San Diego State University Probes Viral Halloween Costume Featuring Blackface, Addresses Community Concerns
SDSU is investigating a viral blackface incident related to a Halloween costume that depicted Sean "Diddy" Combs, while the university clarifies that the individuals involved are not confirmed students.
San Diego County Schools Implement New Substance Abuse Prevention Programs to Combat Drug-Related Incidents
San Diego County adopts a new substance abuse prevention plan for schools, led by DA Summer Stephan, integrating five drug abuse prevention and three anti-overdose programs funded by opioid settlement funds.
San Diego County's Measures Relocate 180 Individuals from Riverbed Encampments, Aims at Long-term Homelessness Solutions
The article discusses San Diego County's approach to homelessness, highlighting the relocation of 180 individuals from riverbeds and the concerted cleanup efforts following the state's $17 million funding grant.
Poway Unified Names Dr. Ben Churchill as New Superintendent Amid District's Reset Post-Harassment Allegations
Dr. Ben Churchill is appointed as Poway Unified School District's new superintendent after Marian Kim Phelps was ousted due to harassment allegations linked to Del Norte High School's softball program.
San Diego Marks Domestic Violence Awareness with Drop in DV Homicides and Empowerment Event at Balboa Park
San Diego marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrating a 50% decrease in DV homicides, the lowest in 30 years, and highlighting support and empowerment initiatives for survivors.
San Diego Trailblazers: Kristen LoPrell Named California Teacher of the Year, Mackenzie Levine a Top Finalist
Two San Diego educators, Kristen LoPrell and Mackenzie Levine, have been celebrated for their exceptional teaching, with LoPrell named a California Teacher of the Year and Levine a finalist.
San Diego Enhances Fight Against Hate Crimes with Launch of "Hate Crime Fund" and New Police Unit
San Diego launches a "Hate Crime Fund" with rewards for hate crime information leading to arrests amid a 39% surge in such crimes, targeting a preventative and stronger prosecutorial approach.












