Smart-Tek Solutions Grows, Aided by Services May 18, 2012 | 3:07 amSmart-Tek Solutions Inc., a San Diego provider of staffing services to hospitals and financial services to small businesses, said that its revenue for 2011 was $21.
Downtown Hotel Rebranded as Four Points by ShMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amHotel management firm Pinnacle Hotels USA has rebranded its Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown location, which is now known as Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown.
Trustees Announce Closure of Seau's The RestaMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amTrustees for the estate of the late former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau announced May 16 that Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley has been closed permanently.
Assembly Committee to Hold Local Hearing on JMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amThe California Assembly's Select Committee on Job Creation for the New Economy will meet in San Diego on May 18 with panelists from some of San Diego's largest technology businesses.
Trigild Named Receiver for Puerto Rico DeveloMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amSan Diego-based Trigild, which provides management and consulting services related to distressed properties, has been appointed receiver and asset manager of a 300-unit luxury residential community in Puerto Rico.
Assets Grow 55 Percent at Silvergate BankMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amSilvergate Bank, based in La Jolla and with five offices, reported first quarter net income of $1 million compared with net income of $773,000 for the like quarter of 2011, the bank said May 15.
Kratos Wraps Up $100M Stock OfferingMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amKratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., a San Diego provider of security solutions to defense, government and industrial clients, completed a public stock offering of $100 million with B.
Beyond Trust Acquires eEyeMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amBeyond Trust, a Carlsbad provider of security and access control software, said it acquired eEye Digital Security, with an office in Irvine, for an undisclosed price on May 8.
Boy Collapses at High School, DiesMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amSheriffs are investigating after a boy collapsed at Mission Hills High School Thursday. He later died at the hospital.
Classmates Make Amends With Bullied StudentMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am25 years ago Lynda Frederick couldn't wait to leave Orange Glen High School after being bullied for years.
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Harry Mathis Recalls Violent Home Invasion inMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amFormer San Diego City Councilman Harry Mathis appeared in a preliminary hearing Thursday to discuss details of the violent home invasion and beating he experienced on January 11.Photo Credit: NBCSanDiego
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Jessica Sanchez Headed to 'American Idol' FinMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amChula Vista resident, Jessica Sanchez, has made it to next week's finale of "American Idol."Photo Credit: American Idol
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Boy Collapses at High School, DiesMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amSheriffs are investigating after a boy collapsed at Mission Hills High School Thursday. He later died at the hospital.
Classmates Make Amends With Bullied StudentMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am25 years ago Lynda Frederick couldn't wait to leave Orange Glen High School after being bullied for years.
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Harry Mathis Recalls Violent Home Invasion inMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amFormer San Diego City Councilman Harry Mathis appeared in a preliminary hearing Thursday to discuss details of the violent home invasion and beating he experienced on January 11.Photo Credit: NBCSanDiego
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Jessica Sanchez Headed to 'American Idol' FinMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amChula Vista resident, Jessica Sanchez, has made it to next week's finale of "American Idol."Photo Credit: American Idol
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Beach Rocks In Woman's Pocket Start FireMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amHow rocks collected from a southern Orange County beach caught fire in the pocket of a San Clemente woman's cargo shorts, landing her in a hospital with third-degree burns, remained a mystery Thursday, but county officials suspect it was because they had phosphorous on them.
Authorities Release Name of Man Killed in NorMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amRichard Quintanar of Chula Vista lost control of the southbound Honda Accord he was driving on a foggy stretch of Interstate 15 in Fallbrook about 3
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Report: Bird Strike Caused Marine Helicopter May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amA Marine Corps investigation has found that a bird strike caused a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines.
Firefighters Halt Wildfire that Began in MexiMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Capt. Mike Mohler says eight ground teams, four air tankers and three helicopters battled the blaze.
San Diego Ranked Least Expensive Big City in May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThe list was compiled in the Kosmont-Rose Institute "Cost of Doing Business Survey" for 2011, a study of 421 cities nationwide that evaluated business taxes and fees.
Police Find Suspicious Device in Golden HillMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amOfficers took no chances and blocked off several street after seeing the device. It apparently has several flares attached to a meter.
Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Riverside OfMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amA woman was struck and severely injured in a pedestrian accident that took place on May 13, 2012. According to the responding paramedics, the pedestrian was hit by a a Riverside police patrol car driven by an on duty officer, while she tried to walk quickly in front of a church.
Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Riverside OfMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amA woman was struck and severely injured in a pedestrian accident that took place on May 13, 2012. According to the responding paramedics, the pedestrian was hit by a a Riverside police patrol car driven by an on duty officer, while she tried to walk quickly in front of a church.
Motorist Killed in Escondido Car CrashMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmA 52-year-old motorist was killed in a solo-vehicle crash that took place on May 8, 2012, around 6:10 p.m.
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit by a CaMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmA man around 40-years-old was struck and injured in a pedestrian accident that took place on May 9, 2012, around 9:30 p.m.
San Diego Rollover Crash Causes InjuryMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmOne person sustained serious injuries in a severe rollover car crash that took place on April 26, 2012, around 12:00 a.m.
One Killed in Moreno Valley Multiple Vehicle May 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmA woman sustained fatal injuries in a multiple vehicle crash that took place on April 28, 2012, at the intersection of Iris Avenue and Oliver Street. According to Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the deceased was a passenger in a Honda Civic that was broadsided by a Mitsubishi Montero.
NFL Legend Junior Seau's Suicide Possibly LinMay 4, 2012 | 9:00 amOn Wednesday, May 2, 2012, former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau was found dead at his home earlier with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
Seau suffered from severe head trauma during his football career, which caused him to be mentally impaired and depressed.
Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Riverside OfMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amA woman was struck and severely injured in a pedestrian accident that took place on May 13, 2012. According to the responding paramedics, the pedestrian was hit by a a Riverside police patrol car driven by an on duty officer, while she tried to walk quickly in front of a church.
Motorist Killed in Escondido Car CrashMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmA 52-year-old motorist was killed in a solo-vehicle crash that took place on May 8, 2012, around 6:10 p.m.
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit by a CaMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmA man around 40-years-old was struck and injured in a pedestrian accident that took place on May 9, 2012, around 9:30 p.m.
San Diego Rollover Crash Causes InjuryMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmOne person sustained serious injuries in a severe rollover car crash that took place on April 26, 2012, around 12:00 a.m.
