Petco Park’s 22-block neighborhood now has its own cleaning crew
The neighborhood around Petco Park now has its own, dedicated crew working to make it clean and safe. Local businesses in the area created the new district in June to clean and improve the 22-block ballpark area. The Ballpark District now employs workers from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day picking up trash, power...
City to re-seal streets in south and east San Diego this week
City crews will begin work on slurry seal street repairs and resurfacing in Skyline Hills, Paradise Hills, Otay Mesa, Encanto and East San Diego this week, officials announced Monday. Slurry seal is used to prevent the deterioration of streets, which the city says is vital to improving the overall condition...
San Diego Humane Society sees increase in ‘highly desirable’ dog breeds
San Diegans who are looking to welcome a new four-legged friend into their home but have a specific breed in mind might be in luck. The San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) said it saw an increase in dog breeds that are considered "highly desirable" throughout the past year.
Former SDPD officer pleads guilty to taking $4K from school safety program
A former San Diego law enforcement officer pleaded guilty to taking funds from a police program dedicated to school safety and using the money on personal expenses. Prosecutors say Curtis Doll, 42, took around $4,000 from the police department’s School Safety Patrol Program, a crossing guard program aimed at helping...
San Diego Honda dealers surprise Poway mom, son with thousands in gifts
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Honda Dealers surprised a Poway mother and her autistic son with thousands of dollars in gifts and cash at Bernardo Winery's Holiday Nights event, providing critical support for their growing cookie business. Laura Bache and her son Oli, who has severe autism, received...
Sewage leak causes water closure of Tecolote Shores, Fiesta Island
San Diego County's Department of Environmental Health and Quality on Tuesday closed Tecolote Playground, Tecolote Shores and Fiesta Island North Entrance in Mission Bay due to a sewage release. A water contact closure has been issued for the shoreline at the locations in Mission Bay. The sewage release occurred near...
100-unit affordable housing community ‘The Iris’ opens in San Ysidro
Housing developer National CORE, the San Diego Housing Commission, the county and city of San Diego celebrated the grand opening Tuesday of a 100-unit affordable housing community in San Ysidro. The Iris, 1663 Dairy Mart Road, is across the street from a trolley stop and the newly renovated Howard Lane...
$31.5M Settlement Reached Over Death of 11-Year-Old Girl Due to Starvation
A lawsuit over the death of an 11-year-old California girl who was allegedly tortured and starved by her adoptive family reached a settlement Friday totaling $31.5 million from the city and county of San Diego as well as other groups. The suit was brought on behalf of the two younger...
Chula Vista residents question growing construction equipment site near I-805
Residents of Chula Vista are concerned about the growing amount of construction equipment near Interstate 805.
Monarch School for unhoused youth gets $150,000 grant from Cox Communictions
Cox Communications has made a $150,000 matching grant to support unhoused students and their families at the Monarch School in Barrio Logan. The grant will support housing, food security and essential wraparound services at the school, which is the nation’s only kindergarten through 12th grade public school offering...
