SAN DIEGO–The Centre City Development Corporation Board approved a design of Fat City Lofts project but recommended a denial of Land-Use Permits. The board voted 6-0 with two abstentions (Chair Kilkenny and Secretary Relyea) to grant design review approval, based on architecture and urban design, for the Fat City Lofts project, a proposed mixed-use project […]
Whooping cough case total at 433 for 2011
SAN DIEGO–For the first time in 20 years, no whooping cough deaths were reported in the state, according to the California Department of Public Health. The good news is credited to statewide vaccination efforts last year, but local health officials also want to remind the public that pertussis is still active in the county. Locally […]
San Diego police investigate a Bay Park robbery attempt
SAN DIEGO–Detectives are investigating an attempt commercial robbery that occurred at the Golden Bear Fuel station in San Diego. On January 6, at about 8 a.m., a male suspect entered the Golden Bear Fuel station, located at 1550 Morena Boulevard. He loitered in the small convenience store portion of the business, as well in the […]
Sex offender receives 195-year sentence
SAN DIEGO–A Northern California sex offender, convicted in South Bay of forcible lewd act on a child, attempted kidnapping, robbery and attempted robberies, received a 195 year-to-life sentence. Leonard Scroggins, 34, was sentenced Monday morning to 150 years plus an additional 45 years in state prison by Superior Court Judge George Clarke. “Our South Bay Branch and in particular, […]
Supervisors Cox, Jacob fight to keep major employer and 3,800 jobs in San Diego
SAN DIEGO –At the urging of Vice Chairman Greg Cox and Supervisor Dianne Jacob, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adopted a resolution opposing a proposed luxury condominium project that threatens Solar Turbines and its 3,800 jobs in San Diego. The Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that would oppose the Fat […]
Albertsons is now exclusive grocery outlet for Compass Card
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–Albertsons is now the exclusive grocery store outlet to buy and reload Compass Card, the region’s smart card transit pass for bus and rail services provided by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit District (NCTD). The grocery store has 42 convenient locations throughout the San Diego region. Compass Cards […]
Rain brings urban runoff to county beaches
SAN DIEGO–The Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that the levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that discharge […]
Free military spouse symposium, career fair at San Diego Convention Center
SAN DIEGO–Military spouses, service members and veterans are invited to attend the free military Spouse Symposium and Career Fair 2012 “Keeping a Career on the Move,” co-hosted by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and Blue Star Families from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 at the San Diego Convention Center. […]
Unidentified suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon
SAN DIEGO–County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking the public to help identify and locate an unknown suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. Detectives said on January 1, approximately fifteen minutes after midnight, a 28 year-old male victim was celebrating New Year’s eve at a […]