One Killed in Moreno Valley Multiple Vehicle May 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmA woman sustained fatal injuries in a multiple vehicle crash that took place on April 28, 2012, at the intersection of Iris Avenue and Oliver Street. According to Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the deceased was a passenger in a Honda Civic that was broadsided by a Mitsubishi Montero.
NFL Legend Junior Seau's Suicide Possibly LinMay 4, 2012 | 9:00 amOn Wednesday, May 2, 2012, former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau was found dead at his home earlier with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
Seau suffered from severe head trauma during his football career, which caused him to be mentally impaired and depressed.
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SDDT: Veterans to get personal, professional May 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmSDDT: Veterans to get personal, professional makeovers due to new pilot program http://t.co/2ez80MzL #SanDiego #nonprofit #defense.
SDDT: 56% of people believe doctors should beMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmSDDT: 56% of people believe doctors should be able to prescribe a vacation, says new survey http://t.co/g4zhsqzu.
SDDT: RT @andy_keatts: Nathan Fletcher, businMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmSDDT: RT @andy_keatts: Nathan Fletcher, business leaders to talk job growth at assembly hearing in San Diego http://t.co/aFwMQG75 #sdmayor12.
SDDT: THANKS TW2! RT @teresawarren: Congrats May 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmSDDT: THANKS TW2! RT @teresawarren: Congrats to @SDDT and @SDDTlaw on a great series of Law Week special reports.
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Saying Goodbye to Paper TowelsMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amBy John P Anderson / WalkingMissEva
One item our family has given up is our use of paper towels. It took some sweet-talking, but after I got Amelia's ok it has been smooth sailing and got rid of one of the items that we regularly threw out in the garbage.
Nurses, Janitors, and Anti-Nuke Activists TakMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThese next couple of days will see San Diego streets swell up with protests of different sorts, as nurses, janitors and anti-nuke activists and their supporters stage demonstrations across the City.
Thursday, May 17th: San Diego Janitors Continue Hunger Fast and Hold 12-Hour Vigil at Civic Center Plaza
San Diego area janitors will hold a 12-hour vigil with community and religious leaders at Civic Center Plaza in downtown San Diego, joining hunger fast participants fighting for health care for themselves and their families.
Sex in San Diego: Celebrating "date night"May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amby Emilie Astolat
People who think they've never taken their loved-one for granted, no matter how many years have passed, should think again. I'm sorry, but there are no ifs, ands or buts about it.
Preying on the Poor: How Government and CorpoMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amBy Barbara Ehrenreich / TomDispatch / May 17, 2012
Individually the poor are not too tempting to thieves, for obvious reasons. Mug a banker and you might score a wallet containing a month's rent.
Anti-Nuke Activists Increase Pressure on SempMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amWith more and more doubts about San Onofre's safety and future being raised on a nearly daily basis, San Diego and Southern California activists are converging on utility giant Sempra as a focal point for their protests here locally. And there are apply pressure that is mounting across California.
Military Detention Law Temporarily Blocked byMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amSuit Against NDAA by Writers Including Chris Hedges Wins Temporarily Victory
By Bob Van Voris and Patricia Hurtado / Bloomberg/ May 17, 2012
Opponents of a U.S.
Ocean Beach Historical Society Presents: OB EMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amOn Friday, May 18th - the Ocean Beach Historical Society presents their annual show, OB Exposed! It will be held at the Masonic Center - at 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, from 6 to 8:30 pm.
Here are some reasons that the OB Historical Society says are great reasons to attend:
We have some incredible photo entries in this years OB Exposed!
We also have several additions to the show: A series of 8"x 10" photos from 1911-1912 of the restored historic home on the corner of Del Mar Ave.
San Diego Council Committee Moves to Monitor May 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmCh 8 News / May 16, 2012
The City Council's Rules Committee Wednesday directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would require banks with which the city of San Diego does business to submit annual data on loans, foreclosures and other issues.
The proposal by council President Tony Young calls for banks to provide information on their home and small business lending, modifications of distressed loans, foreclosure information, community investment, employment diversity and number of jobs.
Call Congress Today to Change the National DeMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmBy Bill of Rights Defense Committee
Last New Year's Eve, while most Americans were out celebrating, President Obama signed into law the most potentially oppressive national security legislation considered in our country since the onset of the war on terror more than 10 years ago. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA) includes military detention provisions that, along with the 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF), could enable any future president to suspend the right to trial and detain Americans indefinitely in military custody without trial.
A Statistical Analysis of My Online DatingMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmHaving just attended a pagan ritualistic ceremony uniting two very special people, I am now more inspired to find a soulmate of my own that is willing to bind our hands together for life. What I witnessed was very inspiring.
Saying Goodbye to Paper TowelsMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amBy John P Anderson / WalkingMissEva
One item our family has given up is our use of paper towels. It took some sweet-talking, but after I got Amelia's ok it has been smooth sailing and got rid of one of the items that we regularly threw out in the garbage.
Nurses, Janitors, and Anti-Nuke Activists TakMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThese next couple of days will see San Diego streets swell up with protests of different sorts, as nurses, janitors and anti-nuke activists and their supporters stage demonstrations across the City.
Thursday, May 17th: San Diego Janitors Continue Hunger Fast and Hold 12-Hour Vigil at Civic Center Plaza
San Diego area janitors will hold a 12-hour vigil with community and religious leaders at Civic Center Plaza in downtown San Diego, joining hunger fast participants fighting for health care for themselves and their families.
Sex in San Diego: Celebrating "date night"May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amby Emilie Astolat
People who think they've never taken their loved-one for granted, no matter how many years have passed, should think again. I'm sorry, but there are no ifs, ands or buts about it.
Preying on the Poor: How Government and CorpoMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amBy Barbara Ehrenreich / TomDispatch / May 17, 2012
Individually the poor are not too tempting to thieves, for obvious reasons. Mug a banker and you might score a wallet containing a month's rent.
Anti-Nuke Activists Increase Pressure on SempMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amWith more and more doubts about San Onofre's safety and future being raised on a nearly daily basis, San Diego and Southern California activists are converging on utility giant Sempra as a focal point for their protests here locally. And there are apply pressure that is mounting across California.
Military Detention Law Temporarily Blocked byMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amSuit Against NDAA by Writers Including Chris Hedges Wins Temporarily Victory
By Bob Van Voris and Patricia Hurtado / Bloomberg/ May 17, 2012
Opponents of a U.S.
Saying Goodbye to Paper TowelsMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amBy John P Anderson / WalkingMissEva
One item our family has given up is our use of paper towels. It took some sweet-talking, but after I got Amelia's ok it has been smooth sailing and got rid of one of the items that we regularly threw out in the garbage.
