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David Finckel, Wu Han continue to expand

May 10, 2012 Entertainment Comments Off

Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han are no strangers to San Diego. The husband-and-wife team frequently performed at the La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest during the ’90s and were named the festival’s co-directors in 1997. They return this weekend.

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Gator by the Bay swamped with success

May 9, 2012 Entertainment Comments Off

Barring a dramatic change in the topography of the United States, Louisiana isn’t likely to neighbor or annex San Diego any time soon. But when it comes to this weekend’s 11th annual Gator by the Bay — a rousing celebration of Louisiana’s music, food and culture at Spanish Landing Park — the Gulf Coast state is happy to give its official endorsement and provide some underwriting.

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Mainly Mozart brings chamber music under festival umbrella

April 25, 2012 Entertainment Comments Off

The “redefined” San Diego Mainly Mozart Festival launches this weekend with a series of chamber music performances that for the first time are integrated into the festival itself.

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Man Struck, Killed By Coaster Train Identified

April 10, 2012 Events Comments Off

Authorities released the name Tuesday of a 45-year-old man who was struck and killed by a commuter train over the weekend behind a Morena-area shopping center.

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Motorcyclist from San Diego identified

April 8, 2012 News Comments Off

The 66-year-old man killed in a traffic collision this weekend on state Route 79 east of Temecula was identified as William Dandalides of San Diego, authorities said Sunday.

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San Diego Tartan Day Festival

April 4, 2012 Entertainment Comments Off

Everything you love about Scotland will be celebrated at this weekend festival.

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Ex-NFL QB Leaf Arrested For 2nd Time In Montana

April 3, 2012 Events Comments Off

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested again on Monday and is accused of committing another burglary two days after he posted bail on charges that he broke into a friend’s home and stole prescription painkillers, a drug task force commander said.

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Boy, 4, Allegedly Killed By Mother Identified

April 2, 2012 Events Comments Off

Authorities released the name Monday of a toddler who was killed — allegedly by his mother — over the weekend at his family’s Torrey Hills-area apartment.

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Above Average Surf Expected For Local Beaches

April 1, 2012 News Comments Off

A pair of large ocean swells this weekend was expected to bring above average surf to San Diego County beaches and rough seas to coastal waters, according to the National Weather Service.

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Youth turkey hunt on county preserve to move ahead

March 20, 2012 Events Comments Off

A mentored youth hunt of wild turkey at a county natural preserve will proceed this weekend after a judge on Tuesday denied a temporary restraining order requested by an animal protection group.

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Pursuit Of Stolen Car Ends In Crash

May 17, 2012

Authorities briefly chased at least two people in a stolen car in Valley Center early Thursday and the pursuit ended in a crash, with one person in custody and the other getting away.

Spreckels mansion death was a suicide, investigators conclude

September 2, 2011

Investigators have concluded that Rebecca Zahau, the girlfriend of pharmaceutical executive Jonah Shacknai, committed suicide at his Coronado mansion, according to Zahau’s sister, who was briefed by San Diego County Sheriff’s Department detectives.

Monte Carlo Goes Burlesque

August 17, 2011

[09/10/2011] Prepare to be seduced when Dita Von Teese headlines MCASD’s 35th annual gala, Monte Carlo Goes Burlesque on September 10, 2011.

Escondido fatal crash victim ID’d

December 13, 2011

The man who died Monday in the crash on Interstate 15 has been identified as Marciano Mendoza Cruz of Escondido.

‘True Blood,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ set for Comic-Con

June 29, 2011

HBO, Fox and FX announce their star-studded San Diego lineups

Police Search For Gunman Who Robbed AM/PM

May 17, 2012

San Diego police were on the lookout Thursday for a gunman who wore a mask while robbing a Normal Heights convenience store.

Birthday Bash Ends With Crash, Broken Wrists

May 17, 2012

Authorities say a woman was out celebrating her birthday at an Ocean Beach bar when she decided to leave with a man she had just met.

Fight Leads To Shooting In San Ysidro

May 17, 2012

A fight between two men on a sidewalk in San Ysidro resulted in gunfire, police said Thursday.

Community Center, Amphitheater To Be Named For Seau

May 17, 2012

The Oceanside City Council voted on Wednesday to name a community center and amphitheater in honor of Junior Seau.

Gang detectives investigate San Ysidro shooting

May 17, 2012

A man who had gotten out of a car fired shots at another man, who was not hit, San Diego police said.

Fair Concert Lineup Full Of Classic Rock Shows

May 17, 2012

The lineup announced Wednesday for the Paddock Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair is full of shows for classic rock fans.

Educators outline dire budget options

May 17, 2012

California’s colleges and universities are looking at fewer classes, higher student fees and layoffs unless more money can be injected into the state budget, educational leaders in San Diego and Sacramento said Wednesday.

San Diego Helping Change Face Of Modern Warfare

May 17, 2012

When it comes to modern warfare, many military experts refer to San Diego as the “tip of the spear.”

Sheriff’s Dept.: Homicide Cases On Rise In 2012

May 17, 2012

San Diego may be on pace to set a record when it comes to homicides in one year.