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Guinness: Israel Holocaust Survivor, 112, World's Oldest Man

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A 112-year-old Israeli who lived through both World Wars and survived the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz is the world's oldest man, Guinness World Records announced on Friday.

Guinness said in a statement that Israel Kristal is 112 years and 178 days old as of March 11.

Marco Frigatti, Head of Records for Guinness awarded Kristal a certificate at his home in Haifa on Friday.

"I don't know the secret for long life," Guinness quoted Kristal as saying. "I believe that everything is determined from above and we shall never know the reasons why."

"There have been smarter, stronger and better looking men then me who are no longer alive. All that is left for us to do is to keep on working as hard as we can and rebuild what is lost," he added.

Guinness said Kristal was born in 1903 to an Orthodox Jewish family near the town of Zarnow in Poland. He moved to Lodz to work in the family confectionary business in 1920, it said. During the Nazi occupation of Poland he was confined to the ghetto there and later sent to the Auschwitz and other concentration camps. His first wife and two children were killed in the Holocaust.

Kristal survived World War II weighing only 37 kilograms (about 81 pounds) — the only survivor of his large family. He moved to Israel in 1950 with his second wife and their son, Guinness said.

In Israel, Kristal "continued to grow both his family and his successful confectionary business," Guinness said.

Yasutaro Koide of Japan was the previous oldest man. He died in January at the age of 112 years, 312 days.

Susannah Mushatt Jones, 115, an American born in 1899, is both the world's oldest living person and the oldest living woman, Guinness said.
 



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First Civil Trial Against Bob Filner Begins

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The first civil trial in the sexual harassment scandal involving ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner began Friday in San Diego Superior Court.

Filner resigned from office in August 2013 after multiple women accused him of unwelcome sexual advances and inappropriate behavior in a scandal that rocked San Diego city government.

This civil trial – one of two lawsuits against Filner that have yet to be settled – involves city parks employee Stacie McKenzie, who alleges that Filner grabbed her from behind, put her in a headlock and touched her inappropriately in Mission Bay Park in April 2013.

McKenzie, a city parks employee for 32 years, says Filner allegedly rubbed her breast and commented on her appearance while claiming he wanted to be close to her and serve as her mentor.

Last spring, city lawyers denied that McKenzie's work environment was hostile or abusive on the basis of gender.

McKenzie is seeking $500,000 in damages, and is being represented by prominent San Diego-based attorney Dan Gilleon.

Gilleon said Friday’s proceedings would likely include a judge talking to lawyers from both sides about the jury selection process. Gilleon said he expects jury selection and opening statements to begin soon.

“What we want is fairness,” Gilleon told NBC 7. “[McKenzie] wants her day in court. Hopefully the jury will send a signal to Mr. Filner that what he did was sexual harassment, and that what he did was not okay.”

A member of Filner’s counsel relieved himself as attorney in the trial Friday. Attorneys representing Filner also requested that Filner be allowed to enter the courtroom during the trial through a side door or back entrance in order to avoid the “media circus.”

The judge said he would consider the request.

Neither McKenzie nor Filner were in court Friday, only their respective legal teams. The judge said both parties will have to appear in court Wednesday to file motions.

On Thursday, a panel of prospective jurors will be presented. The city wants those jurors to complete a questionnaire that day for the plaintiff and counsel to review over the weekend. Jury selection should then begin on March 21.

For his part, Filner has publicly and vehemently denied all accusations of sexual harassment, including the park incident involving McKenzie.

After his resignation from the mayor’s seat, he entered guilty plea to felony false imprisonment and two misdemeanor charges of battery involving victims of sexual harassment. He was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest.

Last month, the City of San Diego approved the payment of $667,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Benelia Santos-Hunter, who worked as an executive assistant in the mayor’s office. The ex-employee claimed she was kissed, touched and put in a headlock by Filner.

Santos-Hunter’s settlement is the largest to date paid in connection with the Filner scandal.
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said his office anticipates the total paid out in claims stemming from the Filner scandal will be just over $1 million.
 



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Arnold & Maria Seen Together at Reagan Funeral

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Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sat beside his estranged wife, TV journalist Maria Shriver, at Friday's funeral for former first lady Nancy Reagan in Simi Valley, California.