Nurses, Janitors, and Anti-Nuke Activists TakMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amThese next couple of days will see San Diego streets swell up with protests of different sorts, as nurses, janitors and anti-nuke activists and their supporters stage demonstrations across the City.
Thursday, May 17th: San Diego Janitors Continue Hunger Fast and Hold 12-Hour Vigil at Civic Center Plaza
San Diego area janitors will hold a 12-hour vigil with community and religious leaders at Civic Center Plaza in downtown San Diego, joining hunger fast participants fighting for health care for themselves and their families.
Sex in San Diego: Celebrating "date night"May 18, 2012 | 3:07 amby Emilie Astolat
People who think they've never taken their loved-one for granted, no matter how many years have passed, should think again. I'm sorry, but there are no ifs, ands or buts about it.
Preying on the Poor: How Government and CorpoMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amBy Barbara Ehrenreich / TomDispatch / May 17, 2012
Individually the poor are not too tempting to thieves, for obvious reasons. Mug a banker and you might score a wallet containing a month's rent.
On the Trail, Fletcher's Tax Deal Goes BeyondMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 am
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My colleague Keegan Kyle and I teamed up today for a Fact Check on mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher's record on taxes in the state Assembly.
Beyond the pro- and anti-Fletcher mailers featured in that piece, the deal Fletcher negotiated with Gov.
A Christmas Disaster: Checking UpMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm
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Early this year, I reported this story about a ballyhooed Christmas festival in Point Loma that became a yuletide nightmare for arts groups and small businesses. Many hadn't been paid by mid-January for their ballet performances, reindeer rentals and caroling at the event, called A Christmas Tabernacle.
Fletcher's Record on Taxes: Fact CheckMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm
Mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher's supporters and critics alike want you to know about his voting record on taxes.
Here's what supporters say.
The District 7 City Council Race: San Diego EMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm
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District 7 is one of the battleground City Council districts in this year's elections.
The newly configured district is being contested by three main challengers: A Republican, a Democrat and an independent, and voters will have to decide who the best man is to deal with District 7's problems.
What Nathan Fletcher Wants to Do for SchoolsMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm
With San Diego Unified School District in continued financial distress, the city's four major mayoral candidates have made K-12 education an issue in the campaign. The city has no direct control over the school system and current Mayor Jerry Sanders has largely avoided talking about education during his seven-year tenure.
Letter: Has San Diego Really Cut Expenses to May 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm
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In your May 11 Morning Report is an item on pension reform efforts in San Diego and San Jose. The linked piece, "San Diego, San Jose voters asked to cut pensions" compares the cost cutting efforts of the two cities.
Morning Report: Filner Touts His Education ChMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm
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Congressman Bob Filner says he'll be a great mayor for education because he's Bob Filner.
He's served on the local school board.
Teachers Union President: No Concessions PlanMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Bill Freeman, president of the San Diego Education Association, just called to respond to claims made yesterday in an extraordinary open letter from Camille Zombro, the former teachers union president.
In her letter, Zombro heaped criticism on Freeman, saying the union was close to offering concessions on pay and benefits, and claiming she and a fellow colleague were "purged" from the union because they refused to follow Freeman's agenda for negotiating an agreement with the school district to solve its fiscal crisis.
Arts Report: Brainiacs Eye Karate Kids and MiMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Put a miniature cello in a troublemaker's hands and she may wind up in the principal's office less often. A kid struggling with concentration might find himself scoring higher on tests after studying the tuba.
Since Schools Insolvency Suggestion, 'We're GMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Phil Stover is the guy who has to put the San Diego Unified School District board's decisions to work. He's also the guy who has to answer the phone when Wall Street calls worried that a board members thinks the district is already insolvent.
2012 North Park Festival of the Arts Shows OfMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt can be safe to attribute a huge part of North Park's resurgence to the thriving arts community that has taken the neighborhood to its heart. And North Park has responded by becoming one of San Diego's most exciting and thriving neighborhoods.
It's All Things Sicilian at the 2012 Little IMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmSan Diego's Little Italy neighborhood has become one of the city's most vibrant communities, and with its roots in Italian Sicilian immigrants, when events are held, they are especially festive. The annual Sicilian Festival is a perfect example of cultural celebration as the music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of San Diego's Little Italy on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10 a.
Celebrate the Life of Junior Seau Today at QuMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe San Diego Chargers will host a Celebration of Life in honor of Chargers linebacker and San Diego community icon Junior Seau on Friday, May 11 at 6:30 pm at Qualcomm Stadium.? The ceremony is open to the public and parking and admission are free.
Where to Take Mother on Mother's Day in San DMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmOK - you've got your card and your flowers. So, what else can you do for your Mother (or your spouse) on Mother's Day? Besides the tried and true brunch or dinner, San Diego has a number of unique places and activities to make Mother's Day in San Diego a special one.
See How They Run: The Grunions Are BackMay 10, 2012 | 1:00 pmA spring evening is a perfect time to have a SoCal experience. If there is anything that is uniquely Southern Californian, then this phenomenon just might personify it.
Stay Local and Pitch a Tent at San Diego's UrMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmMemorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of summer. And with the economy making everyone watch their budgets, an exotic vacation seems like a luxury.
Local Hero Phil Mickelson Is Inducted Into WoMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pm
We may have lost one hometown sports hero last week, Junior Seau, but this week we celebrate another of San Diego's sports legends when golfer Phil Mickelson is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The native San Diegan who grew up in the Del Cerro neighborhood and now resides in Rancho Sante Fe joins golf's elite such as Nicklaus, Hogan, Palmer, et.
Chargers Great Junior Seau Dead in Apparent SMay 2, 2012 | 4:30 pmIt is as shocking as it is inconceivable - former San Diego Chargers linebacker great Junior Seau, one of the most beloved and recognizable athletes to both come from San Diego and to achieve greatness in his sport, was found shot to death today. Preliminary reports suggest the apparent cause was suicide.
Hidden San Diego: The Chula Vista Olympic TraApr 30, 2012 | 4:30 amIn a few months, the world's eyes will be upon London for the 2012 Summer Olympics and attention will be on the athletes competing for Olympic medals. In particular, U.
2012 ArtWalk Paints Little Italy in Lively CoApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmLittle Italy is always a fun and lively place to spend time. But this weekend, the downtown neighborhood is even more lively because the 2012 Mission Federal ArtWalk spills onto the streets on April 28 and 29.
