Washington, D.C.–Today, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) joined with Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), John Kerry (D-MA) and Scott Brown (R-MA) to introduce the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011, which seeks to combat human trafficking and improve protections for victims both in the United States and abroad. On the international front, the bill requires [...]
San Marcos to host campout
June 30, 2011 By
SAN MARCOS–City of San Marcos Community Services will host its third annual San Marcos Family Campout on Saturday, July 30. Families will pitch tents on the grass at Walnut Grove Park. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, outdoor games, a flashlight hike, campfire songs, s’mores and much more! The cost is $12 per person and includes a hot [...]
ICE seizes 532 kilograms of cocaine in U.S. Virgin Islands
June 29, 2011 By
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — About 531 kilograms (1168 pounds) of cocaine with a street value of $16 million was seized from a St. Thomas residence on Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (USVIPD). In addition to the cocaine, ICE HSI [...]
President Clinton’s CGI America to focus on jobs
June 29, 2011 By
CHICAGO–(PRNewswire-USNewswire)– Today, President Bill Clinton opened CGI America, hosting a plenary session on job creation and announcing new programs that will help foster economic growth in the U.S. Speaking to more than 700 leaders from businesses, nonprofits, and government at the opening session, President Clinton announced three “Commitments to Action” that will be implemented by [...]
Justice Department: Colorado State courts to remove language barriers
June 29, 2011 By
WASHINGTON–The Justice Department today announced it has reached an agreement with officials of the Colorado Judicial Department to ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) individuals seeking services throughout Colorado’s state court system will have access to timely and competent language assistance. The agreement resolves a Justice Department investigation of a complaint alleging that the Colorado [...]
Romanian man sentenced for role in international fraud scheme
June 29, 2011 By
WASHINGTON–A Romanian man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for his role in moving and hiding the illicit proceeds of an international fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald for the Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Attorney Ronald C. [...]
Miramar College Serves Asian Americans –Among top 100 degree producers
June 29, 2011 By
MIRA MESA–San Diego Miramar College is ranked in the “Top 100 Producers” for associate degrees awarded to Asian Americans among colleges nationwide, as reported by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. In the magazine’s June 2011 issue, Miramar College was listed 59th in the awarding of associate degrees in all discplines combined to Asian Americans in [...]
Keep pets out of harm’s way July 4
June 28, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–Family pets can become frightened and frantic because of the noise and commotion of Independence Day celebrations, County Animal Services officials warned today. “The noise generated by fireworks displays and other noisemakers on the Fourth of July can frighten pets and trigger an escape or ‘flight’ response that can cause serious injury or even [...]
Support for the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify)
June 28, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Monday approved a recommendation from Chairman Bill Horn and Supervisor Dianne Jacob to explore potential benefits of implementing the federal Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System, commonly known as E-Verify. E-Verify is an online program that can be used by the private and public sectors to determine if [...]
Law enforcement officials agree: Investing in early ed cuts budgets and crime
By Dr. Donald Miller Traditionally, it’s the business world that’s focused on investments. Spend a million dollars on a product or an idea today and hope to recoup millions more in the future. But, in San Diego, law enforcement leaders also see the value of paying now to save later. They’ve come together to urge [...]