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"They go through all kinds of regular background checks and everything of any employee that's going to be in the district and so all of that came back clean"

Last Update: 10/04 9:08 pm A staff member at Eastlake High School has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16 year old female student. via XETV San Diego

Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl In Classroom

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A pastor who worked as a high school resource officer is accused of sexually assaulting a female student on campus, according to police. via NBC Channel 7/39

Bilingual Healthcare

"Patients feel more comfortable if they can talk to someone who understands their language, as well as the beliefs and values of their culture"

"I still don't know what they said to each other," a Texas nurse told NurseWeek magazine in 1999 after enlisting a hospital house cleaner to interpret for a patient who could not speak English. via Monster.com

Chula Vista Trailer Burns to the Ground

A Chula Vista trailer home burned to the ground Tuesday, leaving one person with minor breathing problems and damages estimated at $200,000. The fire in the 1100 block of Industrial Boulevard was reported at … via KFMB-TV San Diego

County Worker Charged With Assault, Child Abuse

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — An investigator with the San Diego County Medical Examiner's office is behind bars after allegedly firing a gun at his wife, while their children were present, NBC 7/39 reported. via NBC San Diego

San Diegan Competes For 'Top Chef'

"Top C… Brian Malarkey Avenue Q: 'Those Naughty Puppe… Meet Kate Monster Avery is no stranger to San Di… Tryouts Were Held Saturday Over 150 hopefuls showed up ov… San Diegans Say 'Mamma Mia"

Local chef Brian Malarkey discusses what life is like as he competes for Bravo's "Top Chef." Categories Interview: Harvey Fierstein Broadway Vet Comes Home How They Rehearse On 'Chuck' 'Hot Rod' Stars SNL Alums … via NBC Channel 7/39

Watch Mayor's Statement

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Thank you Mayor Sanders. Your courage is appreciated more than you will ever know. via NBC San Diego

A refreshing change.

Chula Vista, CA, a burb of San Diego on the Mexican Border, is considering removing parking and putting up condos. via PT's Parking Blog

The Buzz: Tongues loosen as time runs short

"You can't see 'em, but I got 'em."

Published 12:00 am PDT Monday, September 17, 2007 Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A3 One thing marathon end-of-legislative sessions are good for — and we're struggling to think of others — is that … via Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Minorities pay more for home loans, study shows

"That being said, HMDA data is inaccurate."

African-Americans and Latinos are much more likely to be sold high-cost home loans than white households in San Diego and around the nation, according to a study being released today by the Association of … via HispanicTrending

Arrests Made In Connection With Chula Vista Shooting

Four people were arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 24-year-old man wounded in Chula Vista, authorities said Tuesday. via 10News

Rebecca C. Dawson Named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Substance Abuse Counseling

Cambridge Who's Who names Rebecca C. Dawson, a substance abuse counselor for CRC Health has been Professional of the Year. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re…

Victim: Kidnappers unafraid to commit Mexican-style crime in US

"He said it's not the first time, he did it before, he has the balls to do it over here in the U.S., not in Mexico, the kidnapping"

SAN DIEGO : A Mexican businessman testified Tuesday that his Mexican captors boasted they were unafraid to kidnap people in the United States as they tortured him in a suburban California home. via International Herald Tribune

Expect DUI Checkpoints Throughout County

"Drunk Driving. Over the limit. Under arrest."

The holiday weekend has prompted different law enforcement agencies around San Diego County to set up drunken driver crackdowns Saturday. via KFMB-am

Poway soldier killed in chopper crash

"He was going to be a ranger trainer and she was planning to coach softball there."

A Poway man who was scheduled to marry his girlfriend this fall was one of 14 Army soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this week. via North County Times

Mussel infestation spreads in San Diego County

The infestation of a prolific pest called the quagga mussel has spread across San Diego County as water officials scramble to build their defenses. via Press-Enterprise

Teens Charged With Severely Injuring Man In Gang Assault

Two teenage boys were arrested Thursday after allegedly taking part in a gang assault that left a pedestrian severely injured on a South Bay roadside, authorities reported. via 10News

Driver Dies After Being Rear-Ended at Stop Sign

A 70-year-old man died today when his car was rear-ended at a Chula Vista stop sign, police said. via KFMB-am

San Diego Tontine Reality TV Show Auditions

Aug 15, 2007 by News Gal Have you heard about the latest hit in the world of reality TV entertainment ? Tontine is famed to be a mix of Survivor and The Amazing Race, with a lovable MTV Real World flair. via San Diego Blog

Driver Dies After Being Rear-Ended at Stop Sign

A 70-year-old man died today when his car was rear-ended at a Chula Vista stop sign, police said. via KFMB-am

47 Cars Stolen In Mexico Found In San Diego

"They have helped us greatly in that regard, so we thought we would look into the possibility of locating some of their stolen vehicles on our side of the border"

Forty-seven cars reported stolen in Mexico have been recovered in San Diego and suburban Chula Vista. via KFMB-am

Victory Outreach hits the streets to help gang members, addicts

"Most of us come from destructive, dangerous lifestyles. (Church members) go out there and share their life story and say what they are doing."

