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SanDiegoSun.com Thursday 23rd February 2012 Volume 10/054
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Otay Mesa Ready Lane for pedestrians opens Thursday
Starting Thursday, U.S.-bound pedestrians at the Otay Mesa border crossing with documents containing radio frequency documentation (RIFD) technologies will have their own crossing...


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Sergeant in ticket-fixing case resigns from SDPD
SAN DIEGO -; A San Diego police sergeant charged in a ticket-fixing incident involving a prosecutor has resigned from the Police Department, authorities said...
Boeing to bring 787 Dreamliner tour to SD
Interior of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner features larger windows and more-spacious overhead bins for luggage. The plane can hold up to 250 passengers and has a range of over 8,000 miles. -...
Crash stalls traffic on SR-78 in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS -; A crash involving a truck that dumped asphalt left traffic on westbound state Route 78 in San Marcos at a standstill for more than an hour...
Fukushima fallout minimal in U.S., new study shows
new study of fallout from the March 2011 nuclear plant disaster in Japan confirms earlier assessments that showed levels of radiation in the United States were far below human health...
Unruly disabled man bites deputy in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS -; A sheriff's deputy was bitten on the leg Wednesday while trying to subdue a disabled man who was crawling on the floor inside a San Marcos...
Green industry certificate programs offered
The Online Professional Certificate in Water Management and Landscape Sustainability program will begin March 19 with a "water essentials"...
Owner gives up dog found shot in East County
The dog found shot on an East County road continues to improve and was sitting up in his cage on Wednesday. County Department of Animal...
San Diego officer resigns amid probe
SAN DIEGO -; A San Diego police sergeant has resigned amid a probe into accusations that he destroyed a traffic ticket for a county...
Zara Opens in San Diego's Fashion Valley Mall
San Diego isn’t horrible – particularly when you’re headed to the Shops at Mission Viejo. The hour drive to the tip of Orange County might be a little much for most, but it was the...
In Rivers we trust
San Diego knows it will take more than a snap of its fingers to return to the playoffs, but thinks the foundation for a return remains as long as Philip Rivers is under...
Spring gives Padres scout chance to watch son
'); } PEORIA, Ariz. -- Chris Bourjos spent some time at the Padres' Spring Training complex Wednesday before running off for an appointment -- feeding balls through a pitching machine to...
Burns succeeds with unorthodox delivery
'); } PEORIA, Ariz. -- Of all the trades that Padres general manager Josh Byrnes made this winter -- and there were seven of them -- the one that saw the team acquire pitcher Cory Burns from...
Hudson ready to forget disappointing 2011
'); } PEORIA, Ariz. -- When asked Wednesday to summarize his first season with the Padres, Orlando Hudson provided a quick and rather succinct response. "It wasn't fun,"...
Office Politics Used to Advance Career: Study
Trying to get ahead in the workplace? Then it might be time to cave to office politics, according a new survey by staffing firm Robert Half...
Deputy Accused of Shooting Local Marine Identified
Public outrage continues as an investigation into a deadly shooting by an Orange County Sheriff's deputy that killed a Camp Pendleton Marine is now in the hands of that county's District...
OxyContin Abusers Move on to Heroin
Heroin abuse among young adults in San Diego more than tripled in the last five years, according to new data from the county’s health...
Man in Wheelchair Bites Deputy
The handicapped man was shopping at the Albertson's grocery store at the corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Rancho Santa Fe when someone reported he was causing a...
Military Retirees See Increased Health Care Costs
Retired Navy Master Chief Joe Brunner and Retired Admiral Norb Ryan talk to NBC 7 about the increase in cost of military health care. Lea Sutton...
One-Armed Man Sues Starbucks
Pierre says that during a Feb. 1 interview for a San Diego job, the store manager told him that the coffee flavoring syrups were placed high up and a one-armed man couldn't work...
Gaslamp Outages Planned During Busiest Hours
"Planned outages help prevent forced or unplanned outages that occur suddenly, which can leave customers unprepared and with no opportunity to plan," said a spokesperson for...
Officers Cite 467 Distracted Drivers
They cited 467 adults who they saw texting or talking on their phones without a handsfree device, according to a press release from the Sheriff's Department. The citations were issued on San...
Shot Dog Abandoned by Owner
However, the owner of the retriever mix said he does not wish to keep the dog and has turned him over to the county, according to Animal...
