Commentary: Beware of COVID-19 vaccination card fraud and scams
Even as we return to pre-pandemic normalcy, consumers still need to be cautious about COVID-19-related scams and other fraudulent activity.
Summer Stephan
Commentary: The grandparent scam — avoid becoming a victim
While there are variations of the grandparent scam, they typically involve a call from a supposed grandchild who claims to be in trouble.
Commentary: What to know before switching to solar power
If done improperly, the installation can damage your home, leading to costly repairs.
County leaders discuss early months of North County pilot crisis team program
REGION — County officials today discussed the successes and challenges of the first few months of a program that began in January intended to help
Election Night Recap: Surviving the ‘jungle’
In local races, San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond, a republican, cruised to victory in the race for the open seat in District 5 of the
Outside money supporting DA candidate Jones-Wright tops $1.5 million
The outside money reported this week in the San Diego County district attorney’s race reached new highs, with spending by pro-Geneviéve Jones-Wright PACs totaling $1.5
County safer than average despite increase in violent crime
San Diego County is generally safer than the U.S. as a whole, though elder abuse and several types of violent crime are on the rise
Education remains key to reducing opioid tragedies
By Patricia Bates and Summer Stephan The opioid epidemic has negatively impacted the lives of millions of people across the nation, and San Diego County is
Heightened focus, outreach efforts placed on human trafficking
REGION — In 2003, the FBI’s Crimes Against Children Unit identified San Diego as one of 13 cities deemed a high intensity child prostitution area.