Victory Outreach Church members sing songs as they canvas the westside of Escondido on Thursday. via North County Times

Man accused of murder has other charges to face

"This officer's going to shoot me"

A Spring Valley man accused of killing a 24-year-old woman must first stand trial on unrelated charges of driving under the influence of drugs and evading police, a judge ruled yesterday. via San Diego Union-Tribune

Memorial Held For Local Soldier Killed In Iraq

Dozens of family and friends attended a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Joshua Mattero Tuesday. via KNSD-TV

Police chase, catch armed robber in Carlsbad

Carlsbad police chased and caught an armed robber who sped down Interstate 5 on Sunday after he held up a Super 8 Motel dear downtown, police said. via North County Times

Political leadership, globalization and seeking win-wins

Moscow, which I had the good fortune of visiting last week, is a city of contrasts. via San Diego Source

Chula Vista Redevelopment Project May Be Back On

There may still be hope for a $1 billion dollar project along the Chula Vista bayfront. via KFMB-TV San Diego

CVPD Seeks Public's Help in Solving Arson Fire

These three are described as persons of interest in a suspicious fire at Diamond Jim's Tavern, 773 Third Avenue, Chula Vista. via KOGO-AM San Diego

Crimefighters: Some Local Sex Offenders Under Deadline To Move

"We would get some of our personnel out to look for these people and arrest them"

As many as 2100 newly paroled sex offenders in the state and in San Diego are living near schools and parks, and that's illegal. via KFMB-TV San Diego

Three Arrested After CHP Chase

A traffic stop by the California Highway Patrol turned into a pursuit through several San Diego communities on Tuesday afternoon. via NBC San Diego

BTE Measurement System to Help Train Olympians

"We appreciate their support in our efforts to heal and, more importantly, prevent injuries in our athletes on a year-round basis."

July 13, 2007 The PrimusRSTM clinical evaluation system from BTE Technologies , has been tapped by the US Olympic Training for use in athlete rehabilitatioin programs at training facilities in Chula Vista, … via Rehab Management

BTE Measurement System to Help Train Olympians

"We appreciate their support in our efforts to heal and, more importantly, prevent injuries in our athletes on a year-round basis."

July 13, 2007 The PrimusRSTM clinical evaluation system from BTE Technologies , has been tapped by the US Olympic Training for use in athlete rehabilitatioin programs at training facilities in Chula Vista, … via Rehab Management

Alert: Driver Killed in Crash with Trolley

Fire department officials reported that a man was killed when he drove his car around the crossing arms at a Chula Vista intersection and crashed into a trolley. via KFMB-TV San Diego

Killed in Iraq

A look at those with local ties killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. * E-mail to a friend You will need Macromedia Flash Player 7 to view. via BaltimoreSun.com

Chula Vista Kidnap for Ransom Case 'Worrisome…

SHARE THIS: DEL.ICIO.US DIGG A sixth man has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping a man for ransom in Chula Vista. via KPBS-TV San Diego

Chula Vista shooter gets 117 years to life

A man who fired several shotgun blasts during a party at his home, killing two Chula Vista residents and wounding another man, was sentenced Wednesday to 117 years to life in state prison. via San Diego Union-Tribune

Mexican Drug Cartels Activity Possibly Moving North Of Border

A June 8 kidnapping in Chula Vista is raising fears that brazen crimes related to drug cartels south of the border are making their way north. via 10News

San Diego Soldier Killed In Iraq

A San Diego native was one of four Southern California soldiers killed during a recent attack in Iraq. via KFMB-am

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"As you can see, meth use has many faces"

Meth striking older generations SAN DIEGO — More older adults in the county are using the potentially deadly drug methamphetamine, officials said Monday. via North County Times

Chula Vista Councilman Castaneda Indicted on 13…

Chula Vista Councilman Steve Castaneda was indicted on 15 charges today. Castaneda plead not guilty. via KPBS-TV San Diego

$58 billion plan proposes to improve San Diego County congestion

"We told people when they voted for TransNet that they would be getting congestion relief"

Under a $58 billion regional transporation plan released Friday, the county's 300-mile freeway system would get dozens of new car-pool and toll lanes. via North County Times