Units Damaged in Coronado Apt Fire
Fire broke out in the Coronado Bay Club Apartments on First Street around 3 a.m. on Feb. 22. Tenant Jennifer Lynn and Coronado Fire Chief Mike Blood speak with NBC 7's Kelly...
Tickets Sold Out for Dalai Lama Speeches
"Despite advance preparations to allow for increased traffic to the Box Office website and to accommodate long lines of customers, there was an overwhelming demand for tickets when the event...
Cats nabbed on island looking for local homes
About 60 feral cats were removed from San Nicolas Island and put in a 4,000-square foot enclosure at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Ramona, as shown in this file photo taken near the start of...
Fire damages Coronado apartment
Firefighters were called to the Coronado Bay Club complex on First Street near A Avenue just after 3 a.m. where they found heavy smoke coming from a third floor residence, a dispatcher with Heartland...
School layoffs in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD -; At least 116 Carlsbad Unified employees are set to be served with layoff notices by the middle of next month, according to a report released late last...
Pursuit ends with arrests, drugs, cash
Five passengers in a Toyota sedan were arrested with the driver when deputies found more than 35 grams of methamphetamine and $2,500 in cash in the car, sheriff's Sgt. Matt Blumenthal...
Mexican drug gang goes on trial in San Diego court
SAN DIEGO -- A trial in San Diego will determine whether two alleged members of a violent Mexican drug gang are guilty of murder. A prosecutor says two victims had their bodies dissolved in...
Escondido Crash Victim Talks About Recovery
Escondido homeowner doesn't remember much from the night of Feb. 9, when he walked into his back patio with his two dogs, and suddenly everything went...
Cowboys on road at No. 24 San Diego State
The game is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. mountain time. UW (18-8, 4-6) is sixth in the Mountain West standings but is still just two games out of second. The Aztecs (20-6, 6-4) also have dropped three...
Pot, cash taken in Lakeside robbery
The incident was reported about 8:30 p.m. by a resident on Cindy Lane. The resident said a woman at a second home on the same property had been the victim of a home-invasion robbery by men with...
Cocaine found in soap boxes, scooter
SAN YSIDRO -; More than $400,000 worth of cocaine was found hidden inside laundry detergent boxes and a motor scooter at the San Ysidro border crossing, federal officials said...
Bonds funds spent on P.R. to be revisited
Generally, such bond money is supposed to be spent on construction. The new administration at the college has determined some public relations spending may have been OK, but separating out the...
Man stabbed in Escondido
He said the victim told officers he was assaulted by a stranger, a transient who jumped out of some bushes on Howard south of Auto Park Way. However, witnesses told police that a man drove up near...
Trial to start for 'kidnapping and murder crew'
SAN DIEGO -; More than two years have passed since 17 suspected members of a group known as Los Palillos, which prosecutors have described as a "kidnapping and murder crew," were indicted...
Death near Poway: Possible drug OD
POWAY -; A sheriff's homicide team was sent to the Poway area Tuesday afternoon to investigate a death that turned out to be a likely drug overdose, authorities...
Domestic violence program faces funding gap
Brian Rolstad was charged with stabbing Salas 63 times. He is now serving a 19-year sentence after pleading guilty to attempted murder, domestic violence and two counts of child abuse....
Nature reclaims local Cold War relic
The federal agency is wrapping up its $6 million razing of a former Air Force radar base in the Laguna Mountains that kept a vigilant eye on sea, sky and space during the Cold War and nuclear arms...
Xolos Ready to Defend San Diego Clasico Title
SAN DIEGO – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente are ready to defend their San Diego Clasico title against Chivas USA Wednesday night at Torero stadium, University of San Diego. Chivas USA...
APRL hosting screening of "Vegucated" at Peace Resource Center of San Diego
Peace Resource Center of San Diego - 3850 Westgate Place, San Diego, CA 92105 This week's fun with APRL doesn't stop there! On Thursday night, learn...
Padres, Fox Sports San Diego announcement looming as 2012 season approaches
It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when. A deal between the San Diego Padres and Fox Sports Network to move all Padres’ telecast to a newly minted Fox Sports San Diego has been...
Padres have faith in new late-inning relievers
'); } PEORIA, Ariz. -- In some respects, Padres catcher Nick Hundley considers himself a little spoiled for the situation he walked into in 2008 and from what has transpired since. No,...
Naked Girl Found, Mom Charged
A teacher’s aide from Temecula faces child endangerment charges after her 12-year-old daughter was found naked and rummaging through trash cans for food this...