2012 North Park Festival of the Arts Shows OfMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt can be safe to attribute a huge part of North Park's resurgence to the thriving arts community that has taken the neighborhood to its heart. And North Park has responded by becoming one of San Diego's most exciting and thriving neighborhoods.
It's All Things Sicilian at the 2012 Little IMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmSan Diego's Little Italy neighborhood has become one of the city's most vibrant communities, and with its roots in Italian Sicilian immigrants, when events are held, they are especially festive. The annual Sicilian Festival is a perfect example of cultural celebration as the music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of San Diego's Little Italy on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10 a.
Celebrate the Life of Junior Seau Today at QuMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe San Diego Chargers will host a Celebration of Life in honor of Chargers linebacker and San Diego community icon Junior Seau on Friday, May 11 at 6:30 pm at Qualcomm Stadium.? The ceremony is open to the public and parking and admission are free.
Where to Take Mother on Mother's Day in San DMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmOK - you've got your card and your flowers. So, what else can you do for your Mother (or your spouse) on Mother's Day? Besides the tried and true brunch or dinner, San Diego has a number of unique places and activities to make Mother's Day in San Diego a special one.
See How They Run: The Grunions Are BackMay 10, 2012 | 1:00 pmA spring evening is a perfect time to have a SoCal experience. If there is anything that is uniquely Southern Californian, then this phenomenon just might personify it.
Stay Local and Pitch a Tent at San Diego's UrMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmMemorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of summer. And with the economy making everyone watch their budgets, an exotic vacation seems like a luxury.
Local Hero Phil Mickelson Is Inducted Into WoMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pm
We may have lost one hometown sports hero last week, Junior Seau, but this week we celebrate another of San Diego's sports legends when golfer Phil Mickelson is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The native San Diegan who grew up in the Del Cerro neighborhood and now resides in Rancho Sante Fe joins golf's elite such as Nicklaus, Hogan, Palmer, et.
Chargers Great Junior Seau Dead in Apparent SMay 2, 2012 | 4:30 pmIt is as shocking as it is inconceivable - former San Diego Chargers linebacker great Junior Seau, one of the most beloved and recognizable athletes to both come from San Diego and to achieve greatness in his sport, was found shot to death today. Preliminary reports suggest the apparent cause was suicide.
Hidden San Diego: The Chula Vista Olympic TraApr 30, 2012 | 4:30 amIn a few months, the world's eyes will be upon London for the 2012 Summer Olympics and attention will be on the athletes competing for Olympic medals. In particular, U.
2012 ArtWalk Paints Little Italy in Lively CoApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmLittle Italy is always a fun and lively place to spend time. But this weekend, the downtown neighborhood is even more lively because the 2012 Mission Federal ArtWalk spills onto the streets on April 28 and 29.
Wheelchair Bound Woman Killed in San Diego HiMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm50-year-old Laurie Susan Whitlow was struck and killed in a severe car accident that took place on May 11, 2012, around 9:05 p.m.
Two Injured in Redlands Single-Vehicle RollovMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amTwo people, both in their mid-40s, suffered serious injuries in a solo-vehicle rollover crash that took place on May 9, 2012, around 3:30 p.m.
CPSC Warns of Dangers Associated with Water-WMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pm"Water walking" is a new summer activity that is becoming popular at beaches, amusement parks, and other summer fun spots all over the U.S.
Tips for Southern California Pool SafetyMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmSouthern California is a great spot for lounging by the pool or throwing backyard parties, especially in the warm summer months. However, swimming pools can also cause serious injuries and even death.
Former Chargers Linebacker Junior Seau Dead iMay 4, 2012 | 9:00 amSan Diego NFL legend Junior Seau died early Wednesday, May 2, 2012, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
According to law enforcement, Seau's girlfriend discovered his bleeding, unconscious body at their Oceanside home.
Self-Driving Cadillacs May Hit Market in 2015Apr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmCadillacs that can pilot themselves on the road and navigate traffic safely may be available to purchase as soon as 2015, according to the vehicle's developers. The system, known as "Super Cruise," incorporates automatic steering, automatic braking, and a system that centers the vehicle in its lane.
SDSU Students Create "Ghost Bike" In Honor ofApr 23, 2012 | 5:00 pmMembers of San Diego State University's student organization The Bike Stand and fellow students recently created a "ghost bike" in memory of a bicyclist killed in a car-bicycle crash at the intersection of Collwood and Montezuma streets near campus, not far from where the fatal accident occurred.
A "ghost bike" is a bicycle painted white and chained near the area in which a bicyclist lost his or her life in an accident.
Wheelchair Bound Woman Killed in San Diego HiMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pm50-year-old Laurie Susan Whitlow was struck and killed in a severe car accident that took place on May 11, 2012, around 9:05 p.m.
Two Injured in Redlands Single-Vehicle RollovMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amTwo people, both in their mid-40s, suffered serious injuries in a solo-vehicle rollover crash that took place on May 9, 2012, around 3:30 p.m.
CPSC Warns of Dangers Associated with Water-WMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pm"Water walking" is a new summer activity that is becoming popular at beaches, amusement parks, and other summer fun spots all over the U.S.
Tips for Southern California Pool SafetyMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmSouthern California is a great spot for lounging by the pool or throwing backyard parties, especially in the warm summer months. However, swimming pools can also cause serious injuries and even death.
Former Chargers Linebacker Junior Seau Dead iMay 4, 2012 | 9:00 amSan Diego NFL legend Junior Seau died early Wednesday, May 2, 2012, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
According to law enforcement, Seau's girlfriend discovered his bleeding, unconscious body at their Oceanside home.
Self-Driving Cadillacs May Hit Market in 2015Apr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmCadillacs that can pilot themselves on the road and navigate traffic safely may be available to purchase as soon as 2015, according to the vehicle's developers. The system, known as "Super Cruise," incorporates automatic steering, automatic braking, and a system that centers the vehicle in its lane.
SDSU Students Create "Ghost Bike" In Honor ofApr 23, 2012 | 5:00 pmMembers of San Diego State University's student organization The Bike Stand and fellow students recently created a "ghost bike" in memory of a bicyclist killed in a car-bicycle crash at the intersection of Collwood and Montezuma streets near campus, not far from where the fatal accident occurred.
A "ghost bike" is a bicycle painted white and chained near the area in which a bicyclist lost his or her life in an accident.
