Nearly all El Cajon crime cases posted on social media have been solved
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May 6, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The El Cajon Police Department announces success of a new approach to capturing retail thieves. In March, ECPD announced implementation of an innovative crime-solving technique utilizing the power of social media.
This approach aims to swiftly identify suspects and solve cases with greater efficiency, making an immediate and tangible impact on the community and retail theft.
“We are harnessing the power of social media to disseminate information,” said Chief of Police Mike Moulton. “In a matter of minutes, we are able to provide images and descriptions of thieves. Our community has responded by assisting our efforts and giving information that leads to arrests.”
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In landmark decision, court rules that hateful online trolling can constitute interference with the equal enjoyment of public accommodations
August 9, 2019 (Washington D.C.) -- Today the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that white supremacists who used social media to threaten and harass the first African American female student body president of American University were liable for over $700,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees.
“This ruling is historic in that it marks the first time that a court has deemed racist online trolling activity that can interfere with one’s equal access to a public accommodation. The Court’s ruling recognizes the real-world damage done when bigots take to the internet to target and threaten African Americans and other people of color,” said Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “This ruling should send a strong message to other white supremacists that they can and will be held accountable for hateful activity that constitutes unlawful discrimination, no matter whether it occurs online or in the real world.”
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April 4, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) - Social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter are taking steps to combat bots, or automated accounts that have been used to spread Russian propaganda, influence U.S. politics, spreading fake news stories as well as inflammatory posts intended to divide Americans on issues such as race relations and gun control.
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May 31, 2016 (San Diego) – A lawsuit filed against Twitter, Facebook and Google by a Jewish youth group in France in April has resulted in major social media and Internet companies pledging to remove hate speech in 24 hours or less after a complaint is filed. The firms named in the suit, along with Microsoft, issued the promise in a joint statement with the European Commission today, Bloomberg News reports.
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April 25, 2014 (San Diego)--The Show will go on at the Ken Cinema.
Landmark Theaters had announced it would shut down the single-screen movie theater in Kensington on April 27, due to failure to negotiate a long-term lease with the property owners, the Berkun Trust. The theater is one of only about a thousand single-screen theaters left in the U.S., and only one of three remaining in San Diego County.
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May 15, 2013 (San Diego) – OASIS is hosting a technology fair on May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Macy’s in Mission Valley, 7017 Friars Road. The event will help local adults 50 and older learn how to use social media and today’s technology, including smart phones and tablets. Various technology experts will be presenting 30 minute sessions as well as one-on-one coaching.
Attendees will be able to attend a variety of classes, attend a hands-on computer lab session and get individual help from tech experts. Lunch will be available and a raffle for prizes will follow.
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November 13, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--County Supervisor Dianne Jacob has added a new tool to stay in touch with her constituents – social media.
Jacob, who represents District 2, is now active on Facebook and Twitter, in addition to putting out a print newsletter, The Jacob Journal, and maintaining a website – www.dianne.jacob.com. “I’ve always valued my close contact with folks in my East County district,” said Jacob. “These online tools provide more ways to expand those ties, and to let my constituents know about the pressing issues facing our region and the rest of San Diego County.”
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Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, Phish and Furthur Host Voter Registration Drives on Their Summer Tours
August 28, 2012 (New York, N.Y.) -- What’s more American than rock n’ roll and democracy? Well, a few lucky young people are getting a healthy dose of both this summer, taking “The Great American Road Trip” to register voters at Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, Phish and Furthur concerts across the country.The Dave Matthews band will perform at the Cricket Wireless Ampitheater in Chula Vista on September 7.
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March 3, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Marketing is any activity that furthers the cause of your business. Pretty much everything you do in business is either impacted by your marketing actions and/or has an impact on them.
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February 16, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
WORLD
Israelis: Iran behind Bangkok bombings: coordinated attacks around the world (CNN)
Israel warns US Jews: Iran could attack here (ABC)
Heightened security in U.S. over Iran threat (ABC)
Lobbyists sue Obama administration after being booted from boards (The Hill)
Obama signs $63B FAA funding bill into law (The Hill)
U.S. seeks to mine social media to predict future (UT San Diego)
Health
Alzheimer’s brain plaque ‘rapidly cleared’ in mice (BBC)
How your cat is making you crazy (Atlantic)
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Nearly all El Cajon crime cases posted on social media have been solved
East County News Service
May 15, 2013 (San Diego) – OASIS is hosting a technology fair on May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Macy’s in Mission Valley, 7017 Friars Road. The event will help local adults 50 and older learn how to use social media and today’s technology, including smart phones and tablets. Various technology experts will be presenting 30 minute sessions as well as one-on-one coaching.
November 13, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--County Supervisor Dianne Jacob has added a new tool to stay in touch with her constituents – social media.
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