SANTEE–Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who attempted to lure a juvenile into his vehicle on March 28 in Santee. The incident was reported about 6 p.m. in the 8000 block of Poplin Drive. A 9-year-old girl told detectives she was riding her bicycle when a man pulled up […]
To Impeach or Not To Impeach: The Political Impasse Facing Democrats
By Danny R. Johnson – Washington, DC Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC – The release this past Thursday of a redacted version of the original Robert Mueller Special Counsel Report by Attorney General William Barr has concluded he can neither charge nor clear President Donald Trump. Only Congress can now resolve the allegations against him, which sets […]
‘Betty Carter: The Music Never Stops’ CD Reintroduces the Most Celebrated Female Vocalist in Jazz
By Danny R. Johnson – Jazz and Pop Music Critic NEW YORK, NY – On March 29, 1992, jazz stylist, singer, producer, composer and educator Betty Carter gave an electrifying performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center in a program entitled “The Music Never Stops.” Flash forward 27 years later to March 29, 2019, with the […]
CA Sen. Wilk’s Measure To Expand Opportunities For State’s Hemp Industry Clears Committee
SACRAMENTO–Senator Scott Wilk, R- Santa Clarita, announced Monday that Senate Bill 153 (SB 153), a measure to ensure California is well positioned to begin the cultivation of industrial hemp, unanimously cleared the Senate Committee on Agriculture. “I am very pleased to see SB 153 moving with bipartisan support. Industrial hemp is a natural fit for […]
Escondido DUI Checkpoint Nets Four Arrests
ESCONDIDO–The Escondido Police Department arrested four individuals while conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday. Two people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. One of those drivers attempted to avoid the checkpoint and turned into the police and fire headquarters and struck a post protecting the south security gate. The other two […]
Rotarians At Work Day Project Seeks Volunteers For Community Garden
SAN MARCOS–The Rotary Club of San Marcos have organized a volunteer project in support of the annual Rotarians at Work Day. The San Marcos Community Garden will receive much-needed weeding, path clearing, and spreading of mulch. Led by adult volunteers from the Rotary Club, student members of the Interact Club from San Marcos and Mission […]
Airport Authority Seeks Input On Environmental Document For Airport Land Use
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is seeking public input on a Notice of Preparation and Initial Study for a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan proposed for Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado. This marks a 30-day review public review and comment period slated to close […]
Wisconsin Woman Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Provide Material Support To ISIS
A Wisconsin woman pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, federal prosecutors said. Waheba Issa Dais, 46, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, based upon her conduct in support of the […]
Sheriff’s Department To Collect Expired Prescription Drugs
Looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies will be at the following […]
Cleaner Diesel-Electric Locomotives Now In Service On Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Trains
Just in time for Earth Day, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passengers can now enjoy cleaner, more reliable rides on trains throughout Southern California. A total of 14 new Siemens Charger locomotives are now operational on the Pacific Surfliner route, which carries nearly 3 million passengers a year to top destinations from San Diego to San Luis […]