By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–The 2010 Model-Year San Diego International Auto Show concluded last Sunday at the San Diego Convention Center. This year’s show featured 600,000 square feet of new-model vehicles under one roof. Auto show organizers created a non-selling environment where show attendees can view, touch and examine every kind of vehicle on display, […]
New law goes into effect to help vulnerable homeowners avoid property scams
SAN DIEGO–State law (Proposition 8) enables the Assessor to provide temporary reductions in assessed values for property owners who have seen their property’s market value fall below its assessed value. Property owners can request a review of their property value for free by contacting the Assessor’s Office. Assembly Bill 992, effective January 1, helps protect […]
Resolve to be ready in 2010
“Resolve to be Ready” in 2010 for any emergency by having an emergency supply kit and a plan prepared in advance for your household. “Resolve to be Ready” is a Department of Homeland Security campaign to encourage communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in the New Year. “Personal preparedness is the public’s best […]
Big Bay Balloon parade draws huge crowd
By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–More than 100,000 spectators lined along Harbor Boulevard in downtown San Diego Wednesday for the Port of San Diego’s 19th annual Big Bay Balloon Parade. The event, billed as America’s largest balloon parade, featured 22 helium inflatable balloons, floats, college marching bands, drill teams, firefighters, Marine Corp and Navy bands, local […]
County health reports additional death from H1N1
SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday one additional person has died and tested positive for H1N1 influenza. The deceased is a 29-year-old female with no underlying medical conditions, according to county health officials. Although the female tested positive for H1N1, county health officials said the virus has not […]
Beware of internet car sales scam
SAN DIEGO–Consumers should be aware that if a deal appears too good to be true; it probably is. Recently a victim contacted San Diego Police regarding an offer he encountered online to purchase a Mercedes Benz S600 at a greatly reduced price. The victim was scammed out of more than fifty thousand dollars. The victim […]
Bahía Príncipe Clubs and Resorts chain opens its first golf club in Riviera Maya, México
RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico–(PRNewswire)–Earlier this month, the hotel division of Grupo Piñero, Bahía Príncipe Clubs and Resorts, unveiled the “Riviera Maya Golf Club”, a brand new 36 hole golf course, conceived to provide personal enjoyment to players from around the world. The facilities have been designed by the prestigious Robert Trent Jones II architectural firm, recognized […]
Kelley Blue Book unveils top five 2009 vehicles
(PRNewswire)– Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used car information, unveiled the most-researched new vehicles of 2009. In addition, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com reveals the top five brands with the greatest share of market interest for 2009. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that Kelley Blue Book saw increased visitation to […]
Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association reaches out to families in need
CARLSBAD–On December 23, Santa’s sleigh took on a different shape in the form of an antique fire engine, several police vehicles and a police motorcycle as the Carlsbad Police Officers Association (CPOA) adopted two Carlsbad families in need for the holidays. With the assistance of members of the CPOA, members of the Carlsbad Firefighters’ Association […]
San Diego County’s new medical examiner building opens
The first big piece of the new County Operations Center is now open. The state-of-the-art building houses the Medical Examiner, County Veterinarian and Department of Environmental Health. It is a LEED Silver building, with the latest in energy saving design and technology.