Chart-breaking artist, XXXTentacion, will cement his legacy as a musical prodigy with the release of his final full-length album “Bad Vibes Forever” on December 6. Billie Eilish, Trippie Redd, Craig Xen and PnB Rock reflect on the scale of X’s impact in a recently posted album trailer; In the clip, Eilish dubs X “a beam […]
New York resident arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS
NEW YORK–Federal authorities arrested a Brooklyn man Wednesday with allegedly attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, and distributing bomb-making instructions, according to the Department of Justice. Zachary Clark, 40, faced Magistrate Judge Robert Lehrburger in Manhattan federal court later that day.The criminal […]
Helper protein worsens diabetic eye disease
(Newswise)–In a recent study using mice, lab-grown human retinal cells and patient samples, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they found evidence of a new pathway that may contribute to degeneration of the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The findings, they conclude, bring scientists a step closer to developing new drugs for […]
NASA, French space laser measures massive migration of ocean animals
Every night, under the cover of darkness, countless small sea creatures – from squid to krill – swim from the ocean depths to near the surface to feed. This vast animal migration – the largest on the planet and a critical part of Earth’s climate system – has been observed globally for the first time […]
County warns residents to prepare before driving to mountains
SAN DIEGO–Snow is predicted for local mountains on Thanksgiving weekend, and thousands of San Diego county residents will head up there for some wintry fun over the long holiday weekend. If that includes you, the county wants to remind you to be prepared before you go. One to two feet of snow is forecast for […]
Two elderly women die from flu
SAN DIEGO–Two additional influenza deaths were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to five, according to the County Health and Human Services Agency. A 70-year-old woman died from influenza B in July 2019, although the death was just reported last week. A 78-year-old woman died from influenza A and influenza B Nov. 3, 2019. […]
Local high school football player nominations open for Dr. Pepper Most Inspirational Award
SAN DIEGO–Nominations are now being accepted for the Dr. Pepper Most Inspirational Player Award, which will recognize a San Diego County high school football player during an on-field presentation at the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl. The program aims to recognize a local high school football player whose presence, actions and words of […]
SANDAG offers $60K in grant funding to encourage people to bike
SAN DIEGO–SANDAG iCommute program is offering $3,000 mini-grants for programs or projects that promote biking through outreach and education. Projects will help the San Diego region gear up for the 30th annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day on May 14, 2020. A total of up to $60,000 is up for grabs. Eligible applicants include local […]
Rain brings contaminated water to county beaches
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego county due to contaminated water runoff to county beaches. Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, […]
Feds rescue teen stuffed in dashboard compartment
Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico West port of entry Monday thwarted a dangerous human-smuggling attempt after discovering a teen concealed in a dashboard compartment of a vehicle. The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 25, when a 28-year-old man and his 21-year-old male passenger, entered the Calexico […]