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Following CalMatters investigation, Congress finds data brokers cost consumers tens of billions of dollars
2+ hour ago (524+ words) Breaches at data brokers have cost American consumers more than $20 billion, Congress's Joint Economic Committee revealed Friday as part of an investigation triggered by CalMatters and The Markup. The estimated losses stem from identity theft linked to just four recent…...
'Where Art Meets Attraction': Amador Matchmaking Hosts Curated Singles Evening at The San Diego Museum of Art
2+ week, 4+ day ago (222+ words) Step into an evening where art meets attraction and meaningful connection unfolds in one of San Diego's most beautiful cultural spaces. Art & Attraction brings together singles who appreciate culture, conversation, and refined experiences for a night designed to feel natural,…...
San Diego Singles Mixer: Valentine's Day Edition! (30s-40s)
2+ week, 5+ day ago (224+ words) Find your spark before Valentine's Day! Early bird tickets available now'don't wait, love could be in the air! Valentine's Day is almost here. Still looking for a date? Skip the apps and meet someone in person at our lively pre-Valentine…...
TikTok is investigating why some users can't write 'Epstein' in messages
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (531+ words) Updated January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM PST Officials at TikTok say they are looking into why many users have been unable to send the word "Epstein" in direct messages, an issue that garnered widespread attention on social media Monday and prompted California…...
Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (905+ words) Social media apps have long been accused of being harmful to children. Now those claims will come before a jury for the first time in a trial kicking off Tuesday in a Los Angeles courtroom. A key question will be…...
Proposed data center brings controversy to Imperial County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (443+ words) S2: Hi , Jade. Thanks for having me. S1: Glad to have you here. Some very interesting reporting. Um , this data center would be one of the largest in California. S1: Interesting. So tell me. Talk to me a bit about , you know , what's…...
California lawmaker calls for public review of massive Imperial Valley data center project
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (965+ words) Democratic state Sen. Steve Padilla is calling for public review of a massive data center designed to power generative artificial intelligence technology that has been proposed in the heart of the Imperial Valley. The planned data center would be located…...
Data centers are putting new strain on California’s grid. A new report estimates the impacts
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1014+ words) California is a major hub for data centers " the facilities that store and transmit much of the internet. But just how much these power-hungry operations affect the state's energy use, climate and public health remains an open question for researchers....
What are the satellites saying? It's no secret if they're not encrypted.
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (528+ words) You can't see them. But up in the sky, about 30,000 miles from San Diego, there are dozens of geostationary satellites beaming signals to our city and region. They are needed to transfer important data that include cell phone calls and…...
Your guide to TwitchCon San Diego 2025: The panels, meetups and workshops worth streaming IRL
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (636+ words) TwitchCon is back in San Diego for its 10th anniversary, taking place Oct. 17-19 at the San Diego Convention Center. The convention will be packed with streamers, fans and creators from around the world celebrating gaming, creativity and community. The weekend is…...