New Keg Cocktails on Tap at NeighborhoodMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amNeighborhood, a trusted expert in the downtown craft beer game, now introduces keg cocktails on tap. That's right, just like draft beer, but much, much stronger.
San Diego: This Weekend Episode 7May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amChris Cantore and Michelle Guerin co-host an entertainment web series, San Diego: This Weekend. This week, U-T's science expert Gary Robbins joins the scene with tips for the solar eclipse.
Wanda Sykes Tells You What's WhatMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amComedian Wanda Sykes has always been the type of entertainer to speak her mind, whether it's about women's rights, same-sex marriage or life with two three-year-olds. The comic, known for her roles as "Barb" Baran on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" as well as her appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is on a stand-up tour that brings her to Pechanga on Friday night.
Coming Soon: Full Moon Drive-In TheaterMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amJust when you got accustomed to the movie theater of the future, a new establishment lands on the scene with a retro experience that channels a simpler time when the drive-in ruled. Full Moon Drive-In is taking us back to the basics with a classic, 1950s-themed drive-in theater that is scheduled to park in San Diego this July.
Bikini Menu Launch Party at RoppongiMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amOur foodie friends over at Roppongi are teaming up with Fashion Week SD to host a glorious night dedicated to skinny cocktails, conscious eats and hot bikini fashions. The Bikini Menu Launch Party takes place this Wednesday, May 23 from 6 to 8:30pm on Roppongi's outdoor patio in downtown La Jolla.
Botanical Treatments at The Spa at EstanciaMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amVisitors to the hotel and spa are encouraged to stimulate their senses through the simple ambience of the property. The peaceful garden environment and California's natural surroundings inspire many of the treatments from The Spa at Estancia.
Taste of Adams Avenue ReturnsMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt's back for its 12th year of local eats along one of the hippest avenues in town. Mark your calendars-Taste of Adams Avenue returns to the obvious location on Sunday, June 24th from 11am-3pm.
Nicole Richie Fashion Collection for Macy'sMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmOh my, how far Nicole Richie has come. Available this fall, "Nicole Richie for Impulse only at Macy's" will be a bohemian-inspired fashion line that pays homage to Richie's own personal style.
North Park Festival of the Arts is BackMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmEverything that's cool about North Park - music, food, art, craft beer - will be squeezed into just a few blocks for Sunday's 16th annual North Park Festival of the Arts. Here's what to expect.
KidsFest Interactive Children's FestivalMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmKidsFest - an interactive children's festival held June 9-10th at NTC Promenade in Point Loma - transforms more than 100,000-square-feet of outdoor space into an inspired wonderland, filled with hands-on activities where San Diego kids are encouraged to explore and truly let their creativity run free.
New Keg Cocktails on Tap at NeighborhoodMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amNeighborhood, a trusted expert in the downtown craft beer game, now introduces keg cocktails on tap. That's right, just like draft beer, but much, much stronger.
San Diego: This Weekend Episode 7May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amChris Cantore and Michelle Guerin co-host an entertainment web series, San Diego: This Weekend. This week, U-T's science expert Gary Robbins joins the scene with tips for the solar eclipse.
Wanda Sykes Tells You What's WhatMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amComedian Wanda Sykes has always been the type of entertainer to speak her mind, whether it's about women's rights, same-sex marriage or life with two three-year-olds. The comic, known for her roles as "Barb" Baran on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" as well as her appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is on a stand-up tour that brings her to Pechanga on Friday night.
Coming Soon: Full Moon Drive-In TheaterMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amJust when you got accustomed to the movie theater of the future, a new establishment lands on the scene with a retro experience that channels a simpler time when the drive-in ruled. Full Moon Drive-In is taking us back to the basics with a classic, 1950s-themed drive-in theater that is scheduled to park in San Diego this July.
Bikini Menu Launch Party at RoppongiMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amOur foodie friends over at Roppongi are teaming up with Fashion Week SD to host a glorious night dedicated to skinny cocktails, conscious eats and hot bikini fashions. The Bikini Menu Launch Party takes place this Wednesday, May 23 from 6 to 8:30pm on Roppongi's outdoor patio in downtown La Jolla.
Botanical Treatments at The Spa at EstanciaMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amVisitors to the hotel and spa are encouraged to stimulate their senses through the simple ambience of the property. The peaceful garden environment and California's natural surroundings inspire many of the treatments from The Spa at Estancia.
New Keg Cocktails on Tap at NeighborhoodMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amNeighborhood, a trusted expert in the downtown craft beer game, now introduces keg cocktails on tap. That's right, just like draft beer, but much, much stronger.
San Diego: This Weekend Episode 7May 18, 2012 | 3:07 amChris Cantore and Michelle Guerin co-host an entertainment web series, San Diego: This Weekend. This week, U-T's science expert Gary Robbins joins the scene with tips for the solar eclipse.
Wanda Sykes Tells You What's WhatMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amComedian Wanda Sykes has always been the type of entertainer to speak her mind, whether it's about women's rights, same-sex marriage or life with two three-year-olds. The comic, known for her roles as "Barb" Baran on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" as well as her appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is on a stand-up tour that brings her to Pechanga on Friday night.
Coming Soon: Full Moon Drive-In TheaterMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amJust when you got accustomed to the movie theater of the future, a new establishment lands on the scene with a retro experience that channels a simpler time when the drive-in ruled. Full Moon Drive-In is taking us back to the basics with a classic, 1950s-themed drive-in theater that is scheduled to park in San Diego this July.
New home sales rise in March from previous yeMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amSales of new single-family houses rose 7.5 percent in March compared with a year earlier and were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 328,000 units, according to estimates released by the U.
GuacamoleMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pm?2 ripe avocados ?1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup) ?1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced ?2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped ?1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice ?1/2 teaspoon salt (coarse, if available) ?Dash of black pepper ?1/2 ? or whole ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped Cut avocados in [.
Cinco de MayoMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmCinco de Mayo?or ?Fifth of May??is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over an invading French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not, as many people mistakenly believe, Mexico?s Independence Day.
May 2012 - EventsMay 1, 2012 | 3:00 pmOld Town Cinco de Mayo???? May 4-6 San Diego?s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration captures the history of the 1800?s in a big way. Highlights include music, food, beer, carnival rides & games, car show, chalk art and shopping.
Zucchini NoodlesApr 28, 2012 | 4:30 am4 small zucchini 1 cup prepared pasta sauce, or creamy low-fat salad dressing Run a vegetable peeler down the length of zucchini, creating long strips ("noodles"). Steam or microwave for 2 minutes; toss with pasta sauce or salad dressing.
