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OCEANSIDE (CNS) - First Lady Jill Biden told an Oceanside audience that she was proud of the U.S. military today after U.S. jets shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast. ``We're more aware of the military when we're in times of war, but now we're in times of peace,'' Biden said. ``I mean, I felt such a sense of pride about the effort and that our military shot down the balloon, how coordinated it was, how thoughtful it was ... ``That it was decided to wait until it was over water so that civilians... Full story
Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office Nearly 1,500 volunteers walked the streets of San Diego County early the morning of Jan. 26 looking to engage with people experiencing homelessness as part of the region's Point in Time Count. The annual count led by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness provides a one-day snapshot of unsheltered San Diegans and those in emergency shelters. "The annual Point in Time Count helps us get an idea of the...
OCEANSIDE – In 1955, Rosa Parks was riding home from a long day at work by bus when she refused to give up her seat to white riders so they could sit down. The actions of the 42-year-old activist invigorated the struggle for racial equality. To commemorate Rosa Parks’ birthday, and all she stood for, North County Transit District (NCTD) is joining other public transportation agencies around the country in recognizing Feb. 4, as “Transit Equity Day” and offering free rides on all NCTD modes – Coaster, Breeze, Sprinter,...
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Village News When Jessica Smith found herself faced with unfamiliar issues affecting her children, such as suicide and human trafficking, she did not know where to turn for help. It led her to create a community outreach nonprofit organization that offers free resources to help other families who find themselves in uncharted waters. The main purpose of M.A.L.H.Y. Community Outreach Protective Services Inc. is to lead individuals "to accept their...
EL CAJON - The adoptive mother and grandparents of an 11-year-old girl who died after being found in grave condition at a Spring Valley home remained behind bars without bail today, but two of the defendants indicated they might contest their bail status later this month. Leticia Diane McCormack, 49, and McCormack's parents, 70-year-old Adella Tom and 75-year-old Stanley Tom, are accused in the Aug. 30 death of Aarabella McCormack. Leticia McCormack and Stanley Tom are charged with murder and all three defendants are charged... Full story
Editorial Note: The following election results have been reported by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters (does not include statewide returns). Governor - Vote Pct. Gavin Newsom (D) 301,867 53.96% Brian Dahle (R) 257,526 46.04% Lieutenant Governor - Vote Pct. Eleni Kounalakis (D) 299,989 54.14% Angela E. Underwood Jacobs (R) 254,089 45.86% Secretary Of State - Vote Pct. Shirley N. Weber (D) 302,289 54.79% Rob Bernosky (R) 249,461 45.21% Controller - Vote Pct. Malia M. Cohen (D) 275,211 50.15% Lanhee J. Chen (R) 273,602... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Farm Bureau recently named Neil Nagata, a third generation Oceanside farmer who is a leading agriculture advocate for both growers and farm workers, the 2021 Farmer of the Year. The guest of honor will be celebrated in October at SDCFB’s annual Farmer of the Year event with his family, friends, and the agriculture community. SDCFB annually recognizes special people who support San Diego farming in unique ways. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an active or retired farmer who has...
SAN DIEGO – Collaborating with Operation Dress Code, Goodwill San Diego is helping women who have served in the United States Armed Forces transition to civilian lives and careers. Operation Dress code partners with veterans organizations, community leaders, business groups, and dedicated volunteers to honor female veterans with a career-focused shopping experience. 2022’s Operation Dress Code event will be held at The University of San Diego on Nov. 5. Attendees will receive a personalized shopping experience to select app... Full story
SACRAMENTO – On Native American Day, Sept. 23, Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills to support California Native communities and build on the Administration’s work to promote equity, inclusion and accountability throughout the state. In a ceremony joined by leaders of Native American tribes from across California, the Governor signed AB 1314 by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) to help address the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Native people from communities across the country. Under AB 1314, local law...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Former San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Will Rodriguez-Kennedy said today allegations in a newly filed lawsuit asserting he raped another man were disproven by an audio recording indicating a consensual encounter between the men on the night of the alleged attack. The plaintiff in the lawsuit filed Thursday contends he was raped by Rodriguez-Kennedy in August 2021. When the allegations first surfaced in May, Rodriguez-Kennedy denied the claims and subsequently announced that he was taking a leave of... Full story
TEMECULA – As the U.S. approaches the 250th Anniversary of Independence Day on July 4th, 2026, local communities will continue to “meet” and celebrate the men and women who created America. In the past few months, the DAR has been introducing their American Revolution Patriots to the public. In April, Susan Thomas, national vice chair of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution said, “We hope to bring those patriots and their service to life over the next few years by making them better known in the cities...
