Mon Mar 31 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **San Diego News Roundup: Mother Faces Child Endangerment Charges, Websense Relocates, and More**
SAN DIEGO, CA – [Date] – A busy news day in San Diego saw a range of developments, from a court case involving a tragic drowning to a major corporate relocation.
Tassie Anne Behrens, 27, will appear in court today to challenge child endangerment charges stemming from the drowning deaths of her two toddlers in a pool at a friend’s home near Mt. Helix. The incident occurred at a location where a cannabis cultivation operation was also discovered, leading to additional charges against Behrens.
In corporate news, Websense, a San Diego-based web security software developer, announced it is moving its headquarters and over 400 employees to Austin, Texas. The move marks the end of an era for the company, which helped establish Sorrento Valley as a tech hub.
Other significant news includes:
* **Water Conservation:** A Flex Alert has been issued by the California Independent System Operator due to a natural gas shortage in Southern California, urging residents to conserve power and gas until 10 p.m.
* **Political Action:** Rep. Juan Vargas applauded CVS Caremark’s decision to stop selling tobacco products. Meanwhile, Rep. Scott Peters advocated for a long-term California water infrastructure vision during a House debate. Legislation supporting public shooting ranges (Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act) passed the House. A Kindergarten Readiness Act is being introduced in the state legislature.
* **Local Events:** Museum Month returns to San Diego County in February, offering half-off admission to 44 museums. A new Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton facility officially opened.
* **Tragedy:** Oceanside police reported the discovery of a man and a woman who appear to have died in a murder-suicide.
* **Resignation:** Carlsbad City Councilwoman Farrah Golshan Douglas resigned, citing personal and family commitments.
* **Arrests:** Twenty-six young adults were arrested in an East County methamphetamine sweep.
* **Olympics:** Shaun White announced he will not compete in the slopestyle event at the Sochi Olympics.
* **Data Mining Boot Camps:** The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) is launching a series of Data Mining Boot Camps for business professionals and researchers.
The San Diego Times continues to provide comprehensive coverage of local and state news.
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