By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Alaska Airlines has announced it will offer daily nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Washington, D.C. through Washington Dulles International Airport and daily nonstop flights between San Diego and Eugene, Oregon through Eugene Airport starting June 15. The airline will offer seasonal nonstop service between San Diego and Tampa, Florida. […]

By SDCN Editor Orange, CA–The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, will restore partial train service between San Diego and Los Angeles. Trains will again operate between Oceanside and Irvine on Saturdays and Sundays starting February 4.  Passenger rail service was […]

By Danny R. Johnson – Travel and Entertainment News Editor The San Diego County News staff ventured to Catalan, La Tardor (Barcelona, Spain), earlier in December, which is the best time of year to get to know this fascinating international city.  The heat and humidity mean summer here is diminished, but there is still plenty […]

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with Princess Cruises, expanded the use of facial biometrics into the debarkation process at the Port of San Diego, becoming the latest seaport to modernize efforts to revolutionize cruise travel. “As cruise travel resumes around our nation’s ports, it is increasingly important to implement […]

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection is encouraging travelers to apply for a paperless I-94 tourist permit through the CBP OneTM mobile application this holiday season to help streamline their travel into the United States.  “The holidays are some of the busiest times of the year and good preparation is key […]

Sacramento, CA–California State Parks is honoring the service of U.S. veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 132 select state parks on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. “State Parks thanks our nation’s service members for their bravery, sacrifices, and dedication in answering the call of duty,” said State Parks […]

By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment and Travel News Editor San Diego County News recently embarked upon an adventure to the country of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a small Central American nation, with a population of 5.094 million, that shelters six percent of the world’s biodiversity. Tourists can expect to see gorgeous orchids, colorful […]

By SDCN Staff Sacramento, CA-–California State Parks urges visitors to avoid strenuous recreational activities and to plan ahead as some parks may have to shift operations to protect public safety during the heat wave. Activities such as running, walking, or hiking during high temperatures can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. This week California has […]