The Equinox Center, a San Diego-based nonprofit that focuses on sustainability and quality of life issues, announced today that Stephen Heverly was named managing director, replacing Lani Lutar. Jocelyn Maggard was hired as a program administrator. “We are thrilled to bring Stephen and Jocelyn on board,” said Trevor Callan, chairman of the Equinox Board of […]
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Jury Finds Ex-Track Star Danielson Guilty of Murder in 2011 Shooting of Ex-Wife
A former high school track star who fatally shot his ex-wife in their Lakeside home, then tried to commit suicide by inhaling carbon monoxide, was convicted Monday of first-degree murder. Timothy Ralph Danielson, 66, will be sentenced to 50 years to life in prison when he is sentenced July 11 for the death of 48-year-old Ming […]
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Ad Club’s 10th Annual Interactive Day Coming to San Diego
The San Diego Ad Club will present the 10th annual Interactive Day San Diego, a one-day conference on Friday covering the latest industry trends with presentations by top digital marketing innovators from across the United States. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend on May 16 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Regarded as one of the premier digital […]
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Soldier from Oceanside Dies in Afghanistan After ‘Non-Combat Incident’
A soldier who died Sunday in Afghanistan has been identified as an Oceanside man, the Department of Defense announced Monday. Chief Warrant Officer Deric M. Rasmussen, 33, died yesterday in Mazer E Sharif, Afghanistan, as the result of a non-combat incident. No details were given as to what occurred or how he was injured. Rasmussen […]
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Hot, Dry, Windy Weather Poses Increased Risk of Fire Danger
Dry, hot and windy conditions in San Diego County this week add up to increased fire danger, authorities warned Monday. High-pressure systems will strengthen over the Great Basin and along the West Coast through Thursday, bringing much warmer daytime temperatures, along with low humidity levels and strong air currents out of the east and northeast, […]
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Deadline Nears to Register to Vote in the June 3 Primary Election
San Diego County residents have one more week to register to vote in the June 3 primary election, Registrar of Voters Michael Vu said Monday. “If you’ve moved recently or changed your name you’ll need to fill out a new registration form,” Vu said. “If you go online, the process is quick, easy and convenient.” […]
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Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Elementary School in Imperial Beach
An unidentified person at Central Elementary School in Imperial Beach tested positive for tuberculosis and may have exposed others to the disease for more than one month, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported Monday. The time period for potential exposure was March 17 to April 23, according to the HHSA. Symptoms […]
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Few Details to How Bleeding Man Found in Downtown Alley Was Critically Injured
Investigators sought Monday to determine how a man found unconscious and badly hurt in an East Village alley suffered his injuries. Someone flagged down patrol officers about 6 a.m. to report finding the 58-year-old victim off the 1400 block of J Street, according to San Diego police. He had suffered severe blunt-force trauma to his upper […]
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Spring Valley Brush Fire Sparked in Transient Camp
A slow-moving brush fire that may have erupted in a makeshift encampment used by transients blackened about a quarter-acre in an overgrown ravine near Sweetwater Reservoir on Monday. The blaze, which caused no structural damage or injuries, began spreading shortly before 3:30 a.m. off in Spring Valley, according to Cal Fire. It took about 25 ground […]
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Algae in Hemet Reservoir Causes Musty Odor, Taste in Local Water
Water users in San Diego County may notice a musty taste and odor in their tap water caused by algae blooms in Diamond Valley Lake near Hemet in Riverside County, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California said Tuesday. MWD oficials said the taste and odor may go away by the end of the week because affected facilities and supplies were […]
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Father Joe Endorses Chris Cate in District 6 Council Race
City Council candidate Chris Cate picked up the endorsement of longtime homeless advocate Father Joe Carroll, whose organization Father Joe’s Villages runs rehabilitation programs throughout San Diego. “Chris Cate cares about people in need, he cares about this community, and he’s running for Council for the right reasons — to make our City better. That’s why I support […]
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Escondido Monthly Newspaper Debuts Amid Criticism as Liberal ‘Propaganda’
Is Escondido Alliance a newspaper bent on reviving community journalism or a liberal “propaganda advertisement”? The bilingual tabloid [posted here] made its debut in late April, with 10,000 copies distributed free to 30 retail and news rack locations and households in center city, say its owners. But publishers Marco E. López and Nina Deerfield, both […]
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Mother, Daughter to Recount ‘Chaos’ of Bipolar at Mental Health Luncheon
Noted authors Cinda and Linea Johnson will speak about the challenges of bipolar disorder Tuesday at a luncheon sponsored by Jewish Family Service of San Diego to support of National Mental Health Awareness Month. The two authors, mother and daughter, wrote Perfect Chaos: A Daughter’s Journey to Survive Bipolar, A Mother’s Struggle to Save Her. The book […]
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San Diego Wants Wins, Not Excuses from The Padres
By George T. Wise I have some questions about the San Diego Padres. Let’s start with the recent acquisition of the team by the new ownership group. The whole town was excited. The team was about to be sold and one of the groups vying for ownership was comprised of the family of the late […]