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Nov 3, 2024 · Cybersecurity flaws could derail high-profile cycling races. by SDCN Editor | Aug 17, 2024 | Science & Technology. Support San Diego County News! As an independent publication, San Diego County News needs your support to …
San Diego’s ACE survey on Tijuana River Pollution hits 1,000 …
Nov 7, 2024 · Credit: County of San Diego. San Diego, CA–A survey collecting insights from San Diegans on how sewage pollution from the Tijuana River has affected their lives recently reached a major milestone, with the 1,000th participant submitting their response. This milestone marks the halfway point toward the survey’s target of 2,000 respondents.
San Diego reaches new milestone in affordable housing permits
Aug 17, 2024 · By SDCN Editor. 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 …
Red Flag warning issued this week due to fire danger
Nov 6, 2024 · Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News. San Diego, CA–The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning to communities in the inland valleys and mountains this week in San Diego County. Strong gusty winds from the northeast to east and low humidity are expected from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
County launches new equity program to address war on drugs
May 2, 2024 · Cannabis sativa plant. Photo provided by County of San Diego By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–In a bid to rectify the historical injustices inflicted by the war on drugs, San Diego County unveiled a pioneering equity program on Wednesday.
17 indicted in $1.7M COVID tax fraud scheme
Sep 5, 2024 · San Diego, CA–San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan Wednesday announced a grand jury indictment of 17 defendants who filed illegal tax returns claiming credits for COVID relief totaling more than $2.2 million. The case involves four separate San Diego-based criminal street gangs, including one rival gang, which participated in the ...
County health issues closures, advisories for local beaches
May 12, 2024 · Silver Strand Beach. Photo: CA State Parks and Recreation. By SDCN Editor. San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has issued new closures and advisories to San Diego County beaches due to sewage flowing from the Tijuana River, public health officials said.
License Plate Readers lead to vehicle recoveries and arrests
Sep 14, 2024 · El Cajon, CA–The use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras by the El Cajon Police Department made an impact in reducing crime across the city, according to newly released data. On Tuesday, Police Chief Mike Moulton provided the El Cajon City Council with an update on the success of the Flock Safety ALPR system since its implementation.
SANDAG board approves $1.3B for progress in San Diego region
May 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 ...
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District commits to …
Apr 15, 2022 · San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) Governing Board unanimously approved Wednesday a Public Participation Plan and a Framework for its Office of Environmental Justice, representing a significant shift for the agency that separated itself from the County of San Diego and the County Board of Supervisors just over a year ago as a result of Assembly Bill 423.