Say hello to new giraffe, Mawe
A 3-week-old, female giraffe calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has been given the name Mawe (pronounced “maw way”), meaning stone in...
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Soroptimists fight human trafficking with 30-day walk
VISTA — January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and according to the FBI, San Diego is ranked among the 13 worst regions in the...
Longtime officeholders, newcomer in race for California Senate District 36
EDITOR’S NOTE: After the redistricting process, much of the 36th State Senate District became the 38th State Senate District. Additionally, following publication of this article,...
Funding for Tiger Team medical care
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California donated $1.5 million in funding to family health centers in San Diego, to purchase two electric mobile units that will...
Grant program for Oceanside nonprofits
OCEANSIDE — On March 11, the American Recue Plan Act was signed into law, allocating $32.3 million of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal recovery funds...
New street art sets North City apart
Above, “Wood Toy Fire Gate” by artist Taylor H. Morgan is the newest art installment in North City in San Marcos, among a whimsical collection...
San Diego County Christmas tree recycling guide
SAN DIEGO COUNTY — For this year’s Christmas tree collection, the county of San Diego and I Love A Clean San Diego offer tips for...
Strong winter storm soaks San Diego area
REGION — A blustery winter storm drenched the San Diego area with heavy, wind-whipped downpours today, delivering the first significant local rainfall in months amid...
Warm Hug blanket collection ongoing
Above, Matt Stein, far right, and friends help purchase blankets with donations to the Share a Warm Hug blanket drive, led by Stein and his...
Future Legends adds new mentors to guide scholars
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Future Legends Scholarship program, which selects deserving high school seniors meeting its criteria announced mentors for the three scholars selected...
Recovery funds grant program for Oceanside nonprofits
OCEANSIDE — On March 11, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law, allocating $32.3 million of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal recovery funds...
SANDAG board approves ‘historic’ transportation plan
REGION — After more than a year of vigorous debate, the SANDAG board of directors on Dec. 10 approved its 2021 Regional Transportation Plan, a...
Recall campaign against Supervisor Lawson-Remer faces uphill battle
ENCINITAS — Despite winning her seat by more than 16 points in last year’s election, County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is facing a recall initiated by...
Escondido man sentenced to three years in prison for selling forged art
ESCONDIDO — An Escondido man who pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge for selling $1.1 million of forged art he claimed was created...
San Pasqual Academy to stay open after judge issues preliminary ruling
ESCONDIDO — San Pasqual Academy, a foster youth program in Escondido, will be allowed to stay open at least temporarily after a San Diego judge...
