SAN DIEGO–Four new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were reported at four school sites where students and staff may have been exposed, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today. “We are seeing far fewer cases here than we did in 2010, but these ill students are a [...]
Barons Market To Host Fundraiser For Local Charities
June 17, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–With a nod to the soda jerks of the 1930s, Barons Market brings back specialty soda ice cream floats for one day this summer to benefit two local charities. A locally owned grocery store, Barons Market is inviting families to its Sweet Summer Social on June 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at its [...]
27 Arrested On Outstanding Warrants
June 16, 2013 By
By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–More than two dozen adults were arrested on outstanding warrants during a sweep conducted by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department’s Court Services Bureau-Field Division. The June 15 sweep included the cities of Vista, San Marcos, Oceanside, Encinitas, National City, Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach. The focus of the operation was on [...]
Encinitas Schools, North County Businesses Sign On To Live Well
June 12, 2013 By
ENCINITAS–A commitment to healthier students and a focus on workplace wellness has resulted in County officials naming two North County agencies the latest partners in the regional Live Well San Diego initiative. The Encinitas Union School District and the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce have joined the County’s ongoing initiative to improve the health [...]
San Diego Police Officers Association Ratifies Five-Year Agreement
June 11, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego Police Officers Association announced member approval of a tentative five-year contract with the City of San Diego. “While our membership did approve this contract, the recruitment and retention issues that desperately need attention have yet to be addressed,” said Brian Marvel, President of the San Diego Police Officers Association. “The decision to [...]
“I Have a Bomb Bandit” Bank Robbery Suspect On The Loose
June 8, 2013 By
By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–Detectives are asking the public to help identify and locate an unknown suspect wanted in connection with a “I Have a Bomb Bandit” bank robbery series in San Diego. Detectives believe the male suspect was involved in the robberies of California Coast Credit Union, 4265 Genesee Ave., San Diego; Mission Federal [...]
Motorcyclist Killed In Traffic Collision
June 8, 2013 By
NATIONAL CITY—A motorcyclist was killed after he collided with pickup truck on Interstate 805 early Friday morning. At 1:55 a.m., approximately four motorcycles were traveling northbound on Interstate 805, south of Sweetwater Road in excess of 100 miles per hour. As the high speed motorcycles approached Sweetwater Road, they attempted to overtake slower moving traffic. [...]
Man Found Deceased On Carlsbad Beach
June 8, 2013 By
CARLSBAD—Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a male found lying on a Carlsbad beach on June 7. At 5:41 a.m. Carlsbad police received a call about a white male in his 20’s on the beach needing medical aide. Bystanders on the beach were providing life-saving medical aid. Fire and police units responded to the [...]
Nine Adults Charged In Drug Ring In Mission Beach
June 8, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Felony drug charges were filed against nine adults in connection with an undercover operation that focused on a well-known water sports business in Mission Beach. The local methamphetamine ring was distributing large quantities drugs out of the Mission Bay Sports Center, a business that hosts a summer youth camp. Undercover law enforcement officers purchased [...]