The power couple separated in May 2011 after embarrassing revelations emerged about an affair Schwarzenegger had with his maid that produced a son.

The actor turned politician fathered the child before he turned to politics, but kept it a secret from his wife of 25-years.

Shriver filed for divorce. Schwarzenegger refused to pay spousal support. The couple's divorce is still not resolved.

Despite the end to their high-profile marriage, the couple appear to be still cordial.

An Instagram pic posted in December shows the couple with their four children.

Last year they were pictured celebrating Schwarzenegger's birthday in Beverly Hills.

However, Shriver's likeness was removed from the former governor's official state portrait.  

In December 2014, the former governor stood smiling as the painting was added to the state capitol building. A lapel button with Shriver's face had been removed and smoothed over, according to the Capitol curator.



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25 Highest Paying Jobs in America: Report

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Everyone wants to get paid well, but who are the ones who actually do?

Taking a look at Glassdoor’s annual report of the "25 Highest Paying Jobs in America," some won’t surprise you: Doctors, lawyers, architects and engineers. But others might. The new study shows research and development managers are also bringing home the biggest bucks. 

But if you don’t have your dream job or salary yet, don’t worry. Glassdoor found that despite how problem-solving a load of cash may seem, it doesn't equate to career satisfaction.

“There’s no doubt that pay is among the leading factors most job seekers weigh when determining where to work. However, our research shows that a big paycheck isn’t necessarily tied to long-term satisfaction in your job,” said Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor Chief Economist.

2016's 25 Highest Paying Jobs in America, according to Glassdoor

1. Physician
• Median Base Salary: $180,000
• Number of Job Openings: 2,064

2. Lawyer
• Median Base Salary: $144,500
• Number of Job Openings: 995

3. Research & Development Manager
• Median Base Salary: $142,120
• Number of Job Openings: 112

4. Software Development Manager
• Median Base Salary: $132,000
• Number of Job Openings: 3,495

5. Pharmacy Manager
• Median Base Salary: $130,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,766

6. Strategy Manager
• Median Base Salary: $130,000
• Number of Job Openings: 701

7. Software Architect
• Median Base Salary: $128,250
• Number of Job Openings: 655

8. Integrated Circuit Designer Engineer
• Median Base Salary: $127,500
• Number of Job Openings: 165

9. IT Manager
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 3,152

10. Solutions Architect
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 2,838

11. Engagement Manager
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,452

12. Applications Development Manager
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 263

13. Pharmacist
• Median Base Salary: $118,000
• Number of Job Openings: 4,502

14. Systems Architect
• Median Base Salary: $116,920
• Number of Job Openings: 439

15. Finance Manager
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 2,582

16. Data Scientist
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,985

17. Risk Manager
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,137

18. Creative Director
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 696

19. Actuary
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 175

20. Data Architect
• Median Base Salary: $113,000
• Number of Job Openings: 762

21. Tax Manager
• Median Base Salary: $110,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,495

22. Product Manager
• Median Base Salary: $107,000
• Number of Job Openings: 7,758

23. Design Manager
• Median Base Salary: $106,500
• Number of Job Openings: 510

24. Analytics Manager
• Median Base Salary: $106,000
• Number of Job Openings: 988

25. Information Systems Manager
• Median Base Salary: $106,000
• Number of Job Openings: 147



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2 USD Students Diagnosed With Mumps

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Two undergraduate students at the University of San Diego have been diagnosed with the highly contagious mumps.

Health officials said the first student, who lives off campus, was diagnosed in February and the second student – a close friend of the first student and who lives on campus – was diagnosed this week with “probable mumps.”

Only one of the students was up to date on immunizations, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported in a news release Friday.

It wasn’t clear where the first student was exposed to the viral disease. Health officials said between one and three cases are reported each year in San Diego and usually occur after overseas travel.

Currently, USD is notifying all students and encouraging them to get vaccinated.

Mumps is spread by coughing, sneezing or close contact with an infected person, officials said. Symptoms include fever, headache, earache and inflamed salivary glands.

