducators Chapter 759 have reached tentative agreements on three-year contracts for teachers and paraeducator staff. All the associations reached an agreement Friday, following months of collaborative negotiations. In addition to other agreements, the […]
Female inmate dies at women’s detention facility
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A female inmate in custody at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility died early Monday morning in her cell, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Sheriff’s homicide investigators were notified of the death of 32-year-old Roselee Bartolacci around 12:30 a.m. at the women’s facility in Santee. Bartolacci was arrested […]
Live music returns to City Heights with Music En La Calle
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Music En La Calle, the free music festival and street fair that brings together colorful musical performances representing a wide range of cultures and styles, returns to City Heights for the fifth time. Presented by Bodhi Tree Concerts, a San Diego nonprofit that presents music events featuring local artists and […]
DUI checkpoint nets 15 arrests in San Diego
By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego police arrested 15 people suspected of DUI at a checkpoint Thursday in downtown San Diego, authorities said. Officers conducted the DUI and driver’s license checkpoint between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. at 2475 Grand Avenue. During the checkpoint, approximately 755 vehicles were screened, 20 drivers […]
CBP seizes millions of dollars in narcotics in first quarter of 2023
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the San Diego Field Office released data of seized varieties of narcotics worth an estimated quarter billion dollars from January 1 to April 30, federal authorities said. The San Diego Field Office reports that the narcotics seized were from ports of entry at […]
18-year-old man killed in rollover crash in Escondido
By SDCN Editor Escondido, CA–An 18-year-old man died from his injuries Thursday at a local hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Escondido. Escondido police responded to the collision Wednesday on southbound North Center City Parkway south of North Nutmeg Street. According to investigators, the vehicle left the roadway, traveled up an embankment, and rolled […]