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Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 17-20

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It’s another lively weekend for the books. From the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, to art, music and cultural events, there won’t be a single dull moment this weekend as America’s Finest City lives up to its name.

Thursday, Nov. 17

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Times and locations vary
The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival – dedicated to San Diego’s thriving food, wine and spirits scene – continues with several events planned for Thursday, including a seminar on the history of craft beer featuring some local leaders of the industry such as Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch. Other events Thursday include the Tour of Sicily, all about the wine, food and culture of Sicily, and Blind Taste with the Masters, the ultimate tasting challenge featuring world-renowned master sommeliers and San Diego’s most well-versed wine experts.

Studios Series: Xawery Wolski
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lux Art Institute
Currently an artist in residence at the Lux Art Institute in Encinitas is Xawery Wolski, whose process involves constructing individual beads from clay and stringing them together to create larger sculptures. His work is very much travel-focused, as each piece is created from clay of specific countries. On Thursday night, Lux will host a special exhibition of Wolski’s work in the Artist Pavilion, and Wolski will be there to lead a discussion about his work and artistic process. Tickets are $10 per person; free for Lux members.

Culture & Cocktails: The Power of Architecture
6 p.m., The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art’s popular evening series, Culture & Cocktails, returns Thursday to highlight the exhibition, “Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture.” Visitors can browse the architect’s works while sipping on themed cocktails inspired by Kahn’s architecture and enjoying activities like building a brooch or bowtie out of LEGOS and striking a pose in the “skyscraper” photo booth. Tickets are $25 per person if purchased in advance; $35 the day of the event.

The Sound of Music
7 p.m., San Diego Civic Theatre
The hills are alive with the sound of music! Don’t miss out on seeing this classic musical performed live in San Diego as the touring company comes by this week. Follow the story of Maria and the von Trapp family as they sing through their triumphs and struggles. The show runs through Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Civic Theatre in downtown San Diego. Tickets start at $20.

Harland Williams
8 p.m., The American Comedy Co.
Comic and actor Harland Williams (“Half Baked” and “There’s Something About Mary,” among flicks) takes the stage this weekend at The American Comedy Co. in downtown San Diego. His first stand-up performance is on Thursday; he cracks up the crowd again with two shows Friday and Saturday and a final show Sunday. Tickets are $16-$18 per person.

Friday, Nov. 18

Holiday Lighting in Santee
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Santee Trolley Square
Santee will kick off the holiday season Friday night with this Holiday Lighting party at Santee Trolley Square (9884 Mission Gorge Rd.), which includes live music, arts and crafts for the kids, a mini express train, a petting zoo, snow sledding, food vendors and photos with Santa ($12). The event itself is free, but some activities may cost a small fee. Don’t miss the tree lighting ceremony, which happens at 6:15 p.m. sharp.

Salsa Under the Stars
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Headquarters at Seaport
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of Salsa music under the stars at the courtyard at The Headquarters at Seaport. This event is free; no partner or experience required.

Beyond the Score: New World Symphony
8 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall
This production of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and creative director Gerard McBurney focuses on the inspiration behind the creation of great works of art. San Diego Symphony Orchestra conductor Cristian Macelaru leads the show, which includes multimedia elements like live actors, visual illustrations and music that reveals the stories found inside the score. Balcony seats start at $25.

Jai Ho! Bollywood Party: Diwali Night
9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center
Dance the night away at Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center (3925 Ohio St.) at this lively, colorful, 21+ Bollywood party celebrating the Indian tradition of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Activities include a dance lesson, Henna tattoos and an 11 p.m. dance performance, and tunes of DJs Ukeim and Prashant. Entry is free to the first 100, pre-registered attendees until 10 p.m. Otherwise, it’s $10 per person at the door. Attendees are encouraged to wear traditional Indian attire.

“Globe for All”: Free Performance of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”
7 p.m., A Reason to Survive at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in National City
Audiences around San Diego get the chance to see free performances of one of William Shakespeare's beloved plays in their own community as part of The Old Globe's "Globe for All" program. The program, now in its third year, brings free and low-cost performances of a Shakespeare play to communities around San Diego. This year, the program will put on Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure." The play mixes comedy and drama as it tells the tale of a newly appointed leader (Angelo), who wants to ride the city of its moral decay. That is, until Angelo falls for a young nun, with some complicated twists and turns. The performance will start with an introductory pre-show warm up and end with a talk-back with the Globe's Master Teaching Artist Lisel Gorell-Getz.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Everything She Touches
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Sunday), Creative Performing & Media Arts School
The 85-voice-strong San Diego Women’s Chorus performs its fall concert for two nights at the Creative Performing and Media Arts School (5050 Conrad Ave.) in Clairemont. The show will feature a tapestry of varied musical genres – from songs by Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell to the Beatles – all with powerful messages about society. An hour prior to showtime, attendees can enjoy a pre-show reception with food, drinks and giveaways. General admission is $25 per person; $15 for military, seniors, students and kids 18 and under.