Four soldiers from Southern California killed

Four soldiers from Southern California – members of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team based in Colorado – have died after being attacked by insurgents in Iraq, the Defense Department said today. via Orange Co. Register

Fighting Gang Violence

"He was funny, always there helping everybody taking care of his cousins"

Friends and family of four young victims killed in gang violence are trying to turn their loss into a gain for the community Members of the Southcrest community joined together Thursday night for a march … via XETV San Diego

$58 billion plan proposes to improve San Diego County congestion

"We told people when they voted for TransNet that they would be getting congestion relief"

Under a $58 billion regional transporation plan released Friday, the county's 300-mile freeway system would get dozens of new car-pool and toll lanes. via North County Times

Five plead not guilty in alleged kidnapping ring, torture case

"The defendants are members of a sophisticated murder crew that has been operating in San Diego for the past couple of years"

Five men pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of kidnapping and torture in what prosecutors said was a sophisticated kidnap-for-ransom ring. via North County Times

LA Times on 'Free Lunches'

How outrageous that parents would be expected to pay for their children's lunches and other expenses?! Also note the effect of incentives at work. via The Amateur Economist & Curmudgeon Blog

Traffic Stop Gone Bad Prompts Non-Injury Officer-Involved Shooting

A South Bay traffic stop escalated into a non-injury police shooting Thursday when the 18-year-old motorist suddenly accelerated, striking the officer and knocking her to the ground, according to authorities. via 10News

Waterspout rarely turns into tornado

"Most don't move ashore. They're considered tornadoes if they do move ashore."

Waterspouts off the San Diego County coast are fairly common, and the vast majority have been benign. via The San Diego Union-Tribune

Jeremy McGrath to Race Rounds Five and Six of Championship Off Road Racing Series

"I plan on going out there and having a great time – this track is like nothing I've ever seen before so I am pretty excited and I look forward to having more opportunities to be a guest driver, for sure!"

Seven time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath will race rounds five and six of the CORR Lucas Oil Series on Saturday and Sunday in Chula Vista, CA. via Transworld Motocross

Checking out fast-food menus can be a gut-busting adventure

"Burgers are always going to be popular, and I think people are looking for new twists"

When it came to ordering the Burger King Quad Stacker, many questions popped into my mind. via Bend Weekly News

Chula Vista Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

FORT BRAGG, N.C. A Southern California soldier who served with the 82nd Airborne Division has been killed in Afghanistan. via KCBS-TV Los Angeles

S.D. firefighters help douse Coronado blaze

POINT LOMA / CORONADO: San Diego firefighters helped the Coronado Fire Department extinguish a fire last night in a house that was being remodeled on Isabella Avenue near E Avenue. via San Diego Union-Tribune

Jeremy McGrath to Race Rounds Five and Six of Championship Off Road Racing Series

"I plan on going out there and having a great time – this track is like nothing I've ever seen before so I am pretty excited and I look forward to having more opportunities to be a guest driver, for sure!"

Seven time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath will race rounds five and six of the CORR Lucas Oil Series on Saturday and Sunday in Chula Vista, CA. via Transworld Motocross

Boy Stabbed In Neck In Gang-Related Act

A Chula Vista boy was stabbed in the neck in a gang- related attack in Terralta East Sunday, San Diego police said. via 10News

Vistans head to polls on Tuesday

"We think that the City Council's whole rationale for putting it on a special election in June was to create a low turnout"

Few are predicting long lines at the polls on Tuesday, when voters weigh in on Proposition C, the special election ballot measure that asks whether Vista should adopt a type of municipal constitution called a … via North County Times

Escondido rejects blanket smoking ban

"People don't go to the park to smoke"

By Elena Gaona ESCONDIDO – Smokers are still welcome in all Escondido parks – at least for now. via San Diego Union-Tribune

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"Did you know that Filipino family on your street?"

Crasher Lowriders and Lowlifes By Josh Board Published May 24, 2007 [ Crasher from previous weeks] T ony turned 40 over a year ago. via San Diego Reader

Escondido council allows smoking to continue in most open spaces

"The parks are a place for the whole community to participate"

Smokers won't have to snuff out their cigarettes every time they set foot in an Escondido park, but smoking soon may be restricted in some open areas of the city, the Escondido City Council decided Wednesday … via North County Times

Landmark tower to rise again

"They want to know what happened to it"

City Heights is getting its landmark back. Plans are in motion to erect an 80-foot replica of the "Euclid tower," a spire that loomed as a local icon for nearly seven decades until 1999, when the city of San … via San Diego Union-Tribune

'American Idol' judging panel

The final four proved disco is dead during a Bee Gees-themed night that pointed out one of the fundamental flaws of the show: A weak theme equals weak performances. via San Diego Union-Tribune

Bad behavior reported less, report on Iraq troops shows

"One time, we captured two insurgents with rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices. … A few weeks earlier, we had taken a loss from an IED"

Only 40 percent of Marines would report a member of their unit for killing or wounding an innocent civilian, according to the military's first report on the ethics of U.S. troops in Iraq. via Bend Weekly News

Some fear gas prices could set new highs this summer

"Sometimes it's too far, sometimes it's not feasible because there are kids."

