By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment/Travel News Editor SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – It has been a year and a half after Hurricane Maria, and San Diego County News visited the island over the Presidents Day holiday and found signs of hope and progress are emerging in Puerto Rico, just as the island’s tourist season […]
Study: Hotels Need To Be Home Smart Home
(Newswise)–A new study has found that the average American hotel room lags behind the average American home when it comes to technology, and that hotels need to be more than a “home away from home” in order to satisfy guests. The study, conducted by University of Delaware professors Sri Beldona and Zvi Schwartz, was recently […]
Parents Unsure How To Work With Schools To Prevent Cyberbullying
(Newswise)–Parents know they need to work with their child’s school to prevent cyberbullying, but a new study from the University of Iowa shows many wonder how. “Parents felt schools, children, and other parents all had responsibility for cyberbullying, but they were unsure when to report it,” says Rachel Young, UI assistant professor of journalism, who talked […]
Recent Rains Bode Well At The Flower Fields
CARLSBAD–Southern California has recently experienced winter storms that have blanketed the area with consistent rain. With less than a month from opening day, the team at The Flower Fields keeps a close eye on the growth and health of the crop…so far, they like what they see! “We’re excited to see that the fields have […]
Incoming Complex Brings Serving Seniors’ Affordable Housing Units To More Than 400
By Paul Downey Serving Seniors may be most well-known for its meal program, which provides 2,500 meals a day to seniors across the county. In 2017, the organization served 600,000 meals, which can greatly assist seniors that may be on fixed incomes, yet their housing expenses continue to increase. In addition to nutritious meals, Serving […]
House Of Blues Kick Off Restaurant Week With Three-Course Menu
SAN DIEGO–House of Blues Restaurant and Bar will kick off Restaurant Week with a three-course meal beginning this Sunday. The restaurant will also celebrate the introduction of several new dishes now available on its all-American, Southern-inspired dinner menu. In addition to signature favorites, the San Diego Restaurant Week menu will highlight the all-new BBQ Nachos […]
Rancho Santa Fe Philanthropist Hosts Weekly Happy Hour Fundraisers To Benefit Local Nonprofits
SAN DIEGO–JoyWorks Network is taking its fundraising to another level of fun every Thursday for a charity-driven cocktail hour inside the cozy Huntsman Bar at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Every week features a new charity so that Ranch residents and neighboring communities can band together to raise both awareness and funds. Every week, […]
Easter Islanders Used Rope, Ramps To Put Giant Hats On Famous Statues
(Newswise)–The ancient people of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, were able to move massive stone hats and place them on top of statues with little effort and resources, using a parbuckling technique, according to new research from a collaboration that included investigators from Binghamton University, State University at New York. “Of the many questions that […]
San Diego Restaurant Week Returns In January
SAN DIEGO–Leave the cooking to the chef! The 15th annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns January 20 through January 27 for an edible extravaganza to ring in the New Year. The foodie-favorite week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego. For 8 days […]
Shop Safely Over The Holiday Season
SAN DIEGO–During the holidays, criminals are working overtime and they are looking for any opportunity to steal your purse, wallet or packages when you are out shopping. It is easy to become distracted when checking your shopping list or talking with shop staff or friends, but crime prevention specialists say you need to pay attention […]