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WEBCoast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy offload $44.2M in drugs in San Diego. by SDCN Editor | Sep 13, 2024 | Central San Diego, Local | 0.
San Diego restaurant owner convicted of tax, COVID-19 fraud
WEB23 hours ago · San Diego, CA–A federal jury convicted a San Diego businessman of wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes for schemes to defraud COVID-19 relief programs and to file false tax returns. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Leronce Suel was the majority owner of Rockstar Dough, …
Escondido Police release image of vehicle in teen skateboarder’s …
WEB2 days ago · The Escondido Police Department released a surveillance image of a suspect vehicle in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old skateboarder in Escondido on August 8. Photo provided by the Escondido Police Department. Escondido, CA–Escondido Police are seeking public assistance in …
San Diego reaches new milestone in affordable housing permits
WEBAug 17, 2024 · San Diego, CA–Marking the success of a program aimed at bringing affordable homes to the market quickly, 27 projects totaling 2,834 homes have been issued permits since Mayor Todd Gloria introduced an executive order to expedite the permitting process. Signed on Jan. 11, 2023, the order requires all …
County’s new chief geriatric officer to help older population in the ...
WEBSan Diego, CA–For the first time, a chief geriatric officer will help lead the County’s efforts surrounding the health and well-being of San Diego’s growing older adult population. Lindsey Yourman, M.D. will fill the role of the chief geriatric officer, joining the County’s Health and Human Services Agency Medical Care Services department.
Elderly man found dead in Boulevard Home, Sheriff’s Dept.
WEBAug 19, 2024 · By Gina Yarbrough. Boulevard, CA–The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 75-year-old man who was found in his Boulevard residence on Saturday afternoon. The incident unfolded around 3:30 p.m. when deputies from the Pine Valley Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to assist Cal Fire at a …
County to expand Medi-Cal coverage to San Diegans starting Jan. 1
WEBSan Diego, CA–Starting January 1, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services will expand Medi-Cal coverage to younger adults residing in San Diego County. A new California law gives full Medi-Cal coverage to adults ages 26-49, regardless of immigration status, County officials said. “Expanding Medi-Cal to cover younger adults is ...
SANDAG celebrates opening of new Pershing Bikeway - San Diego …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · San Diego, CA–San Diego Association of Governments Vice Chair and City of San Diego Council President Sean Elo-Rivera was joined by local leaders, community members, and bike advocates on Saturday morning to celebrate the official grand opening of the Pershing Bikeway. The new 2.3-mile bikeway includes a two-way bikeway and a pedestrian path ...
New Local Assistance Center opens for residents impacted by storm
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–The city of San Diego has opened a Local Assistance Center for residents impacted by flooding in the Southeast communities. The center will be located at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center and will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Feb. 3, through Feb. 9. “We …
SANDAG board approves $1.3B for progress in San Diego region
WEBMay 16, 2024 · By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors approved its $1.3 billion annual Fiscal Year 2025 budget, effective July 1. This budget encompasses over 200 projects throughout the region. Key allocations include $683.2 million for TransNet Major Corridors, the Goods Movement Program, the ...