Reggae Fest With Iration
After final race, Del Mar Racetrack – Seaside Stage
After the last horse race of the day in Del Mar, head over to the Seaside Stage for Reggae Fest featuring the hit-making SoCal-by-way-of-Hawaii group, Iration. The band’s catchy, relaxed tunes will have you feeling the Aloha vibes in no time.

Miss You Like Hell
7 p.m., La Jolla Playhouse
More than five years of writing, composing and creating will come to fruition when the curtain raises on the highly anticipated "Miss You Like Hell" at the La Jolla Playhouse this month. The musical, commissioned by the La Jolla Playhouse, follows a smart and creative teenager who agrees to take a road trip across the country with her free-spirited Latina mother as a custody battle unfurls. The book and lyrics are written by Pulitzer-prize winning Quiara Alegria Hudes; music and lyrics by Erin McKeown. Read more about the musical's five year journey to production here. Tickets start at $25, the musical runs through Dec. 4. 

DayBreak
8 a.m., Del Mar Racetrack
It can be difficult to wake up early on a Saturday morning. But here’s something to help get you out of bed this Saturday morning: DayBreak at the racetrack. Grab some breakfast while watching morning workouts at the racetrack. Horse racing fanatics will also be able to pick the brain of former jockey and event announcer Jeff Bloom. Bloom will be there answering questions. Tickets cost $10.

Homemade Craft Sale
10 a.m., Balboa Park Casa del Prado
More than 100 vendors will bring their homemade crafts to Balboa Park for this two-day craft sale, starting at 10 a.m. and running till 3:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Patios A and B, as well as Room 101, will host the fair. Start the Christmas shopping early at this fair, and enjoy an afternoon at Balboa Park after you’re done shopping. Admission is free.

National Beer Mile
12 p.m., Qualcomm Stadium
Have you ever wished you could blend your two passions (beer and fitness, of course)? Well, fret no longer! This innovative one-mile course, designed for everyone from fitness enthusiasts to party goers, has runners racing toward an after party featuring food, games, live music- and of course beer. Tickets start at $35.

Pocahontas at the Balboa Theatre
1 p.m., The Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego
See the Disney classic Pocahontas on the big screen at one of San Diego’s most beautiful theatres, the Balboa Theatre. The movie follows the daughter of an Algonquin chief who shares a forbidden romance with an English soldier. The film runs an hour and 20 minutes and is rated G. Tickets for adults cost $12. There are discounts available for children under 12 years old, seniors and military.

Grand Tasting at the San Diego Bay Food + Wine Festival
12 p.m., North Embarcadero Marina Park
The big finale of the annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival goes down at Embarcadero Marina Park North, right behind Seaport Village. The Grand Tasting (http://www.sandiegowineclassic.com/events.html ) will boast 150 wine and spirit purveyors pouring more than 700 different wines from a range of domestic and international wineries. In addition, more than 60 of San Diego’s top chefs will take the spotlight, whipping up their finest fare. A “Chef of the Fest” competition will determine the best of the best, with one winning chef walking away with up to $50,000 in cash and prizes and, of course, serious bragging rights. Attendees will also enjoy samples from more than 30 gourmet food companies, plus live entertainment.

West Side Story Sing-Along
7 p.m., The Balboa Theatre
Who can hold back when watching West Side Story. This Saturday, sing along with Maria and Tony as they fall in love in New York City. The movie runs two hours and 32 minutes. Tickets for adults cost $12. There are discounts available for children under 12 years old, seniors and military.

San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracuda 
7 p.m., Valley View Casino Center
The San Diego Gulls are well into their second season. Come support your hometown hockey team this weekend! The Gulls take on the Barracusas this Saturday. Tickets start at $19.