Health officials said the best way to prevent mumps is to get the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.



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Jogger Survives After Being Hit by Train in Del Mar

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A train collided with a pedestrian in Del Mar Friday, and by a miracle, he survived, officials with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) confirmed.

The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. on the bluffs near 12th Street and Camino Del Mar, on the railroad tracks at milepost marker 244.2.

The SDSO said a southbound Amtrak train was traveling at approximately 50 mph when the engineer spotted a pedestrian – a jogger – running near the tracks between 12th and 15th streets.

Investigators said the engineer tried to stop the train, but he was unable to stop, crashing into the jogger.

Sgt. Jason King, of the SDSO’s Transit Enforcement Unit, said the impact from the hit threw the jogger off the bluffs. He suffered unspecified injuries and was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. As of 3:15 p.m., the jogger’s condition was unknown, but he was expected to survive his injuries, officials said.

King said the jogger is alive by the “grace of God.”

The sergeant said the incident should serve as a reminder to all joggers and pedestrians in the area to stay off the tracks.

The collision is under investigation. It is unknown, at this point, if the jogger was wearing earbuds or headphones at the time of the crash.

At 12:30 p.m. the North County Transit District (NCTD) said train traffic through Del Mar would be delayed, for now, due to police activity near the site of the collision. The NCTD said a bus bridge would begin shortly at its Sorrento Valley Station for COASTER train passengers making all stops northbound.

At 1 p.m., the NCTD said COASTER 645 northbound would be canceled at the Sorrento Valley Station, and buses would continue to transport passengers along the route, making all stops northbound.

Since February 2015, the SDSO said there have been 17 train collisions on the tracks in the SDSO’s jurisdiction.

In an unrelated incident earlier this week, a bicyclist died after being struck by a trolley on the tracks in Barrio Logan at Harbor Drive and Sampson Street. In that case, which occurred in the jurisdiction of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), the bicyclist was wearing earbuds, and investigators believe he did not see the train.
 



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Napolitano Proposes UC Pension Changes

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The president of University of California has unveiled a proposal to change pension benefits for future employees and solve the crisis facing UCs unfunded pension system.

UC President Janet Napolitano sent an email to university employees Friday outlining a proposal for a new retirement program she will present at the Regents March 23-24 meeting.

The proposed changes would offer employees hired on or after July 1, 2016 a 401k-style program or one that combines a pension with a 401k.

Napolitano believes the changes will save an average of $99 million a year for the next 15 years.

In exchange, the university system will budget regular pay increase for faculty and staff and add merit-based pay increases to reward its employees based on performance.

Critics have said changing the UC pension system will hurt the university’s ability to hire top-tier faculty.

Under a May 2015 agreement with the state of California, UC gets nearly $1 billion in new annual revenue and one-time funding over the next several years.

Those funds include $436 million to help pay down UC’s unfunded pension liability.

UC's pension fund, which is running a multi-billion-dollar deficit and has become a sore point between university and state leaders. The state stopped contributing to the fund in 1990, when the retiree benefit system had more money than it needed.

Employees hired before July 1, 2016 will continue receiving their current pension benefits. Union employees will continue to receive retirement benefits negotiated as part of collective bargaining agreements.



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5 Things to Know About Daylight Saving Time

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U.S. clocks will "spring forward" again on March 13 to make room for an extra hour of sunlight in the evenings as winter fades away.

Daylight saving time officially starts at 2 a.m. Sunday when clocks are turned forward one hour to 3 a.m.

Here are five things to know about daylight saving time before you adjust your watches, alarms and microwaves (most cell phones adjust on their own):

How It Affects Your Health:

The hour of sleep lost – or gained – may play a bigger, perhaps more dangerous role in our body’s natural rhythm than we think. 

According to a University of Colorado study, researchers found a 25 percent jump in the number of heart attacks occurring the Monday after we “spring forward” compared to other Mondays during the year – a trend that remained even after accounting for seasonal variations in these events.

"[Heart attacks] were much more frequent the Monday after the spring time change and then tapered off over the other days of the week," lead author Dr. Amneet Sandhu, a cardiology fellow at the University of Colorado in Denver, said in an American College of Cardiology news release. It may mean that people who are already vulnerable to heart disease may be at greater risk right after sudden time changes."