Scam targets distressed homeownersApr 22, 2012 | 7:00 amScammers are calling homeowners, offering to help save their homes by filing an application for them for the Keep Your Home California program, bilking the victims of as much as $900.? Applying for help from Keep Your Home California, from phone calls to getting mortgage help, is always free.
Seniors, Young Adults Will Influence U.S. HouApr 19, 2012 | 8:30 amA new report by NAR in collaboration with several other housing-related agencies shows that aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation?s housing market over the next 20 years. In the report, researchers analyze key demographic trends and their likely influence on housing and homeownership in the U.
Investigation peers into foreclosure problem Apr 14, 2012 | 11:01 pmNow-settled mortgage servicing violations permeated every step of the foreclosure process and were monitored by top executives across the entire industry, according to findings released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Inspector General. The $25 billion settlement filed in court concluded negotiations between state and federal prosecutors that lasted more than one year.
New home sales rise in March from previous yeMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amSales of new single-family houses rose 7.5 percent in March compared with a year earlier and were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 328,000 units, according to estimates released by the U.
GuacamoleMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pm?2 ripe avocados ?1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup) ?1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced ?2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped ?1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice ?1/2 teaspoon salt (coarse, if available) ?Dash of black pepper ?1/2 ? or whole ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped Cut avocados in [.
Cinco de MayoMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmCinco de Mayo?or ?Fifth of May??is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over an invading French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not, as many people mistakenly believe, Mexico?s Independence Day.
May 2012 - EventsMay 1, 2012 | 3:00 pmOld Town Cinco de Mayo???? May 4-6 San Diego?s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration captures the history of the 1800?s in a big way. Highlights include music, food, beer, carnival rides & games, car show, chalk art and shopping.
Zucchini NoodlesApr 28, 2012 | 4:30 am4 small zucchini 1 cup prepared pasta sauce, or creamy low-fat salad dressing Run a vegetable peeler down the length of zucchini, creating long strips ("noodles"). Steam or microwave for 2 minutes; toss with pasta sauce or salad dressing.
Scam targets distressed homeownersApr 22, 2012 | 7:00 amScammers are calling homeowners, offering to help save their homes by filing an application for them for the Keep Your Home California program, bilking the victims of as much as $900.? Applying for help from Keep Your Home California, from phone calls to getting mortgage help, is always free.
Seniors, Young Adults Will Influence U.S. HouApr 19, 2012 | 8:30 amA new report by NAR in collaboration with several other housing-related agencies shows that aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation?s housing market over the next 20 years. In the report, researchers analyze key demographic trends and their likely influence on housing and homeownership in the U.
Investigation peers into foreclosure problem Apr 14, 2012 | 11:01 pmNow-settled mortgage servicing violations permeated every step of the foreclosure process and were monitored by top executives across the entire industry, according to findings released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Inspector General. The $25 billion settlement filed in court concluded negotiations between state and federal prosecutors that lasted more than one year.
Cash Buyers of Downtown San Diego Real EstateMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmMany homebuyers are coming in with cash to buy Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts. The graph above shows us the percentage of cash investors for the first quarter of 2012.
BikeToWork 2012May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmDid you guys know that May is the National Bike Month? It is celebrated annually every third Friday of the month and cycling activities are happening all over San Diego where residents and visitors can participate.?Bike to Work 2012?that is taking place on May 18th this year, is a cost-saving commute choice, not to mention [.
Wine Tasting Party at M2iMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe?Loft complex?M2i?located in the middle of the?East Village/Ballpark?neighborhood in?Downtown San Diego?is once again inviting home owners and renters in the building to another social evening event. Between 4pm to 7pm on Saturday May 19th a wine tasting event is taking place.
FOR RENT : Spacious Street Facing Condo in PaMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmThis digital slideshow customized with Smilebox
This is a spacious Street facing?Downtown San Diego Condo?in?Palermo?that has 749 square feet of living space, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a good size balcony with views of the?Little Italy?neighborhood. This 5th floor home has carpet in the bedroom and living room, tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, good [.
Featured Property: For Sale - Park Blvd West May 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmThis is a?Park Blvd West?street level corner?Downtown San Diego Condo?with two stories and an urban city feel. With a unique floor plan, where the kitchen and living space are located on the first floor and a master suite with room for an office or nursery on the second floor.
Average Sale Price of Downtown San Diego CondMay 4, 2012 | 9:00 amThe Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market has seen an increase of sold Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts should you compare the month of January to March 2012. In 92101 Urban Living's former blog; "Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts sold in March 2012", 51 homes sold in January compared to [.
Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts sold in MMay 1, 2012 | 3:00 pmDowntown San Diego has the last couple of months seen?developer sales come to an end and therefore having resale?s take over?a big part of the inventory. As of today, 178 Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts are for sale.
New Shore Power Equipment near Navy Pier in DApr 28, 2012 | 4:30 amDowntown San Diego is always looking for different ways to become more environmentally friendly. With new construction being done just south of the Broadway Pier in the Marina, steps are being taken to lower emissions of the bay tour operators.
Cash Buyers of Downtown San Diego Real EstateMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmMany homebuyers are coming in with cash to buy Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts. The graph above shows us the percentage of cash investors for the first quarter of 2012.
BikeToWork 2012May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmDid you guys know that May is the National Bike Month? It is celebrated annually every third Friday of the month and cycling activities are happening all over San Diego where residents and visitors can participate.?Bike to Work 2012?that is taking place on May 18th this year, is a cost-saving commute choice, not to mention [.
Wine Tasting Party at M2iMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe?Loft complex?M2i?located in the middle of the?East Village/Ballpark?neighborhood in?Downtown San Diego?is once again inviting home owners and renters in the building to another social evening event. Between 4pm to 7pm on Saturday May 19th a wine tasting event is taking place.
FOR RENT : Spacious Street Facing Condo in PaMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmThis digital slideshow customized with Smilebox
This is a spacious Street facing?Downtown San Diego Condo?in?Palermo?that has 749 square feet of living space, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a good size balcony with views of the?Little Italy?neighborhood. This 5th floor home has carpet in the bedroom and living room, tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, good [.
Featured Property: For Sale - Park Blvd West May 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmThis is a?Park Blvd West?street level corner?Downtown San Diego Condo?with two stories and an urban city feel. With a unique floor plan, where the kitchen and living space are located on the first floor and a master suite with room for an office or nursery on the second floor.