Before Angie and Donald Roberts get into their car to travel to the beach, they go online to determine where gasoline prices are lowest along their route. via Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Demolition Makes Way For H Street Project

Demolition began on the old Rohr buildings down by H Street and the waterfront in Chula Vista to make way for a resort, convention center, condos, shops and restaurants. via KFMB-TV San Diego

New Charges Filed Against Former Top CIA Official

SAN DIEGO New charges have been filed alleging that the CIA's former No. 3 official used his influence in that role to try and steer a government contract worth $100 million to his best friend, a defense … via CBS 13

Drive-by shooting wounds motorist, 38

SAN DIEGO: A 38-year-old man was shot and wounded in a drive-by attack early yesterday, police said. via San Diego Union-Tribune

Crimefighters: Suspect in Chula Vista Shooting On the Run

Police are searching for Benito Bernardo Guerrero, 18, after a 21-year-old man was shot to death Sunday in Chula Vista, apparently over a disagreement. via KFMB-TV San Diego

An ambitious 5-year plan

"For her, I think that is an act of hope and an act of faith. She's not giving in to the cancer. She's not giving up. She's choosing to live life to the fullest, and that will do as much to combat the cancer as anything."

When Elizabeth Edwards learned that her cancer had returned, and that it was incurable, she said she was not praying for God to save her life. via San Diego Union-Tribune

School locked down over laser pointer mistaken for weapon

School officials ordered a 90-minute lockdown at a middle school after a student mistook a laser pointer for a weapon. via The Modesto Bee

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Ousting of Carol Lam should serve as a warning It's becoming painfully obvious that for U.S. Attorney Carol Lam, whose office brought down U.S. Rep. via North County Times

School locked down over laser pointer mistaken for weapon

School officials ordered a 90-minute lockdown at a middle school after a student mistook a laser pointer for a weapon. via The Modesto Bee

Gasoline can found among remains in Chula Vista bar fire

Authorities today a gasoline can was found on the roof a bar that was largely gutted by a fire that caused about $500,000 damage. via North County Times

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Ousting of Carol Lam should serve as a warning It's becoming painfully obvious that for U.S. Attorney Carol Lam, whose office brought down U.S. Rep. via North County Times

Yuma County administrator leaving for California job

Yuma County needs a new administrator. David Garcia is heading west to become the city manager of Chula Vista, California. via KTVK Phoenix

'Deal or No Deal' VIP Pass Winners Announced

NBC 7/39 announced the winners of its "'Deal or No Deal' VIP Front of the Line Pass" contest Thursday. via KNSD-TV San Diego

Everything is on the Line for Chula Vista's Genera…

Everything is on the Line for Chula Vista's General Plan Protection Initiative More than 20,000 residents of Chula Vista, California, have signed the GPPI initiative that would require any developer who wants … via So Here Is This

Army Spc. Curtis R. Spivey, 25, Chula Vista; dies of explosion injuries

"I have nightmares, daymares like I'm back in Iraq. Sometimes a door slamming can set me off."

Even after an attack on his Humvee left him paralyzed, Army Spc. Curtis R. Spivey never regretted serving in Iraq. 'I enjoyed deploying. I enjoyed serving my country,' he said last month while undergoing daily therapy in the spinal-cord injury unit at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in La Jolla. Like many injured veterans, Spivey, 25, had gone through a period of anger and depression. But he had seemingly worked through those issues and was upbeat. He talked of going back to college, maybe getting a degree in some area of criminal justice. Read more

'Deal or No Deal' VIP Pass Winners Announced

NBC 7/39 announced the winners of its "'Deal or No Deal' VIP Front of the Line Pass" contest Thursday. via KNSD-TV San Diego

U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,260

As of Wednesday, April 3, 2007, at least 3,260 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,630 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.

The AP count is four higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT.