When Was DST Implemented

Before President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Uniform Time Act in 1966, which established a uniform daylight saving time, local governments could start and end daylight saving time as they desired. For five weeks a year Boston, New York and Philadelphia were not on the same time as Washington, D.C., Cleveland or Baltimore. Different daylight saving times also caused confusion for travelers going from the Midwest to Northeast. 

In 2005, President George W. Bush extended the daylight saving time for an extra four weeks through an energy bill. Since 2007, daylight saving time has begun on the second Sunday of March, ending on the first Sunday of November.

Not All States Observe DST

Arizona and Hawaii are the only two states that do not observe daylight saving time. Indiana did not observe the practice until 2005. The American territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands also do not participate.

Some states have tried to get rid of daylight saving time but haven't been successful. In the last year alone, 14 state legislatures have debated bills aimed at revising how we keep time. In March, the Utah state legislature rejected a bill that would have ended daylight saving time. 

Founding Father Did Not Come Up with DST

According to the History Channel, Benjamin Franklin did not come up with the idea of daylight saving time; he only suggested a change in sleep schedules.

Englishman William Willett is the one who suggested in 1905 that the United Kingdom move its clocks forward by 80 minutes between April and October, so people could enjoy the sunlight. He published "The Waste of Daylight" and spent much of his fortune and time promoting the idea.

DST is Singular Not Plural

By the way, it's "daylight saving time," not "daylight savings time."



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Officer Hurt in Lincoln HS Brawl Sues Students

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A San Diego Unified School District police officer who was injured in an on-campus brawl last month has filed a personal injury lawsuit naming the three juveniles accused of attacking him.

Bashir Abdi of El Cerrito was working as a school police officer on the Lincoln High School campus Feb. 26 when a group of students began “play fighting” during the lunch period. When Abdi followed one of the students into the parking garage, an altercation occurred.

Abdi was seriously injured and five students were sent to the hospital for exposure to pepper spray or a Taser.

What happened inside the school’s parking garage is in dispute and under investigation by both SDUSD and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

In the lawsuit filed March 8, Abdi alleges general negligence. NBC 7 San Diego is not identifying the teens involved as they are minors and are not being charged as adults.

Abdi claims he has suffered loss of wages and earning capacity and has incurred hospital and medical expenses. There is no specific amount given for damages.

“Plaintiff anticipates that the San Diego Unified School District will intervene and file a lien to recover worker’s compensation benefits paid to the plaintiff,” the claim states. “Any such lien would be unenforceable due to the District’s negligent failure to adequately staff security and police officers at Lincoln High School despite past violence and likelihood of harm to police officers like plaintiff.”

Rev. Shane Harris, a local civil rights activist with the National Action Network, said he doesn't believe Abdi wants to go after the students but is using the lawsuit as a way to get compensated by district.

The February incident is not the first time Abdi has used a Taser on a student.

A nearly 30-page report from October 2014 documents another incident in which Abdi used a Taser on a teenager whom he recognized as a student at the school.

NBC 7 has requested school surveillance video of the Feb. 26 altercation. A judge has issued a protective order on the video.

SDUSD cannot release the video to the public because of the ongoing investigation, according to the DA’s Office.

Two of the juveniles face criminal charges ranging from assault on a police officer to theft and vandalism.

Prosecutor would not reveal charges filed against a third juvenile.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said based on the evidence and the severity of the injuries to the police officer, the charges against the minors are appropriate.



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Wounded Warrior Project Execs Fired Over Spending

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The top two executives at the Wounded Warrior Project have been fired amid allegations of extravagant spending on themselves and their employees, NBC News reported.

The board of directors fired chief executive officer Steven Nardizzi and chief operating officer Al Giordano Thursday after an independent review found "some policies, procedures and controls at WWP have not kept pace with the organization's rapid growth in recent years and are in need of strengthening," according to a statement from the nonprofit sent to NBC News.

The charity, one of the largest in the nation for veterans, has been mired in controversy since January, when a CBS News investigation found many of its donations were going toward employees — including $26 million on company conferences in 2014.