“Globe for All”: Free Performance of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”
12 p.m., Escondido Public Library at 239 S. Kalmia Street
Audiences around San Diego get the chance to see free performances of one of William Shakespeare's beloved plays in their own community as part of The Old Globe's "Globe for All" program. The program, now in its third year, brings free and low-cost performances of a Shakespeare play to communities around San Diego. This year, the program will put on Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure." The play mixes comedy and drama as it tells the tale of a newly appointed leader (Angelo), who wants to ride the city of its moral decay. That is, until Angelo falls for a young nun, with some complicated twists and turns. The performance will start with an introductory pre-show warm up and end with a talk-back with the Globe's Master Teaching Artist Lisel Gorell-Getz.

Sunday, Nov. 20

Breakfast Club
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Green Flash Cellar 3
Head over to Green Flash Cellar 3 in Poway (12260 Crosthwaite Circle) for this cool brunch experience that includes four courses created by chefs Steven Lona and Jenny Goycochea, of Tasting Room Del Mar. Each course will be paired with a Green Flash beer and a surprise giveaway. Brunch enthusiasts will also be treated to tasty java from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. Tickets are $50 per person.

Who Dunnit? Seaport Village Scavenger Hunt
1 p.m., Seaport Village
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a detective, today is your day to shine. Seaport Village’s Murder Mystery Adventure, a scavenger hunt style game, will take you through the iconic seaside destination in a two-hour adventure as you solve a murder mystery. Tickets cost $25.

Taste of the Turf Club
11 a.m., Del Mar Racetrack
The opening weekend of the Del Mar Racetrack’s fall season is filled with goodies and fun activities! This Sunday, take a taste of a special menu as you dine at the exclusive Turf Club in Del Mar. Chef Brian Malarkey, one of the city’s most celebrated chefs, will prepare the menu for the morning. Tables are limited. Your $100 ticket will get you turf club admission for the day, a choice of an appetizer, entrée, dessert and bottomless mimosas or champagne. Attendees must comply with Turf Club Dress Code.

Pizzapalooza, Ft. Battle of the Bartenders
11 a.m., The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
Are you a Deep Dish diehard? Or do you prefer a Sicilian? Does you love a classic Californian the most? No matter what your pizza preference, this pizzapalooza has it all! Some of San Diego’s top pizza makers will make their most popular pies at multiple pizza tasting sessions. Plus, for the thirsty, there will be mixology and craft cocktail stations. Tickets cost $55. The event is part of the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival.

San Diego Ramen Festival
4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sushi On A Roll on National Avenue, near Petco Park
Ramen fans, rejoice! The first-ever ramen festival hits town this weekend, and some of San Diego’s best ramen will be all in one place, available in small samples. Plus, there will be a ramen eating contest, beer garden, sake specials – and of course, more ramen than any ramen lover can handle! General admission tickets cost $35 and VIP tickets cost $60. General admission tickets cost $60 at the door.



Photo Credit: San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival/Bradley Schweit Photography 2015

Phone Thieves Target SDSU Students

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Police at San Diego State University (SDSU) warned students Saturday morning of two incidents in which thieves targeted students on campus, trying to steal their cell phones.

The university issued a Community Safety Alert to students just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The bulletin outlined two similar strong arm robbery incidents that happened Friday night on campus, a half-hour apart.

The first happened at 10:30 p.m. at 5150 East Campus Dr. As a student stood in front of an east side residence hall, campus police said a suspect grabbed the student’s cell phone and ran away with a second man toward the back of a Jack-in-the-Box restaurant at 5100 College Ave. The victim was not hurt.

The second case happened at 11 p.m. in the 5100 block College Avenue. SDSU police said a man tried to snatch a student’s phone from their hand. The phone fell on the ground and the suspect fled with a second man to the parking areas on the east side. The victim in this incident was also unharmed.

Police believe the same suspect was involved in both cases.

SDSU police said witnesses described the suspect as being in his early 20s. He stood at approximately 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-9 and wore dark clothing. His companion was described as being between 16 and 20 years old, tall and slender, and wearing dark jeans and a hooded sweatshirt with the hood covering his head.

The university issued a similar warning in early October after two other cases involving the theft of students’ cellphones on campus.

SDSU police said students should remain alert and report suspicious activity to 911. Campus police also advised students keep their phones out of sight when walking from one place to another.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on these crimes can call SDSU police at (619) 594-1991 or reach out via email to police@mail.sdsu.edu.



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Boy Scouts Repair Vandalized American Flags

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Every Veterans Day, Boy Scouts from Troop 362 wake up early and place American flags up and down Main Street in El Cajon. It’s a show of patriotism that the kids and parents take pride in.

