human trafficking
Supervisor’s proposal on protecting trafficking victims fails to advance
REGION — A San Diego County supervisor’s proposal to support repealing a law he says has hampered efforts against sex trafficking failed to advance this...
Supervisors support state human trafficking bill, nix voter ID proposal
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is supporting proposed state legislation aimed at protecting teenage sex trafficking victims that is headed to...
Supervisors OK policy to increase human trafficking awareness in schools
REGION — The county Board of Supervisors approved a policy on Aug. 29 to increase of human trafficking awareness education in public schools. As proposed...
Commentary: Combating human trafficking through education, awareness
I am committed to pushing forward legislation that will tackle human trafficking head-on by focusing on awareness and education....
Authorities: Vessel off Solana Beach coast was human smuggling
SOLANA BEACH — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has determined the appearance of a disabled vehicle with over a dozen passengers off the Solana Beach...
California Dems reverse course after killing human trafficking bill
REGION — A small faction of state Assembly Democrats caused a firestorm last week after killing a bill redefining human trafficking as a “serious felony.”...
Nonprofit helping victims of sex trafficking wins fight for new home
ESCONDIDO – After a years-long legal dispute with the state, a San Diego non-profit that helps victims of sex-trafficking is moving forward with its new...
Vigilantes, task forces and nonprofits crusade against San Diego’s illicit sex economy
REGION — After 18 months of allegedly exchanging messages online with a 14-year-old child, a Leucadia bagel store owner agreed to meet the youth in...
13th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk this weekend
The Soroptimist International of Vista & North County Inland is gearing up for its 13th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk in downtown Vista on Jan....
Interfaith coalition convenes forum on human trafficking
An interfaith coalition convened a community forum on the issue of human trafficking within city limits and beyond on Aug. 25 at the First Congregational...