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Clinton 'Misspoke' About Nancy Reagan & AIDS Advocacy

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Hillary Clinton has apologized, saying she “misspoke” when she said Nancy Reagan used “low-key advocacy” for the HIV/AIDS epidemic during her time in the White House, NBC News reported.

Clinton told NBC’s Andrea Mitchell Friday that the Reagans started “a national conversation” about the disease and that Nancy Reagan, whose funeral was held Friday in California, helped push the crisis into the public’s consciousness.

Gay rights activists immediately questioned her following her comments. Human Rights Commission head Chad Griffin said she was “no hero” for victims of the disease that was notably ignored by the White House during Reagan’s presidency.

Clinton tweeted an apology to her followers, saying she “misspoke” about the Reagans’ “record on HIV and AIDS.” 



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Man, 20, Dies After Violent Downtown Confrontation

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A 20-year-old man involved in some kind of “violent confrontation” in downtown San Diego this week has died, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) confirmed Friday.

The SDPD said homicide detectives are investigating the young man’s death which, at this point, is considered suspicious by police.

On Wednesday, officers received a phone call from a local hospital regarding a patient – the young man – who had suffered suspected blunt force trauma. The hospital told police the man was in serious condition.

Detectives soon learned the man’s injuries were possibly the result of a violent confrontation that happened in the early morning hours of March 5, near businesses in the 400 block of E Street in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, the SDPD said.

The man succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, dying at the hospital. The San Diego County Medical Examiner (ME) will now perform an autopsy on the man to determine his cause of death.

Police said the man’s identity is known, but his name will not be released until his family is notified. SDPD Lt. Manny Del Toro told NBC 7 that information is forthcoming.

The case is under investigation. Anyone with information can contact the SDPD’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
 

Eater SD: 1919 Sports Bar Debuts

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Eater San Diego shares the top stories of the week from our local food and drink scene, including a look inside a new, upscale sports bar debuting in the Gaslamp Quarter, plus the word on a popular Mexican eatery’s expansion.

Upscale Sports Bar 1919 Launches Alongside Reopened Gaslamp Speakeasy
The weekend marks the debut of 1919, a new upscale sports bar on 5th Avenue serving refined bar food and offering happy hour, brunch and late-night bites. Its owners have also revived the adjacent underground cocktail bar, Prohibition, with a fresh drink menu and an exclusive password entry system – speakeasy style.

Oscar's Mexican Food Expands Into East Village
The popular eatery, which has outposts in Pacific Beach and Hillcrest, and will soon be featured on an episode of “Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations” on the Travel Channel, is heading downtown to establish a location adjacent to Petco Park. Specializing in casual Mexican seafood, the new Oscar's may host its soft opening this weekend.

Rolled Up Brings Giant Fusion Sushi Rolls to Hillcrest
A new fast-casual eatery opened in Hillcrest this week that draws upon the flavors of both Japan and Mexico. The quick-service Rolled Up specializes in burrito-sized sushi rolls, priced from $9 to $11, that feature seaweed and rice wrapped around a range of fillings, from shrimp tempura and yellowtail, to carne asada and agave salmon.

Mediterranean-Inspired Concept Coming to Carmel Valley
A chef with international culinary experience is prepping to launch his first solo project in Carmel Valley. Crudo by Pascal Lorange, who was recently the executive chef for the national restaurant chain Fig & Olive, will be inspired by the chef's global travels. Expect a seasonal menu that features meat, seafood and handmade pastas, plus raw dishes and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free plates.

Hillcrest Scores Seafood-Focused Restaurant With Italian Roots
Replacing the recently-shuttered Mess Royale on University Avenue in Hillcrest is Clandestino, a seafood-centric eatery from Chef Fabrizio Facchini that will specialize in Italian coastal cuisine and dishes influenced by other seaside cultures. Look for ceviche and crudo, plus fish pasta and other seafood delights that utilize local ingredients.
 


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Human Smuggler Arrested in San Ysidro

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After a multiagency manhunt a dangerous human smuggler was arrested in San Ysidro.