This year more than a dozen of those flags were vandalized, snapped off at the base, and left in the busy street to be run over by passing cars. On Saturday morning, just eight days after the incident (for which a suspect was arrested and charged with felony vandalism), Troop 362 set out to right the wrong.

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They purchased new poles, then stained them and attached the Stars and Stripes to the top, making the 12-foot-long posts as good as new.

“These flags were kicked down and it’s our job to repair them,” said Oliver Conklin from Boy Scout Troop 362 in El Cajon.

They made several more poles, as well, just to be ready in case something like this happens again in the future.

“It’s part of our commitment to the community of El Cajon to display these flags on all the national patriotic holidays,” said Laurence Ashbacher, one of Troop 362’s scout leaders.

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But for the scouts of Troop 362 replacing these flags goes a lot deeper than simply community commitment.

“I think it’s a disgrace to defile anything with an American flag on it, even though technically it’s freedom of expression,” said Conklin. “It’s legal but we’re part of the cleanup crew. It gives me massive pride to be able to repair these flags with my fellow scouts.”

The new flags will be out on Main Street once again this Thanksgiving.

Serra Mesa Fire Intentionally Set: Fire Officials

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A canyon fire that came dangerously close to homes near Geraldine Avenue and Kobe Drive in Serra Mesa Saturday was intentionally set, according to San Diego fire officials. 

Neighbors reported seeing palm trees go up in flames around 3:30 p.m.

San Diego Fire Rescue arrived on the scene within seven minutes with 80 personnel and two helicopters.  

Crews made five helicopter drops over the thick brush, which was easy fuel for the fire. 

Firefighters got control of the blaze in about 30 minutes, stopping the spread and saving dozens of homes. 

Kyle Kenehan, who lives near where the fire started, is grateful his home was spared. 

"I think I'm very thankful to have them here because if they hadn’t been here or they showed up maybe 30 minutes later all this could be burnt to ash."

Joe Neff was one of several neighbors using a garden hose to keep the flames away from his house. 

"It's crazy, you come in and see the smoke is right opposite your house and the fire trucks are blocking access to your neighborhood," Neff tells NBC 7. "I'm glad it's over."

There were no reported injuries or damage. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire. 

The fire burned about an acre before fire crews got a handle on it. 



Photo Credit: San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
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Trump Hints at Cabinet Pick on Twitter

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President-elect Donald Trump tweeted about his meeting on Saturday with retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, calling the general "impressive." 

Trump referred to the general by his nickname, "Mad Dog Mattis," and said the four-star was being considered for defense secretary.

Trump first complained Sunday on Twitter about Saturday Night Live and the Broadway play "Hamilton." He then tweeted that Mattis "was very impressive yesterday. A true General's General!"



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Trump Family Has Given Nearly $20,000 to Chuck Schumer

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President-elect Donald Trump's most powerful adversary in the Senate will be incoming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Both men appear to have at least one thing in common: they both rooted for the Democrat when he was up for elections from 1996-2010.

According to the Federal Election Commission's filings, Trump has given Schumer about $9,000 in political donations over a 14-year span. Trump's three oldest children, Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka have also donated a combined $6,800 to Schumer. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has given Schumer $4,000. 

“The Trump family campaign contributions to Sen. Schumer – like most sizable campaign contributions – are often intended to curry access if not favor with a sitting lawmaker who has some oversight authority over their business interests,” said Craig Holman, a public affairs lobbyist with the government watchdog group Public Citizen. “Schumer has generally shown an independent streak not easily influenced by such contributions, but he is now in a situation of directly negotiating one-on-one with President-elect Trump and the Trump family.”

Holman said that if Schumer were to compromise with Trump those past contributions could give the appearance of "undue influence," adding that the U.S. senator from New York would do himself a great favor by returning the donations.

Asked if he would give back Trump’s donations, Sen. Schumer's communications director Matt House said “it’s a ridiculous question."

"Senator Schumer had no problem standing up to Trump during his campaign and will have no problem doing so in the future,” House added.

Sen. Schumer publicly voiced his support for Hillary Clinton leading up to the election and attended a number of the Democratic candidate's campaign events. He called Trump's rhetoric "empty bravado" during his speech at the DNC.

In April 2011, Trump went on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show to talk about his donations to Democrats when he was considering a run for the Oval Office five years ago, Politico reported. Up until that point, Trump had given the majority of his political donations to Democrats.

