ALPHA SOCIETY
Abriana Schwartz of San Marcos, a nursing major at Hiram College in Ohio, was inducted into Hiram’s Alpha Society, one of the highest academic honors.
FAIRGROUNDS UPDATE
Tristan Hallman, recently named the chief communications officer for the Del Mar Fairgrounds, is the new primary media point-of-contact for the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which manages and operates the fairgrounds.
PRESIDENTIAL STUDENT
Aja Ward of Carlsbad served as a student host during Hofstra University’s 13th presidential conference, “The Barack Obama Presidency: Hope and Change,” in April. Ward and fellow students were on hand to assist visiting scholars, journalists and government officials who were there to discuss the legacy of President Obama.
DEAN’S LIST
The following students earned dean’s list recognition at their respective colleges: Ashley Glazer of San Marcos at Utah Tech University; Olivia Bell of Carlsbad at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts; Colton Lehberg of Rancho Santa Fe at Grove City College in Pennsylvania; Shauna Trujillo and Kevin Korbacher of Oceanside at University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky; Haley Johnson of Oceanside at Harding University in Arkansas; Meghan Royal of Carlsbad at the University of Arkansas; and Aja Ward of Carlsbad at Hofstra University in New York.
GRADUATION TIME
AnnMarie Therese Walker of Oceanside earned a degree in biomedical science from McDaniel College in Maryland; Haley Johnson of Oceanside earned a degree in medical humanities from Harding University in Arkansas; Olivia Bell of Carlsbad earned a degree in computer science, interactive media and game development and Vinh Tran of San Marcos earned a degree in biology and biotechnology from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts; Simrit Gillon of Solana Beach earned a degree in psychology and Koda Magemeneas of San Marcos earned a degree in criminal justice from California State University, Stanislaus; and Delynn Ruth Elizabeth Harmon of Carlsbad earned a degree in art from Lee University in Tennessee.
CANNABIS REVENUE
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration reported as of May 16, total cannabis tax revenue from first-quarter returns is $216.2 million. This includes California’s cannabis excise tax, which generated $104.3 million, and $111.9 million in sales tax revenue from cannabis businesses.
CANNABIS CONFISCATED
The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized over $52 million in unlicensed cannabis and cannabis products in the first quarter of 2023. The task force stops illegal grow sites and shuts down illegal manufacturing, distribution and retail operations.
HUMANE SOCIETY
Brian Daugherty was promoted as the new executive vice president of the San Diego Humane Society after serving for seven years as senior vice president and chief philanthropy and communications officer. In his new role, Daugherty will add oversight of operations.
HELP WANTED
The San Diego Humane Society is seeking an experienced writer to fill its communications manager position. To apply, click here.
SENATE NEWS
The state Senate passed two bills authored by Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas): SB 511 would direct the California Air Resources Board to prepare inventories of greenhouse gas emissions for cities and counties to use in their preparation of Climate Action Plans and efforts to reduce emissions. SB 452 would require all semiautomatic pistols sold in California to use microstamping technology.
DISTRICT AWARDED
The San Dieguito Union High School District received the “Excellence in Education” award for exemplary service toward inclusion from the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education Community Advisory Committee.
