Microsoft to pay civil penalty for alleged violations of Children’s Privacy Laws

Microsoft to pay civil penalty for alleged violations of Children’s Privacy Laws

By SDCN Editor The Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced Monday that the United States has resolved a case against Microsoft Corporation regarding its practices for collecting and retaining personal information from children who use Microsoft’s Xbox Live service. The stipulated order issued by the court requires Microsoft to pay $20…

Suspect wanted on felony warrant arrested after he fled from deputies

Suspect wanted on felony warrant arrested after he fled from deputies

An unidentified suspect with a felony warrant is arrested after he fled from San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies during a “compliance check” on Saturday. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was arrested Saturday morning after he fled from San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies during…

Air quality report reveals ozone in San Diego County needs improvement

Air quality report reveals ozone in San Diego County needs improvement

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District published its 2022 Air Quality Report as mandated by California Assembly Bill 423 (Gloria, 2019), which separated the agency from the County of San Diego.  The report includes how through the governing board’s direction, the agency has been changing and growing.  The…

Driver charged in collision that killed Carlsbad woman on e-bike

Driver charged in collision that killed Carlsbad woman on e-bike

By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The 42-year-old driver who struck and killed a Carlsbad woman on her e-bike last summer was charged on May 25 with vehicular homicide, and arraigned by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. Lindsay Turmell of Carlsbad was driving a 2022 white Toyota 4Runner when she struck the 35-year-old female cyclist….

Suspect identified in officer-involved fatal shooting at trolley station

Suspect identified in officer-involved fatal shooting at trolley station

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–San Diego police released the identity of a suspect fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting on a trolley last week in the South Bay. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Mauricio Sanchez Ramos. He previously lived in Ramona, but his most recent residence is unknown, according to the San…

CBP seizes narcotics hidden within a shipment of brussels sprouts

CBP seizes narcotics hidden within a shipment of brussels sprouts

CBP officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility discovered methamphetamine hidden in the floor of a trailer. Photo: Customs and Border Protection By SDCN Editor Calexico, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility, seize $4 million worth of narcotics in a tractor-trailer containing brussels sprouts. On June 2, at approximately…