Six sons of Alex and Becky Gemmel of Vista have attained the highest rank in Scouting, and Feb. 25 county Supervisor Bill Horn gave them equally high recognition. “Surrounded by the large family in the County Administration Center board chambers, Horn presented a proclamation to [the] parents … and their Eagle Scout sons, including Brian, […]
Seen the Cute Hookup of Zoo Elephants Mila and Mary? Video Is Here
Two new yard mates at the San Diego Zoo are finding the attraction is mutual. The San Diego Zoo reports via its YouTube channel: “African elephant Mila and Asian elephant Mary shared the same yard for the first time at the San Diego Zoo. The two elephants snacked on some acacia browse together and bonded […]
38 File for Single Seat on Carlsbad City Council — Only 8-Month Term
How coveted is a seat on the Carlsbad City Council? Very, if the number of candidates to fill an eight-month vacancy is any indication. Some 38 people met the Wednesday deadline for application as candidates for appointment to the seat vacated Feb. 7 by Councilwoman Farrah Douglas, according to U-T San Diego. “Other notable applicants,” […]
Storm Looses Flood of Crashes, Spinouts and Other Traffic Accidents in County
A powerful Pacific storm wreaked havoc on Friday morning’s commute, contributing to dozens of spinouts, hydroplaning incidents and other crashes throughout San Diego County. As of 8 a.m., 116 crash reports were received by the California Highway Patrol, which normally handles about 50-75 crash reports during a full, 24-hour fair weather day. A total of […]
Motorist Sentenced to Year in Jail After Killing Boy, 3, Walking with Mother
A motorist who struck and killed a 3-year-old boy who was walking with his mother on a North County road was sentenced Friday to a year in jail. Agustin Garcia Morales, 33, previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. Morales was arrested Nov. 4, three days after the fatal accident on a driveway in front […]
Attorney General Harris Acts to Reverse Ruling on Carrying Concealed Guns
State Attorney General Kamala Harris on Friday filed a petition urging the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a ruling — rendered in a San Diego-area lawsuit — that loosened restrictions on the ability to carry concealed guns. In the Feb. 13 decision, the court asserted that San Diego County violated the Second […]
Chula Vista Students’ Work to be Screened at White House Film Festival
A film made by three students from High Tech High in Chula Vista will be among 16 shown at the White House Friday at the inaugural White House Student Film Festival. Gabriel Garcia, Tirsa Mercado and Rachel Walden submitted “Beyond the Crossfire,” a short film about a larger documentary produced by more than 45 fellow […]
Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible as Pacific Storm Moves Through Region
A powerful Pacific storm brought moderate to heavy rain, strong winds and a possibility of thunderstorms to San Diego County Friday. The National Weather Service said the inclement weather will continue into much of the weekend, though the heaviest rainfall is expected this morning into this afternoon, with rainfall rates in excess of one inch […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Weekend Theft of Girl Scout Cookie Money
A man suspected of stealing a cash jar from Girl Scouts selling cookies outside a North County supermarket was arrested Thursday, authorities reported. David Betancort, 21, allegedly grabbed the container of money from a table outside the Albertsons store on West Valley Parkway in Escondido about 4:30 p.m. last Saturday, then ran to a nearby […]
New San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman Can Serve Only 4 Years
San Diego police chief nominee Shelley Zimmerman only has four years of city employment remaining because she enrolled in a deferred retirement plan, pension system officials revealed Thursday. Zimmerman entered the so-called DROP program on March 2 of last year, and will have to leave March 1, 2018, according to the San Diego City Employees […]
Are You the Best in San Diego Tech? Get Named a Top Tech Exec
Think you or a friend should be named to receive a 2014 Top Tech Award for San Diego? You have until March 7 to put in a nomination. As the website says, the awards are “specifically for those ‘unsung heroes’ who, from behind the scenes, make it possible for their business to do business.” Their […]
Pets for Patriots Helps Navy Afghanistan Vet Feel Welcome in San Diego
Karie Davis was having trouble adjusting to her new life in San Diego when her Navy career brought her to town. PetsforPatriots.org helped change that, according to the County News Center. See the story of how she found her furry friend.
2014 City Council Races Taking Shape – Ex-Faulconer Aide to Run
Chris Cate on Thursday became the first City Council candidate to turn in nominating papers to the clerk’s office ahead of next week’s deadline. He also received an endorsement from Mayor-elect Kevin Faulconer. The two share an interest in continuing fiscal reforms started under ex-Mayor Jerry Sanders. “We worked hard over the past decade to […]
Alleged DUI Driver Must Stand Trial in October Death of Elderly Man
A disabled Air Force veteran accused of having taken four depressants before causing a multi-car crash in University City that killed a 77-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. Soranon Booppanon, 39, faces 15 years in prison if convicted. Deputy District Attorney Makenzie […]