The British military has reported 136 deaths; Italy, 33; Ukraine, 18; Poland, 19; Bulgaria, 13; Spain, 11; Denmark, six; El Salvador, five; Slovakia, four; Latvia, three; Estonia, Netherlands, Thailand, two each; and Australia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Romania, one death each. Read more

Names of the Dead

The Department of Defense has identified 3,251 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war. via New York Times

Cops: College Athlete's Death May Be Alcohol-Related

Chula Vista police said they are investigating the possible alcohol-related death of a Southwestern College track star. via KNSD-TV San Diego

Ex-border agent gets nearly 6 years

"I'm sorry. I know I did something wrong"

A former border inspector who accepted more than $70,000 in bribes for allowing illegal immigrants into the country was sentenced to 57 months in prison Monday on bribery and smuggling charges. via Bend Weekly News

Body Of 3rd Victim Of Boat Accident Recovered
LAKE HENSHAW, Calif. The body of the final, third victim from a boat accident caused by a freak spring thunderstorm was found in Lake Henshaw Sunday, a county sheriff's spokesman said.
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In bankruptcy documents, San Diego diocese offers $95 million to settle sex abuse claims
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego is offering $95 million to settle more than 140 claims of sexual abuse by priests, according to financial documents.
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Irvine Cops Finally Put End To 13-Year Crime Spree
A man who allegedly has posed as an office repairman since 1994 to enter offices, steal credit cards from purses or desk drawers and buy merchandise that was later sold was behind bars today along with his …
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Man Stabs 2 People In Emergency Room
Authorities sought Friday a man who they said wounded two people with a knife in the emergency room of a North County hospital.
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Germs have you surrounded but you can still fight back
Choose your weapon. Soap, hand sanitiser, bleach or using body parts other than your hands to open doors and push elevator buttons.
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Authorities identify man believed to have committed suicide by train in Encinitas
Authorities identify man believed to have committed suicide by train in Encinitas By: North County Times wire services – SAN DIEGO – Authorities Saturday released the name of a 60-year-old man who apparently …
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Sting Leads To Arrest Of Alleged Unlicensed Contractors
More than 150 arrests are expected from Contractors State License Board undercover sting operations in seven locations throughout the state, including Escondido, it was announced Friday.
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Measure Limiting Home Sizes Approved
An ordinance restricting the size of homes in six Solana Beach neighborhoods has been approved by voters.
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Pooches vie for title of 'Ugliest Dog' in Del Mar
Ugly Dog Contest winner Victoria, an Italian greyhound rescued by Operation Greyhound, right, is in the arms of her owner Bruna Palmatier as the second place winner, a Chinese crested named Rascal, held by his …
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Stabbing Attack Leaves Man Injured
Authorities held one man in custody Monday and sought two others in connection with a stabbing attack that wounded a 21-year-old man in Oak Park over the weekend.
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Three Suspects Accused Of Stealing $400k In High-Tech Merchandise
What authorities described as a highly sophisticated crew of burglars accused of stealing $400,000 in high-tech merchandise from businesses across southwest Riverside County has been put out of business by the …
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Two die in solo crash near Pauma Casino
Two men were killed and a third was seriously hurt Tuesday morning after the car in which they were riding veered off the road, overturned several times and hit a fence.
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San Marcos council fails to solve appointment puzzle
San Marcos council fails to solve appointment puzzle SAN MARCOS —- The City Council sidestepped what was arguably the most complex and sensitive item on this week's meeting agenda —- how to fill midterm …
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Forum on rehabilitation homes draws statewide audience
Three hundred policymakers from more than 80 California cities descended on Newport Beach Friday in a mass show of intrigue directed at drug and alcohol rehabilitation homes.
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Small trees may be a perfect fit
Story and illustrations by CINDY McNATT If there is a single rule about trees it is this: "Whatever you do, never prune a tree at the top," said Gary Matsuoka of Laguna Hills Nursery in Lake Forest.
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Chula Vista Charter School Closes Two Campuses
A San Diego County charter school organization abruptly shut down two of its Chula Vista campuses last week.
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Over 1,000 Local Illegal Immigrants Without Homes
Most of the roughly 180 migrants rousted from McGongile Canyon three months ago have not returned, but that does not mean they've left the area, which hosts at least 1,600 agricultural and day laborers without …
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San Diego Diocese Considers Bankruptcy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said in a letter to parishioners this weekend that it is considering declaring bankruptcy to avoid going to trial on more than 140 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by …
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11 Marines still hospitalized after crash
Eleven Marines remain hospitalized and are expected to survive after a fatal rollover crash of a military truck at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, authorities said Sunday.
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Over-estimating the power of retail politics
When Bob Hunter, a Riverside, Calif., businessman, would hear of a conservative's campaign that needed volunteers, he would pile his family into the station wagon and drive off to ring doorbells.
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