“I’ve contributed to Schumer ... I’ve known Schumer for many, many years,” Trump said. “And I have a good relationship with him. The fact is, that I think it is time that maybe we do all get along.”

Trump reinforced his relationship with Schumer on Twitter Sunday, Nov. 20, writing that he has a "good relationship" with the senator and that he's "far smarter" than Sen. Harry Reid.

 

Starting with the 2012 election cycle, however, Trump exclusively donated to Republicans at the federal level.

Just last month at the Al Smith dinner in New York, Trump jokingly made the remark that Schumer “used to love me when I was a Democrat.”

After Schumer was voted the senate minority leader on Wednesday, he told reporters that he plans to work with Trump when possible.

“When we can agree on issues, then we're going to work with them," Schumer said. "But I've also said to the president-elect on issues where we disagree, you can expect a strong and tough fight."



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2 Charged in Fatal Shooting of Congressman's Grandson

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Two teenage suspects have been charged in the fatal shooting of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis' grandson, Chicago police announced Sunday. 

A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl were each charged with first degree murder, according to a release, in connection with the death of 14-year-old Javon Wilson. 

Wilson was shot and killed Friday evening in a "dispute over gym shoes," according to Chicago police. He was inside his home in the 5600 block of South Princeton Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood on the city's South Side around 6:45 p.m. Friday when two teenagers forced their way inside, authorities said.

During a confrontation that followed, police said one of the teens pulled out a gun and shot Wilson in the head. Officials initially investigated the incident as a home invasion, but CPD spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi tweeted Saturday morning that the shooting was "not random," confirming that it was a dispute over shoes. 

Wilson was a sophmore at Perspectives Charter School whose grades had recently improved, according to his family. 

"I do know that I grieve for my family," Davis said in a news conference after the shooting. "I grieve for the young man who pulled the trigger, I grieve for his family, his parents, his friends, some of whom will never see him again."

Davis said two of Wilson's brothers, ages 14 and 8, a 16-year-old sister and an uncle were all in the home at the time of the shooting, while his mother had left the house to get some food.

"Here he was in the house, in his home, minding his own business and some intruders would come and snuff his life away," Davis said, adding that better education, supervision and parenting might have prevented the killing.



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Priebus on Muslim List: 'Not Going to Rule Out Anything'

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Incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said Sunday on NBC's "Meet The Press" that President-elect Donald Trump's team is not planning to create a Muslim registry, but would not rule anything out.

"Look I'm not going to rule out anything," Priebus said. "We're not going to have a registry based on a religion. But what I think what we're trying to do is say that there are some people, certainly not all people... there are some people that are radicalized. And there are some people that have to be prevented from coming into this country. And Donald Trump's position, President Trump's position is consistent with bills in the House and the Senate that say the following: If you want to come from a place or an area around the world that harbors and trains terrorists, we have to temporarily suspend that operation until a better vetting system is put in place."

Priebus further maintained that tougher screening was needed before the incoming administration could consider immigration.



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Teen Slips in Ravine at Adobe Falls, Rescued by Helicopter

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A teenage girl who slipped and hit her head in an Adobe Falls ravine was rescued by a helicopter, San Diego Fire-Rescue (SDFD) officials said. 

The incident happened at approximately 12:50 p.m. Sunday when the teen and a group of friends were hiking in Adobe Falls.

Adobe Falls is located on land owned by San Diego State University (SDSU), across Interstate 8. 

No one else was injured. 

Officials responded to the call with fire engines and medics, but ultimately ended up hoisting her up to the helicopter and flying her directly to Sharp Hospital, fire officials said. 

Authorities did not have any details on the extent of her injuries. 

No other information was immediately available.



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Weekly San Diego Sports Preview

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Here’s a preview of what’s going on in San Diego sports for the week of November 21st-27th.

GULLS: After some time at home the Gulls have a busy week on the road. Tuesday and Wednesday they’re in Tucson to face the Roadrunners before heading to Bakersfield Saturday to play the Condors and Ontario Sunday for a rivalry matchup against the Reign.

CHARGERS: Fresh off their bye week, the Bolts hit the road. Sunday they’re in Houston to face the Texans. Kickoff is 10 a.m.

POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SEA LIONS:

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Friday vs. Cal State L.A. 3 p.m. in Carson and Saturday at Cal State Dominguez Hills 3 p.m.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Friday vs. Cal State L.A. 5:30 p.m. and Saturday vs. Seattle Pacific 5:30 p.m. both games in Azusa.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TOREROS:

-WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Tuesday at Pepperdine 6 p.m.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Tuesday vs. Bethune Cookman 7 p.m. and Saturday vs. New Mexico State 2 p.m. both at USD.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:  Friday vs. UC Santa Barbara 5 p.m. at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY AZTECS:

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Monday vs. California 8 p.m. in Sacramento.

-WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Monday at Nevada 6 p.m.

-FOOTBALL: Saturday vs. Colorado State 6 p.m.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Saturday vs. UT Arlington 9 a.m. and Sunday vs. Seton Hall or Central Connecticut TBA both games in South Orange, New Jersey.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO TRITONS:

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Tuesday at California Baptist in Riverside 7 p.m.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Friday vs. Saginaw Valley State 5 p.m. and Saturday vs. Azusa Pacific 3 p.m. for the UCSD Thanksgiving Classic.



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Sabra Recalls Hummus Products Over Listeria Concerns

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Sabra Dipping Company has issued a voluntary recall for a variety of its hummus products after Listeria monocytogenes was found at the Colonial Heights, Virginia-based company's manufacturing facility.

The recall affects hummus products that were made before Nov. 8, 2016, and sold across the United States and Canada at supermarkets and other stores.

Listeria monocytogenes was not found in tested finished product. Sabra said Saturday that its recall was issued out of an abundance of caution.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The species of bacteria can result in stillbirths or miscarriages among pregnant women.

Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

The recalled products include a range across Sabra's line like hummus with red pepper, garlic, lemon, spinach and artichoke, and more.

Sabra products not included in the recall are: Sabra Organic Hummus, Sabra Salsa, Sabra Guacamole and Sabra Greek Yogurt Dips.

Consumers with a "best before" date up through Jan. 23, 2017, on the lid of these hummus items should discard the product:

  • Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 30OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 5LB – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 48ct: 3 x (16 x 2oz)
  • Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 30OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic with pretzels 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Jalapeno 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Olive 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 30OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 5LB – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 7OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17OZ – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 32OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 23.5OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Bold & Spicy with tortilla chips 4.56OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ – 6ct
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks)
  • Sabra Hummus Lemon 10OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2OZ – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks)
  • Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 17OZ
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 16 x 2oz – 12 ct
  • Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 12 x 2oz – 12 ct
  • Sabra Hummus SF Rosemary/Sea Salt 10OZ
  • Sabra Spreads Spicy Chili 8.5OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5OZ – 8ct
  • Sabra Spreads Honey Mustard 8.5OZ – 8ct
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Beastie Boy, Ben Stiller Protest Hate Speech at Defaced NYC Playground

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Hundreds of New Yorkers came together to protest hate messages and offensive symbols Sunday at a Brooklyn Heights park that is named after a late Beastie Boys star. 

Comptroller Scott Stringer, New York Sen. Daniel Squadron and Beastie Boys member Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz were among the large crowd who flooded Adam Yauch Park to spread messages of love and unity days after playground equipment was defaced with two swastikas and a pro-Trump message. 

"Offensive symbols and discrimination have no place in our city," Stringer said. "Especially in our playgrounds and in front of our kids."

Adam "MCA" Yauch was Jewish. The Beastie Boys star died from cancer in 2012.

Public Advocate Letitia James joined protesters in a rendition of "This Land is Your Land" as others carried signs with slogans like "We Gotta Fight for Our Rights" and "Love Wins." Two men played snare drums to the tune of the song.

Visitors laid flowers near the park entrance as a peace offering in an effort to put messages of hate to rest. The metal locomotive jungle gym showed no trace of the offensive graffiti as kids played on the park's recreational equipment.

Horovitz was upset that someone defaced the playground dedicated to his late friend, but was glad to see so many come together to protest against the disrespectful actions.

"Everybody that heard about this came out," he said, smiling. "We got old friends and new friends."

Among those old friends was actor Ben Stiller, who said the singular event is representative of a larger wave of hate crimes that have taken place in recent times. 

"It's important for us to stand up and say it's not all right," he said. "It's important for the president-elect to say it's not okay, too."

Stiller called on President-elect Donald Trump to take a stand against the acts of intimidation happening across the country.

Amid reports of a spike in acts of hate or intimidation, Trump said in a Nov. 13 interview on CBS' "60 Minutes" that he did not hear about the violence and harassment in his name or in some cases directed at his supporters, other than "one or two instances." 

He added: "I am so saddened to hear that. And I say, 'Stop it.' If it -- if it helps. I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: 'Stop it.'"  

