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San Onofre Nuke Plant Worker Falls In Reactor Pool

February 3, 2012 News Comments Off

Authorities say a worker fell into a reactor pool at the San Onofre nuclear power plant in San Diego County last week but he didn’t receive a significant radiation dose.

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Woman’s Body Found In Unincorporated San Marcos

February 2, 2012 News Comments Off

San Diego County Sheriff’s homicide detectives Wednesday are investigating the discovery of a body in an unincorporated area of San Marcos.

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SD Company Develops Flood Warning System

February 2, 2012 News Comments Off

More than 5,000 people are killed worldwide by flash flooding each year – more than lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes – and one San Diego-based company is working to save people from flash floods worldwide.

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Bill Would Stop Collecting Fee For Call Boxes

February 2, 2012 News Comments Off

A San Diego assemblyman and mayoral candidate said on Wednesday he will introduce state legislation to stop the collection of a $1 fee that funds roadside call boxes in the region because the program has accumulated far more money than it needs.

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Mistrial In Case Of City Official Accused Of Molestation

February 2, 2012 News Comments Off

A deadlocked jury prompted a judge to declare a mistrial Wednesday in the case of a San Diego city official accused of molesting a young female relative nearly eight years ago. |

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Warning Issued To Businesses Selling Synthetic Drugs

February 1, 2012 News Comments Off

San Diego County’s district attorney and sheriff Tuesday announced letters are being sent to nearly 100 businesses, warning of criminal or civil penalties if they ignore a new state law banning the sale of synthetic drugs, including an increasingly popular and dangerous drug known as “bath salts.”

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Local analysis: Ron Nehring on Florida

February 1, 2012 News Comments Off

Ron Nehring is former chairman of the San Diego County and California Republican parties. Nehring now works as a political consultant and national analyst. This is his take on the Florida primary provided to U-T San Diego:

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Filner far behind in fundraising

February 1, 2012 News Comments Off

Rep. Bob Filner, the lone major Democrat running for San Diego mayor, raised roughly $111,000 for his campaign in the second half of last year, a sum that places him far behind two Republican rivals.

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February 1, 2012 News Comments Off

Rep. Bob Filner, the lone major Democrat running for San Diego mayor, raised roughly $111,000 for his campaign in the second half of last year, a sum that places him far behind two Republican rivals.

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Memorial erected to Marines killed in Iraq and Afghanistan

February 1, 2012 News Comments Off

Camp Pendleton troops and community supporters will gather in honor of the living and the dead in Marine Corps history at several events on the San Diego County base this week.

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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.

FLUXX Nightclub with Sid Vicious and Ricky Rocks

October 31, 2011

[11/19/2011] Sid Vicious accompanied by the always-amazing Ricky Rocks!

County Approves Food Stamp Use At Restaurants

January 11, 2011

A new program that would allow restaurants to accept food stamps and may provide more food options to the homeless, disabled, and elderly, was approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

Council slows plan to take bids on Miramar landfill

May 19, 2011

The San Diego City Council ‘s Rules Committee Wednesday tapped the brakes on a plan to put Miramar Landfill operations out to bid.

Davis puts priority on personnel in weighing defense budget

September 5, 2011

San Diego member of Congress says cuts could be possible, after potential threats are assessed.

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.