San Diego

By Gina Yarbrough Oceanside, CA–A 20-year-old motorist traveling eastbound on Mission Avenue was killed early Sunday morning when he crashed into a  traffic signal pole in Oceanside, authorities said. Oceanside police responded to calls of a solo crash around 12:13 a.m. at the intersection of Mission Avenue and Mesa Drive.  When officers arrived at the scene, they … [Read more...] about 20-year-old motorist killed in solo vehicle crash

San Diego Public Library Padres Card. Image credit: City of San Diego/Padres By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Public Library is launching a free Summer Reading Program, and for the first time, new patrons will receive a Padres-themed library card at all 36 locations in the city.  This year’s theme is “Discover Your Voice” and readers of all ages are encouraged … [Read more...] about San Diego launches summer reading program

By Newswise New research shows that wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity, and extent, and affecting air quality across the U.S., they are having a detrimental effect on people with and without skin conditions.  “The health impact of air pollution from wildfires has not been well studied, but the evidence from our recent studies suggests that short-term … [Read more...] about How climate change and wildfire smoke can impact the skin

By Gina Yarbrough Poway, CA–Five people were arrested Friday evening on suspicion of DUI at a checkpoint conducted by the Sheriff’s Department, authorities said. The Driving Under the Influence/Driver’s License checkpoint operated from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the 12100 block of Poway Road, Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Sean Gallagher said in a news release. The Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Five people arrested on suspicion of DUI at checkpoint

The City of Oceanside joins residents in “Dump Day” neighborhood community cleanups. Photo: City of Oceanside By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–Oceanside residents looking to get rid of household goods, old furniture,  non-hazardous wastes, and other items beyond reuse or repair can drop them off at the City of Oceanside’s Dump Day cleanup event. The Dump Day event will be … [Read more...] about Oceanside promotes community cleanup with Dump Day

San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation announced $1.15 million in grants to support 23 local nonprofit organizations providing quality, affordable early childhood education. Photo via screengrab By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation announced $1.15 million in grants to support 23 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to … [Read more...] about San Diego and Dr. Seuss Foundations award grants to support childhood education

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–A female inmate in custody at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility died early Monday morning in her cell, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Sheriff’s homicide investigators were notified of the death of 32-year-old Roselee Bartolacci around 12:30 a.m. at the women’s facility in Santee.  Bartolacci was arrested on … [Read more...] about Female inmate dies at women’s detention facility

The San Clemente Pier in Orange County, CA. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough San Clemente, CA–Nine juveniles were arrested Tuesday in connection with an assault on two Marines at the San Clemente Pier on May 26 in Orange County, authorities said.  Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators booked five teens into Orange County … [Read more...] about Nine juveniles arrested in connection with assault on Marines at Orange County pier

By SDCN Editor The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice will require Amazon to overhaul its deletion practices and implement stringent privacy safeguards to settle charges the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) and deceived parents and users of the Alexa voice assistant service about its data deletion … [Read more...] about FTC, DOJ charge Amazon with violating children’s privacy law

By SDCN Editor Washington, D.C.–As aggressive marketing continues, the Internal Revenue Service renewed an alert for businesses to watch out for tell-tale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. The IRS and tax professionals continue to see a barrage of aggressive broadcast advertising, direct mail solicitations, and online promotions involving … [Read more...] about IRS alerts businesses, tax-exempt groups of employee retention scams