Average Sale Price of Downtown San Diego CondMay 4, 2012 | 9:00 amThe Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market has seen an increase of sold Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts should you compare the month of January to March 2012. In 92101 Urban Living's former blog; "Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts sold in March 2012", 51 homes sold in January compared to [.
Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts sold in MMay 1, 2012 | 3:00 pmDowntown San Diego has the last couple of months seen?developer sales come to an end and therefore having resale?s take over?a big part of the inventory. As of today, 178 Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts are for sale.
New Shore Power Equipment near Navy Pier in DApr 28, 2012 | 4:30 amDowntown San Diego is always looking for different ways to become more environmentally friendly. With new construction being done just south of the Broadway Pier in the Marina, steps are being taken to lower emissions of the bay tour operators.
Amanda Bynes Arrested For DUIApr 14, 2012 | 11:01 pmA DUI arrest was made on April 6th around three in the morning when Amanda Bynes was caught drinking and driving in Hollywood -a misdemeanor offense.
According to police, Bynes was behind the wheel of her black BMW when she made an attempt to pass a cop car.
Bobby Brown Arrested for Driving Under the InApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmIn Los Angeles, not too long after it was made public notice of Whitney Houston's cause of death released by the coroner, Bobby Brown, her ex- husband was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
In San Fernando Valley on Monday, forty-three year old singer was pulled over by officers around 12:20 in the afternoon due to talking on the cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.
Tampa Bay Ray's Pitcher Arrested for DUI Hit Apr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmMinor league baseball pitcher Matt Bush of the Tampa Bay Rays was arrested last week for driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in a DUI hit and run.
Twenty-four year old Bush left the scene after he hit a motorcyclist who remains in critical condition.
San Diego Drunk Driver Sentenced for Crash thApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmA San Diego woman was sentenced Friday for felony charges of a DUI hit and run that resulted in injury.
Twenty-two year old Jessica Bloom pleaded guilty for driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing into a decorated marine that left him in almost a fatal critical condition.
San Diego Woman Arrested for Fatal Hit and RuMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmA San Diego woman was arrested for a hit and run while driving under the influence of alcohol that resulted in a fatal accident when she struck a pedestrian on the Interstate 8 freeway near Ocean Beach.
On Sunday, almost eight hours after the fatal hit and run incident, the driver, eighteen year old Nikolette Kristina Gallo, a Rancho Penasquitos resident, was arrested at her home for killing twenty-three year old Sho Funai when someone found his body along the freeway.
San Diego Drunken Driver Receives 18 Years foFeb 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmIn Vista, a woman received eighteen years for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs ultimately killing two couples while operating her vehicle.
The San Diego drunken driver known as Deanna Fridley was not only intoxicated with alcohol, but she was also high on methamphetamine when she collided head on into a Toyota Camry while behind the wheel of her GMC Yukon back in 2007.
San Diego Drunk Driver Crashed into Power PolFeb 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmA DUI arrest was made in Santee due to a woman who apparently ran her vehicle into a power pole resulting in no power for many SDG&E customers.
According to the authorities, the driver's name is Lindsey Williams who is in her mid-twenties.
Former Miss USA Arrested for DUIFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmIn Michigan, former Miss USA winner, Rima Fakih, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after she decided to be the designated driver that night.
Highland Park police arrested and charged the twenty-six year old with misdemeanor DUI then hauled her off to jail about 2:15 in the morning on Saturday.
Los Angeles Deputy Faces Up to Three Years InFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmIn Los Angeles, felony charges against Deputy Richard Patterson were filed by prosecutors for driving under the influence of alcohol while driving his motorcycle when he ran into the back of another vehicle.
The crash occurred on the 405 freeway on July 5 during the evening while the deputy as well as his wife was on the back of his motorcycle.
Griffin O'Neal Pleads Guilty in San Diego DUIFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmIn San Diego on Tuesday, Griffin O'Neal confessed to driving while he was under the influence of drugs when he caused a head on collision that injured a motorist in San Pasqual back in August.
O'Neal who is the son of actor Ryan O'Neal pled guilty for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of a firearm which adds up to two felonies.
Amanda Bynes Arrested For DUIApr 14, 2012 | 11:01 pmA DUI arrest was made on April 6th around three in the morning when Amanda Bynes was caught drinking and driving in Hollywood -a misdemeanor offense.
According to police, Bynes was behind the wheel of her black BMW when she made an attempt to pass a cop car.
Bobby Brown Arrested for Driving Under the InApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmIn Los Angeles, not too long after it was made public notice of Whitney Houston's cause of death released by the coroner, Bobby Brown, her ex- husband was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
In San Fernando Valley on Monday, forty-three year old singer was pulled over by officers around 12:20 in the afternoon due to talking on the cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.
Tampa Bay Ray's Pitcher Arrested for DUI Hit Apr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmMinor league baseball pitcher Matt Bush of the Tampa Bay Rays was arrested last week for driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in a DUI hit and run.
Twenty-four year old Bush left the scene after he hit a motorcyclist who remains in critical condition.
San Diego Drunk Driver Sentenced for Crash thApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmA San Diego woman was sentenced Friday for felony charges of a DUI hit and run that resulted in injury.
Twenty-two year old Jessica Bloom pleaded guilty for driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing into a decorated marine that left him in almost a fatal critical condition.
San Diego Woman Arrested for Fatal Hit and RuMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmA San Diego woman was arrested for a hit and run while driving under the influence of alcohol that resulted in a fatal accident when she struck a pedestrian on the Interstate 8 freeway near Ocean Beach.
On Sunday, almost eight hours after the fatal hit and run incident, the driver, eighteen year old Nikolette Kristina Gallo, a Rancho Penasquitos resident, was arrested at her home for killing twenty-three year old Sho Funai when someone found his body along the freeway.
San Diego Drunken Driver Receives 18 Years foFeb 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmIn Vista, a woman received eighteen years for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs ultimately killing two couples while operating her vehicle.
The San Diego drunken driver known as Deanna Fridley was not only intoxicated with alcohol, but she was also high on methamphetamine when she collided head on into a Toyota Camry while behind the wheel of her GMC Yukon back in 2007.
San Diego Drunk Driver Crashed into Power PolFeb 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmA DUI arrest was made in Santee due to a woman who apparently ran her vehicle into a power pole resulting in no power for many SDG&E customers.
According to the authorities, the driver's name is Lindsey Williams who is in her mid-twenties.
