In other news: 5.2-magnitude quake shakes California; Former deputy sentenced for fatally shooting man who called for help

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025

5.2-magnitude quake shakes Southern California, tumbling rocks onto roads and items off shelves

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California, swaying lights and rattling cups off shelves. But officials reported no injuries or major damage. Monday morning’s earthquake was centered in San Diego County near the mountain town of Julian, which is known for its apple pie shops, and it was felt as far north as Los Angeles County, about 120 miles away. Schoolchildren were escorted outside of buildings as a precaution when the ground started moving. Some San Diego County residents who subscribe to the early warning system called ShakeAlert were notified a second or two before it was felt Monday. Others got the notification after the rocking stopped.

Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing a 22-year-old man in distress who called 911 for help has been sentenced to three years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed. The judge who sentenced Andrew Buen on Monday said the 2022 shooting of Christian Glass after a standoff was about power. Buen was convicted in February of criminally negligent homicide. Prosecutors alleged that Buen needlessly escalated a standoff with Glass, who showed signs of a mental health crisis and refused orders to get out of his SUV. Buen apologized to the Glass family in court and agreed he escalated the situation.

Starbucks imposes new limits on what baristas can wear under their green aprons

Starbucks is imposing new limits on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. Starting May 12, store employees will be required to wear a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms. Shirts can be short- or long-sleeved and collared or collarless, the company said in a memo released Monday. Starbucks will give each employee two free T-shirts. Starbucks said the new dress code will make its green aprons stand out and create a sense of familiarity for customers. But the labor group unionizing Starbucks workers opposes the move, saying it won’t improve store operations and forces employees to buy new clothes.