Petco intends to make half of all products sustainable by end of 2025
REGION — San Diego-based Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. today announced a commitment to increasing its assortment of sustainable products to 50% by the
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Melanie Burkholder announces campaign for 76th Assembly District
CARLSBAD — Melanie Burkholder began her campaign for California’s 76th Assembly District today, challenging two-term Democrat, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath. Burkholder, a Republican, took on
San Diego County announces pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
REGION — San Diego County announced this morning that it is pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, following guidance from the
County supervisors take steps to remove barriers to aid
The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to remove barriers that keep eligible residents from enrolling in county aid programs.
Charter school leads class-action lawsuit against state education funding
REGION — A class-action lawsuit filed by three local public charter schools fighting state defunding has been certified to represent more than 300 public charter
Supervisors approve resolution condemning anti-Asian racism
San Diego County supervisors adopted a resolution denouncing xenophobia and anti-Asian racism, it was announced today.
Escondido considers entering into Community Choice Energy program
ESCONDIDO – The City of Escondido, along with San Marcos and Vista, is in the process of conducting a feasibility study to determine if a
Redistricting commissioners dismiss contractor’s partisan connection
REGION — The California Citizens Redistricting Commission, which will redraw federal and state legislative districts following the 2020 census, recently awarded consulting contracts to two
Water Authority says no water shortage, despite dry conditions throughout West
REGION — The San Diego County Water Authority is developing a water shortage contingency plan, though not implementing it, despite dry conditions in places from
Federal grants for next-gen tech firms prevalent in San Diego County
REGION — North County small businesses have received federal grants to commercialize myriad technologies, contributing to San Diego County receiving the second most such grants