The Southern Poverty Law Center said that there were 701 hateful incidents of harassment reported around the country in the week since the presidential election, though not all reports have been verified. About 65 percent of the incidents were from the first three days following the election, and there has been a steady drop-off since, the hate-tracking group said.  

The Sunday afternoon rally in Brooklyn Heights is one of several that have taken place throughout the city protesting hate speech and offensive symbols. According to the NYPD, police are investigating 31 percent more hate crimes this year compared to 2015.

In midtown Sunday, protesters gathered at the Grand Hyatt hotel to await President-elect Donald Trump’s newly appointed Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, who was expected to attend a gala there. Some of those rallying said Bannon is an anti-Semite. 

Mother Goose Parades Through Downtown El Cajon

Muslim Registry Idea Worries WWII-Era Japanese Americans

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In the pages of history there are many lessons…and many regrets. Yukio Kawamoto, a Japanese American, was put in an internment camp during World War II.

“I wouldn't say we were hated, but you know we weren't the most popular of people,” Kawamoto tells NBC 7. “They took away our freedom.”

Kawamoto was one of tens of thousands of Japanese Americans placed into internment camps during the war, and he says he doesn't want to see anything like that happen again.

President-elect Donald Trump famously called for a Muslim ban during his campaign and floated the idea of a Muslim registry.

On “Meet the Press” Sunday, Incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said while there was no plan for a registry based on religion, they’re not “going to rule out anything.”

“This is the only country I know,” Muslim American Amir Jafri says. “My kids, this is the only country they know and for me to have to register to live in my own home … that just doesn't make sense to me."

Futema Jafri points out the founders of the country were escaping religious persecution and established the country on religious freedom.

“Any religion being isolated or being asked to register is concerning because it violates the founding principles of our country,” she says.

Shazli Hussain says the most important question for him is not whether there will be a registry, but what would they be registering for. “What happens next?” he asks. “It’s a slippery slope. When you start registering one group of people or you start registering one section of society, where do you draw the line?”

Hussain says he’s afraid Americans will look back at this time in the future and wonder “how did that happen?”

Kawamoto, who still remembers the camp like it was yesterday, hopes nothing like that ever happens again. He says if individual people are a threat a jury should decide the person’s fate.

“Just because of their religion or their race – no way – it shouldn’t happen,” he says. But he warns, “If enough people want it to happen, it might happen again, but I hope not.”



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Sig Alert Cancelled After Head-on Crash in Rancho San Diego

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A Sig Alert has been cancelled on eastbound Wieghorst Way at Fury Lane after a head-on crash Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.

The two-car crash happened just after 7 p.m.

One person was lying in the roadway when help arrived, and there are major injuries. It is unclear how many people are injured.

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 



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3 Teens Rushed to Hospital After Flipping Car in Crest

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Three teens were rushed to the hospital after flipping their car Sunday evening on Mountain View Road, California Highway Patrol confirmed. 

The boys were driving eastbound when they took a hard turn, lost control and hit a sign and landed upside-down in someone’s yard.

Veronica Callahan owns the property the car landed on.

"It was so dark that we couldn't really see anything but we could hear them screaming, we could hear them screaming for help,” she tells NBC 7.

Callahan immediately called 911 to get help for the teens.

"If you're not familiar with the road in either direction, it's pretty hard,” she says. "We've had several different accidents before, but not this bad."

 All three were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.



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Man Climbs Into Apartment, Steals Belongings: PD

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A man broke into a second floor Mission Valley apartment early Sunday morning and stole a woman's purse, threatening her with a gun when she spotted him, San Diego Police say. 

The home invasion happened at approximately 12:05 a.m. Sunday when a male suspect climbed onto a second story apartment balcony at a complex location on the 2200 block of Gill Village Way, police said.  

The man kicked in the balcony door and entered the apartment, police said. 

The noise awakened a woman asleep in the apartment. When she saw the suspect, she said he was holding her purse. 

The suspect pointed a gun at the woman and left the apartment through the front door, police said. 

Police said the suspect is described as 5 feet 8 inches and 190 pounds. At the time, he was wearing all black clothing.

SDPD's Robbery Unit is investigating. 

Anyone with information is asked to call San Diego police or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

No other information was immediately available.



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Humane Society Adopts Out Family’s Missing Dog

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Nani is a playful terrier mix.

Her kennel card at the shelter described her as happy-go-lucky, and cheerful.

