Josephine M. Burgess, Author at The Sandiego Digest

Opinion: SDSU’s Disastrous Response to Rape Allegation Only Magnifies the Story

Iconic Hepner Hall at San Diego State University. Photo by Chris Jennewein For a university that repeatedly claims they have...

Opinion: Imagination Library Will Foster Literacy and Learning for California’s Children

Toni Atkins’ mom’s library card from Roanoke Valley, VA. Growing up, my family was always reading. From as early as...

Opinion: Community Solar and Storage Can Help California Meet Growing Energy Demand

Community solar in Colorado. Courtesy Department of Energy San Diego is at an energy crossroads. Electricity rates are sky-high, and...

Power Warnings Issued as Southern California Bakes Under Heat Wave

High temperatures forecast for Wednesday across Southern Calfornia. Courtesy National Weather Service Southern California will continue to bake under sweltering...

Sharks Frequent Waters Near Crowded Urban Beaches, Study Finds

After clearing the ocean area of surfers and swimmers, lifeguards watch over the waters, off Beacon’s Beach, after authorities said a young boy...

Pet Owners Urged to Take Precautions to Protect Animals from Heat

A dog catches a frisbee in midair and gets a fun cool off at the same time. Photo by Chris Stone ...

City Street Sweepers to Change Up Routes, Frequency Beginning Thursday

The entrance to San Diego City Hall. Photo by Chris Stone San Diego will take a new, selective approach to...

Humane Society Rescues Australian Shepherd ‘Hobo’ from 100-Foot Ravine

A rescuer with Hobo in the ravine. Courtesy San Diego Humane Society The San Diego Humane Society came to the...

Hot Spell to Bring Week’s Worth of ‘Excessive’ Heat to San Diego Area

The sun rises over Encinitas on a hot morning. REUTERS/Mike Blake/file photo August will end on a high note...

100-Plus Rescued Beagles Bred for Scientific Testing to Arrive in San Diego

Rescued beagles. Image from Humane Society video The San Diego Humane Society is welcoming more than 100 of the 4,000...

Supervisors OK Plan for Behavioral Health Hub at Alvarado Hospital

Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. Photo via Alvarado Hospital Medical Center Facebook The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a...

Cox Seeks Nominations for ‘Conservation Heroes’ Who Save Energy, Water, Waste

Organic waste recycling in San Jose. Image from State of California video Nominations are being sought for the Cox Conserves...

San Diego County Reports 1,399 New COVID Cases, 3 More Deaths

COVID-19 testing in San Diego County. Courtesy County News Center San Diego County reported another 1,399 new COVID-19 infections from...

Father Joe’s Receives Grant to Keep People With Their Pets in Shelters

Photo courtesy Father Joe’s Villages Homeless services nonprofit Father Joe’s Villages received a $548,000 grant from the state to keep...

How is the California Solar Mandate Impacting Real Estate Developers in 2023?

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A Look Back at San Diego’s History on January 24th

Josephine M. Burgess