Fallen Palm Tree an "Act of God:" City
In response to a lawsuit filed by a man paralyzed by a fallen palm tree, the City of San Diego argued the incident was an unpredictable act of God. Michael Burke suffered serious injuries when a Queen...
View ArticleAuto Business, Homes Raided by Federal Agents
Multiple law enforcement agencies raided a Grantville luxury used-car dealership Wednesday. Authorities carried lock cutters as they entered Autohaus on Mission Gorge Road in the raid that began around...
View ArticleEnd of the Road for 4th & B?
Nov. 26 may be the day the music stopped at the longtime downtown music venue 4th & B. The building that became 4th & B was originally a bank, but since opening its doors in 1994, the music...
View ArticleOscar Statuettes Company to Lay Off 95 Workers
The Chicago-based maker of Hollywood's most coveted prize plans to lay off nearly 100 workers just before Christmas, the company reported. R.S. Owens & Company, long-time manufacturers of Oscar...
View ArticleSurfboard-Sized Vessel Sets Record for 9,000-Mile Trek
As the small boat bobbed in six-foot waves off Bundaberg, Australia, Graham Hine caught a glimpse of the tiny surfboard-sized vessel churning through the surf. “Just driving up to it in the boat and...
View ArticleMan Shot 18 Times After CHP Pursuit
New details, just released Wednesday, reveal what happened moments before California Highway Patrol officers shot and killed a Harbison Canyon man. Anthony Osorio was shot 18 times by CHP officers...
View ArticleSource of Mystery Drone Crash Revealed
It's a scary and eerie sight: A picture of a small crumpled drone, crashed in front of UC San Diego's iconic library. The so-called UC Center for Drone Policy and Ethics released the picture along with...
View ArticleLorena Gonzalez to Run for State Assembly
Local leader Lorena Gonzalez, who serves as the chief executive of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, announced that she’s running for office Wednesday night. The democrat announced she...
View Article87 New Restaurants and Stores Headed to Airport
A lot of the restaurants and shops at Lindbergh Field are closing their doors -- but it's for a good reason. Many of the businesses at Lindbergh Field are being replaced by temporary kiosks. Over the...
View ArticleStudy Claims Employers Hire Potential Friends Over Those More Qualified
When trying to impress during an interview, your favorite beer or band may hold more sway than your work history. Hiring managers often pick candidates they would want to be friends with, not...
View ArticleDead Whale Stuck on Malibu Beach
A 40,000 pound whale carcass remains stuck on a beach in Malibu three days after it washed up in an area of exclusive homes. The male fin whale is believed to have been struck and killed by a boat...
View ArticleLa Jolla Millionaire Looking for Love on Billboard
If you’re looking for a wealthy boyfriend this Christmas, he might be looking for you, too. La Jolla millionaire Marc Paskin, 62, purchased a billboard on the I-5 and 28th Street in Barrio Logan that...
View ArticleEmerald Green Named Color for 2013
The color of money is about to have a big year. Pantone, the leading authority on color used in paint and fabrics, announce emerald as its Color of the Year for 2013. Leatrice Eiseman, executive...
View ArticleCops Find Blood, Bullet But No Victim
San Diego police officers are responding to an apartment complex after multiple reports of shots fired. Once officers arrived to the complex in the 4300-block of Texas Street, they did find a casing...
View ArticleClimate Change Will Hurt CA Winter Resorts: Report
Climate change will have a severe negative impact on the $12.2 billion winter sports industry, affecting the tourism economy in 38 states including California, a new report warns. With dozens of...
View ArticleDon't Fear "The Hobbit" at 48 Frames-Per-Second
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", the upcoming prequel to "The Lord of the Rings," is being shown in a new format that has some fans feeling a bit off -- even though medical science and 40 years of...
View ArticleRock and Roll Marathon Group Sold
The organizers behind the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon has been purchased by an investment group. Calera Capital announced this week that is has acquired Competitor Group, Inc. which is known for...
View ArticleTop News Photos of the Week
Britain's Prince William stands next to his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge as she leaves the King Edward VII hospital in central London, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Prince William and his wife Kate are...
View ArticleBond Measure Claims Victory After Near-Loss
A $449 million bond measure in the San Dieguito Union High School District has officially won after a long month of uncertainty. Proposition AA authorizes the school district to sell $449 million in...
View ArticleHomicide Detectives Investigate Spring Valley Death
Homicide detectives are investigating a death reported early Thursday morning in Spring Valley. Deputies responded to a home on Lemon Street to make a welfare check at about 6 a.m. Thursday, according...
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