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Rat-Infested East County Home Finally Torn Down

January 30, 2012 Events Comments Off

An East County home infested with rats for more than a decade has finally been demolished.

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Murder Conviction Upheld For ‘Bird Rock Bandits’ Member

January 30, 2012 Events Comments Off

The state Supreme Court Monday upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a La Jolla man who killed a professional surfer with one punch during a fight outside the victim’s home.

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Miramar National Cemetery Dedicated New Avenue of Flags

January 29, 2012 Events Comments Off

A patriotic display of 50 American flags flew Saturday to honor those who dedicated their lives to serve our county.

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Angry Customer Opens Fire On Lemon Grove Bar

January 28, 2012 Events Comments Off

A man who was kicked out of an East County bar early Saturday returned with a rifle and opened fire at the building according to Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Maxin.

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Cameras deployed to track surf changes

January 28, 2012 News Comments Off

San Diego Surfrider is deploying high-tech tools to look for altered waves along the county’s coastline linked to a $23 million beach sand replenishment project.

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San Diegans search for secrets of the deep

January 28, 2012 News Comments Off

More than 50 years after the only successful attempt to reach the deepest known spot in the world’s oceans, a few marine experts in San Diego are part of a team that’s angling to make history again.

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Free Tax Help Offered To Low-Income Families

January 28, 2012 News Comments Off

The County of San Diego on Friday began offering free tax preparation to low-income families and individuals as part of its annual Earned Income Tax Credit campaign.

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Sheriff releases inmates to avoid overcrowding

January 27, 2012 Events Comments Off

Sheriff Bill Gore started shaving up to 10 percent off jail terms for some male inmates this month after the county jail population began to near capacity.

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San Diego Nature: January 27-29

January 26, 2012 News Comments Off

The last weekend of January 2012 has many different events going on for nature lovers in San Diego and around the county as well as people who want to help out with restoring habitat.

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San Diego Nature: January 27-29

Boil Water Order Issued For Mt. Laguna Recreation Area

January 23, 2012 News Comments Off

Bacteria was detected in the water supply of the Mount Laguna Recreation Area plumbing system, prompting the county of San Diego to issue an order to boil the water until further notice.

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Breaking News:

Man arrested after dog beaten

February 5, 2012

A 35-year-old man was jailed on suspicion of punching and kicking a dog at its owner’s Pacific Beach home, San Diego police said.

South Route 125 at I-8 closed until noon

December 14, 2011

The southbound lanes of state Route 125 were closed beginning about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday as the CHP investigated a fatal crash Friday night that killed a woman and her grandson.

Groundbreaking scheduled for SDSU’s Aztec Student Union

May 27, 2011

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Aztec Student Union at San Diego State University is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Plea deal possible for Arellano leader

December 16, 2011

Former drug kingpin Benjamin Arellano Félix and federal prosecutors in San Diego have been engaged in serious plea bargain negotiations that could mean the one-time Tijuana cartel leader would not go on trial.

Demaio, Fletcher talk job creation

August 4, 2011

Two San Diego mayoral candidates on Wednesday unveiled their efforts to spur job growth, but with starkly different approaches.

Attorney donated time and talent to benefit community

February 5, 2012

Following in his father’s footsteps at the prestigious law firm Gray, Cary, Ames & Frye, Theodore “Ted” Cranston embarked on a legal career that earned him national recognition in the field of estate planning and accolades as a leader in community service to San Diego.

El Cajon doughnut shop robbed

February 5, 2012

A robber with a pistol held up Rose Donuts north of El Cajon Saturday evening, sheriff’s officials said.

Local analysis: Sam Popkin on Nevada

February 5, 2012

Sam Popkin is a political-science professor at UC San Diego. He is the author of the forthcoming book “The Candidate: How to Win — and Hold — the White House.” This is his take on the Nevada caucuses, provided to U-T San Diego:

Local analysis: Ron Nehring on Nevada

February 5, 2012

The former chairman of the San Diego County and California Republican parties says Mitt Romney is the certain GOP nominee barring an unlikely shift in dynamic.

Tijuana concerned about flow of deportees

February 5, 2012

Illegal immigration is a contentious topic in the United States, but it can be a touchy subject in Mexico too.

Motorcylist’s leg severed in crash

February 5, 2012

A 42-year-old motorcyclist traveling west on state Route 76 was severely injured Saturday afternoon when his bike veered into an eastbound lane and collided with an SUV pulling a utility trailer, the California Highway Patrol said.

Local Susan G. Komen Chapter Receives Death Threats

February 5, 2012

The executive director of the local chapter of the Susan G.

Controversial Art Exhibit Unveiled In Encinitas

February 5, 2012

A new art exhibit unveiled in Encinitas on Saturday that was meant to honor a former city councilwoman has also created controversy.

Students test their skills at Science Olympiad

February 5, 2012

About 1,000 middle school students participated Saturday in the Science Olympiad at Rancho Bernardo High School.