"I could tell she had a good owner at some point, because she knew all her commands, she could walk on a leash just fine,” Anne Sedany, Nani’s former owner, said.

Sedany owned Nani for just three weeks.

She adopted her from the San Diego Humane Society and said they bonded right away.

"The first night I took her home, they're always nervous, but she hopped in my bed and slept next to me,” she tells NBC 7.

A few weeks later, Anne got a call from a micro-chip company saying Nani's original owners were looking for her. Confused, and upset, Anne agreed to call the family.

They exchanged pictures of Nani, and Anne said she immediately knew she had their dog.

"He was a military family that lived in Chula Vista. They have kids. So if that's their dog, I wanted to give her back. That wasn't a question in my mind,” she says.

NBC7 called the Humane Society to find out why they'd given Sedany a dog that belonged to a different family. They said Nani was transferred to them from the Chula Vista Animal Shelter because she had been hit by a car, had a fractured pelvis and needed medical care.

Sedany believes during Nani's six-week recovery, there must have been some lapse in communication.

"I know they're busy, they have a lot of dogs coming through, it's probably just not enough time, not enough funding, something like that, but that's a really important thing to be making sure that you're not adopting out dogs that someone is still looking for them,” Sedany adds.

The San Diego Humane Society says it was the Chula Vista Animal Shelter's responsibility to follow up with the micro-chip, not theirs.

NBC 7 reached out to the shelter, but did hear back from them immediately.



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San Diego 3rd Most Popular Thanksgiving Destination: AAA

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San Diego is number three on AAA’s list of the most popular Thanksgiving destinations this week, according to the company's website

In the coming days, they project 48.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home, either on the road, in the air or on a ship.

That would be the most Thanksgiving travelers since 2007 – one million more than last year.

The forecast focuses on the day before Thanksgiving to the Sunday afterwards.

Estimates come from gas prices, which are a little higher nationally from 2015 but still relatively low, plus a modest economic growth and the general feeling of caution from travelers.

Nearly 90 percent of people celebrating the holiday away from home are expected to head out on the road, a nearly two percent increase from last year.

While 3.6 million people are expected to fly, only a slight increase in the number of travelers are expected to go by cruise, train or bus.

San Diego follows Las Vegas at number one and then San Francisco.



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Group Protests Bannon in NYC

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Protesters gathered outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Sunday night as they awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s newly appointed Chief Strategist Steve Bannon.

The group blocked access to the entrance of the Grand Hyatt hotel, where Bannon was expected to attend the 2016 Zionist Organization of America's annual gala. It’s unclear if he ever showed up.

The group IfNotNow helped organize the protest and many in the crowd were young and Jewish. On social media the group boasted that up to "700 Jews" prevented Bannon from speaking at the gala.

They argued that Bannon is an anti-Semite — a charge that the Trump transition team has repeatedly denied.

Bannon, 62, is one of Trump’s most controversial hires. He joined Trump's campaign as CEO in August after serving as the head of Breitbart News — a far-right outlet that is one of Trump's biggest backers.

Bannon, onetime Breitbart News chief, worked for Goldman Sachs, then started his own media-focused boutique investment banking firm. After selling the business, he became a film producer, which introduced him to conservative publisher Andrew Breitbart and author Peter Schweizer. Bannon led the Breitbart website, which has been widely condemned as racist, sexist and anti-Semitic.

But the Anti-Defamation League, while addressing Breitbart's inflammatory stance under Bannon's guidance, observed that Bannon has never made any anti-Semitic remarks.

"While there is a long fact pattern of evidence that Breitbart served as a platform for a wide range of bigotry and there is some controversy related to statements from Mr. Bannon’s divorce proceedings in 2007, we are not aware of any anti-Semitic statements made by Bannon himself," the organization said in a statement.

Jewish groups and a long list of Democratic leaders have denounced Bannon's hiring and called on Trump to reconsider.

Trump Tower was also the scene of a rally on Sunday. Supporters of Trump held signs of approval for the president-elect. At one point they came face-to-face with a large group of anti-Trump demonstrators. Police used barricades to keep the peace. 

On Sunday, Trump met with more than a dozen potential cabinate appointees at his western New Jersey golf club, Trump National Golf Club.

“Great people coming, you’ll see,” Trump said.

Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence met with Rudy Giuliani and Gov. Chris Christie but made no announcements Sunday.

Meetings will carry on at Trump Tower on Monday and Tuesday as Trump continues his transition into the White House.



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