Martel Valencia-Cortez, 39, turned himself in around 9:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. He will remain in custody due to an active federal arrest warrant for human smuggling.

Valencia-Cortez allegedly assaulted a Border Patrol Agent by throwing a large rock during a human smuggling attempt near Jacumba in November.

Following the assault the US Border Patrol, San Diego Sector launched a binational media and public outreach effort to expose Valencia-Cortez. An intensive multiagency effort took place along the border and ports of entry in California.

The effort was initiated within Joint Task Force-West, California Corridor, whose responsibility is to integrate Department of Homeland Security operations to secure the joint operating area.

“It is clear that the relentless effort by Joint Task Force-West partners pressured Martel Valencia-Cortez into a corner, forcing him to surrender to his arrest. This effort should send a clear message to anyone who would carry out the deplorable act of assaulting a federal agent. I applaud the collective fortitude displayed by all involved Joint Task Force-West components and the government of Mexico for the arrest of this individual,” Richard A. Barlow, Chief Patrol Agent of the San Diego Sector said.

Valencia-Cortez has been involved in human smuggling since 1999. He is often armed and has resorted to violent and dangerous tactics to avoid arrest.



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Increase in Passengers Causing Air Travel Delays

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The Transportation Security Administration says passengers are being forced to deal with longer lines at some of the country’s biggest airports, NBC News reported.

The TSA says delays are due to an increase in travelers. This spring, 140 million people are expected to travel. Travel has jumped 7 percent nationwide over the last year, according to the TSA.

Staffing is also a problem. The TSA says it’s at its lowest staffing level in five years. It’s training 192 officers each week to try to staff up.

Travelers are being told to brace for a “very intense summer,” with the TSA warning people to get to the airport very early.  



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Plaintiff Wants to Withdraw From Trump University Suit

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A plaintiff in a federal class-action lawsuit against Trump University has asked a San Diego judge to allow her to withdraw from the case.

U.S. Federal Judge Gonzalo Curiel said Friday in court that he needed more time to review the case before making a decision.

The class-action suit is scheduled to be heard in a San Diego courtroom.

Two different lawsuits allege Trump’s school engaged in deceptive practices and scammed thousands of students who enrolled in response to claims the school would make them rich in the real estate market.

The plaintiff, Tarla Makaeff, was the first to bring the suit against Donald Trump’s Trump University, but now wants out. Her attorneys said she never thought she would be publicly ridiculed by the GOP candidate on the campaign trail.

Trump’s lawyers argue that the lawsuit should be dismissed if Makaeff is allowed to be excused because the suit hinges on her testimony.

Trump has denied all allegations.



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Vista Pop Warner Plans Fundraisers After Theft

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Vista Pop Warner Little Scholars Football and Cheer has adopted new by-laws and implemented new policies and procedures for all incoming funds after their former treasurer stole over $100,000 from the organization.

Rachel M. Owens was arrested on several felonies, including grand theft and identity theft on February 24.

The board has approved several fundraisers that are essential for the new program to move forward, especially since the season starts in less than five months.

Moonshine Miles is a country music themed fun run on March 18 and 19. If people enter the code VFW when purchasing tickets $5 will be donated to Vista Pop Warner.

Carlsbad restaurant Bistro West plan to donate 50% of all proceeds from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on April 10 to the organization.

The new program also includes a new committee with complete financial access and oversight.

People interested in donating directly can go to Vista Pop Warner’s website.
 



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Pedestrian Fatally Hit in Talmadge

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A pedestrian was fatally struck at the corner of Fairmont Avenue and Talmadge Canyon Row Friday evening according to San Diego police.

A 22-year-old man was driving a Honda sedan north on Fairmont Avenue. A man started to cross the street at Talmadge and was hit by the driver.

The intersection was shut down after the incident, which happened around 6:26 p.m. The victim has not been identified yet.

The accident was not a hit-and-run. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.

Traffic division is investigating. Alcohol is not a suspected factor.

No further information was immediately available.




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Millennials are Changing Up Breakfast

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From fast food restaurants to the cereal aisle in the supermarket, the way we eat breakfast is changing – and it has a lot to do with millennial age consumers. Millennials don’t eat like their parents.