OCEANSIDE – Every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. With 63 miles of track included in its operation, North County Transit District and its railroad service partners are encouraging everyone to keep rail safety top of mind. During September Rail Safety Month, NCTD reminds pedestrians and motorists to stop track tragedies by heeding warning signals, and to only use designated railroad crossings. Taking a shortcut near railroad tracks can leave you maimed, taking a selfie can take your l...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Sept. 15 that he has signed bipartisan landmark legislation aimed at protecting the wellbeing, data, and privacy of children using online platforms. AB 2273 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) establishes the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which requires online platforms to consider the best interest of child users and to default to privacy and safety settings that protect children’s mental and phy...
SAN DIEGO – Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, is honored to announce it is a recipient of a $50,000 grant from Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Foundation. The Federal Meals Program grant will support Feeding San Diego’s work to help connect qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs such as SNAP (known in California as CalFresh), WIC, and P-EBT. Feeding San Diego will use these funds to supports its CalFresh outreach. The nonprofit has invested in growing its C...
FALLBROOK – Nearly 500 Jehovah's Witnesses in Fallbrook resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning Sept. 1; the two-and-a-half-year suspension of the work will end just in time for the launch of a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study. The decision to resume their door-to-door ministry marks the complete restoration of all pre-pandemic in-person activities for the nearly 1.3 million Jehovah's Witnesses in the 12,000 congregations in the...
Sen. Brian Jones 38th District On Aug. 9, I was honored to attend the ribbon cutting of the new football stadium, Snapdragon Stadium, at San Diego State University. This event celebrated the completion of the stadium, which will be the new home of the SDSU Aztec Football team and the San Diego Wave Fûtbol Club (SD Wave FC). It will also serve as an entertainment venue for events in San Diego. San Diego State University has not had a home stadium since 1967, and the opening...
SAN DIEGO – DogFest San Diego is being held Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park – 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego. DogFest San Diego is a dog-friendly, family-friendly event held to benefit Canine Companions. Families and their furry friends are invited to attend DogFest San Diego for a day of fun, festivities, music, food and drink vendors and more. Registration is free. Fundraising is encouraged. There are sponsorship, volunteer and vendor opportunities too. Canine Companions, which has its Sou... Full story
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office A new county department reported Aug. 30 that, in its first year, it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees. Officials from the County’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities updated county supervisors on the department’s progress at the Aug. 30 Board of Sup...
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the appointment of Mariza Marin as the new port director at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, Thursday, Aug. 31. “It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to serve the communities of Tijuana and San Diego, my hometown. The women and men of CBP at the San Ysidro Port of Entry work tirelessly to keep our nation and communities safe, while ensuring the prosperity and health of our binational communities. I am privileged and humbled to lead such an amazing workforce int...
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration recognized National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day Sunday, Aug. 21, by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs. DEA supports the efforts of several organizations – including the Alexander Neville Foundation, Blue Plaid Society, Facing Fentanyl, Voices for Awareness, V.O.I.D., and others – to amplify nationwide efforts to increase awareness of the highly addictive and d...
VISTA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland will host the North County Anti-Human Trafficking Collaborative meeting Thursday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m., at United Methodist Church of Vista's Fellowship Hall at 490 S. Melrose Ave. The guest speaker is Deputy District Attorney Brooke Tafreshi, Community Partnership Prosecutor assigned to North County San Diego, who will speak about the new Family Justice Center, “One Safe Place,” that opened in San Marcos in July. The event is free to the public, and coffee and p...
TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is pleased to announce two events at which the public is invited. First, on Saturday, Oct. 8, the TVGS will bring back its October Open House. During the pandemic, TVGS did not hold their annual Open House, so the Board of Directors is very excited and has begun preparations. This Open House is for anyone who loves family history and genealogy, who wants to learn more about finding their relatives or learn about lineage societies. Presenters will exhibit such topics as DNA, t...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – There has been no better time to work for or join the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department recognizes that in today's environment, we need to be competitive in pay and hiring incentives. In collaboration with County Human Resources, we have studied the current marketplace and advocated for several compensation changes. These changes will cost the department approximately $11 million and will be allocated from the department's existing budget. We understand the importance of r...
Tony Ault Staff Writer The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting presented their annual forecast for Southwest Riverside County on Aug. 18th. City officials, business owners and educators focused their attention first on video presentations from each of the five City Managers touting the successes of each of their cities, and then listened to a University of California, Riverside economic...
SAN MARCOS – Casa de Amparo, a leader in treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County, in partnership with TrueCare, a non-profit community health center, and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, announced the grand opening of the TrueCare & Lennar Foundation Health Center at Casa de Amparo at a ribbon cutting ceremony, Aug. 11. Situated on the site of Casa de Amparo's Casa Kids campus, the 600-square-foot health center serves the r...