Former Miss USA Arrested for DUIFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmIn Michigan, former Miss USA winner, Rima Fakih, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after she decided to be the designated driver that night.
Highland Park police arrested and charged the twenty-six year old with misdemeanor DUI then hauled her off to jail about 2:15 in the morning on Saturday.
Los Angeles Deputy Faces Up to Three Years InFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmIn Los Angeles, felony charges against Deputy Richard Patterson were filed by prosecutors for driving under the influence of alcohol while driving his motorcycle when he ran into the back of another vehicle.
The crash occurred on the 405 freeway on July 5 during the evening while the deputy as well as his wife was on the back of his motorcycle.
Griffin O'Neal Pleads Guilty in San Diego DUIFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmIn San Diego on Tuesday, Griffin O'Neal confessed to driving while he was under the influence of drugs when he caused a head on collision that injured a motorist in San Pasqual back in August.
O'Neal who is the son of actor Ryan O'Neal pled guilty for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of a firearm which adds up to two felonies.
Guest Post - Buying a Home After a DivorceApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmThank you to John Trenton from Refinance Mortgage Rates for this guest post. Unfortunately, this is a situation our clients face from time to time.
Fun With MLS PhotosFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmAnother thigh-slapping installment of Fun with MLS Photos! Do the Bus People convey with the home? What about the Red Bull promo display cooler? Can my buyers keep that in case the fridge croaks? Do you think the flashlight doggy is communicating with aliens or just has a skin allergy? Is this on the wall [.
Follow the money: foreclosures beat loan modiFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmphoto credit: respres Did you ever wonder why banks seem to approve so few loan modifications and often just foreclose instead?? For any home owner, that seems ludicrous.? Any rational person would think, "Why can?t they just fix my adjustable rate mortgage at today's rate and keep me in my home and paying my mortgage?? [.
Not Your Mama's Apple PieFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmAs a Realtor?, I find myself having some pretty quirky conversations about credit scores with my clients.? I get to tell stories that sound like old wives' tales and recipes.
Buyer! Know who You're Hiring!Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI was recently reviewing multiple offers for a listing. I research the buyer, their agent, their lender and loan before presenting an offer to my sellers.
Short SalesFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmOver the course of the last few years I find myself having to explain?the procedures of a short sale often. Most people know the basics of?what they are, but have no idea of the details involved.
MLS Data Accuracy - Should We Care?Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI hope the obvious answer to the question cited in the subject line is a resounding yes! Perhaps a better way to address the topic is to ask how much should we be concerned with MLS data integrity? But first, let me digress. In my former life's work, and also being afflicted with an engineering [.
Guest Post - Buying a Home After a DivorceApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmThank you to John Trenton from Refinance Mortgage Rates for this guest post. Unfortunately, this is a situation our clients face from time to time.
Fun With MLS PhotosFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmAnother thigh-slapping installment of Fun with MLS Photos! Do the Bus People convey with the home? What about the Red Bull promo display cooler? Can my buyers keep that in case the fridge croaks? Do you think the flashlight doggy is communicating with aliens or just has a skin allergy? Is this on the wall [.
Follow the money: foreclosures beat loan modiFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmphoto credit: respres Did you ever wonder why banks seem to approve so few loan modifications and often just foreclose instead?? For any home owner, that seems ludicrous.? Any rational person would think, "Why can?t they just fix my adjustable rate mortgage at today's rate and keep me in my home and paying my mortgage?? [.
Not Your Mama's Apple PieFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmAs a Realtor?, I find myself having some pretty quirky conversations about credit scores with my clients.? I get to tell stories that sound like old wives' tales and recipes.
Buyer! Know who You're Hiring!Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI was recently reviewing multiple offers for a listing. I research the buyer, their agent, their lender and loan before presenting an offer to my sellers.
Short SalesFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmOver the course of the last few years I find myself having to explain?the procedures of a short sale often. Most people know the basics of?what they are, but have no idea of the details involved.
MLS Data Accuracy - Should We Care?Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI hope the obvious answer to the question cited in the subject line is a resounding yes! Perhaps a better way to address the topic is to ask how much should we be concerned with MLS data integrity? But first, let me digress. In my former life's work, and also being afflicted with an engineering [.
Boost your Buzz... introducing MinglestreamFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmAs I organize quite a few social events focusing on the commnunity built around Twitter and Foursquare, Minglestream became a natural combination of my web hosting and social media businesses coming together. Minglestream is a tweetwall on crack! If you?ve ever seen a tweetwall in action before, you know of the concept, but Minglestream takes [.
Social Media Club (@SMCSanDiego) Meet & GreetFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmMeet the officers, network with others working in social media, and learn about the club. More importantly, tell us what you want to get out of it.
Ride @DaniellaDeviant's Wheel of "Pain and PlFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmA quick update on @DaniellaDeviant?s ?Wheel of Pain and Pleasure? (as she calls it) at Boudoir ? now reopened and ready for your enjoyment. Your friends certainly won?t regret it, even if you might.
Join me at @TwestivalSD 3/24 7PM: Tweet. MeetFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe idea of Twestival (Twitter Festival) is to use social media for social good by connecting communities both online and offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. Twestival is the largest global grassroots social media fundraising initiative to date.
Mobile Living: Past, Present, and FutureFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmA superb infographic on mobile living? click to view the full infographic, click again to zoom if need be: Created by MobiTV.
Boost your Buzz... introducing MinglestreamFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmAs I organize quite a few social events focusing on the commnunity built around Twitter and Foursquare, Minglestream became a natural combination of my web hosting and social media businesses coming together. Minglestream is a tweetwall on crack! If you?ve ever seen a tweetwall in action before, you know of the concept, but Minglestream takes [.
Social Media Club (@SMCSanDiego) Meet & GreetFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmMeet the officers, network with others working in social media, and learn about the club. More importantly, tell us what you want to get out of it.
Ride @DaniellaDeviant's Wheel of "Pain and PlFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmA quick update on @DaniellaDeviant?s ?Wheel of Pain and Pleasure? (as she calls it) at Boudoir ? now reopened and ready for your enjoyment. Your friends certainly won?t regret it, even if you might.
Join me at @TwestivalSD 3/24 7PM: Tweet. MeetFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe idea of Twestival (Twitter Festival) is to use social media for social good by connecting communities both online and offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. Twestival is the largest global grassroots social media fundraising initiative to date.
Mobile Living: Past, Present, and FutureFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmA superb infographic on mobile living? click to view the full infographic, click again to zoom if need be: Created by MobiTV.