Have you noticed all the breakfast ads from fast food restaurants lately? Younger consumers don't think they have enough time to sit down and eat, so instead of cooking breakfast, breakfast comes to them.

Patrick Eulmi greets diners at Perry’s Café in Old Town, but he said he's noticed more younger customers don't take the time to stay.

“A lot of take out, a lot of it is younger generation,” Eulmi explained. “They don’t have time for everything else, they just got to get their food and get out of here.”

Younger consumers are having a huge impact on the breakfast landscape.

“It’s not just pouring out some cereal, it’s also going to the grocery store, doing the dishes, and all these things together makes it too much of a burden for them,” Erlinde Cornelis a marketing professor at San Diego State University said.

One survey said that 40% of millennials don’t eat breakfast because of the inconvenience of cleaning up the dishes afterwards.

Whether it's laziness or busy lives Cornelis said the change at the breakfast table is also changing the morning menu.

“Usually very easy items that come in disposable wrappers like breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, breakfast muffins,” Cornelis said of what millennials prefer to eat.

Fast food restaurants are picking up on the changes. Taco Bell just started a new one-dollar breakfast spread to grab younger customers. It seems nobody wants to sit down and eat, whether it's a plate of bacon and eggs or a bowl of cereal.

Do you grab and go or sit down to eat? Respond at Consumer Bob on Facebook.
 



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Cruz, Sanders Slam Trump After Postponed Chicago Rally

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Two presidential candidates criticized Donald Trump Friday, hours after the billionaire presidential candidate postponed a rally at the University of Illinois-Chicago that had drawn thousands of vocal protesters.

Ted Cruz said violent protests are "the predictable consequence" of the atmoshere Trump's campaign has created, while Bernie Sanders had his own strong words for the Republican presidential candidate. Both spoke at previously scheduled engagements in the Chicago area, with the Illinois primary set to play a pivotal role in both parties' nominations on Tuesday.

Cruz, speaking at a dinner for Illinois Republicans, told a gaggle of reporters that the scenes at the UIC Pavilion are likely to be repeated, given the environment the Trump campaign fosters.

"I think the campaign bears responsibility for creating an environment – when the candidate urges supporters to engage in physical violence, to punch people in the face, the predictable consequence of that is that it escalates," Cruz said. "And today is unlikely to be the last such instance."

Sanders didn’t address the postponement of Trump’s rally directly, but did tell the crowd in south suburban Summit that a recent national poll "had me beating him by 18 points."

Sanders began his speech by saying his campaign is about “bringing our people together, not letting Donald Trump or anyone else divide us up.

“No we’re not going to hate Mexicans, we’re not going to hate Muslims, we’re not going to insult women, we’re not going to insult veterans, we’re not going to insult African Americans, we are going to bring our people together,” the Democratic presidential candidate said.

The crowd at the postponed Trump rally was divided between supporters of Trump and protesters – an increasingly common occurrence at Trump rallies. 

After the announcement postponing the Chicago rally, the crowd burst into shouts and cheers, and some scuffles broke out. Some people could be seen yelling at each other or making vulgar gestures; multiple punches were thrown. Chicago activist Jedidiah Brown took the podium and was escorted away by officers.

At a Friday evening press conference, Chicago Police said five people were arrested amid the chaos. Additionally, two CPD officers were injured – both non life-threatening -- though one officer was struck on the head by a bottle.

Trump told MSNBC shortly after the announcement that he thought it was the "right thing to do under the circumstances."

"My decision is: I just don’t want to see people hurt… We can come back and do it another time," he said.

Kasich released a statement on the protests: "Tonight the seeds of division that Donald Trump has been sowing this whole campaign finally bore fruit, and it was ugly. Some let their opposition to his views slip beyond protest into violence, but we can never let that happen."

President Obama, at a Democratic fundraiser in Austin, Texas, also mocked Trump and Republicans on Friday, although his comments came about an hour before the rally was supposed to begin. 

Obama joked about the Republican establishment being shocked that Trump would be "fanning anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-Muslim sentiment."

"How can you be shocked?" Obama continued. "This is the guy, remember, who was sure that I was born in Kenya."



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