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…
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 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…
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 providing quality, affordable…
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…
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…
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…
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 the Employee Retention…
Customs and Border Protection officers at Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized $38 million worth of methamphetamine within a shipment of kale. Photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Otay Mesa, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility Saturday seized $38 million worth of methamphetamine…
Director Alex Frey, Whisper Tennis, and Director Brady Ferdig win the Local Choice Award for their documentary film, “Echoes of Resilience.” Photo credit: GI Film Festival San Diego By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The GI Film Festival San Diego came to a close Saturday with an awards celebration held at KPBS’ newly renovated building, The…