San Diego entrepreneur and writer Nathan Resnick is on his third startup, a company dedicated to helping other new companies take their innovative products to fruition. Resnick was a student at San Diego University when he started Yes Man Watches, stylish timepieces with a patent-pending buckle. Then came Cork Supply Co. Manufacturing was always a […]
Youngest Man on Moon to Land in San Diego with Other Apollo Veterans
Charlie Duke was 36 when he was the youngest man to walk on the moon. Now 81, he’ll be among a crew of Apollo veterans to walk the talk in Balboa Park. The San Diego Air & Space Museum plans a forum June 7 featuring of astronauts and mission control directors from NASA’s Mercury, Gemini […]
10 Hoppin’ Restaurants for Easter Day Brunch in San Diego County
Spring has sprung and Easter is almost here. The holiday is the perfect time to gather around a delicious brunch with family. San Diego County is home to an abundant number of fabulous eateries celebrating the day, but here’s our pick for 10 spots to try. Bistro 39 Restaurant & Lounge Located at the Hilton […]
Brava, Nancy Pelosi — Congress Should Go Back to Work
By Colleen O’Connor This is war. Not, the White House war between Trump’s son-in-law and his senior adviser, Steve Bannon. Not, the war of words between the Democrats and the Republicans. Or even the war between the country’s hawks and the doves. No, this is a war of choice — like World War I, the […]
Teachers, Staff Protest Looming Layoffs at San Diego Unified
Teachers potentially facing layoffs from the San Diego Unified School District Monday protested outside a hearing in Clairemont where district officials were gathered to consider budget cuts. The rally by hundreds of teachers and district staff was held at Madison High School, the site of four days of hearings where those who received pink slips […]
NPR Star Michel Martin Coming to San Diego for Border Chat
Michel Martin, weekend host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” will be at San Diego’s Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in May to host “Going There: Beyond Borders.” The event, a collaboration of NPR and KPBS, is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, and will be streamed live on npr.org and recorded for a featured segment […]
Scripps Researchers: New Approach Makes Cells Resistant to HIV
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute announced Monday they have found a way to tether HIV-fighting antibodies to immune cells, creating a cell population resistant to the virus. Their experiments under lab conditions show that the resistant cells can quickly replace diseased cells, potentially curing the disease in a person with the virus that causes […]
At Least 2 Dead, 2 Wounded in San Bernardino School Shooting
At least two adults were killed and two other persons, possibly students, were struck by gunfire in a classroom shooting on Monday at a Southern California elementary school, police and fire officials said. San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said the shooting at Northpark Elementary School in San Bernardino, about 65 miles east of Los […]
Suspected DUI Driver Accused of Causing Poway Crash Arrested
A suspected drunken driver was arrested early Monday for allegedly causing a crash in Poway that injured another motorist. The suspect, a 35-year-old Poway man, was behind the wheel of a BMW coupe that rear-ended a Honda Civic at a high rate of speed on northbound Pomerado Road near Glenoak Road around 1 a.m., San […]
Homeless Woman Suspected of Stabbing at East Village Transient Camp
A homeless woman suspected of stabbing a second woman during an argument at a transient camp in the East Village remained at large Monday. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for a non-life- threatening stab wound to her back after she was attacked in the vicinity of 17th Street and Island […]
Fire at Vista Home Causes $150K in Damage; Pets, 3 Left Homeless
An electrical fire at a Vista home left three people and their pets displaced and caused about $150,000 in damage, officials said. Firefighters sent to 1850 Manzanita Court shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday rescued two dogs and a tortoise. One of the dogs suffered smoke inhalation injuries and was treated at the scene, Vista Deputy […]
San Diego Easter Events on a Roll: Find Egg Hunts
Kids were warned to avoid stinging plants and fire ants (trails marked with little orange flags) and not reach into the gopher holes (since most eggs were in plain sight). With that, and an appeal not to grab more than 10-13 eggs, Senior Park Ranger Charles Gailband set loose first toddlers and then older kids […]
False Alarm Forces Emergency Landing of San Diego-Bound Flight
A SkyWest airliner bound for San Diego was diverted to Modesto with an emergency landing Sunday morning. It happened when an indicator light in the cockpit notified the crew there was a fire in the cargo hold, according to airline officials. Fortunately, no one was injured and there was no actual fire on board SkyWest […]
Congressmen Issa, Vargas React to Bombings of Egypt Churches
Two local congressmen issued statements condemning the Palm Sunday bombings of two Coptic Christian churches in Egypt. “We are sickened and horrified at the attacks that occurred this morning in Egypt, targeting innocent worshippers as they gathered to celebrate one of the holiest days of the Christian faith. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are […]