CBS 8 is Working for You to find out whether there was poison sprinkled across the beach or if the unfortunate dog death is an isolated incident. Source: CBS 8 New feed
La Mesa California
WHAT ARE, IN ORDER, THE COUNTRY’S TOP THREE SPENDING PRIORITIES? Stan Caplan STAN CAPLAN: Audit and cut wasteful spending in all areas – for future generations. Hilaire “Fuji” Shioura HILAIRE “FUJI” SHIOURA: I prioritize safer schools, parental rights in education, and reallocating military funds for better support of families and…
Friends of Santee Firefighters Association launched a new solution to the problem of not being able to meet national safety response time standards. On Feb. 20, Protect Santee, an initiative that proposes a small temporary tax to provide resources and firefighter personnel to meet national safety standards. The plan calls…
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas presented her second State of the County Address at Southwestern College on Feb. 21. After postponing her original date to host a day of service for flood victims from the Jan. 22 storms, Vargas said she was proud of the community…
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY YOU ARE RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. I’m proud to represent my hometown and my generation in Congress. In my first two terms, I’ve led on protecting Americans’ privacy, expanding access to childcare, serving our military families, and more. Last year, I secured over…
La Mesa evolves while La Mesa Mayor Mark Arapostathis delivered his 2024 State of the City Address in a video message, delivering the state of the City’s achievements, challenges, and outlying the city’s future. Arapostathis said he was of how far the city has come to “modernize and create a…
El Cajon artist Tara Slatton-Cardenas is curating “Oceans Below,” at Studio C on Main Street in El Cajon with its opening reception on March 2 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit will showcase four local artists that will feature paintings, wood-based sculptures, carved wood and bone, and ceramics, all dedicated to…
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY YOU ARE RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. As a committed educator and small business owner, I am running for Congress in California’s 51st District with a vision for transformative change. My campaign is grounded in key issues: ensuring safer schools, protecting parental rights, fostering…
On Feb. 10, La Mesa Mayor Mark Arapostathis, City Council members, Assemblymember Akilah Weber, city staff, and community leaders cut the ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Collier Park, the oldest park in La Mesa. “Growing up, I spent much of my childhood riding my bike to Collier Park…
Recent historic storms have ravaged many small businesses and nonprofits in San Diego County and have had a disproportionate effect on business owners of color in the communities hit the hardest by flooding. Many of these communities have long grappled with systemic racism and economic disparity, and without the right…
Rail passengers trying to travel through San Clemente have had to endure five extended service shutdowns over the past three years, including this current shutdown. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Freedom Park is anticipated to be next to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego in 2028. Source: CBS 8 New feed
The ban would make it illegal to set up encampments near schools, open spaces, transit stops and sidewalks if shelter beds are available. Source: CBS 8 New feed
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY YOU ARE RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. I don’t like where our country is headed. WHAT ARE, IN ORDER, THE COUNTRY’S TOP 3 SPENDING PRIORITIES? Audit and cut wasteful spending in all areas – for future generations. WHERE DO YOU STAND ON FUNDING FOR AID TO…
The San Diego Humane Society is starting its Walk For Animal campaigns. Walk For Animals – North County’s registration is now open (https://bit.ly/488CdUu) and will be held March 16 at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. This will be quickly followed by Walk For Animals – San Diego on May 4…
On Feb. 15 Grossmont College will celebrate the grand opening of a new building that will provide a new home for the Grossmont College’s Veterans’ Center, along with classrooms and resources for math and science students. The 61,390-square-foot building will house the Grossmont College math, earth science, and anthropology classrooms,…
Officials with the San Diego County Examiner’s Office said a woman who appeared to be between the ages of 45 and 55 was found unresponsive in the brush on the southern border of Forester Creek Monday afternoon. After responding to a call for help in the area, paramedics were unable…
With the 100-year storm wreaking havoc in San Diego County last week, the County declared a State of Emergency. With certain areas being hit harder than others, the Southern California Rental Housing Association is sharing best-practice tips for property owners, including homeowners and others who own real estate. TIPS, REMINDERS,…
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office Once a year, around 1,500 volunteers walk the streets of San Diego County before the sun comes up as part of the region’s Point-in-Time Count to find people experiencing homelessness. The annual survey, called We All Count, is led by…